At Prince George Retirement Residence in Lucan, on Thursday, May 5, 2016 of Exeter in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Pym (1988). Dear mother of Joan and Elgin Craig of Arthur, Brian Pym and Lynda Dent of London, Elaine and Matt Bowman of Thornloe, Allan and Margaret Pym of Ilderton and the late Margaret Ann Pym (1982). Dear grandmother of Stephanie and Innes, James; Brent and Natalie, Emily, Derek; Leslie, Thomas; Allison, Rachel, and Nathan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jim Lobb of Goderich Twp., Joy Docking of Mitchell, Leona Morley of St. Marys and Aldeen Skinner of Exeter. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Bert and Ada (Harris) Lobb and step-mother Maude (Lyon) Lobb, and family members Mervin and Jean Lobb, Harold and Carrie Lobb, Alvin and Edith Lobb, Margaret and Don Crich, Bernice and Gordon MacFarlane, Verna Lobb, Lyle Docking, Sam Skinner and Bill Morley.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, May 9th at 11AM with Rev. Shelia Macgregor officiating. Cremation with future interment Elimville Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society of Huron/Perth, or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
John & Janet Bilcke
To the Pym family Its of great sadness to hear this news of your Moms passing. She was such a pleasure to care for. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vicki Hayter
Dear Allan, Marg and Pym Family:
Your Mom was such a gentle and giving soul when I’d come to spend time at your home with Marg in our school years. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Vicki and Dave Hayter
Margaret Stockton
Grace was truly a lady and one that we thought would alway be here. Shocked and saddened to hear that she has passed away. Our hearts go out to you at this gut wrenching time of facing grief and the loss of a mom and grandma. Every year Grace and I exchanged cards and letters and her ability to write a heartfelt letter about her overwhelming love for her family was always a pleasure to read and I looked forward so much to hearing from her.
Life as you knew it has changed forever Joan but you hang on tight to every memory of your mom and lean on those memories to get you through each day one day at a time. Love you so much.
Brenda and Ivan Hern
Dear Joan, Brian, Elaine and Allan – we were very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Always enjoyed a chat with Grace .
Our sympathy to you and your families
– Ivan and Brenda Hern
Kim McCaw
Greetings to Graces’s Family:
I would like to express my deepest and sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of need.
With sympathy to you and your family.
There’s an unbroken thread that is woven from love, and it keeps family always together. For nothing’s as real as the moments we’ve shared, they live on in our memories forever. As difficult as this time is, may you find comfort in knowing that your loved one will always be with you…. and the memories you shared will forever be a part of your life.
Sending warm, healing thoughts to lift your spirits and help you through your time of sorrow. Even in your sorrow. I hope you can hold on to the thought that a life lived with so much love never really ends, but goes on forever in the hearts of those who remember. By love they are remembered, and in memory they live.
Please reach out if there is anything that I can do to help you or your family.
Kind regards,
Kim McCaw
519-993-7321
Past President – 4-H Ontario
P.S. A Small Poem
As We Look Back
As we look back over time
We find ourselves wondering …..
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us …..
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made.
To let us have the very best?
And for the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We’re thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us
Pat & John Harlton
Our sincere condolences to you Al and Marg. Grace was a member of the Kirkton Horticultural Society and faithfully attended the meetings. Your dear Mom/Mother-in-law/and Grandmother Grace was a ‘gracious lady.’ May you continue to be blessed with wonderful memories of her and her beautiful life.
John and Pat Harlton
Lynne (Hern) Haughton
Grace was a special lady! I have very fond memories of baking cookies, looking at her stamp collection and playing ants in the pants with her as a child. She was always so much fun! Great hugs when needed and a laugh and smile to make any day better! She had a way of making you know that you were loved just with that smile! Sending my sincere condolences to your family. May you find some comfort in your memories of Grace and the wonderful woman she was.
Love: Lynne Haughton (Hern) and family.
Steve Fenerty
To Brian and family my condolences and sympathy.
