At Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 of Exeter and formerly of Grand Bend in her 84th year. Beloved wife of William (Bill) Thomas. Dear mother of Paula Lee and Isidore LaPorte of Zurich and W. Scott and Kathy Thomas of Surrey, B.C. Dear grandmother of Kirk and Yoana and Amy and Isaac, Dwayne and Theresa, Jeff and Shannon, Mark and Lori, Todd and Kim and Shawn and great-grandmother of Justin and Courtney, Natalie and Matt, Stacey, Nick, Brandon, Brett, Brady, Jacob, Emma and Olivia. Predeceased by her sisters Marjorie Collins and Helen Wilson and brothers Edward and Bruce Wilson.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 west of Main), Exeter from 9:30-10:30 AM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, July 8th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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Ron and Anne Helm
Anne and I would like to express our most sincere condolencs to Bill and family. We are thinking about you in this sad time.
Ron Helm
Sandra & Ron Dickert
Bill, Paula and families. I was saddened to read of the passing of Lee .She was a great lady ,good friend and a very beautiful person inside and out.I will miss her smiling face at bingo where we shared many a laugh. She was a great neighbour to my mom and dad in Riverview estates.I am sure she is smiling down on each and everyone of you right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Henrietta Schultz
Thank-you for sharing the slideshow, it was a pleasure to see all those pictures with Lee surrounded by so many friends and family.
It was nice to get to know your family over the short time and thank you for sharing your stories with me….
You are in my thoughts and prayers….
xoxox
Henrietta (Nurse from SGH)
Tim and Suzanne
Bill, Scott, and Paula
I am so sorry to hear of Lee’s (Mom) passing. I wanted to be there for the service today but unfortuanetly Suzannes mother is in hospital in Barrie. She is up there with her. I am doing the grandpa babysitting duties today. I remember the good days and times in “The Bend”. I remember garbage pizza nights for dinner and if Scott didn’t eat it all, there was enough for lunch the next day.
The race to the couch after dinner and the rest of the stuff we did.
She treated me like a son while I lived with your family.
I will never forget her and will always miss her.
Tim
Karen & Danny Masse & family
Paula, Isadore and family, we are all so very sorry on the loss of your Mom. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Robert Watson
Bill, Uncle and Aunt Paula
Sorry for the sudden loss of Lee, thinking of you at this time
Robert, Shannon, Ryan and Rachel
Janet Abraham
Paula and Is and family – my thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Know that your mom will always be on your shoulder Paula. Love and Prayers, Janet.
brenda palsa
Bill- my utmost sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Lee- wow, I cannot believe that she is gone. I always enjoyed her spirit and the ability to say it like it is. She was always a pleasure to look after on some of our meetings at the hospital. I will remember her sense of humour, her strong will and love of you. May you have comfort in the memories that you shared. I know I will miss her as many will, she was a friend to all.
Laura Geoffrey
Bill & Family
My deepest sympathy. Lee will be missed so much. She was an awesome lady, and I enjoyed getting to know her. My thoughts are with you all.
Dianne Taylor & Harry Grund
Dear Bill, Scott, Kathy, Paula & Is
Lee was a wonderful lady. We are thinking of all of you and extend our deepest sympathy.
Luv & Hugs …..Dianne & Harry
Irene Gettler
Bill and family,
I was informed yesterday of Lee’s passing. It shocked me , took my breath away. A great loss to you and the community. I’ll miss her laughter and her input in our discussions that we had together every other month. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My all the memories be a comfort to you at this time.
Glenna
Dear Paula and Family
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mum, please know that you’re all in my heart and prayers at this very trying time.
Glenna and Dennis
Denise Byrne
Dear Bill and family
Lee was a wonderful woman; always cheerful, and generous to share her time and talents; she was Grandma Lee to my girls for a time, and she is someone I will remember fondly. My deepest sympathy.
Pat and Sharon Soldan
Our sincerest sympathy is extended to your family. We shared many good times working with and having fun with Lee during our Lioness years. Her enthusiasm for life and her infectious smile will be fondly remembered.
Jackie & Brian Long
Scott, Kathy and family
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Scott. The photographs taken at Kirk & Yoana’s wedding will be cherished memories for all of you.
You have our deepest sympathy
Jackie & Brian Long
Bill and Donna Perry
Paula,. Isadore and family
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Deepest sympathy
Bill and Donna
Lynda Hillman-Rapley
Paula, Isadore and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom’s smile could light up a room. We are sending you strength and love and many hugs during this very difficult time.
Randy, Lynda, Jesiqua and Esther
Irv. & Lois Armstrong
Bill we are sorry to hear of Lee’s death. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Lois & Irv.
Vera Armstrong
Bill and family; Thinking of you at this time of loss, may all the special memories bring comfort during this very difficult time.
Lee will be missed, Vera
Andrea Alexander
Dear Bill & family
Lee was such a nice lady and great friend to my parents Nancy & Wayne Pearce. She will be missed by many. Cherish the wonderful memories.
Sincere Sympathy
~Andrea Alexander & family~
Wendy and Scott Stafford
Paula, Isadore and family:
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in knowing others are thinking about you at this difficult time.
Wendy and Scott Stafford
Teresa Ondrejicka
Today Riverview loses a pillar of the community. I always loved visiting with Lee and listening to her opinions on life and the right way to do things. I considered her a friend and valued her as someone I was fortunate to meet in life. Her smile and her genuine zest for whatever was going on will always inspire me.
Joyce Baptie
My sympathy to all the family, remember all the good times with Lee.
Lori Tieman
Paula, Isidore and families….
Losing a parent is one of the most difficult times in our lives..there are no words to make it less painful but may you take comfort in knowing that she is at peace. Treasure your memories and let her love live on through all of you. Thinking about you at this sad time.
Lori Tieman
Gerald & Jane Dearing
Bill and family:
Our sympathy and thoughts are with you.
We will miss “Lee” at the Seniors.
Sincerely,
Gerald & Jane Dearing
Linda Dietrich
Paula, Isadore and family, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, deepest sympathy
Dave & Anne Cottel
Bill & Family:
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
We got to know Lee through the Exeter Senior’s, and will miss seeing her smiling face at our meetings.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Exeter Senior's Branch 157
Exeter Senior’s Branch 157 sends our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Lee always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She was a good member of our branch and will be greatly missed by all our members.
Hold fast to your memories and keep them close to your heart in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers, are with all of you, at this sad time.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Dear Paula, Isidore, and Family,
Tanya and I, wish to extend our sympathy to you and your Family, on the loss of your Mother.
Our Thoughts & Prayers
Chuck & Tanya
Karen Dickins
Paula, Isadore and family, I am sorry to hear of your moms passing, my thoughts are with you.
Anmarie Hoffman & David Desjardine
Dear Paula, Isadore and family
Paula, we are so sorry for loss of your mom…..she was a lovely lady.
I just heard this morning that she had been ill & in hospital….
“You have our deepest sympathy”
Hugs to all….Anmarie & David
Sr.Gabriella(Lorna) Strader & Bud Heffernan
Our prayers and tears are with you. We shall all miss her too.