Passed away peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved wife and best friend of the late James “Jim” Hastings for 66 years. Cherished mother of Heather and Scott Furtney of Port Dover, Rick Hastings of Ilderton, and Becky Hastings and Bruce McCutcheon of Owen Sound. Adored grandma of Lauren and Corey, Joel and Melissa, Matthew and Donna, Leah and Dan; Josh, Barrett, and Brodie and Brittany. Loved great-grandma of 17. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and the late Bill Henderson, Bruce and Janet Smith, Carol and Tony Sammut, Eileen and Bob McCoy, Ralph and Marilyn Smith, Greg Smith, the late Gord and Honey Hastings, Robert and Bonnie Hastings, Betty Churchill, John and Sandy Hastings, and Bonnie and Verne Westover. Myrtle will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents James and Marion (Collins) Smith and her parents-in-law Cy and Isabel (Davidson) Hastings.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Leger, the staff at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital and Middlesex Terrace for the care and compassion provided to Myrtle.
A come and go celebration of life will be held at the Lucan Community Centre, 263 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday, June 23rd from 2 – 5 PM. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment to be held at a later date.
Donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada or the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Catherine Gauthier
Becky, Heather and Rick My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Mum. She was my oldest friend from way back to school days together and sure a dear friend. Miss our daily chats a lot. But she is now at peace. Rest well Myrt.
Catherine Gauthier
Bonnie & Verne Westover
Our sincerest condolences in the loss of a kind and caring Mom, Gramma, Great Gramma, Sister, Sistet-in-law, and friend. She was so much to so many of us. She always had time to talk and more importantly she was a great listener. We will all miss her phone calls. She was loved by many.
Barb and Jerry Kightley
We are remembering the good old days at Matthews Group, dinners and eucher at our homes and lunches at Swiss Chalet. Lots of fun with Myrt and Jim. Miss your phone calls Myrt.
Barb and Jerry Kightley
Sue Pearce
We are saddened by the news of Myrt’s passing. So many fond memories over the years. I know mom (Peggy) will miss her phone calls and she sends her deepest sympathies.
Kelly Conway
Becky and Bruce and family,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your dear mom.
Thinking of you.
Lots of hugs
Kelly Conway and Steve Nickels
Trent & Lynn Blake
Becky, Bruce & Family;
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Treasure your memories.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Carol and Moe Dorie
Dear Scott and Heather, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. It’s always hard to lose a parent especially when it’s our last one. We hope you will be surrounded by those who knew her well and share good memories that will give you comfort in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Cobban
She was always smiling. Condolences from the cousins.
Dave and Darlene Howald
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Myrt. She was a wonderful lady and a great friend of our family. Her kindness to everyone was unmatched. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by all that knew her. From driving school bus to delivering flowers she always had a smile and kind words
Karen and Gerald Zavitz
Heather and Scott and families
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom.
She will be missed. Treasure your memories.
Margaret Watt
My Sincere Sympathy to you at this sad time. Our friendship goes back many years starting with our daughters being friends at Prince Andrew School and Jim and Myrt being our neighbors on Highbury and the 13th,and bowling with the Medway League at Lucan Bowling Lanes. So many memories .Thinking of you,
Margaret Watt(Schendera)
Helga Howald
My deepest condolences, Myrt always had time to chat when we would meet through flower delivery or driving the bus. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Dr.Reverend Kurtis Finkbeiner
I’m sorry your loss of Myrtle thinking about her family at this time
Jeff & Teresa Young
Heather and Scott Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing
Bob & Bonnie Hastings
To Heather, Rick , Becky and all of the extended family. We were very sorry to hear of Myrt’s passing. This will leave a great hole in your hearts. I hope you can fill it with all the wonderful memories you have of Myrt. We remember her as a very caring person who never forgot any of the names and accomplishments of her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. It always amazed us. Love to you all.
Mary-Jo Meade
Russell and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to Myrts family and friends. May your good memories of Myrt see you through the tough times!
marjorie and Ernie taylor
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. As a friend of over 60 years, I heard many stories of what her family was doing at any given time and she also was always interested in my family. So many great memories of Mrt and Jim. Dinner, lots and lots of dances, and just out enjoying our time together. I miss her calls already, but feel comfort knowing that she is at a long deserved rest.