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Elizabeth McKinlay donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Richard, Wilma,Alex and Ellen
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember Virginia as such a friendly lady, always with a big smile. My mother in law Kathleen attended the Beechwood Women's Institute with Virginia and held her high regard. Ed and Liz McKinlay
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Ted Schweitzer donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Monday, May 2, 2022
Dear Richard, Sherry and Families, Aunt Virgin was just the very best and her joie de vivre will be deeply missed by all of us. She held a special place in our hearts - especially Ted’s, he will miss her so. Much Love, Ted and Jill
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Judy Carnegie posted a condolence
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Richard, Sherry and families, on behalf of the Eskritt family I would like to pass along our deepest condolences at the loss of your Mom. She was a truly lovely lady and we all have very fond memories of our visits as children. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy, George, Linda, Pat and families
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Katie Sifton donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Dear Richard & Wilma: Your Mom was such a wonderful friend to my sister Mary McEachran. Their friendship grew strong and lasted for many years. I myself loved visiting with Virginia when I was in Town.
My sisters: Ruth & Jean & my brother Jim send our deepest sympathies to your family.
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Lyn Wright donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Lyn Wright donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Ron and Cathy (McDonald)Noorenberghe, Jenna and Tim donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Richard, Sherry and families. Our condolences on the loss of Virgin. She was a lovely lady , always friendly with an interest in everyone and everything. Loved hearing about her travel adventures along with the Schweitzer family stories. So nice that the next generation ( Ellen and Jenna) became friends also. Sincerely
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Lynda and Randy Ross posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
We shared a love of travel and Virginia had some interesting stories to tell. Our sincere condolences to the family.
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Janet Morrell donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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John Debruyn posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Sorry to hear about Virginia’s passing. A wonderful community minded person I remember so well from the Beechwood community . Condolences to the family.
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Tim and caroline lit a candle
Monday, April 11, 2022
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Our condolences to the family! Verginia will be very much missed!
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Ron Gelderland lit a candle
Monday, April 11, 2022
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Watched the picture presentation of Virginia -----many fond memories returned to me of the Wright &Schweitzer family.
Uncle George & Aunt Judy, Viginia & Jim, Irene & Don & their families. Neighbours @ Beechwood .
Excellent job !!
Many thanks
Ron Gelderland
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Jack & Flo Underwood posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Richard and family,
Our condolences on the loss of your Mother. We had many great occasions to connect with your Mom with both Lodge and the church. She was a friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack & Flo Underwood, Elmira (formerly of Ridgetown)
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Stan & Edna Brien posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Edna & I send our condolences to the Wright family at this sad time. Virginia had a full life with many accomplishments and she was a friend to all of Ridgetown and area.
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Jim & Elaine Farrell posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Virginia was such a nice friendly lady who always had a smile. It was always so nice to run into her and reminisce. She will be missed!
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Sue Dixon posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Virgin was a friendly, generous lady. She organized a get together every fall for the Crosby cousins.
It was such fun to see relatives that I had grown up with.
She will be missed by her family, friends and relatives.
Sue(Crosby) Dixon
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Evan & Sharon Langille donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Sherry & Richard we're very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Deepest sympathy to you & all of your family.
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Beth Gladstone posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Our sympathy to your family in the passing of a special lady. She loved life and lived it well.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Loves leaves a memory no one can steal.
Beth and Ross Gladstone
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Janet Morrell posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Richard, Sherry, your families and those of Gary and Dennis
Along with the sadness I feel at Virgin’s passing are many delightful memories and lots of smiles. What a loving, intelligent, adventurous and fun woman to have had in all our lives! I will miss the phone chats and visits when in the area.
Condolences to you all, Cousin Janet Morrell
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Glenda Yule posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Richard, Sherry & families,
Sending our sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time of your mother’s passing. Virginia was a lovely lady, always friendly & kind.
Jim & Glenda
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Allan Bateman posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Richard/Sherry
Virginia brings back fond childhood memories. Breaking windows while playing baseball in their yard, snacks every time we went to their house and always knowing she cared for you. Mom always knew we were in good hands when we were at her home. We always looked forward to going to the Wright’s home. Our condolences.
