BEATRICE JANE AHBE

April 3, 1927 – January 9, 2025 Beatrice "Bea" passed away peacefully, at 97, on January 9, 2025, at Sunrise Senior Living of Oakville. Born on April 3, 1927, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, to Byron Hardaker and France Mae Love, Bea was a descendant of Mayflower pilgrims. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Belton Ahbe (d. 1984), Bea is survived by her children, Jeff (Nina), Greg (Caroline), Brad (Susie), and Kim (Terry); 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Raised on a farm, Bea earned her teaching degree in 1949, and later moved to Canada with her husband in 1952 to start their family. She was a devoted mother, active community volunteer, and accomplished real estate agent, achieving top recognition in her 30-year career. Known for her vibrant personality, she loved entertaining, travelling, and cherishing time with family. A visitation will be held at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 4-7 p.m., with remembrances at 5:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Towne of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge, Illinois, on February 1, 2025, at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to the Canadian Alzheimer's Association, Sick Kids Foundation, WaterStone Foundation for Eating Disorders or Humber Valley United Church. Online condolences: www.turnerporter.ca