Rob & Cheryl Hern & family
Joan, Brian, Elaine, Allan & Families
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our sympathies and condolences to you and your families. Grace was a kind caring woman and was always had a smile for you when you saw her. Cherish the memories.
Sincerely, Rob, Cheryl, Brooke & Gavin
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
To the Pym family, it was difficult to chat with each of you today so we want you to know how much we respected Grace. She was so very proud of each of you and of each of your children. She would call quite often just to bring us up-to-date on what everyone was doing and where they were, and also to keep track of our family. She was so very kind to Lillian over the years and we appreciated her remembering each of us. Her faith kept her strong and will hopefully help each of you now. Keep the memories really close to your hearts and know how much she will be missed by so many.
Bruce Shaw
Folks{ I am so sorry that I did not make the funeral earlier today. I always had a lot of respect for your Mom and Dad, and they raised a bunch of terrific kids. I wish you all the very best as you deal with this loss.
Shirley & Alan Biernaskie
Joan, Elaine,Brian,Al and families.
We were so saddened to hear of Aunt Grace’s passing. She was admired and loved by her nieces and nephews and I felt very honoured to be named after her and to have been part of her wedding party.
She was a cheerful, positive influence in our lives and always took an interest in every member of the family. She had great faith and was a strong woman, even in the face of adversity, and will be missed.
Our love and condolences to you and your families.
Shirley & Al. Biernaskie, Jeff, Jen, Jay & families
Beef Farmers of Ontario Board and Staff
On behalf of the Beef Farmers of Ontario, our condolences to Matt and Elaine, Leslie and Tom for the loss of a dear mother and grandmother who was clearly loved by many. May you be comforted by the warm memories of her that remain and by the expressions of sympathy from your friends and colleagues at BFO.
Rhonda Peng
Such a beautiful woman both inside and out. Her legacy lives on through her equally wonderful offspring. Many a fond memory we share with those who reflect on her life today. Our condolences to the family.
With much love from Rhonda and family.
Rhonda (Lobb) Peng – Steve, Lauren, Landon, and Madelyn.
Tom Hartai
To the Pym family.
All of our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Grace was always a pleasure to serve at our store in Exeter.
Tom Hartai
Brigittes Fashions
Carol Churchill
Joan Brian Elaine Al
My condolences to you and your families at this time. Many wonderful memories of your mother, especially at family gatherings. She always took time to ask how you were doing, always cheerful.
Winston and Carol
Barbara Cunnington
To the Pym Family;
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your Mom.
Debbie Atkinson
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers today.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Joan, Brian, Elaine, Al and families,
Thinking of the fun times shared at the Pym farm on summer holidays, the bridal shower Aunt Grace & you girls held for me at the Elimville United Church basement….not knowing I would end up around the corner from that building a few years later. Aunt Grace holds a special place in all of our hearts, always interested and asking the kids about their lives. It was an honour to watch her love of community and faith over the years. She will be missed. Sending love to you all.
Ray and Judy Mills
Our deepest sympathy to the Pym family. Grace was a wonderful individual. She was always so interested in each member of my family and showed her care and concern when anyone was ill. She was a devoted person to her church and her work with the church at any and all levels. Grace showed her strong beliefs through her actions and her many kind and encouraging words. She has left a wonderful mark on her friends, her church and the larger church community. We were all blessed by the presence of Grace in our life. She truly lived out her name Grace, by offering grace to others. God Bless.
Marjorie Mills
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Grace was a great friend, a true friend of mine. I always enjoyed her company. She was a very strong Christian and echoed her beliefs in her actions. I will miss her.
John and Helen Bowman
To the Pym family:
We are sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. We missed visitation as we were away over the weekend and didn’t receive the notice until tonight. Please relay our sincere sympathy to the whole family. Grace was a valued friend and fellow U.C.W. member.
Doug and Dorothy Stephen
Pym Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy; Though words bring little comfort in the loss of your dear Mother, may God grant you His comfort in your time of sorrow. We remember that Grace and Howard were always good neighbours.
