Almira "Meryle" Thom Houle

HOULE, Almira “Meryle” – Passed away with her loving family by her side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, December 5, 2011 at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Richard for 48 years. Devoted mother of Robert (Janet), late Ronald, Daniel (Dorothee), Ray (Anne Turdell), William and Donna Febbraro (Chuck). Grandma to Donna Flood (Laurent Duplin), Anna Tupling (Ben), Lindsie Houle (Rheal Gage), Carrie Houle (Michael Gage), Christine Houle, Frances Houle, Geoffrey Houle, Jennifer Houle and Gideon Turdell. Great grandma of 7. Sister of the late Laureen Gregory (late Larry), Glenna Metivier, Beverley Glew (late Ken). Mother-in-law of the late Donna Greco-Houle. Sister-in-law of the late Mae Mills (late Cliff), late Vi Richards (late Bill), late Clarence Houle (late Josephine), late William Houle, late Ida Houle, Roland Houle (Sylvia), and Barbara Maitland (Verne). Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 6 – 9 pm. Funeral service to be celebrated on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10 am in the chapel. Captain John Kirschman officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Salvation Army, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated.

There are some things only a Grandmother will know.

Like how to bake cookies or teach you to sew.

Cucumber sandwiches, to me were brand new.

And the joys of a pomegranate, you taught me those too.

Learning to knit, was never my thing...

But you showed me how to weave that colored string.

I never knew Hee-Haw was a country folks show.

It was fun just to listen to Roy Clark's banjo.

The trips to McD's have now long past...

Still I always enjoyed our food that was fast.

Your lap was my place when there was no other.

I miss those lullabies of my dear grandmother.

The many curlers you wore are now laid to rest.

I've heard them say: God only takes the best.

Grandma, my dear: I say that it's true;

For under his wing is a spot just for you.

Till we meet again Grandma, may you find peace;

for our love for you shall never cease.

~Donna Flood

Our family would like to pay a special tribute to our brother

RONALD MICHEAL HOULE

Born June 11, 1951

Died December 2, 2011

Ronny was the second oldest of six children. He loved to be around music in all ways possible.

He was a person that you could easily talk to about many topics.

We will miss him dearly. Although he was taken from us so quickly and surprisingly he will always be in our hearts .