Grace ABS Obituary
Passed peacefully November 22, 2022, nearly 98. Daughter of Edith and Wilson Omand, Wellesley. Dear wife of Walter for 54 years. Survived by sister Marj Fraser. Adored by daughter Susan, son Brian (Karen), grandchildren Dillon and Devon, and extended family and friends in Ontario and B.C. Grace graduated in nursing at Hamilton General Hospital in 1947. She was a Farmerette during WWII, Probus member, Brownie leader and Rotary volunteer. Her gifts included keen listening, a vivid memory, and lively sense of humour. She loved B.C. family visits, jazz, travel, dancing and the outdoors. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Heather Dixon and staff of Luther Village and Lanark Heights Care Home. Visitation will be January 13, 2023 at Erb and Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo. See full obituary, tribute wall and link for donations to St. Mary's (cardiac) and Grand River Hospital Foundations at www.erbgood.com
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Mary Boucher
December 14, 2022
Such A Good Friend- Always a Lovely Smile!
Grace & I Nursed together at Sunnyside- For Two Years in the Late 70´! We Always had Fun! Bruce & Grace Enjoyed Their Chats!
I will Miss Grace! Mary Boucher
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Patricia Cone
December 3, 2022
Hey Auntie Grace, make sure you get together with my mum, sit around the tea table, eat shortbreads, and laugh a lot!
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