Obituary of Gertrude Edna Eagleson

EAGLESON: Peacefully at Exeter Villa, on Saturday, January 3, 2009, Gertrude Edna (Amy) Eagleson, in her 91st year after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of the late Arthur and Louise (Haist) Amy of Crediton. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd in 1996. Loving and Loved mother of Donna and her husband Bob Hamather of Hensall and Gary and his wife Marilyn of Chatham. Dear sister of Marguerite Finkbeiner (Alvin deceased) of Crediton and Dorothy MacKay (John deceased) of London. Cherished Grandmother (Nan) to Cathy (Jason) Brown, Wayne (Cindy) Hamather, Tim (Maria) Hamather, Lisa (Dave) Grant, Andrew (Jody) Eagleson and Sarah (Derek) Ferren. Loving Great Grandma (Nan) to Terri, Michael, Jessica, Nicole, Katie, Emily, Kyle, Charlotte, Conor, Jonah and Sawyer. Also survived by one Great-Great Grandchild (Owen) as well as Sisters-in-Law Aldene Wolfe (Stuart deceased) of Dashwood, Margaret Eagleson (Gordon deceased) of Southampton, several nieces, nephews and their families. In recent times, she enjoyed her many card and shuffleboard games and the numerous friends made in those activities. Gertrude (Mom), (Nan) will be remembered for her devotion and kindness to her family and friends and for her care of Lloyd in his later years. She had a full, rewarding, and much appreciated life. Her exceptional insight and valued suggestions into the challenges of life will be dearly missed. Her family was, and will be, her eternal pride and joy. Gertrude (Mom) (Nan) made the Earth a little better of a place. Cremation, followed by interment in the Exeter Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home in Dashwood on Friday, January 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Exeter United Church on Saturday January 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon in the Church Hall. The Rev. Paul Ross officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Exeter Villa or the Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family.