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Whale: Mabel Louise (Joyce), 78 years young, died peacefully after a valiant fight with cancer since 2003 on June 9, 2017 at her home The Village on the Ridge in Ridgetown. Mom fought a battle she could not fight off, yet throughout her struggle she remained humble and kind. Mabel was born on March 29, 1939 to her loving parents the Late Annie and Irvine Joyce. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Whale. Dearly loved and treasured by her children Kathy O'Connor (Tom) of Bermuda Dunes, California, Donna Fox (Garnet) of Chatham, Ellen McRae (Lou Kracjer) of London. She was a proud grandma to Stacey Barter (Shane), Meghan Merrill (John), Matthew McRae (Jordyn) and Bruin Milner and was blessed with 3 great grandsons Evan and Luke Merrill and Nolan McRae. Also survived by a daughter-in-law Robin Stickney (Jamie) of Wheatley and the father of their children Melvin McRae (Anna Way) of Woodstock. Mabel is the oldest of the sisters and is survived by Grace Foskett (Richard) of Grand Bend, Jean Steinhoff (late George) of Sarnia, Sandra Cochrane (Peter) of London, Ruth Mooser (Henry) of West Lorne and brothers Jim Joyce of London, and Dennis Joyce (Sheila) of West Lorne. Also survived by a special sister-in-law to Helen Morin (Jim) of Wallaceburg and many nieces, nephews, in-laws,cousins and special friends. Predeceased by an infant daughter and sons Jim and Roy McRae and her brothers Keith, William, Earl and Kenneth Joyce and sister-in-law Dorothy Joyce. In keeping with Mabel's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Private Family Graveside service will be held in Dresden Cemetery at a later date If desired donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Dresden.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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Dave and Beth Studnicka posted a condolence
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Our sincere sympathy to you all. We ran into your Mom in Wallaceburg a few years back havng breakfast. We had sat down beside her and were glad we did. We all laughed so hard. Talking about the old days and undating on our lives. Such a wonderful fun filled lady!. She will be truly missed by all that knew her.
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Saturday, June 17, 2017
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Friday, June 16, 2017
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Janicebenoit posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Donna and family so sorry for the passing of Midge., she always had a smile when she came in the restaurant she will be missed from all the staff
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Donna & Garnet Fox & Ziggy posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, June 15, 2017
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Mom - Wish I could pick the phone up to talk again, Missing you lots.
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Midge (Lewis) Silberman posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Dear Kathy, Donna and Ellen,
I was so sad to hear the news about your Mom. She is the only other Midge I knew besides myself. I remember her so vividly from my childhood, she was a sweet and kind lady, always with a smile on her face. She was like a second Mom to my brothers Dave and Steve who both claimed Jimmy to be their best friend and she was a good friend of my Mom. I know your heart is broken, it's not easy to lose a Mom. My sincere condolences to you and your families.
Love and hugs,
Midge Silberman (Lewis)
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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Gord and Joyce Ritchie posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Midge's passing. No matter her troubles or the pain she was suffering, she almost always had a smile and a kind word.
Our sincerest condolences
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Peggy Brown posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Donna and Family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember her friendliness and smile any time I ran into her in Wallaceburg. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Lucy and Tom Scott posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
So sorry to hear that Midge has passed away but we know she has endured much pain as she fought such a courageous battle. She was always joking and we had many laughs over the years. Dad and Mom (her Uncle Chuck and Aunt Ione Saunders) thought the world of Midge.
Our condolences to all the family. May she rest in peace.
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Dave and Cheryl Cameron posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Donna and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Midge was always fun to visit with and I loved her laugh when she was in the pharmacy. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all.
Dave and Cheryl Cameron
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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Dana (Lindsay) & Al Vandermeersch posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
So sorry in the passing of Mabel I have many nice memories when she was a neighbour to my family Wilf & Bessie Lindsay on Camden Street. She was always smiling and had a great laugh. RIP pain free Midge.
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Tim & Bonnie Cook posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the family at this time. RIP Midge.
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Harvey and Kathleen ritchie posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Sorry for your loss she was one of a kind and she will be missed by a lot of peopleL8J
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Donna & Garnet Fox lit a candle
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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Dorothy Houston posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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Derek Ellis posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
My condolences to all of Midge's family. She was a wonderful lady. I still have fond memories as a kid driving my bike past her house with her sitting on the porch. Looking back, I cherish the talks Midge and I would have on that porch. RIP Midge.
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Brian,Sandy,Sam and Alex posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Cathy,Donna and Ellen. We where so sad to hear of Aunt Mames passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. So many memories , so many good times from the picnics at rondeau and West Lorne Christmas . We are so blessed to have such a close family. Aunt Mame will be missed. Aunt Mame please give hugs and kisses to Skunk and the rest of the clan. Love Brian,Sandy, Samantha and Alexandra.
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Steve Lewis posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Dear Kathy,Donna,Ellen and entire family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I always have fond memories of growing up around that sometimes crazy household, yet your mom always had a warm smile and a welcoming feeling when I was there.
Thank you Midge
Rest in Peace
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Joanne Dunlop Tarita posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Sincere condolences for all Mabel's family, friends and all that loved her. I haven't seen her or any of you for many years so you may not remember me. Ivor and Fleda-Houston-Dunlop were my parents. They were also parents to Uncle Earl and Auntie Mabels' son Harold Leroy Houston ( Budd). We were raised together as siblings. I am very close to Tommy Budds' oldest son. Haven't seen his second son, Clyde since 1971. YJ
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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Mary Ellen McKay (Emery) posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Ellen, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a nice lady and she was always so good to all of us. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Ed & Pauline Richardson posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Sorry to hear of Midge's passing...I can still hear her laugh...Rest in Peace Mabel!
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Michael and Linda Wicks posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Midge, I always told you if Annie Joyce dosen't end up in heaven then there is no heaven and I feel the same about you. I knew you as a mother to your children, a husband to Nub and Gord, a grandmother to your grandchildren but most of all you were a dear friend to me through the good and bad. You touched many lives throughout your lifetime and you will be dearly missed by many people.
You have left me with a lifetime of great memories that I will treasure throughout the remainder of my life.
Good Bye Midge
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Doug Ellis posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
My thoughts are with Mabel and here family, she was alway a second mother to me. She was always so caring and loving to her son and my best friend Roy . I never heard Midge talk disrespectful about no one , she always seen the best in all.
Love always
Doug Ellis
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Cheri Foskett posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Aunt Mame will surely be missed by her roommates, friends, and most especially her family. She was a straight-talker and you always knew what she was thinking - good or bad!
My thoughts are with you at this time. I hope you find comfort in the fact that her suffering is over and she knew she was loved by so many. Donna, on our visits to see her in Ridgetown she often expressed how lucky she was to have you and Garnie in her life and how much you did for her.
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Grace and Dick Foskett posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
We will miss you Midge. We will always remember the visits to the farm, our trips for breakfast, and all our long talks and laughs. We'll be thinking of you when we make the pickles and chili sauce.
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Helen and Mike Mooser posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
OUr sincere sympathy to all of Mabel,s family.She will be missed by many who loved her.We knew her over the years and we thought she was like her MOM ,Granny Joyce who baby sat for us in the 70s in West Lorne.God Bless Her family with their loss.
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Mary and Gary McFadden posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Midge will be truly missed by everyone who knew her, she was a wonderful person always willing to help. Midge had a big heart and those who knew are a better person , we will miss her.
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Kathy OConnor posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Mom we are going to miss you dearly. I will miss our Sunday chats. You are out of pain now and you will never be forgotten.
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Diane Morehouse posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Kathy, Donna , Ellen and famiilies Sorry for your loss.
We have lots of memories and will always remember Aunt Mame's laugh and that smile.
Diane and Mort
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Monday, June 12, 2017
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Mom - Miss you so much.
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Ken McRae posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Our condolences to Kathy, Donna and Ellen on the passing of your Mom. A lot of memories of Aunt Mabel when we used to come visit in Leamington and Dresden. My wife and kids even got to meet her a couple times and enjoyed their time with her.
Ken & Royanne McRae and family