DESJARDINE: Peacefully, because the grass is all cut, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, November 25, 2022, Eleanor (Stebbins) Desjardine, of Grand Bend, 3 days before her 94th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Peter Desjardine (1999). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Margaret Desjardine of RR 1, Grand Bend, Sandra Dobson of Zurich, Marlene Brintnell and her partner Dan Hasson, Charlene and Rob Minken all of London, Glenda Pickering of Exeter, Kathy and Michael Thompson of St. Marys, Connie and Troy Palmer of London. Cherished grandma of 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Emery (1979) and Lydia (Dietz) Stebbins (1991), sons-in-law Larry Dobson (1988), Richard Brintnell (1990), infant granddaughter Meghan Thompson (1985), sister Elva Walper (1984) and her husband Lloyd Walper (2012), sister-in-law Irene MacGregor (1980) and her husband Ross MacGregor (1989). A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Eleanor loved being outdoors, her family and her farm. She spent many hours tending to her gardens and won awards from the Grand Bend Horticultural Society for her garden extraordinaire. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Salt Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, Mount Brydges or Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter would be appreciated by the family.
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George and Sue Wilson
Larry, Marg and family, and siblings, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Mother, Grandmother. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. George and Sue Wilson
Joe & Bonnie Hotson
Our deepest sympathy to the Desjardine family on the loss of your Mother/Grand-Mother/Great Grand-mother. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Joe & Bonnie, Jeff, Jamie & Josh Hotson
Myron and Carol Skinner
Sincere condolences to the family, fun memories of Eleanor driving the schoolbus/stationwagon from BLine to #10
Myron and Carol (Taylor) Skinner
Myron and Carol Skinner
Our condolences to the family
Memories of Eleanor driving the schoolbus/station wagon to school
Myron and Carol (Taylor) Skinner
AL Taylor
Sincere sympathy to the family.
Al Taylor,, {former neighbour}
Liz Millson
Kathy, Mike and family.
Sincere sympathies in the loss of your mother. Cherish all of your memories and fun times you shared.
Liz Bender Millson
David Desjardine
Deepest sympathy to the Desjardine Family.
David Desjardine.
Karen Hill
Marg and Larry, Molly and the family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a lovely lady.
Dave and Karen(Finch) Hill
Judy
Dear Molly,Charlene and Sandy and your loved ones,
Sending heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Sincerely, Judy (Jory) Hayward
Colleen Faulds Walden
Our sincere sympathy to Larry, Marg & family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Colleen Faulds Walden & Peter Walden
peter warner
In loving memory of a wonderful person. May your hearts soon be filled with fond memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sincerely,
Peter Warner
Wendy Barber
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. No matter the age, it is a sad day when you lose your parent. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Sincerely Wendy Barber (DesJardine)
Linda & Jerry Traquair
So very sorry for your great loss.
Jerry & Rose Vanbruaene
To the Desjardine family:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. We always admired how weel kept her yard was whenever we drove by!
Rich and Wendy Jennison
What a great lady, a great life and a terrific family. We know you are all so proud of your mom , as she is of you. May cherished memories bring smiles and chuckles for years to come. God bless.
Kathy
“ The tide recedes , but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand . The sun goes down , but gentle warmth still lingers on the land .
The music stops , yet echos on in sweet , soulful refrains . For every joy that passes … something beautiful remains . “
In loving memory of my Mom
Love ,
Kathy
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, we have lost of beautiful lady inside and out, always enjoyed our visits over the years, thinking of all of you.
Linda & Jim Dietrich.
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Larry, Marg & family, Sorry to read this sad news. Sending our heartfelt condolences in the passing of your Mom,
Anne & Brad Mousseau
Doug & Karen Courtney
Larry,Marg. & Family…Our sincere condolences, Doug & Karen Courtney