Heard, Flora Kathleen
April 2nd, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Flora Kathleen (Henderson) Heard on the morning of Good Friday, April 2, 2021 in her 92nd year. With her four children (John, Marie, Janice and Keith) at her side, she was called home to heaven, to be with Dad. Mom passed away peacefully at Windhurst, home of daughter Janice Jones, where we had a full week to love her after a brief stay in hospital.
Flora was born February 23, 1930 to Thomas Keith (T.K.) and Greta Henderson in Puslinch Twp. and married to our father, Richard (Dick) Floyd Heard on July 7, 1956. Mom provided enduring support to Dad throughout his long agricultural career. They enjoyed 62 years together before Dad’s passing in 2019.
Beloved wife of Richard (Dick) Floyd Heard, dear Mother of John (Mary) of Carman MB; Marie (Dr. Mike McLennan), of Stouffville; Janice (Tom Jones) of Birr and Keith of Arva. Loving Amma (grandmother) of Anne Marie (Brendan), Dr. Jack, and Bill; Matthew (Clare and great granddaughter Everly), Andrew (Kassandra), and Emily McLennan; Rachel (Dakotah), Andrea and Jillian Jones; Katherine, Nicole and Danielle Heard. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Henderson and Agnes Weaver. Predeceased by her sister Marian and brothers George and John; brothers-in-law Jim Barrie, Gordon Oldfield, Bob Weaver; sisters-in-law Eleanor Henderson, Audrey Oldfield and Fran Heard; nephew John Barrie.
Mom trained as a teacher at Normal School and taught at Puslinch, Galt, and finally Devlin in NW Ontario before starting her family. This began her career of shuttling 4 active children to many sporting and musical activities. She was active in the Women’s Institute, as 4H homemaking leader and worked at Quilter’s Supply. She lovingly made quilts for her 4 children and 12 grandchildren, and a comforter for her great-granddaughter. Mom and Dad travelled together to all Canadian provinces and territories, British Isles, Eastern and Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Central America and many US states.
A private funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, London on Thursday April 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm.
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Private family interment at Salem Cemetery, Proton Station, Ontario, April 9, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
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Marian DesjardineJohn, Marie, Janice & Keith:
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Dick and Flora were special people to me. Cherish their memory.
Joan burdockSo sorry to lose a good friend Flora. We have had many happy times together over the many year at church and as good friends. We have had many laughs together, breakfasts out, Christmas lunches hosted by Janice and Marie, I will miss her greatly and I know she cherished each one of you and was proud of you all
Bev and Barb ShipleyFlora and Dick were such honourable and compassionate people with hearts of gold. We are thankful for their friendship and Flora will now enter the gates of Heaven to be with her husband Dick and her Lord Jesus
Bev and David McLeanWe were very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have fond childhood memories of the”gang” get togethers, playing hide and seek, skating on your family pond, eating sweet corn and sweet marie squares and watching Leaf hockey. The Heard farm was always a warm and welcoming place to visit. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Cathy & Doug InnesAunt Flora holds a very special place in my heart. Memories go back as far as Oakridge and Aunt Flora shuttling us to the local pool. (big deal to a farm girl). I was there when Uncle Dick announced they were moving to the “farm”. And then so many holidays at the farm. I can vividly remember Aunt Flora being the last person at the pool adding the chemicals after the ‘kids’ had our last swim of the day. I remember camping at Peele Island with Aunt Flora & Uncle Dick sleeping in the back of the station wagon, while the kids slept in the tent. In our last 24 years in Memphis, Doug and I had many wonderful conversations with Uncle Dick and Aunt Flora. First we covered the weather, then crops/agriculture, and then ALWAYS, Aunt Flora filled me in on the news about the kids (John, Marie, Janice and Keith; which then moved onto updates about each and every grandchild. it is why, to this day, I feel like I know (at least a little bit) about Rachel, Anne Marie, Jack, Bill, Jillian, Andrea, Matthew, Andrew, Emily, and Katherine, Nicole and Danielle as well as the significant others. She had quite a laugh telling me about Andrew sneaking away all the cookies that she baked for the entire group; and the “little girls” and their tea biscuit endeavors. She loved you all. Doug & I love Amma’s shortbread. I could go on and on… Hugs and love to you all. Cathy & Doug
PS I forgot to mention numerous visits to see the Hendersons!!!
Holly JordanDear Janice and Family,
My sincere condolences on Flora’s passing. Wish you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Holly
Dale Atchison & Cam WillisDear Janice, Tom and family,
I have fond memories of meeting Flora with her warm welcomes and ready smile.
I will always remember with great laughter and gratitude how she quickly responded to our S.O.S, call when the then Governor General Jeanne Sauve was coming to visit us within the hour. She was a very special lady with a wonderful sense of humour!
Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Dale and Cam
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Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario