WILLARD, Theresa
1928 – 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Theresa Willard (nee Kirkey) on March 28, 2022, at the age of 93. Theresa passed away peacefully at Temiskaming Hospital.
She was born on April 11, 1928 in Belle Vallee, Ontario. She was the daughter of Michael Kirley and Mary Sheedy. She was predeceased by her husbands Gordon Mills, Osbourne Jackson and Fred Willard, her siblings James Kirkey (Angie), Loretta Smith (Murray), Eugene Kirkey and Cecile Waugh (Doug).
Theresa is survived by her children Alex Mills (Deb), Jim Mills, Sheila Mills (Dianne Farguhar), Linda Wandler and Debbie Mills (Bill Yeates). Also survived by her stepchildren Donald Willard, Elaine Kennedy (Ted), Val Moreau (Bob), Joe Willard (Penny), Marilyn Conrad (Keith), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Marie Carter and brother Vincent Kirkey.
She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and Lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary Haileybury Legion. Theresa lived every day to the fullest, participating in many activities with her friends and family. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, bowling, darts and was a very talented crafter. She loved to travel with her family and has been to the East and West Coast of Canada, Barbado’s, Bahama’s and Branson Missouri. She was very kind and loving to each person she met. She never met a person that she didn’t like.
She lived at the Northdale Manor New Liskeard for the past eight years. She was involved in all activities at the Manor, including the Manor fund raising bazaar. She enjoyed the time with fellow residents and staff at the Manor.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Manor, Temiskaming Hospital and Dr. Blount for their terrific care of our mother.
There will be a visitation at the Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative, 128 Whitewood Avenue W., New Liskeard on April 1, 2022, from 2-4 and 7-9. Her funeral service will be Saturday April 2, 2022, at 11:00 at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, 81 Maple Street N., New Liskeard.
Please note due to Covid Restrictions there will be limited space for visitation on April 1, 2022. There are no limitations at the Funeral. Family has asked that everyone wear a mask.
For those wishing, Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Theresa to:
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, The Canadian Cancer Society or the Northdale Manor.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of WILLARD Theresa 1928 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: New Liskeard, Province: Ontario