Obituary of Adele Wilkins

WILKINS, Gertrude ADELE A proud and independent woman, who accepted her failing health with grace, passed away at the North Lambton Lodge, Forest, Ontario, on Monday, June 27, 2016, in her 97th year. Loved wife and mother of the late Keith (1988) and son Raurie (2013). She will be missed by her family, Bonnie (Gerry), Jeanne (Don), Doug (Brenda), Ian (Sue), daughter in law Nan, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents, Orville and Mary Ramsay, her siblings and their spouses, Muriel (Jim) Wallace, Verna (Doug) Wilkins and Burton (Mary) Ramsay. She was also the last surviving member of her husband’s generation on the Wilkins side. She was a faithful member of Forest United Church and when able especially enjoyed her time with the quilting group. As a member of Royalty Rebekah Lodge #389, she served as Nobel Grand 1988-1989, and was installed as District Deputy President for District #22A for the 1992-1993 term. A private family interment will take place. A Celebration of Life will be held later in the summer when all her family and friends can enjoy a time of reminiscing and remembering our loved one. Date and time still to be determined. The family would especially like to thank everyone at North Lambton Lodge especially on Pine Lane and her niece Alice Dellow for their care and concern they showed to our Mother and to us. Special thanks to Rev. Joanne MacOdrum, Ronn Dodge and Sam Di Cesare during this difficult time. For those who wish, in memoriam donations to the North Lambton Auxiliary, Forest, Ontario, N0N 1J0, or to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.denning.ca Funeral arrangements entrusted to DENNING’S OF FOREST.