At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, of Exeter in her 74th year. Dear wife and best friend of James Bell for 55 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Dave and Lenore Bell of Kitchener, Brenda Bell of London and Andrea and Dr. Kamel Alizadeh-Khiavi of Bluewater. Loving grandmother of Nathan, Eric, Owen Bell; and Kaleb and Hannah Alizadeh-Khiavi. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Kate and Jim Keys of Varna, Bill and Edith Falconer, Clinton, Donna Regier of Guelph, Roy and Joanne Bell of Hensall, and Bill and Bev Bell of Exeter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by infant son Jeffery James; parents George and Bessie Falconer (Lindsay) of Brucefield, sister and brother- in-law Margaret and Harry Torrance, and brother-in-law Murray Bell.
iz worked for 27 years as Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Exeter, and was for one year President of the Clerks’ and Treasurers’ Association of Huron County and another year as President of Huron County Municipal Officers Association. She was Past President and Charter and Life Member of the Exeter Lioness Club. In retirement, she was a Board member of Town and Country Support Services (now One Care), and President of South Huron Hospital Auxiliary.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation to follow with interment in Exeter Cemetery at a later date. There will be a Lioness service in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to ALS Society of Canada or South Huron Hospital Foundation.
BELL: Elizabeth (Liz) Ann (Falconer) of Exeter
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Donna Glanville
Jim, Dave, Brenda, Andrea and families – so sorry to hear of Liz’s passing. We spent many years working together for the Town of Exeter. She will missed by many.
Tracy (Shute) Beggs
To the Bell family,
I was so sorry to hear of Liz’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I worked for Liz at the town office when I was in high school and university. I will always remember Liz as a professional and caring woman. She was wonderful to work for! I got my start in municipal government thanks to Liz! Treasure all your great memories. Tracy (Shute) Beggs
Katharine McEwen
Liz was a fighter and lived life on her own terms right to the end. She will be missed by all. My condolences to all the family.
Ronalynn and Marshall Wilker
So sorry to hear of Aunt Liz’s passing. We know everyone shall miss her quick wit, especially her emails and positive attitude. So sorry we could not make it to share our thoughts and sympathy with family members. Please know we are thinking of Uncle Jim, Dave, Brenda and Andrea and their respective families at this time. Godspeed.
Charlene Spector, Regional Manager ALS Canada
To the family,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear mother. A wonderful woman, and I enjoyed our visits very much. She will certainly be missed by many however no doubt there are beautiful memories to hold onto and share.
Take care,
Charlene
Elaine King
To Jim, Dave, Lenore ,Brenda, Andrea, Kamel and all Liz’s grandchildren; words cannot express my sympathy to you all on the loss of Liz. I was privileged to have had her as a wonderful friend for over 64 years. Distance and time did not affect our friendship. Our friendship flourished between Canada & Australia. Liz will always be with me. When I look up at the stars in the Southern Cross over Australia, there will be another shining star. Sleep in Peace my beautiful friend. Elaine & family
Sue Riley
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…..will miss not having Liz at solo.
Sue & Neil
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy to JIm and family in your great loss
of a wonderful lady. Liz always had a smile and very
friendly to everyone.
Also send our sympathy to Kate and Jim at this sad time.
Our thoughts are with you all and
Take care of each other.
Denise Reiken (Baptie)
Dave, Brenda, Andrea and family: I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your mum. I will always remember her as a strong and determined woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Steve and Carrie Horn
To the Bell family,
Sincere sympathy in your loss. Are thoughts and prays are with you in this very difficult time.
Hosnieh Alizadeh-khiavi
Our deepest sympathies for all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Lloyd and June Cooper
Our deepest sympathy to you all, cherish your memories they last forever.
Dan Heywood
Jim & Family Very sorry to hear of Lizs’ passing.I hope that all the good memories replace the sadness in time.Dan
Laurie (Prout) Bevan
My deepest sympathies for all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Jim and family.,
We extend to you our deepest sympathy.
Liz was a great lady and will truly be missed.My most recent years to have the pleasure of being with Liz,was of course having her in our Monday bridge group.Those good times we will never forget.
May God Bless each of you.
