Stinson, Laura Elizabeth Caroline
Born in Chatsworth, on August 24th, 1923, Laura was a daughter to the late James and Edna (nee More) Laird. Laura passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on January 20th, 2020 at the age of 96.
A long time resident of the 10th Line, Collingwood Township, Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband Melville Stinson in 1963. She is remembered as a Mother of James (Linda) Stinson, Darlene (Rick) Dieleman, Dianne (Dale) Collins, and John (Ekaterina) Stinson.
Laura was the much loved “Mom-mom” to 13 grandchildren: Aimee (Jim) Stinson, Carolynne (Matthew) Jewett, James (Megan) Stinson, Elizabeth (Joel) Saunders, Colleen (Markus) Wolski, David Stinson, Daniel (Krystal) Dieleman, Elaine (Scott) Gilchrist, Catherine (Michael) Dieleman, Douglas (Bailey) Collins, Scott (Holly) Collins, Simon Stinson, and Charlotte Stinson. She also leaves behind 16 great-grandchildren.
Laura was predeceased by her brothers James and John Laird and brother-in-law William Hamilton. She is survived by her sister Edna Hamilton and sister-in-law Janet Laird and will be remembered fondly by her nieces, nephews and family.
Laura’s family would like to thank the staff at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre for their care and dedication.
A private family service of committal and interment will be conducted at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. A memorial service, officiated by Reverend Peggy Kipfer, will be conducted in the near future at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Thornbury, Ontario, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Laura’s life.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church (cheques only please) or the Alzheimer Society in her memory would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Service: Life Celebration at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Thornbury to be announced.
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church (Cheques Only Please) or Alzheimer Society
2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Stinson Laura Elizabeth Caroline 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Meaford, Province: Ontario