SWITZER: Maxine Lillian

Maxine Lillian Switzer, in her 72nd year went – as she would say, “to see Jesus” in the early hours of Sunday May 28, 2023, at Maitland Manor Nursing Home in Goderich, Ont. While we mourn her passing, we rejoice that she is now free from her physical challenges and limitations and is now complete and safe in the arms of her Heavenly Father. She is now reunited with her loving parents; Merrill Switzer (2013) and Lillian (Picot) Switzer (2006). Loved and dearly missed by sister Marlene (Gary) Renaud and brothers David (Nancy) Switzer and Kevin Switzer. Also missed by Paul, Tim, and Teresa Renaud, Mark (Amy) Switzer, Kristi (Dave) Waun, and Angela (Derk) Pierik. Additionally, she will be missed by several great nieces, nephews, cousins, and Aunts Doreen and Johnnna Switzer. As a long-term resident (19 years) of Maitland Manor, Maxine was deeply loved and cared for by the staff, and even the residents. She had an amazing ability to remember special occasions and dates – in particular birthdates. She would often take the time to make personal handmade cards for those dear to her. Her cheerful disposition and infectious laugh would often resonate throughout the halls making it easy to know where Maxine was. In her later years as health declined however, quietness replaced her laughter, yet for the most part, her cheerfulness remained – as did her love for Jesus. She leaves a hole in the hearts of all that knew her. A special THANK YOU goes out to the amazing staff at Maitland Manor Nursing Home, who throughout the years have loved and cared for her unconditionally.
On Friday June 2, 2023, there will be a time for visitation at 10 am followed by a funeral service at 11am at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home in Goderich Ont. A luncheon will be served at Calvary Baptist Church at 12 noon followed by internment at Bluewater Cemetery in Bayfield On, at 1:30pm. Memorial donations can be made in Maxine’s memory to Maitland Manor Resident Council, Calvary Baptist Church, or a charity of your choice.