Shirley J. Norman
Joan & family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mom. What a coincidence it was when we were able to teach side by side in Kitchener and our mothers had grown up in the same community many years earlier. Your Mom was always eager to inquire about family as the years passed and I would see her at Holmesville celebrations. She was indeed a wonderful lady and I know you will miss her dearly. Keep your many happy memories alive and take care of one another.
Sincerely, Shirley Norman
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy to the Pym and Lobb families in your great loss. Grace was a wonderful lady and always smiling and had time for a chat when we met. She was always interested in our family as well as others in the community. A very kind and gentle person. Thinking of you all.
Kathy McFarland
My prayers are with you all. It was my privilege to be part of your mother’s life at Prince George Retirement. She is missed.
Paul and Heather Klopp
Dear Grace,
Although I have missed Marg immensely, it was always a great comfort to know that you were always there to go to. It took the edge off a little bit to see your smile and kind eyes – so familiar. A hug made it that much better. Now the two of you will be laughing and telling funny stories while Howard will be sitting by ~ watching and smiling. Happy Mother’s Day! On August 1st I will be in Elimville to visit with all of you. Love for now, until we meet again, Heather.
Mark Kueneman
Thinking about the Pym family in your loss of a special person in many lives.
Mark an Karen Kueneman.
Marg., Donna and Dave Prout
Sincere sympathy is extended to Grace’s family. We are quite honoured to have known this very gracious lady over the years. Treasure your memories.
Jim and Marilyn Skinner
Thinking of your family during this sad time
Cynthia Pym
Grace was an extraordinary woman. There are many who will mourn her passing. Grace led life by example, one full of love and compassion. She has touched many lives, including mine, who will carry her forward in their hearts. May you find comfort now in family and the community of others.
With love Cynthia
Al & Vera, Mark & Melissa Moore
Our deepest sympathy to you all….Grace loved her family …..we talked many times of our kids and grandkids (3 of which we shared )…..she was so very proud of each and every one of you for so many different reasons. What a blessing to have such a kind, caring , loving Mom and Grandmother to help shape your lives by setting such a fine example for all of us to follow….Grace lived her Faith every day and touched many lives over her 86 years. Her “Spirit” lives on in your hearts and the happy memories you have shared will be treasured….always!!
We feel privileged to have shared in some of those happy times !! She has been a joy to know !!
May it help in some small way to know that we send our loving and caring thoughts and prayers to ALL !!
Beth Cooper
Joan, Brian, Elaine & Allan and families
My deepest, sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother.
She was a very kind, gentle and friendly lady.
You will miss her.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Beth Cooper
Kathy Oberg (nee Brown)
Our sympathy to Aunt Grace’s loved ones, she will me missed. May she find her family in heaven.
Lots of Love,
The Obergs
(Les and Marie’s daughter Kathy, Chad, Maeda and Soren)
Bob and Doris (Stephen) Osgood
Another Saint has been called home from “God’s country” of Usborne Township.
May the Lord give you His peace during this time of grief and joy in the promise of the resurrection that Grace’s gift of faith gave her hope in.
Ken and Margaret Caldwell
To Grace’s Family – Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of a lovely and friendly lady. Many times I have been at Church meetings in various churches when Grace has spoken to well on many topics. Grace was indeed
a lady who will be deeply missed.. God bless her soul.
Janice & Craig Webber & family
Joan, Brian, Elaine & Al
What a pleasure it was to know your Mom, I know I can say on behalf of the Johns family, we just loved her.
Her passing brings back good memories of our own Mom and the fun and laughter those two ladies had. We know they will be once again making sweet music together. Sincerely Janice & Craig
Stan & Joan Francis
To The Pym family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother
Grace was such a kind loving lady,
Carole Nunns
So sorry for your loss. Grace was a lovely lady.
