Peacefully passed away at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock on Friday, July 15th, formerly of Tillsonburg in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husbands D. Blake McDonald (1959) and Lawrence L. Grose (2007). Dear mother of Carol and Dennis Sifton of Williamsburg, Virginia and Joan and James Kent of Woodstock. Dear grandmother of Nicole Sifton and fiancé Carlo Bellusci of Calgary, Alberta, Erin and Stu Fraser of Victoria, B.C. and Leigh Sifton of Victoria B.C.; Joel and J’Neanne Kent of Woodstock, Jennifer and David Merrick of Grande Prairie, Alberta, great-grandmother of Stella and Sasha Fraser, Dylan and Jalen Merrick, Evan and Graydon Kent and step-grandmother of Matteo, Dominic and Christiana Bellusci. She was the sole survivor of her family. Grace “Bonnie” was a graduate of Victoria Hospital, London (1935), a member of First Baptist Church Choir and St. Paul’s United Church Choir. She was also an Eastern Star Member (Tillsonburg) for over 50 years.
The funeral service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, July 20th at 1:30 PM. Interment Birr United Cemetery.
Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Grace “Bonnie” (Bonham) (McDonald) Grose
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Carol and John Morling
Dear Joan and family;
Please accept our sincerest sympathy in the recent passing of your mother. She and I used to have the nicest visits when I delivered the St. Paul’s flowers to first of all Larry and she then to her alone I am sure she will be sadly missed.
With sincere sympathy John and carol Morling
Hans & Lynda (Grose) van Leeuwen
Our condolences to your family on the loss of your mother.
Grace was a very gracious lady and we were very pleased when Lawrence introduced her to the family. Unique coincidence that Carol was one of my teachers at Wheable! May the memory her gentle and kind ways bring you comfort.
Heather Downey (nee Smith)
Dear family and friends of Grace.
I was sad to hear of Grace she was a great lady. I knew her and Lawrence well. I used to help out cleaning for the Groses’ for 11 years when they lived in Tillsonburg. I’ve never forgotten either one. Grace and Lawrence were a big part of my life growing up . She will be greatly missed. They are, and always will be like family to me. Always in our heart and memory.
Dave and Karen Karn and Family
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to all of Bonnie’s family at this time. She will be remembered fondly as a gracious and kind neighbour and friend to the Karn Family for many, many years.
Michael & Dianne Pepper
We want to extend to you our deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. She had a long, full life that touched many lives through 99 years. I especially remember her quiet, gentle manner and the time we spent together in St. Paul’s choir. Treasure your memories of your time with her and know that folks are supporting you with their love and prayers as you walk this journey knowing that she is now with the Lord. May God be with you and shower His blessings down on you today and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Michael and Dianne Pepper