Obituary Announcement
Edith Constance King Hardie
Born: January 10, 1919, Died: January 23, 2019
Edith Hardie died Wednesday January 23, 2019 at the Albany Retirement Home in Petrolia, where they offered her the best end of life care. She celebrated her 100th birthday on January 10, 2019. She was the much-loved mother of Margaret and Peter Maheu, Maureen Doyle and Michael and Debra Hardie. Her grandchildren were very dear to her heart: Jennifer (Lee) O’Hara, Stephen (Jessica) Maheu, Andrea (Tyler) Eastman and Sean Maheu, Jason Doyle, Colleen Doyle, Angela (James) Ferris and Joe Hardie. Her great-grandchildren were most precious to her: Magnus, Chloe and Freya Eastman, Terrace, B.C., Sydney and Marlo Maheu, Calgary AB., and Ren, Olive and Naomi O’Hara, Terrace, B.C. Edith was born in St. Thomas, Ontario and grew up, one of four children in Lynhurst. Her parents were Ada Cawthorn King and Frederick C.B. King. She was predeceased by her sister Minnie Farrell, her twin brother Ralph King, her brother Alwyn King, and her son-in-law Bill Doyle. She married Thomas Hardie on Valentine’s Day 1946 after waiting three years for him to come home from overseas. Tom died in October 2003. She is also survived by her dear nieces and nephews, Wayne and Sharon King, Janet and Frank Niville and several other nieces and nephews. Mum was devoted to her family and was a marvelous cook and homemaker. She loved to share a laugh and good time with friends especially over cards of cribbage. She loved her place and the kind people at the Albany Retirement Village in Petrolia to whom we offer our sincere thanks. Cremation to follow. Friends will be received at the McCormack Funeral Home – Stewart Chapel, 254 George Street (at College Avenue) for visitation on Saturday January 26 at 10 am, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11 am. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Edith’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com.
Services
Visitation
Saturday January 26, 2019
McCormack Funeral Home
10 - 11 am.
Celebration of Life
Saturday January 26, 2019
McCormack Funeral Home
11 am.
Disposition
Cremation
Lakeview Crematorium.
Burial
Resurrection Cemetery
Donations
Donations can be made online by using the link.
Cheques will be received at the funeral home.
Online Guestbook
Leave a condolence or memory online for the family.
Dear Marg and family, so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. May your memories and the love of the people God sends to you get you all through this difficult time. Sandra/CSJ Associate/Namaste, Simcoe ON
Sandra Callaghan
sdcallaghan@gmail.com
I was so very sad to hear of the passing of your lovely mother Edith. My mother is Margaret Dee and your mother was so kind to Mum when she first moved to Albany in October. I was so grateful for your mother and the lovely bond of friendship they formed in such a short amount of time. I so enjoyed the short amount of time I got to spend with your Mom also. Mum also tells me that one of Edith’s grand daughters lives in Terrace BC where both my children live & work. My daughter Chloe works at Shames Mountain and is in charge of all the indoor staff. Please tell her to look Chloe up next time she goes skiing there.....though Mum tells me she has twins so I can’t imagine she has much free time for skiing. My son Ben works for Triton. I am sorry I missed your mother’s funeral. I am in Florida or otherwise Mum & I would have attended. Take care, and thank you for all the kindness you have shown my Mum. Your mom will live on in our hearts
Shelley Hewitt
shelleyhewittnz@gmail.com
Dear Marg and family, We are so sorry to read of your mother's passing. My mother would relay to me how much you cherished your mother and how you spoke so fondly of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn her passing and celebrate her life.
Phil and Esterina Litrenta
plitrenta@gmail.com
Maureen so sorry for the loss of your mom she was an amazing lady and she will be greatly missed please tell Margaret and Mike I am sorry for their loss.
Kathy Minard
kminard@cogeco.ca
Edith was a wonderful lady. I met her when she lived at Twin Lakes Terrace. She always greeted you with a smile. May you rest in peace Edith. 100 years of graceful living.
Lois Adams
mortisha2good2btrue@hotmail.com
Prayers and Condolences to your families at the lose of your beloved mother.
Anne Marie Gillis
amgillis219@gmail.com
Dear Marg and family, please accept my most sincere condolences. May precious memories of your mother console you and bring you peace. You are in my heart and prayers. Love, Nancy Butler, St. Thomas, ON
Nancy Butler
nancy_butler@sympatico.ca
Dear Margaret, Maureen, Mike & family. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Mom & Grandmother. She truly was a special lady who was very dear to our family. Dad & I are very glad we had one last visit with her on her 100th birthday. My dad & Eddie enjoyed talking about the good old days and I was impressed on how sharp her memory was. May God bless her and welcome her home. Sue & Al Bernier & Bill Hall
Susan Bernier
alsuebernier@gmail.com
Grandma! Your sense of humour, competitiveness and smile will be with me forever. Thanks for all the love and good times over the years to all of us. I feel so grateful that even my children have great memories of their GG! Love always. - Steve
Steve Maheu
stevemaheu@hotmail.com
Very fond memories of meeting and spending time with Edie and Tom in Europe in 1976, visiting Sarnia with our two children in the mid 1990s. Edie's newsy letters were always a joy to read. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you at this sad and difficult time. We will always remember Edie with fondness. Rita and Roger.
Rita and Roger Bayliss
pentremiley@googlemail.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family . We will always cherish the special memories our families shared !. Love, Janet &Frank.
Frank & Janet Niville
jnfniville@hotmail.com
Dear Marg, Pete & Family May each of you be comforted by warm memories of your Mum/Grandmother’s long life and dedication to all of you. Love knows no bounds. RIP Mrs Hardie
Ann & Mike Baker
Aebaker@cogeco.ca
I’m so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. She was a sweet lady. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Jane Grove
christmasbelle@shaw.ca