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Kim And Mitch Ayres posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2022
No matter how old we are, it’s never easy to lose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Kim and Mitch Ayres
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Margaret Ellis posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2022
Cathy, I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I just met Helen 3 years ago at Chatham Retirement Resort and she informed me that my late father-in-law (Lyle Ellis) was her first cousin. My husband David was able to meet her and learned a lot of Ellis history through her. I wished that I had known this when we were both working at Union Gas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Margaret & David Ellis
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Bob Hudgins and Virginia McQuay posted a condolence
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Dear Bill and Annalee:
So sorry to hear that Aunt Helen has passed away. She was a lovely lady and a such warm person that you wanted her as a relative! Certainly, my kids recognized her grandmotherly affection. She will always remain associated with happy times in the Kerr families' get-togethers.
Bob Hudgins and Virginia McQuay
Reg & Marj Johnson donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Dear Bill & Annalee & Family
May happy memories of times shared with a wonderful Mom & Grandmother comfort you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reg & Marj
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James and Debbie Sanders donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Thursday, January 13, 2022
May your family find comfort in each other, as you I mourn the loss of your mother.
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Pat Tiffin (Thamesville) lit a candle
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Sorry for the loss of your Mother-In-Law Anna Lee. She lived to be a wonderful age and I am sure you have lots of fun memories to treasure. Again sympathy to you and your husband.
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Mike & Kelly Serruys posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Our condolences to the entire Kerr family as they say goodbye to such a loving lady. My memories of Helen and Jack Kerr go back to the early 1970’s. You couldn’t ask for nicer neighbours. Rest In Peace
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Pat Cnossen posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Cathy and Gerry,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. Treasure all your wonderful memories of her and may they comfort you during this sad time and in the days ahead.
Pat and Wybe Cnossen
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Shirley, Dave Bolton lit a candle
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Bill and Annalee..
Sorry to hear about your Mom.
A Life Well Lived for sure.
Keeping you in our thoughts.
Dave and Shirley Bolton
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Mark and Cindy posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Mark & Cindy Weaver
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom and grandma. Our thoughts are with you during this very sad time,
Mark and Cindy
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Dianne Koole posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Cathy, Gerry, Jeff and family. So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was a great lady.
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janice & bill williams donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Mavis Kerr posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
To my cousins Bill, Gary, Doug and Cathy and all of your families, Larry and I just heard about your loss of Helen. I am sad to lose my very last Aunt. As a little girl I knew her as my pretty aunt who was a warm mother to four fun cousins I played with at family parties. She always struck me as spunky and ready to laugh.
As an adult I got to know her better and she was the source of some of my “research” into my childhood years, telling me some funny memories of me as a kid. She was inspirational to us all. In her later years, she set the bar very high for active aging! Her energy and determination, her sense of humour and engagement with those around her, and that impish sparkle all made her admirable and fun. I always loved the sense that Helen would support a little bending of the rules if someone came up with a good caper. I will miss her playful spirit.
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Jerry and Jean De Bruyn posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Bill and & Annalee & Family
Thinking of you with prayers, sympathy and caring.
Jerry and Jean De Bruyn
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Bertha-Rose Park posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Condolences Bill and Annalee, and families.
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Barbara Campbell posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Dear Bill, Gary, Doug and Cathy,
So sorry to hear this sad news about your Mom. She was such a wonderful person and was so good to our family. I always called her Mrs. Kerr too and have so many good memories from your home. I remember lots of fun times with you and Mom and Dad had lots of fun times playing cards with your Mom and Dad. She really was a good neighbour.
Barbara Campbell (Tomaszewski)
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Christina Currie-Reid donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Helen and my mom, Lois Currie, were great friends for as long as I can remember. They took a road trip out West and visited myself and my husband in Lake Louise and Helen was able to meet my daughter shortly after she was born. I always remember there being laughter whenever she was around. I truly believe the two of them are now together again, along with many of their loved ones, likely causing some trouble. Thinking of you all. Christina, Russell and Chelsea Reid
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Mike & Pauline Currie posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss, she was an amazing lady. She was also my moms best friend, they had so many great times, now they can reminisce about those times again. We were so fortunate to have her in our lives, the two of us played lots of dice too. So glad we were able to get in to see Helen just before Christmas, it was a nice visit. Rest in peace Helen, you deserve it!!
All our love, Mike & Pauline
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Mary Jane Kearns posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
We are so very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. May your many memories comfort you at this sad time. Love to all, Jim & Mary Jane
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Jim and Theresa Goodhand donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Clare & Cheryl Lindsay posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Dear Bill & Annalee
Thinking of you & your family at this very difficult time
on the passing of your Mother, Helen.