The Batemans
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Carol lit a candle
Sunday, April 10, 2022
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to Virginia's family: I have known Virginia for many years having worked in Ridgetown. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed, I know.
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Dorothy Kay donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Sunday, April 10, 2022
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Larry and Patricia Rumble posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Richard, Wilma, Sherry and family
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of your Mom and Grandma, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this very difficult time. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort each of you now and in the days to come. Death is not the end, it is only the passing on from time into eternity for the Children of God. Death is not extinguishing the light, it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come.
Your Mom was always a great joy to talk with and she will certainly be missed.
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Bonnie & Ray Fenton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Richard & Sherry
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, in this sad time. Your mom was an amazing gal. She had a great sense of humour and so many stories of funny conversations.
Ray’s mother, Margaret & Virgin had many memorable times at Eastern Star. And my mother, Audrey spent countless times at Institute with your mom.
We are sadden with the news of your mother’s passing.
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Bonnie & Ray Fenton
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Mary jo Sonneveld donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Saturday, April 9, 2022
With love from Ben + Mary Jo and family.
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Paul and Karen Devereux posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wright family.
Paul and Karen Devereux
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Edy Marlatt & JC Goodreau posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Thinking of you and your families at his time. Virginia was a force to be reckoned with and her spunk was a breath of fresh air. Her adventures with Aunt Mary were always entertaining. She will be missed...
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Catherine Moore posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Richard and Sherry
I was sad to learn of your Moms passing. She was a wonderful lady who loved her family, her church and her community.
We always had time to share family news. Dani and I send our condolences to yourselves and your families.
Catherine
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Catherine Chavis posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Richard, Wilma & family .. my sincerest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your Mom. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful soul. Please know I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Catherine Chavis
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Carol & Art Nadelle posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
We were so sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. She was certainly one of the best and will be sadly missed by many. It was a pleasure to know her. Our condolences to her family and many friends.
Carol & Art Nadelle
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Nancy Guyitt Cameron posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. She was certainly a community activist. She was such a caring person and took such good care of my mother. Virginia will certainly be missed.
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Family of Bob and Beth Eskritt posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Dear Richard and Sherry,
Our earliest memories include your family .... sooooo many memories ... all heartfelt, strong and kind. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.
Huggggggs from us all ...
Marvin, Barb, Marc, Roberta, Jennifer
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Rae Morrell posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Sorry for your loss Richard. Virginia was always a pleasure to visit with and our fond memories will never be forgotten, going back all the way to the Schweitzer Reunions. She was always kind and a pleasure to spend time with. She will be missed,
Rae & Bernie Morrell
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Frank and Nancy Beenackers posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
So sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. She was a lovely lady and a pleasure to chat with. Our condolences to the family.
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Art and Kathy Delanghe posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you all.
Art and Kathy
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Edward & Kathleen Cikatricis posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Dear Richard, Wilma & Family - so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She had a good long busy life.
She always was so cheerful & had a smile whenever you would meet her. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sincerely Kathy & Eddie Cikatricis
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Teresa Quenneville posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
My very deepest sympathy on the loss of a truly remarkable lady. Great memories of some lovely visits with her.
RIP Virginia
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Doug Stirling posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, April 8, 2022
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Sorry to hear about your Mom Richard, she always said hello and whats going on or could tell of a trip that had occurred or was planned. She always interested.
Doug Stirling
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Chris and Aileen Boersma posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, April 8, 2022
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Our deepest condolences to the Wright family. Virginia was a wonderful friend and neighbour, always willing to watch our kids during busy farming seasons. Many fond memories. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Joanne Humphrey lit a candle
Friday, April 8, 2022
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So sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. She was one of my first 4-H leaders and I remember all the good times. She was such a grand lady and so willing to help anyone do anything. She will be missed.
John & Joanne Humphrey
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Gary and Luanne Brien posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
She will be remembered for enthusiastic nature and her zest for life. She was a a lovely lady and a good neighbour and friend. We enjoyed our family history chats and sharing information. Our sincere condolences to her family. She was a great role model and community friend.
Gary and Luanne Brien.