Lorne & Margaret Hern
Dear Family,
Grace….her name was, and is, a reflection of how she lived her life. Coupled with her strong faith in God, Grace gave community leadership, shared her beautiful voice on many occasions and kept the community talking when both she and Mom celebrated the Canadian Centennial year with a pregnancy. Our Catherine , Your Alan have both turned out very well! The strongest language she ever used was a quick, “Well for heck sakes!” That always made me smile. Certainly, life was not without challenges , but always, Grace and Faith carried the day. A good helping of Love and Charity as well. All keys to her life story.
We will remember the many times Grace shared family celebrations with Mom. I remember singing in the Elimville choir with her. I remember Grace as a VBS leader when I was a teen assistant. I can see her all dressed up as a character for a Mock Wedding at a community Bridal shower. Often the Preacher. Mom the Pianist . We remember shared tears when Margie left us and when Howard died as well.
Through it all there was’ Grace’ . A Grace shared with everyone she met, whether a smile, a chuckle, or a song. Those of us who have shared any time at all with Grace were blessed . As Elaine says in her note…there were times when she carried us. You as family are blessed. The Johns clan are better for knowing your Mother and Grandmother. We are saddened , but know the conversation, and music in Heaven today, is just taking up where it left off a few years ago. We remember Grace with joy. Love to all………..”for heck sakes!”
Ruth Long
Such a lovely lady. Such a beautiful smile. She is a relative of my husband Bill Long through the Johns connection. I became acquainted with her through UCW events. We had some interesting conversations about how our families were connected . Sending condolences to her family.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
To Grace’s family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss so close to Mother’s day. Grace was a lovely, kind lady. I always enjoyed talking with her. My God grant each of you peace and comfort.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
To the Pym Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Grace was a great lady, I worked with her on many projects at Elimville United Church. Remember Grace will always be with you, unheard, unseen but always beside you all. Dianne Johns Gerstenkorn Weber.
Nancy Lobb
My deepest condolences to your whole family on the passing of Aunt Grace. She will always have a special place in my heart as I think of her beautiful smile, kind soul and caring nature. Every family reunion she showed how much she genuinely cared about what was going in in each of our lives. She was such a beautiful person and she will live on in each of you. Sending you all my love and hoping you can find comfort in having such a special mother/ grandmother in your lives. Thinking of you all. Love,Nancy (Lobb), Alex and Sebastian
Lori Lynn & Norm Lauzon and girls
Elaine, Brian, Joan, Allan & families,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Treasure all of your memories together.
Anne Gallant & Bruce Delbridge
Our deepest sympathy to Joan, Brian, Elaine, Allan and their families. There are many fond memories of Grace singing in the choir with her for many years, Christmas plays and many other events.
Dianne Skinner
Joan,Brian,Elaine.Allan
So very sorry for your loss of Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will see you all on Sunday .
Les Brown
A special aunt, what a sweetheart, so sad to hear of her passing. Remembering all the great summer vacations on the farm. Our condolences to all of you, sorry we can’t be there.
Love Marie and Les Brown, Kenora.
Marg Pavkeje
Joan, Brian, Elaine, Al,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very special lady!
Thinking of all of you,
Margie
Cliff and Elaine Webber
To Grace’s Family – I must write and say how sad we are to hear the news of your dear Mom and Grandma passing away. What wonderful memories both Cliff and I have of this strong, caring and faithful lady. Always a smile. Always an interest in our family. Both of your parents bring me warm thoughts of Elimville. Your dad teaching Sunday School and your mom doing all sorts of things but right now I think of her singing. She and I did duets together on several occasions. How she carried me at Catherine’s wedding as we sang Bless This House together. Well, she sang and I cried mostly!! Yes, she carried me through it. She sang at our wedding forty-four years ago this summer. As I see this picture you have selected it immediately reminds me that she was our guest at Mom’s 80th birthday party. I have this exact picture in my photo album. Losing your mom just at Mother’s Day cannot be easy but I expect, in time, you will find it just perfect timing. “A life well lived’ in the truest sense of the phrase!! Please accept our deepest sympathy.