FENTON: Audrey Louise (Knapton)
Posted By On May 21, 2026 @ 12:00 AM In Dashwood,Exeter,Obituary | 17 Comments
FENTON: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Seaforth Community Hospital, Seaforth, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Audrey Louise (Knapton) Fenton, formerly of Goderich, age 92. Beloved wife of the late William Ellwood Fenton (February 26, 2013). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda Arnold and her partner Bob Hoffman of Dashwood, Larry Fenton of Centralia, Gayle Giammarco of London, Doug and Cindy Fenton of Auburn, Dale and Cindee Fenton of Ayton, Heather and Bernard Boyle of Auburn and Jim and Kim Fenton of Galt. Cherished grandma of 18 grandchildren and great-grandma of 34 great-grandchildren. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Thomas Harold (1970) and Annie (MacDonald) Knapton (1982), infant son Robert Dale Fenton (1961), daughter Sherrie Lee Fenton (1987), twin siblings Donna Jean (Knapton) Bradley (1963) and Donald George (1982) and his wife Joan Knapton (2002), daughter-in-law Leona Fenton (2019), son-in-law Tony Giammarco (2024). At Audrey’s request, cremation has taken place. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery, North Middlesex. Audrey was a dedicated farmer’s wife who taught her children to work hard, spend wisely and show respect to all. She was our rock and salt of the earth. She loved to quilt and provided warmth and love with her many gifts to us. She helped us raise her grandchildren and they are all the better for it. She is deeply missed by all who call her Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Friend. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (https://epilepsyswo.ca/donate/) or the Canadian Cancer Society (https://cancer.ca/en) would be appreciated by the family.
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My sincere condolences to Audrey’s family at her passing. Audrey was a unique & caring woman whom it was my privilege to know from the time that she &Bill & youngest family members came to live in our “6th Line” community50 yrs ago. Murray & counted them as cherished friends and good neighbors -we spent many happy times together-guys in the shop- gals at a quilt & suppers & cards of an evening. Audrey was a kind & true friend and you as a family have been well blessed to have her for a good long life! She will be well & truly missed. Wilma Scott
Larry, Linda, Bob and all the familly so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Linda, Bob, Steven and Chad and family. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Please accept our sincerest sympathies on the passing of a great community lady She was so involved in our upbringing in the community and will be truly missed by many of us Sharon MacPherson nee Keller
My condolences to the Fenton family Audrey and Bill were great people and neighbors always will be missed
Our condolences to the Fenton family and friends
May your memories of Audrey bring you comfort in the future.
Fenton family
I remember most of you. Brinsley family. I remember we all went to Brinsley United Church. We went to McGillivray Central School. I think I graduated grade 8 with Linda.
Fond memories lovely family
Doreen Lee-Jones
To Linda & Bob
Sending our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mother/ Mother-in-law. Cherish all your wonderful memories at this difficult time.
Marilyn Pritchard, Carolyn , Hannah and Gracie Gower
Linda & Bob, Chad & Family & all Audrey’s family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma and all that Audrey was to so many. Thinking about you all at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
My sincere condolences to Audrey’s family. She was a gem and I so looked forward to seeing her when I would go in to volunteer at Goderich Place. She was always smiling and laughing and making friends with everyone. It was a pleasure and an honour to share her last 10 years with her. Soar with the angels Audrey you have certainly earned your wings!
Audrey and I became hreat friends while we were residents in Goderich place , we spent many hours talking and laughing together. I will miss her dearly. Helen Nott
Audrey & Bill were the greatest neighbours, living on the 6th line and later on the Westfield Rd. Audrey was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed, organizing many gatherings. What good times! May these wonderful memories and stories shared, bring comfort in the days to come. Our sincere condolences to all.
To all of the Fenton family.
I would like to offer my condolences to all of you in the loss of your Mom and Grandma. She truly was a remarkable woman. You will have many memories and stories to share as you remember her every day.
Carolyn -Lewis – Southcott
Our condolences to the Fenton family sorry for your loss, Walter Becker & Family.
Rachel, sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. Thinking of you.
Kindly, Shari Becker
Audrey and Bill were wonderful neighbours who were greatly missed when they left the farm. Sending deepest sympathies to all the Fenton family members. The McDowell family.
Linda and Bob
Extending sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother and mother in law
Your memories will keep her close
Sandra Sweitzer
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Linda, Bob and each of Audrey’s family
Sincere sympathy in your loss. May the good memories bring peace and comfort.