It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverley Anne (Goudge) Hardie on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 of Exeter, at the age of 81. Bev battled for months following complications from surgery.
Bev is survived by her loving husband George, son Gord (Melanie), her grandsons Tyler, Evan and Logan, brother Brian (Marion) Goudge and sister Thirza (the late Michael) Gonsalves, and 7 nieces and nephews. Bev was predeceased by her parents Edward Goudge and Frances (Chard) Goudge, her sister Louise and brother-in-law Floyd Woods.
Bev was endlessly supportive and proud of her family, lending a hand wherever possible, and attending countless track and field days, soccer and hockey games and proudly cheering her grandsons on.
She lived to help others – whether it was family, neighbours, friends or complete strangers, Bev was willing to pitch in. Bev served her community as a Deaconess and Elder at the various churches she was a member of over the years.
A knitter, crocheter and quilter all her life, Bev revelled in learning to do new things, and didn’t give up until she mastered the technique. In later years she passed this knowledge on to a new generation by teaching quilting classes.
Bev was a huge Blue Jays fan – from attending opening day of the inaugural season in 1977 to the last game Bev attended with her son Gord in 2019, she always hung in there with the boys in Blue.
A private family ceremony will be held at Exeter Cemetery on Monday, May 16th, with interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask you to consider donations in her memory to one of these organizations that have all impacted our family: Heart and Stroke Foundation, CNIB or The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
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).
Lorna Stuart
Dear George,
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Lorna Stuart
deb Alexander
I am so sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. I got to know her best on Tuesday afternoons at crafts at the clubhouse. The last while we were there before covid came along, she usually had pairs of mittens to be sewn. She made mittens to send north each winter. While she was still managing to knit them, it hard got hard for her to sew them, and i was happy to help with that. The last ones she had done, were for the 2022 season to send, as she had made some ahead…I am sure her mittens will be missed by her northern recipients. Loved listening to her stories also. She will be missed.
Deb Alexander
Rob McFadden
Dear George and family,
We have great memories of Bev. She was a great prayer warrior and support after our son’s premature birth. Bev always acted with kindness.
The Lord give you comfort!
Rob and Louise McFadden
Don and Janie Kern
Our friend and co worker at the Oaks in Fla a sweet helpful lady always willing to help her and George rest in peace
Rick and Adina Dorman
Dear George and family.
It was a blessing to get to know Bev at Red Oaks in Florida where we attended church in the park together. Bev taught me to quilt which I still enjoy. I was privileged to be able to help her complete some of her quilts after her eyesight deteriorated. Rick and I especially enjoyed meeting you and Bev for lunch in Stratford. We will miss her.
Praying for you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in the memories of a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother that Bev was. She was so proud of all of you.
Teresa Fuller
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to George and the family. Bev was an incredibly thoughtful woman with a heart of gold who gave so much to whatever she did. Rest in Heaven dear Bev, until we meet again 💕
Jim & Melody Smith
George we are so very sorry for you loss. Bev was a great lady. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Remembering all those great meals you all made
Helen McAuslan
George, Gord, Melanie, Tyler, Evan and Logan
So very sorry to read of Bev’s passing. The picture shared in her obituary is exactly how I remember Bev. A pleasant lady with a gentle smile and a caring personality. May all your wonderful memories of times spent together sustain each of you in the days ahead.
Love,
Les & Helen
Tammi Yeoman
My Deepest sympathy to George and family, I will miss Beverly as I enjoyed seeing the twinkle in her eyes and smile , while I worked with her doing physio. Reast in Peace
Brian & Marion Goudge
My first memory of Bev’s love of baseball was when she and I took the bus/street car down to Front Street to see the Toronto play at the old ball stadium.Easton Howard was her first baseball hero! The game went into extra innings…Mom was not pleased when we arrived home so late!
I have literally thousands of memories!
She was a caring big sister!
Love from Brian & Marion
Faye Skinner
I knew Bev through the Dining For Seniors program in Exeter at the Lion’s Youth Centre. She was a caring individual who liked to serve others. My deepest sympathy to the family. Cherish the wonderful memories.
Kathy and Terry Thiel
Dear Gord, Melanie, Tyler, Evan and Logan,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom and and grandma. We are thinking of you and sending love and strength in the coming days. May your wonderful memories bring comfort.
Kath & Terry, Colin, Conor and Caleb
Doug & Noreen Smith and family
Heartfelt condolences on your loss of your mom mother in law and grandma Gord .Mel and family. May the precious fond memories get you through in the hard times of your loss
Mildred Northcott
My deepest sympathy George and family. She will be greatly missed. Cherish all the memories.
Cathy Fuller
What a great woman she will be greatly missed by all
Thinking of you and your family
Wendi Schwindt
So very sorry for your loss…she sounds like an amazing mom!
Wendi Schwindt
Dear Melanie and Gord and family…so, so very sorry to hear about your loss of your mom…a special lady.
Wendi and John
The Fidlers
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
The Fidler Family
Barbara Dalrymple
Dear George, Gord and Melanie and family. We were so sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. She was such a loyal and caring person and very dedicated to her church. Sending our deepest sympathy to you. Barb and Chuck
Barb Eisenschink
My deepest sympathy George and family, Bev was a great lady, my dogs always had to stop at your house for a pet.
Pauline Wildgen Davis
Sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. Deepest sympathy to the Hardie family.
Linda and Eugene Webber
To George and family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing o Bev.
Joan Kammerer
Sincere sympathy to George and family
Lynne Hardie-Slack
We are Praying for you all and sending our deepest condolences. She was a such a loving and caring auntie. A beautiful soul who always was there to help. She led with love always and was happy to take me under her wing as a young child.
She will be deeply missed.
Karen Dickins Bill Heather
Our deepest sympathy, she was a great lady. Cherish your memories. RIP Bev.
Lossy Fuller
Bev was like my sister, I will miss her very much.
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathies
Donna Perry
George, Gord and Melanie
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. You will have lots of wonderful memories to help you through this very difficult time. She was a wonderful lady. Remembering you all in prayer.
Blessings Donna
June E Morenz
Dear George and Family: I am so sorry to read of Bev’s passing. Bev was a wonderful woman. I will never forget how much help you and Bev were to my sister Sharon, when she lived across from you. Bev also volunteered at Dining for Seniors, and I was always sure to get a big hug. May Bev Rest in Peace. You have my sincerest sympathy.
Marilyn and Allan Riley
Our deepest sympathy to George and family
Steve & Melodie Northey
Dear George, Gord and Melanie,
May all the wonderful memories you, and your extended family, have of Bev ease the pain of this sad time.
Love Steve , Melodie, and family