STRAPP: Marie (née Guy), of Grand Bend, Ontario. Today we lost our beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in her 92nd year. Predeceased by husband Ballington, infant son Nathan, and great-granddaughter Alicia. Survived by her children, Jan, Pat, Jennie, Jill, Greg (Ruth) and Dave; grandchildren Lisa (Bob), Kelly, Tina, Laura, Mark, Kat, Jessie, Holli, Amy; great-grandchildren Mike, Megan, Gage, Tallulah, Maysie, and Blake; extended families of Willa Coveney (Jack deceased), Roy and Barb Strapp (deceased), and Elsie Strapp (Mark deceased).
Marie has donated her body to scientific research and at her request, there will be no service. However, there will be a celebration of Marie’s life at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 498, 20 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend on Sunday, November 19th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Contributions in memory of Marie would be gratefully received by Huron Shores United Church Building Fund, or a charitable organization of your choice.
Marie’s family wishes to extend their sincere and heartfelt thanks for the generous love and friendship of her close friends and to the amazing Stroke Unit at Stratford General Hospital.
Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan entrusted with arrangements.
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Barb Dalgity
I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. I remember her with great fondness. There was lots of back and forth between our two families when we were kids and your Mom was always welcoming of us neighbor kids who showed up your home. It must have been bedlam at times but she seemed to take it in her stride.
It was lovely to see her at my Mom’s visitation last spring.
Jan, Pat, Jennie, Jill, Greg and David – please accept my condolences.
Bonnie Bryan (Stanton)
I have many memories of Marie from my ‘growing up days’ in Hyde Park. She was a role model before we knew what a role model was-especially for the females in our community. A lovely lady and condolences to all the family.
Barry Brabant
I have such lovely memories of aunt Marie when she and my mom would visit Peter and me at Salt Creek Farm. Recently, I received a kind note from her wishing me well. She dearly cared about all of us.
Rest In Peace dear lady.
david gwen fuggle
sorry to hear of your loss,marie was our neighbour for a number of years and we enjoyed her,she will be sadly missed.
Doug & Linda Scott
Greg Ruth & Family
Our deepest sympathy at his very sad time.
Karen Urbshott (Dann) and family
Greg, Ruth, Laura, Mark and family, so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deb and Rob Andrews and family
Greg, Ruth, Laura, Mark and all Strapp family members.
We are thinking of you during these difficult times. Losing a mother/grandmother is always an emotional time, but remember a mother’s hug lasts long after she let’s go. May you find comfort as you share your memories.
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Sincere sympathies to Greg, Ruth, and all of the family.
Paul and Carol Moir
Greg, Ruth, Laura, Mark and family.
Sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandmother’s passing. You have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Carol
xoxo
Anne Plaunt
I have many fond memories of Marie, also her lovely voice in the Hyde Park church choir.
Recently I have been impressed by her short principled letters to the U.C. Observer.
Our mother Elizabeth will be sad to hear that Marie is gone. She appreciated the newspaper article on Marie.
All sympathy and best wishes Jan, Pat, Jennie, Jill, Greg, and Dave.
Anne MacKinnon Plaunt
Marie Hewitt
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of Marie. She was such a dear friend of our Mother Evelyn Johnson. We heard many stories of their time together. Keep those special memories of family times close to your heart.
stephen & Linda Mekker
Greg, Ruth and family. Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our deepest sympathy.
Lynn Baker (nee Phillips)
My sincerest sympathies to the entire family. Many fond memories of Marie – mother of some of my friends, singing in the church choir together, and seeing her over the last few years at the AGM for the cemetery in Hyde Park. She’ll be missed by many.
Mary Alderson
So sorry to learn of Marie’s death. She was a wonderful woman. I had the pleasure of getting to know her at Huron Shores United Church, where we were on the Affirm Team (welcoming LGBTQ to our church) and the Right Relations Team (seeking ways to implement the Truth & Reconciliation report). In both groups, she was inspirational, and I was grateful she shared her wisdom. We will miss her.
Mary & Victor Alderson
Lloyd and Marsha Miles
So sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Mary Walls
Greg, Ruth and Family;
Thinking of you at this sad time.
There will be many great memories to cherish.
Judy Colbert
My sympathy to you all, especially Jan, Pat, Jennie and Jill. Marie was a lovely person and a remarkable woman who lived fully through changing times. As you know, my memories of her and your family extend from our school days in the 1950s in Hyde Park through to the present. Hers was a life well-lived and a model for us all. I hope that your own memories will give you strength in coming days. Sincerely … Judy Colbert
Mike Walsh
Jill,Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing
Lance Babcock
To the family and friends of our Friend and former tenant at 30 Ontario st in Grand Bend
Marie was a fantastic person and tenant
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her
We offer our prayers and condolences
We are out of the country and unfortunately will not be able to attend Marie’s memorial
Carol-Anne and Lance Babcock
Peter Challen
Marie’s legacy is remembered by the Huron Shores United Church for her considerable strength and wisdom. Her initiation of the formal path for the congregation to become officially affirming (accepting everyone of all sexual orientations) is an outstanding contribution as a welcoming Christian.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are touched by this wonderful person.
God’s strength be yours
Peter and Trish Challen
Bill Morton & David Ebert
Dear Greg, Ruth & Family,
We were saddened to read about your Mother’s passing. Keep all of the loving and warm memories close to your heart and she will never be far away.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Bill Morton & David Ebert
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to Marie’s family, I had the pleasure of knowing her for several years when I worked in Grand Bend a beautiful lady inside and out, she will be greatly missed.
Glenn Sharleen Phillips
Glenn and Sharleen Phillips
Greg Ruth and Family
Sorry to hear the passing of your Mother our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian Thomas
What a lovely lady! My sympathy to the Strapp clan and friends at this time of mourning.
Karen Schaefer
I will remember Marie as a strong, independent woman; powerful in her quiet, understated way.
I was lucky to know her for almost 40 years, because she was the Mother of Jill; one of my very best friends.
It was always a pleasure to spend time wit her. She was the ultimate modern woman well before her time.
She will be missed.
Friend of the family Karen Schaefer
Paula Brodie
Uncle Greg, Aunt Ruth, Laura and Mark,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Keeping you in our thoughts. Lots of love, Paula and Joel Brodie xoxoxox
Steve and Kim Bowman
Dear Greg, Ruth, Laura and Mark
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. May you find comfort and peace with your numerous memories.
God Bless
XO
Bob and Nancy Manning
Greg, Ruth and family. Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the many happy family times you’ve shared bring back wonderful memories.