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Wendy Caron posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
My condolences to Virginia's Family. I have fond memories of her as a customer at Shoppers Drug Mart. I enjoyed hearing of her many adventures. Your memories of her will keep her close to you.
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Sandy Delanghe Longman lit a candle
Friday, April 8, 2022
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There are so many fond memories of the Wright family living next door on the farm.
Jim and Virginia were always so generous sharing their garden bounty and whatever was needed - baking, pickling, farming, even babysitting! They would take care of our 3 active children (6mos,2,4 yrs) just so we could attend a family wedding! We spent many a Victoria Day together with a big bonfire roasting hotdogs and marshmallows:)
Kind, generous, giving and loving....we could not ask for nicer neighbours!!.
Our sincere condolences
Much love
Sandy (Delanghe) Bob Braeden Ryan Kelly Longman
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John B. Lee posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Virginia was a wonderful woman. As one of the Crosby clan, I always enjoyed seeing her at the annual Crosby picnic at Uncle Hugh and Aunt Isabel's in Mooretown. I saw her often when she visited at The Village where Uncle John Lee, and my mother Irene benefited from her cheerful presence. All the best to cousin Richard Wright and the entire family. Virginia brightened the lives of all who knew her.
cousin John B. Lee and family
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Nancy Barwick posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
I will really miss Virgin. She was one of the sweetest, most positive people. I spent quite a few times at the farm and had so much fun with Richard and Denny and Gary. ♥️
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Joan Cofell lit a candle
Friday, April 8, 2022
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My sincere condolences to you, Richard and Sherry and your families. Virginia was a lovely lady and we had lots of great visits. I know how hard it was for her when Dennis and Gary passed. You will miss her dearly.
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Craig and Rosemary Mitton posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, April 8, 2022
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We're sad to hear that Virginia has passed onto glory. She will be at Peace.
We enjoyed our friendship throughout the years and we appreciated her friendship with and her kindness to Craig's Mom.
Sending prayers for your own Peace and comfort.
Rosemary and Craig
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Madeline Delanghe posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
I am so very sorry for the loss of Virginia. She was a very dear friend and I will cherish her memory forever.
Madeline Delanghe and family
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Carol Verstraete posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Richard sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a very kind and special lady. I always enjoyed stopping to visit with her when I worked at the Village. May the memories that you have of your mom, get you through the difficult days ahead.
Carol (Manning) Verstraete
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Marilyn English posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the Virginia's family. Marilyn English
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Sharon Hart posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
My heart goes out to everyone in the family. One of my greatest memories of Virginia was her famous birthday cakes with money in it! She was the best neighbour you could ask for and I know my mom will dearly miss her. Sending love to the family! xxoo
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Brenda Guyitt posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Brenda and Chuck Guyitt
All I can say to you Virginia, is you will be missed. As you were one of the main cornerstones along with many others here that made Beechwood one special place to grow up. You were always a pleasure to have around when ever a community event was on either doing trouble times or good times. May you rest in peace, cause I now know heaven will be a special place to go to when the time is called. Thanks Virginia for everything.
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Rita Saunders lit a candle
Friday, April 8, 2022
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My sincere sympathy to all the Family of Virginia
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Maria Kernohan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I got to know Virginia while volunteering at The village. We had some nice discussions while working on puzzles and she loved her visits with our dog Harley. She was a lovely lady.
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Lina Andrews posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Sorry to hear about your loss, I always enjoyed Virginia's
conversations while we were on our yearly trip to Lakeland Florida with Appin Tours.
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Louise Smith donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Sorry for your loss! Please know that your mom left a huge impact on the lives of those she welcomed with open arms and she will be missed by many! My memories of her smile, kind words and hugs bring a smile to my heart! Thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Gelderland Family donated to THE GREENWOOD CEMETARY CORPORATION
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Very sorry for your loss !!
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Jane & Ron Gelderland posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Douglas Andrews donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Virginia lived a full and busy life filled with adventure and surrounded by the love and devotion of her family and many friends. Over the many years I've known the Wright family it was always a treat to have a visit and chat with her.
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The family of Virginia Aileen Wright uploaded a photo
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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