Service:
A Reception will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday June 4, 2015 at 12:00 noon
Margaret Jean (Coll) Parry passed away at the Blenheim Community Village on Friday May 29, 2015. Margaret will be remembered with great fondness by her son Fred & Judi Parry of Bright, Ontario as well as her grandchildren Trafford, Jessica and Brooke and her great grandchildren Kolton, Ryn and Elric. Margaret is survived by her sister Ella & Lyle McCormick of Leamington and was predeceased by her sisters Mayme Graham, Florence McArthur and Edna Mason and by her brothers Stanley Coll, Norman Coll and Earl Coll. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A reception will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday June 4, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Words of remembrance will be shared at 1230.
A few words…
Since there’s to be no formal funeral proceedings – respecting my Mother’s wishes – I would like to say a few words on her behalf.
Due to the onset and increasing ravages of Dementia, my Mother’s condition had deteriorated over the past few years, to the point whereby she could no longer live independently. The number of ‘bad’ days gradually outnumbered the ‘good’ days.
During these increasingly difficult times, she required an extraordinary amount of care from professionals, family and friends. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Dr. Martha Clendenning, my cousin Lynda Pickering, and the excellent care provided by all the staff at Blenheim Community Village (Revera). My Mother also was fortunate to have the support of a loving and extended circle of family and friends – you know who you are.
Finally, my Mother will be remembered as a warm and generous person who could be a “character”… but one that endeared us to her. My wish is that she is finally at peace.
What else can be said? I loved her and know she loved me … my wife and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In the words of a popular song,
