Mabel May Rees

Mabel May Vokey was born May 4, 1932 on Bell Island Newfoundland. She is predeceased by her parents Louise and Walter Vokey. She was the oldest child of twelve and predeceased by all except one.

She married William Rees (deceased) in February, 1949 and had four children, May (deceased), Rhoda Louise, Billy (deceased) and Gordon.

Mabel became a grandmother in December 1972 to Jennifer, followed by Paula, Carrie, Ashley and William, and was then known to all as Nanny. She went on to be blessed with 9 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. She loved all of her grandchildren more than life itself, and doted on them at every opportunity, especially Christmas.

She became a member of St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church in 1995 and was a devout member until her passing. She was a member of the Alter Guild for many years, and trained new recruits on how things were to be done. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society in Brampton. She always looked forward to her breakfast and lunch outings with the Red Hatters, as well as day trips to different locations.

Mabel also loved to travel. The highlight was in 2008 when she traveled to Israel, which she always referred to as the Holy Land. Mabel told many stories of this trip and her adventures, which included riding a camel at 76 years old.

The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Mabel’s best friend of 40+ years, Margaret-Ann along with honorary daughter Crystal. The numerous hours you both spent at the hospital over the last four months, with your patience and kindness will never be forgotten. All of the staff at Southbrook Retirement Home and the nurses on floor 6J of Mississauga Hospital- Allan, Amy, Mary and Sherry- you are all blessings. Thank you.

A visitation for Mabel will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 from 10am- 12pm at Andrews Community Funeral Centre- Bramalea Chapel, 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton, ON. Followed by her Funeral service at St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church, 290 Balmoral Dr, Brampton, ON at 1pm.

Private Cremation.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of Mabel’s favourite charities. The Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.