Clare & Cheryl Lindsay
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Clare & Cheryl Lindsay donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Kathy Thompson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
We will all miss Helen so much at Meadowpark. She was truly a joy to take care of and I will miss her spunk and quick wit so much. I will always remember her telling me about cartwheeling all the way home from school when she was a little girl. My sincere condolences to all, Kathy Thompson
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Carol Lusk lit a candle
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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To all of Helen's family, I am sorry to hear of her passing. What a wonderful age she lived to be. Always had lots of laughs at the family gatherings whenever Helen was there. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Carol (Ken) Lusk and family.
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Tony and Joan Bouw posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Bill,Annalee and family,
We are sorry to hear about your Mother,Bill.She certainly lived a long , full life.Thinking of you at this sad time.
Tony and Joan Bouw
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Bonnie VanBavel posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Kathy & Gerry and all your family - my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. Such a wonderful age... you will have lots of great memories.
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Mervin and Elaine Jaques posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Bill, Annalee and family. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayer is that you will be comforted by the many wonderful memories you have of your mother.
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Ric, Jan, Josh, Warren Leschyshyn donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Our sympathies and thoughts are with your family
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Chandra and Bryce Young, Julie and Ron Nesbitt donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. May the loving memories of your Grandmother bring you peace and comfort.
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Doreen Hewitson lit a candle
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Our condolences on your loss.
Dave & Doreen Hewitson
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Lynne and Larry Hyatt posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Cathy, Gerry and Family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
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Gail Vanstone posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Cathy, Jeff and Family:
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May we all be so lucky to have 103 years of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail and Garth Vanstone
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BRENDA ROBINSON posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Cathy, Gerry, Jeff & Family: so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing - my thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time - cherish the memories - she was such a lady
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Patricia Gault posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Aunt Helen, although it’s difficult to say goodbye my memories of you will always bring a smile. Your home always felt like my second home. I still remember the holidays, me with Cathy and your family then Cathy and I with my family. I can’t help but laugh to still remember your ‘catch phrase’ on those trips. You were always a presence in my life, a beloved Aunt, as an amazing sister to my Dad and a wonderful sister-in-law and friend to my Mom. We love you and will miss you!
Patsy, Jerry and Family
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Charlie KELLER posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
I have so many great memories from the days spent on West Street. Hellen, I always considered you to be my second Mother. I could say.rest in pease but I know that you will be busy playing your favourite games. Hellen, you and my Mom had such a precious relationship. Hellen, you had a wounded family and many friends that will miss you greatly. I will miss you, maybe my Mom will give you a big hug for me. Hellen, I love you and will always remember the good days. Charlie
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Larry and Marlain Wolfe posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 10, 2022
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Bill, Annalee and family,
We never had the pleasure of meeting your mother. She sounds like a supportive and loving parent. You can’t ask for more than that. 103 years, what an accomplishment! We hope your happy memories help ease your hurt at this difficult time. Larry and Marlain Wolfe
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Linda Kuhn posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
So sorry Sherry and Doug to hear about Mrs. Kerr. Tom and I send our sincere condolences.
Tom and Linda
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Mary Jean Horne (Dynes) lit a candle
Monday, January 10, 2022
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Dear Bill,Gary,Doug and Cathy; As you all know I loved your mom so much. She was a mother to me she was our first neighbour.
She was a mentor to me helped my when we had our first child. We tried to go see her at least once a month when she was at the old Holiday Inn. Due to Covid we were not able to see her. May she now rest it peace. Love all of you.
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Kathy withington posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
Sending lots of love and prayers to the entire family .Thinking of you all !
Kathy Withington ( from Chatham Retirement Resort )
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Kim Pierce posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
Dear Cathy, Gerry and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your mother. From what I heard you and Patsy say, she was quite a remarkable woman. I know precious memories of your time together will bring comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. May you also feel the touch of God's love embracing you.
Respectfully,
Kim Pierce.
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Wendy King posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 10, 2022
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Sending love to the Kerr family. I met Mrs. Kerr (and I always called her Mrs. Kerr ) when I was 7 when Doug and Sherry started dating. So, there have been many decades of family parties, card games, graduations, weddings and birthdays shared. In later years, we spent Christmas morning breakfasts together and had a little gift exchange. She had an amazing memory for all things past and present. I hope Mom and Dad were on hand to welcome her home and show her the ropes. Wendy King
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The family of Helen Bernice Kerr uploaded a photo
Monday, January 10, 2022
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