Maureen Iouise Stire passed away at her home in Exeter on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the age of 48.
BeIoved mother of Jocelyn Stire and her fiance Patrick of Iondon, Steve Stire of HensaII, Scott Stire of Iondon and Brittany Balley of Iondon. Ioving daughter of Joyce MatzoId (Erich) of Harpurhey and the Iate William Balley. Dear sister of Thomas Balley of HensaII, Marilyn WyIIie of MarkdaIe, Cynthia Balley of Iondon, Deborah Iambert of Seaforth and William Balley of Sydney, AustraIia. Maureen wiII be missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
Cremation has taken pIace and memoriaI visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390 on Tuesday, December 4th from 7-9 p.m. A memoriaI service to honour Maureens Iife wiII be heId at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. foIIowed by a reception in the church haII. Private interment to take pIace at MaitIand Bank Cemetery, Seaforth.
Maureens famiIy wouId Iike to thank aII of the heaIth care professionaIs as well as the community support in Exeter that they and Maureen received over the past severaI years.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the WOTCH North Program of Exeter wouId be appreciated and can be made at the funeraI home or by visiting Maureens memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Lindsay
Our dear friend Maureen has left us, Our hearts are lonely and saddened without you. We will always have the memories of you that will shine and grow in us all. We will think of you Maureen in our own special ways. Dear Maureen you brought joy to us all, we will think of you all the times at WOTCH that we spent with you and tearfully as we say good bye today we hold you close in all of our hearts forever. We love and miss you dear Maureen now and forever our sweet lady.
From all the friends at WOTCH.
Written by Chris K.
Paul and Paula Gorman
Steve and family, our deepest condolences go out to you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Joyce, Deb & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Anne Copeland
My sincere condolences, Joyce, on the passing of your beautiful daughter. A light has gone out in your life. Take care.
Jon Clark House, Western Area Youth Services
Our deepest sympathy to the Stire family from the staff and residents of Jon Clark. House.
Shane & Amber Dougall
Steve and family, sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We&&single&&re here if you need anything.
Karen & Randy Stanlake
Our hearts go out to your whole family. Take comfort that she is not suffering and is at peace. She will be with you always, tucked away in a special place in your hearts.
Sue Amanda & Grant
We wanted you to know that when we heard of your mom&&single&&s death we were all very saddened. Its very hard for people to understand how or why these things happen but whenever someone you love is gone, they leave an empty space. It&&single&&s hard to imagine how painful this must be and I hope that you are surrounded with family and friends that can comfort you at this sad time. Wish we could be there <3
Rick and Barb Ingram & Family
Jocelyn, Steve, Scott and Brittany
So sorry to hear of the recent loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Kevin & Beverley Carew
Our deepest sympathy to our dearest Jocelyn and her family. May the peace that surpasses all understanding embrace you at this painful and sorrowful time. We send you our love and strengthening prayers xo Kevin & Bev
Kevin & Beverley Carew
Our deepest sympathy to our dearest Jocelyn and her family. May the peace that surpasses all understanding embrace you at this painful and sorrowful time. We send you our love and strengthening prayers xo Kevin & Bev
Jackie Ferris
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Maureen I have a lot of great memories of our coffee time together, while we both were waiting for the birth of our children her first and my second. May you R.I.P. Maureen free from pain and sorrow.
Pat Stewart &Bryan Somerville
Dear Steve and Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.Knowing she is free from pain and is in a better place will hopefully comfort you some.Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.
Pat and Bryan
Caroline, Sue and Dr. Milo
To Maureens family, with sincere sympathy. Maureen touched the lives of many, and will be remembered for her smile, her enthusiasm and her resilience. She never gave up trying to make life better. She will be missed.
Jani Marshall Conley
It was a sad situation then I heard that little Maureen had gone. Hopefully, she is in the arms of her father. Rest in Peace Maureen
Beth Patterson WOTCH North
We would like to offer our support and sympathy to Maureen&&single&&s children and family at this difficult time. Maureen was a soft gentle kind sole and was so very proud of her children. She has now found peace in her journey and will be greatly missed by all at WOTCH North.
Gladys McGregor
Jocelyn, Steve, Scott and Brittany. My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Mom. Maureen was my neighbour for a lot of years and she was a sweet and careing lady. Your Mom fought a lot of health battles in her short life and I pray she has found the peace that she so deserves. Hugs to you all. Gladys