She will be greatly missed by her children Carol (Leonard) Pressey, David (Geri-Lynn), Janet, and Gerald Thompson; grandchildren Clinton (Lindsay), Vincent (Sara), Graham (Aleks), and Timothy (Serina); great-grandson Liam; sister Vera, brother Ernie (Gail), and her nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years Ross.
Mom was a proud full-time homemaker who worked hard and reaped many rewards from raising her family. Once her children were adults and Dad was retired, she taught herself to use a video camera which she used to document her grandchildren’s lives and her many holiday travels with Dad. Mom had a deep interest in her family history which she researched for 30 years, first at the Mennonite Library and later on Ancestory.com. She compiled many family history books from her extensive research. For the most part, Mom taught herself how to use the computer so she could write letters in Word, email family and friends, research on the internet, and digitally edit her video footage. Mom was a strong supporter of Plan International and sponsored children for 50 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Alban’s and St. Luke’s Anglican Church.
A service will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.
Our family thanks the doctors, nurses and staff for the excellent care she received at the Health Sciences Centre on the GA-4 ward.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.
