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Moyra Willis (nee Blow) Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Moyra, in her 96th year. Moyra died peacefully, after a brief illness, at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, with her family by her side. Predeceased by her darling husband of 60 years, Patrick Willis. Loving mother to daughter, Claire (David) and son, Simon. Cherished grandmother (Nan, Nanoot, Nonny) to Emily (Michael), Laura (Michael), Crystal (Jorge) and Stewart (Sylvonna). Loving aunt to Susan (Robin) and loving great-aunt to Jeremy (Jenn), Natalie (Jonathon) and their families. Moyra is predeceased by her parents, Francis and Hilda Blow (nee O’Dell), sister, Jean Facer (Albert) (Tom) and sister, Faith Marek (Emil) (Darryl). She is survived by many saddened in-laws, nieces, nephews, and their families.
Moyra was born in St. Albans, England, and immigrated to Canada in 1961 with Pat and their two small children. Her entrepreneurial spirit led to a longtime, successful career as owner of Home Personnel, a domestic agency in St. Catharines. Throughout her life and into retirement, Moyra’s creativity emerged passionately in many different hobbies and interests, including learning the guitar (at age 50), fabric painting, flower drying, tie-dying, watercolour, quilt making, dress making and embroidery. She was talented in everything she tried her hand at but was particularly known for her gardening and knitting skills. Moyra’s English country gardens were breathtaking, and her knitting projects are legendary. Moyra swaddled everyone she knew in warm sweaters, slippers, socks and blankets, and every stitch was a stitch of love. Moyra was a longtime member of her Stitch and knitting group with her best friends Lori, Lorraine, Eve (late) and Betty (late). A glass of sherry was mandatory at all meetings. Above all, Moyra rejoiced in being the best wife, mother, grandmother and friend that she could be. And she absolutely nailed it.
Friends may visit with the family at KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME, 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown on Saturday, January 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the start of a Memorial Service at 12 noon. followed by a reception. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Moyra’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the charity of your choice, or simply remembering Moyra for the joy that she brought to the life that she loved so much. As a tribute to Moyra, the wearing of something red (her favorite color, like Pat) would be welcomed by the family.
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January 10 1927
November 24 2023
Death notice for the town of: Waterdown, Province: Ontario
death notice Moyra Frances Kathleen Willis nee Blow January 10 1927
November 24 2023
obituaries notice Moyra Frances Kathleen Willis nee Blow January 10 1927
November 24 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Moyra Frances Kathleen Willis nee Blow January 10 1927
November 24 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
