Obituary for Ella Bernice Wedderburn (McDonald)
WEDDERBURN, Ella Bernice
Born on April 19th, 1930 in Glencoe, Ontario, Ella passed away and joined her Lord on Saturday February 12th, 2022 at the Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew, Ontario. A genuine and gentle soul, Ella lived her life with dignity, humour and kindness.
During the Depression Ella’s parents and siblings, like many through that time, moved frequently in search of work to Glencoe, London and Kingston before finally settling in Lanark, Ontario. It was in Lanark that she met her future husband, William Wedderburn, as a teenager. After finishing their educations they married and moved to Toronto where they flourished and in time gave birth to their three children. Over the years of their marriage,home was many places: Toronto, Calabogie, Kanata, White Lake ,Burnstown, all of Ontario and Leduc, Alberta but retired to the family home in Barryvale, Ontario.
Mom created a home wherever we lived. With joy, love and a lot of laughter, she guided us through life and quietly taught us the life lessons we needed to navigate the ups and downs of life. . We will be forever blessed by remembering the magic that was hers.
Ella is survived by her three children: Jennifer(Russ) Baich of Red Deer, Alta, William Wedderburn of Barryvale and Gordon(Gina) Wedderburn of Calabogie. She is also survived by her sister Norma Scally of Toronto, her sister in law Moi McDonald of Kingston, her brother and sister in law Frank and Pat Patno of Barryvale, Grandchildren: Riley Wedderburn of Calabogie, Amanda(John) Fournier of Calabogie, Shanna(Jay) Soehn of Red Deer Alberta and Travis Baich of Red Deer Alberta. And one great grandson Charlie Soehn of Red Deer Alberta. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and special friends Frank and Beth Foran of Eganville.
Predeceased by Ella: her husband William Wedderburn, her parents Archibald And Kathleen McDonald, her in laws Gladys and Ken Ramsbottom, her brother Doug McDonald, her brother in
law Robert Scally, her sister in law Lois Blair and many good friends.
We are so grateful for the compassionate care Mom received at the Bonnechere Manor during her last years. Truly walking angels.
Professional services have been entrusted to the care of Zohr Family Funeral Home, Renfrew. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation in memory of Mom. Tributes, condolences and donations can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com
Born on April 19th, 1930 in Glencoe, Ontario, Ella passed away and joined her Lord on Saturday February 12th, 2022 at the Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew, Ontario. A genuine and gentle soul, Ella lived her life with dignity, humour and kindness.
During the Depression Ella’s parents and siblings, like many through that time, moved frequently in search of work to Glencoe, London and Kingston before finally settling in Lanark, Ontario. It was in Lanark that she met her future husband, William Wedderburn, as a teenager. After finishing their educations they married and moved to Toronto where they flourished and in time gave birth to their three children. Over the years of their marriage,home was many places: Toronto, Calabogie, Kanata, White Lake ,Burnstown, all of Ontario and Leduc, Alberta but retired to the family home in Barryvale, Ontario.
Mom created a home wherever we lived. With joy, love and a lot of laughter, she guided us through life and quietly taught us the life lessons we needed to navigate the ups and downs of life. . We will be forever blessed by remembering the magic that was hers.
Ella is survived by her three children: Jennifer(Russ) Baich of Red Deer, Alta, William Wedderburn of Barryvale and Gordon(Gina) Wedderburn of Calabogie. She is also survived by her sister Norma Scally of Toronto, her sister in law Moi McDonald of Kingston, her brother and sister in law Frank and Pat Patno of Barryvale, Grandchildren: Riley Wedderburn of Calabogie, Amanda(John) Fournier of Calabogie, Shanna(Jay) Soehn of Red Deer Alberta and Travis Baich of Red Deer Alberta. And one great grandson Charlie Soehn of Red Deer Alberta. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and special friends Frank and Beth Foran of Eganville.
Predeceased by Ella: her husband William Wedderburn, her parents Archibald And Kathleen McDonald, her in laws Gladys and Ken Ramsbottom, her brother Doug McDonald, her brother in
law Robert Scally, her sister in law Lois Blair and many good friends.
We are so grateful for the compassionate care Mom received at the Bonnechere Manor during her last years. Truly walking angels.
Professional services have been entrusted to the care of Zohr Family Funeral Home, Renfrew. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation in memory of Mom. Tributes, condolences and donations can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com