At LHSC-University Hospital on Thursday, January 20, 2011 of Birr in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell B. Rush (1993). Dear mother of Tom and Yael Rush of Toronto, Ken and Elsebeth Rush and Marlene and Keith Tackabury all of Denfield. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Michael, Rebekah and Darren, Tim and Deanna, Jonathan, Leslie and Angela; and great-grandmother of Emmah, Maeda and Olivia. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Ken Baker of Tillsonburg, June Slemin of New Brunswick, Elva Williams of Kleinburg, Violet Williams of Toronto and Kathy Williams of Burks Falls. Predeceased by her sister Ruth Caulfield, brothers Bertram, Richard and Edward Williams and Brother-in-law Joe Slemin.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be held at Community Bible Church, 24294 Adelaide Street North at Highway 7, on Wednesday, January 26 at 1 PM with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery.
Donations to Church Missions at Community Bible Church would be appreciated by the family.
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Randy & Sylvia Mann
Tom, Ken & Marlene & family, Sylvia and I were saddened to hear of the death of your mother and pray God will give you His peace and comfort in your sorrow. I have many wonderful memories of Grace and Russ from those early years of growing up next door to you and of the joy and fellowship we enjoyed as we worshiped God together for many years. I trust you will find great joy and comfort in knowing she has gone to be with Christ and now knows the glories of being in the presence of her Savior, Jesus.
Randy and Sylvia Mann
Shan Tennyson
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Grace. She was one of my favourite people in the family. She was always happy and had a kind word to say not to mention some good stories to tell whenever I saw her. I will miss her.
Bruce and Sally Slemin
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of Aunt Grace. We loved her dearly and have fond memories of her visits to Saint John in the last few years. She was a wonderful lady and always a delight to talk to. We will miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Love , Bruce, Sally , Rebekah and Emily Slemin
Lisa Shipley
My husband, Chris, and I were very sorry to hear of Grace’s death. We’ve really only become good friends with Grace over the past 10 years or so and the news came quite suddenly to us since we have not been able to get together with Grace for some time now.
We will always cherish the great memories of spending time in Grace’s home. She called us the “kids” and would always welcome us for a lovely lunch. She was delighted to include our kids during our visits with her as our young family began to expand . She was always trying to think of ways to bless our family and was always so thoughtful to incorporate some “kid-friendly” foods into our lunches, knowing how kids can be a little picky at times.
We enjoyed hearing her stories from years past and grieved with her as she shared about losing young friends in the war, as well as her sweet husband years later. She would say to us, “Kids, you don’t want to live through a war, it’s just terrible.”
She was always so energetic and her beautiful face always wore a smile. It’s certain she’ll continue to smile brightly in Heaven now that she’s with Jesus and I’m positive she’s enjoying catching up with Russell and others who’ve gone before her as well!
I’m sad that we will not be able to introduce her to the newest addition to our family. Our 5th child, Meg (Christy Margaret Marie) was just born on Jan. 1st and as we are still adjusting to our newborn, we are unable to attend today or tomorrow. But we are thinking of and praying for your family at this time.
With our deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort for the family,
Chris & Lisa Shipley
Janae, Heather, Elisabeth, Jonah & Meg
Richard Mann
Sorry to here of Graces passing. She was my next door neighbour for man many years; loved to talk about life; issues of life. She was a very active woman playing golf every week in the summer; still driving her own car; getting around very well to visit her friends, children; brothers; sisters. I think she will be dearly missed by all her neighbours; friends; family.My condolences to Tom, Ken; Marlene; family on their loss of a wonderful woman; friend to a lot of people all over the world.
Susie Donaghey Williams
Dear Tom, Ken, Marlene & families, I was very sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. I have many great memories of her, and of all the times I spent with the three of you when babysitting, especially during the summers. Grace was a warm, friendly and helpful lady, and always fun to be with. My Mother, Margaret Donaghey, also enjoyed the years spent living across the road and being friends and neighbours with your family. Since I live in Sault Ste. Marie, I will be unable to attend the service, but please accept my condolences and best wishes.
Susie Williams
Diane and Roger Horuk
Tom and families:
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are in our thought and prayers.
Tom, it’s a small world. Roger knew your mother before I worked with you at Xerox and now Marlene is working with a good friend of ours, Mary Dann.
Our sincere condolences.
Diane and Roger Horuk
Debbie and Mike MacLellan
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to your family. We hope that in time you will find comfort in the many happy memories you have of your mother and grandmother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stuart Rush
Aunt Grace will be greatly missed. She was a warm and generous person with a gentle sense of humour. When I grew up Grace advised on all medical issues. She was the golf pro for my father. She leaves memories of caring and compassion. There is comfort in knowing of her strength and good-will.
Shannon Robertson
The Robertson family formerly of Birr now in Stoney Creek send our sincere messages of sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our family has many memories of Grace and the way her smile would light up a room. She was a true testement to her name.
Laura Hudson
I was very sorry to see on line of Grace’s passing. It was always a pleasure to spend time with her. I am on vacation and cannot attend the service, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Hudson.
Betty Duncan
My sincere condolences to Ken, Tom, and Marlene & families on the loss of your dear Mother. Your Mom and Dad were dear and caring neighbours of my parents Anne & Ken Duncan for many, many years. Your Mom’s nursing skills were much appreciated so many times. My deepest sympathy, and may she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deanna Beatson
In Titus 2:3-4 Paul writes that older women should be reverent and able to teach what is good through their actions and words. They should encourage and teach younger women to love their husbands and children. This was Grace. She was truly a gracious lady and I shall miss her so.
Carole Nunns
The Nunns family sends a sincere message of sympathy to your family.
We hope it helps to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carole Nunns and Family