Cecilia May MCComb
May 29, 1913 — November 13, 2020
The extended family and friends of Cecilia (Cis) McComb announce her peaceful passing at the long term care unit of Emo Health Centre. She was granted her wish that the Lord take her home on November 13 at the age of 107. Cis was predeceased by her husband Elwood (Dool) McComb in 1979 and her only son John (Jack) in 2010.
The daughter of John (Jack) King and Margaret Bullied born on May 29th, 1913, Cecilia was the fourth of seven children (Hilda, Dache, Cecil, Stephen, Edna, Bill, all deceased). She is survived by her sister-in-law Ella (McComb) Angus of Thunder Bay. Left to cherish her memory are numerous nephews and nieces, descendants of the King, Bullied and McComb families, including godson Len Haines, goddaughter Elaine ( King) James, and special cousins, Norma Reather and Tom Kallstrom to whom she was “Aunt Cis”.
Cis was born on the King dairy farm north of Emo, and lived her whole life in the Rainy River district. She married Elwood McComb in 1947, and lived her life as a devoted wife and mother. Some of her most cherished memories come from the years she spent with Dool living at Morson Park on Lake of the Woods. But Emo was always her home, the place where she put down deep roots in the community.
Cis served on the hospital auxiliary and the planning committee for the construction of the Golden Age Manor in Emo, where she became one of its first residents. She made many wonderful friends over the 26 years she lived there. In 2013 at age 100, Cis lived the vision of the continuous care model of the Manor, moving from her apartment to the Long Term Care Unit.
Cis was seen by all who knew her as a kind and loving person, one who was always sustained by a deep faith in God. She was “Aunt Cis” to many, family or not. She spoke ill of no one, lived life with enthusiasm, and kept us laughing with her sharp wit and sense of humour.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the health care professional team for exemplary help and care over a number of years. Thanks to many who in recent years spent time visiting with her, helping to ease the loneliness. We extend special gratitude to Patty Labbe, “the daughter I never had”, who watched over her as a friend and helper, for many years.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations in memoriam can be made to Emo Health Centre.
Online remembrances can be made on the Northridge Funeral Home website at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
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Death notice for the town of: Morson, Province: Ontario