Winnie as she was affectionately known to most, passed peacefully at Stirling Heights nursing home on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. Loving and devoted wife to Hubert C. Skanes, predeceased March 15, 2000. Cherished mother to Judy Hibbs (Malcolm) and Howard Skanes (Debbie). She will also be missed by sister Lydia Bennett, grandchildren Howard Hibbs (Lisa), Darren Hibbs (Delia) and Melanie Sullivan (Peter), Bradley Skanes and Jennifer Skanes, as well as her great-grandchildren, Noah and Megan Hibbs, Dania and Alaina Hibbs, Chloe Sullivan, and Aubrey and Isabelle Skanes.
The family would like to thank the staff at Stirling Heights nursing home for her care since August 7, 2018. From what we have seen and witnessed your jobs are not easy. Thank you for caring for our mom.
A private family memorial service will be held at Coutts Funeral Home Chapel, as per mom’s wishes.
Fond memories and donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada may be made through the funeral home at www.couttsfuneralhome.com
