As the early morning light pierced the eastern sky over Almonte on July 23rd , my beautiful bride of over 66 years slipped off her painful mortal coil, and her immortal soul and spirit soared like an eagle to her heavenly home around the throne of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, accompanied joyfully by the angel guardians He had sent to bring her to the place he had prepared for her in His Father’s home. For He has promised, “Let not your heart be troubled . . . In my Father’s house are many mansions . . . I go to prepare a place for you. And . . . I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:1-3). She is now reunited with her grandson, Nathan Mills, who preceded her to that heavenly home. They are awaiting the arrival of their other family and extended family members who also know and love Jesus as their Lord and Saviour!
My kind, loving, and wonderful wife was preceded in her departure by her mother, Edna, her father, John Gordon, her elder brothers, John Angus and his wife, Hazel, James and his wife, Muriel, and Donald (Rose). Her younger sister, Helen Riley (Allister), and her younger brothers Clarence and his wife, Alice, Calvin (Janet), and Lloyd (Maxine) have also left the troubles and trials of this present wicked world behind them forever. She awaits the arrival in their heavenly home of her husband, Robert, her younger brother, Gilbert (Marilyn), and her younger sister, Jean Busby (Scott). She is awaiting being reunited with her son, Wendell (Lulu) and their children, Simon and Sarah (Nicholas Boileau), her daughter, Martha-Grace Clarke (Anthony) and their children, Grace-Anne, Hannah, Benjamin and Abigail, and her daughter, Abigail Mills (Jeremy) and their children, Olivia Russell (Samuel), Noah (Jocelin), and Julia, in that glorious heavenly forever home, when they too pass from this present world into eternity. Her great-granddaughter, Julia Russell, that boundless bundle of energy, also held a special place in her heart. A large number of nieces and nephews, spread from the east to the west coast of Canada, survive her as well.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd in the Sacred Space in the Beechwood National Memorial Centre in Vanier at 2 p.m., with interment to follow at 3:00 in the National Military Cemetery and a reception in the Beechwood Borden Fleming Suite at 3:30. Pallbearers will be her beloved descendants including her son, Wendell, her grandsons Simon Brown, Noah Mills, and Benjamin Clarke, and her grandsons-in-law Nicholas Boileau and Samuel Russell. Those unable to attend in person, may attend the service virtually via live stream
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Almonte General Hospital, the Ottawa Heart Institute, or Israel’s Hope Ministries of Canada would be appreciated.
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Murrena Kennedy
manddkenn@gmail.com
Dear Bob and family,
Sending our sympathy on the passing from this life of one so dear to to you.
I often thought of Sarah, and especially in the past few weeks,
Even though I was unaware of her recent hospitalization.
I watched the funeral service on my I-pad. What wonderful tributes from the family. I do not recall seeing Wendell since he was a wee boy. So nice to hear Gilbert’s voice as well.
We will be thinking of you as you begin life without her presence.
With love, Murrena and Doug Kennedy
Lana Lackey
Dear Bob and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Sarah’s passing. Having been neighbours for over 20 some years, we were fortunate to share so many years of friendship and memories. Sarah’s kindness, warmth, and dedication to her family and community will always be remembered.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends, and in the cherished memories you hold.
Dear Bob and family,
Sending deepest sympathy to you on the passing from this life of one so dear.
I often thought of Sarah, especially in the past few weeks, even though I was unaware of her recent hospitalization.
I hope to watch the funeral service today.
We will be thinking of you at that time.
With love, Murrena and Doug Kennedy