Don and Ann Thompson
Don and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Liz,s passing I was in Exeter Lionness with her for many years. I always enjoyed her company and her work ethics. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time. We extend our deepest sympathy. Don and Ann Thompson.
Ed & Marie Nethercott
Bill & Edith Falconer. So sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Becker(Dowson)
Brenda and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Hold your memories close. Sympathies to all.
Vera Armstrong
Jim and family; Life can often be difficult, it is hard to explain why all of us must go through times of sadness, times of pain. Though this doesn’t furnish answers it shows you that people care so perhaps this time of sorrow will be easier to bear.
With deepest sympathy, Vera
Donna Lavery
Jim, David, Andrea, Brenda and families,
Bob and I wish to express our deepest condolences to each of you after Liz’s passing. So many wonderful memories and nearly 65 years of friendship is what we will hold on to. Although we cannot be present for her final goodbye, know that we are with you in spirit and will be thinking of you all. She was one special girl and we will always remember her dearly.
May you rest peacefully our wonderful, amazing best friend Liz.
Our hearts are heavy, Bob and Donna
Janet Buuck
My Deepest Sympathy to Jim and all the family. Special thoughts are with Bill & Edith. Sorry to hear the sad news. Janet Buuck (Julie’s Mom)
Joyce & Larry Eveland
We were sorry to hear about the passing of Liz. She was a lovely person and I will remember her with happy memories. We spent time together in Lioness and the bingo which we both enjoyed… Our thoughts are with you all. We are in Florida for the winter but will be thinking of you Joyce and Larry Eveland.
Dave and Marie Middleton
so sorry to hear of Liz passing,she was a wonderful lady,her beautiful smile will be missed. I am glad I had the privilege of reconnecting with her this past few months. Sympathy to the Bell and Falconer families.
Elaine Baynham
Dear Jim and Family, My deepest sympathy! Liz was a wonderful lady and friend and she will be missed by many. Heaven has another angel !!
Andrew and Joyce Hummel
Offering our heartfelt sympathy at this sad time, Jim and Kate. Thinking of you and your family.
Cheryl Freiter
Dave…Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My deepest sympathy to you and your families. Nothing can ease the pain but memories of all your family times together..
Cheryl Harvey..Freiter
Jim & Anne Prout
Jim and Family: Words cannot express the sorry and sympathy for your loss of a great wife, mother and grandmother. It was my pleasure to have had the opportunity not only to have worked for Liz but to have been a friend sharing many laughs, stories and even some tears.
Wishing you Peace to bring comfort, Courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to hold forever in your heart.
Brenda (mcdonald) Palsa
Brenda and family-so sorry to hear about your mom- she looked so good when I saw you two about a month ago-I remember playing at your place and she was always smiling and making sure we weren’t causing trouble- keep your memories close my sincerest condolences
Bill Tinney
Jim and family
I am sorry to hear the passing of Liz,I remember her beautiful smile.
Cherish the memories they will last for forever.
Roxanne Bloomfield
Jim, David , Brenda and Andrea,
My deepest condolences to you all. I don’t know if I can truly express the profound sadness I feel, but please know, Liz was like family to us and Moms best and most treasured friend .We will miss her terribly and hope for strength for all of you as you continue forward. She was a wonderful, special, loved lady and I am grateful for all the years she was such a presence in my life. My thoughts are with you all. Roxanne xo
Scott and Darlene Bell
Dearest Jim, Dave, Lenore, Brenda, Andrea, Kamel and your Families.
Please know we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. We are so sorry we aren’t home to attend her funeral. We however, will keep you all in our prayers, sending deepest sympathy and our love. Your Mom was loved by all that knew her.
xxoo
Evelyn Steckle VIncent
To Liz’s family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Liz will be missed by many and her spirit will live on in each of you.
Ken and Marg Caldwell
Bill and Edith Falconer; Kate and Jim Keys –
When we heard the news the Liz had ben stricken with felt
shocked that it would be her – although we never have enough
notice when our time is near – we felt some relief that some
time was there for you to share memories of past years.
Please accept our most sincere heartfelt sympathy.
LIZ WAS A GREAT GAL with a good sense of humour.