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Grace PATERSON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 19, 2021.

(nee Harkies) Passed away peacefully and with dignity at the Margaret Bahen Hospice on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband Nelson (1988) and siblings Jack (1989), Bessie (1992), Charlie (1996), James (1997), Mary (2017) and Ruth (2020). Big sister to Ralph Harkies, Orangeville, ON. Cherished and loving mother of Bonnie (George) Alexander, Queensville, ON and Craig (Kim), Victoria BC. Loving grandmother to Cheritee Alexander, Newmarket, ON; Nicole Alexander (Julian) Smerdon, Ajax, ON; Andrew (Kelsey) Paterson, Vancouver, BC and Brenna (David) Gardner, Houston, TX, USA. Beloved great-grandmother (G.G.) to Amelia, Loghan, and Coulter Smerdon, Ajax, ON; Ronan and Katharine Alexander, Newmarket, ON; Hamish and Campbell Gardner, Houston, TX, USA and Frances Paterson-Snape, Vancouver, BC. The family wishes to thank the staff at Margaret Bahen Hospice for their kind and thoughtful care of our precious Mom. Due to the pandemic, a private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life to be arranged later in the year. M.W. Becker Funeral Home, Keswick, Ontario. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Grace, please consider Ravenshoe United Church (www.ravenshoeunitedchurch.com) or Southlake Hospital Foundation (www.southlake.ca/foundation). Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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October 11, 2022

MJ Dwyer posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2021

Meri Shepheard posted to the memorial.

January 21, 2021

Marilyn Daniels posted to the memorial.

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MJ Dwyer

October 11, 2022

Bonnie, I am sad today reading about Grace & Ralph's passing, & their sibs. I tried to get in touch with Ralph in 2019-2020. There must be another Ralph Harkies in the Orangeville area. How wonderful for Grace to be 98 & Ralph 94! My Nana Lillian was your Grampa Cliff's 2nd wife - a wonderful man, husband, father & Grampa! I met them all & you too, often from Jan 1,1955-August 1957. You & Craig were little, & Jackie. Ralph was adopting Robert & Debby. I was 13. After Grampa died, I remember Jim & Ralph, & I think your dad, coming to Southampton to visit my Nana. Cliff was the only Grampa I knew as mine died in 43 & 54. I spent my holidays & weekends in Orangeville with them. Loved the big family. Visited Grampa in the hospital. That too, was sad. He was young & it all happened so fast. But they were very happy for their brief time together. Being my Nana's only G-daughter, we were always close. I have Cliff's funeral book, & when Nana died in 76, it should have gone to your family. I'd like to return it to one of you, so hope someone sees this, & I hear from them. I tried to get this to your cousin in Ottawa but it didn't pan out due to the pandemic. My daughter Sara works there since Uni, but because of covid, hasn't been home since I tried to return the book to your family. If plans don't change, she may get here this week!! Sincerely, Min

Meri Shepheard

January 22, 2021

Bonnie,

Tim and I send our sincere condolences in the loss of your mom this week.

Wishing you peace to bring you comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.”

What an exceptional life your mom enjoyed. Know she will always be with you in your heart and your fondest of memories. Take care my friend!

Marilyn Daniels

January 21, 2021

Grace was a thoughtful and caring friend, whose family was very dear to her heart. She was always so cheerful in spite of her declining health!
I will miss her phone calls and our discussions about faith!
Marilyn Daniels

Margaret Bahen Hospice

January 20, 2021

It was an honour to care for Grace at Margaret Bahen Hospice. On behalf of the entire MB Hospice family, please accept our deepest sympathies.

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