Nora Catherine (Hall) Skinner

Born March 27, 1943 and passed peacefully with her children at her side at Jessica’s house on April 17, 2026. 

Predeceased by her parents John (Jack) Hall (1979) and Mary (McCormick) Hall (2002), husband Terry Skinner (1992), sister Mary Ann Marshall (1992), sister Anne Bob (2004), sister Peggy Chapman (2014), in laws Albert Skinner (1987) and Patricia Skinner (2004) and brothers in law Cliff Bob (2015), Al Skinner (2015) and Bill Cox (2022). 

Survived by her children Kate and Jeff Mason and Mike and Tiff Skinner, her grandchildren Luke, Sam and Annie Mason, Stella and Jack Skinner, as well her siblings John Hall, Carolyn and Bill Woodburn, Lorraine Hall and Tony Meidinger, and Phil and Mary Agnes Hall. She is also survived by her sister in law Patricia Cox, brother in law George Chapman, and her niece/honorary daughter Jenny Woodburn. Nora was also loved by her step children Greg and Sandra Skinner and by her granddaughter Talia, partner Taylor and children Theo and Ella. 

Nora grew up on a farm in Mount Carmel, the third of eight children. She and Terry bought their home in Grand Bend in 1973 and she lived there happily for almost 53 years.  

Nora loved travelling and some of her favourite memories were of her travels in her twenties with her friend Linda backpacking through Europe and her missionary work in Mexico. She was also lucky enough to travel with her siblings in later years which she enjoyed immensely. She spent a few short years as a teacher at South Huron District High school and then 35 years as a social worker at the Children’s Aid Society, mostly in London. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, reading, the Mandarin, a good rye and coke and way too much CNN.

A special thank you goes out to her sisters Carolyn and Lorraine who were her constant caregivers in the last 8 months. Thanks also to Dr. Hammond and the staff at GBACHC, as well as Dr. Lam and the amazing caregivers Jessica’s house for their care. Our time with mom at Jessica’s house was priceless and we are truly lucky to have such an amazing place in our community.  

Donations to Jessica’s house in lieu of flowers. Casual drop in Celebration of Life planned at the Southcott Pines Clubhouse (10246 Lakeview Ave, Grand Bend) on April 25, 2026 from 2-5 pm. 

Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.