CHISHOLM: Olive Irene
Posted By On April 17, 2026 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 21 Comments
Olive Irene Chisholm passed away peacefully on Friday April 17, 2026, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Chisholm (2012). Also predeceased by son Colin (2018), son-in-law Don Hartung (2022), and grandson-in-law Cory Wilson (2023).
Cherished mother & mother-in-law of Alex & Betty Anne Chisholm, Anne Chisholm (late Colin), Virginia & David Caesar, and Leola Hartung, friend Brian Purcell and (late Don). Loving Grandma / Nana of Jack & Crystal Chisholm, Luke & Crystal Hartung, Colleen Caesar & Patrick Rushton, Chantelle Wilson (late Cory), Scott Chisholm & Jonielle Wilson, Katie Chisholm, Mallory Caesar, and Ben Hartung & Nathan Flach. Dear Great Grandma of Aubrey, Charley, & Andie Jo Chisholm; Blake & Brooke Hartung; Liam & Rhiannon Rushton; Hadley & Tate Wilson; and Lillian, Abigail, & Axel Chisholm. Survived by sisters-in-law Patricia Payne, and Lucille Chisholm.
Predeceased by her parents James & Beatrice (Reekie) Payne, and brothers and sisters: Harold & Evelyn Payne; Bruce & Rose Payne; Alice & Bob Kiessling; Vivian Stevenson (Norman Read & Ron Stevenson); Verna & Earl Ritcey; Maurice & Helga Payne; Elgin Payne (Rita & Mary); and brothers-in-law & sister-in-law Ronald Chisholm, Marie & Murray Oke, Raymond & Patricia Chisholm.
Olive graduated from Hamilton Normal School with a Teaching Certificate in 1951, and taught in Malton, Wingham, & Cedar Valley (Ashfield Twp) schools prior to marrying Leonard on July 2, 1955. She then became a full-time farmer with Len on the Chisholm family farm on the 4th of West Wawanosh. In Spring 1970 Len & Olive moved to Dungannon after selling the farm. Len commenced working underground at the Goderich salt mine in 1969, and Olive worked at various jobs while wrangling four busy teenagers.
In January 1990 she graduated from Conestoga College as a Level II Homecare support worker, and worked for Town and Country Homemakers (now One Care) for several years until surgery forced her to retire earlier than she wanted. In 2009 Len and Olive downsized to an apartment in Goderich. Olive moved to Goderich Place Retirement Home in March 2020, then to Maitland Manor/Southbridge nursing home in March 2023.
Olive will be fondly remembered for her beautiful flowers, bountiful vegetable gardens, her talent with a needle for quilting, sewing, and mending, and her wonderful baking. All of Mom’s pies were delicious, but the raisin, lemon meringue, pecan, and raspberry ones were memorable. Her caring ways and generous spirit will be greatly missed by her family.
Private family service with internment at St. Augustine Cemetery, St. Augustine, Ontario. Donations, if desired, to Alexandra Marine & General Hospital – MRI Fund, or St. Augustine Cemetery Board.
Thank you to all the staff at Maitland Manor/Southbridge for their attentive care of Mom, and Chaplain Amanda Bisson, and McCallum & Palla Funeral Home for their guidance and expertise.
Condolences for the family of “CHISHOLM: Olive Irene”
We are so sorry to hear of Olive’s passing; our sincere condolences to all of her family and friends. Love from Mike, Val and family…
TO THE FAMILIES OF OLIVE
SO SORRY to read of the passing of your Mother, THINKING of you all at this sad time
Dear Chisholm Family,So Very Sorry to hear of Olive’s Passing. Such a Super Person. Made Me Very Welcome to Dungannon. She raised a Great Family, Who will carry on Olives Great Memories!!
We are very sorry to hear about your Mom. May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together and bring you peace.
Virginia, Stewart and Family. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all at this sad time. Chris and Ian Inglis
Our condolences to each of you with regards to your mom’s passing. Thinking about you at this time.
Sorry for your loss, my condolences
Jim
Our sincere condolences to the Chisholm family. Remember to smile when you take those walks down memory lane. Hugs!!
Our sincere condolences to all of Olive’s family, you will surely miss your Mother’s presence in your lives, but you were so fortunate to have her to the age of 95. Some of my earliest memories growing up were of visits to your farm, maybe to get eggs, and having a play with the four of you if time permitted. I distinctly recall your Mom’s beautiful gardens, especially the Glads, and getting advice over the years about flowers. She was a very smart, hard working, and accomplished Lady. Cherish your many memories.
I would like to offer my sympathies in the passing of Olive. I knew Olive from when she was at Goderich Place. She was such a lovely person who came down for our entertainment and events! Always had a hello and a beautiful smile. Think of a happy memory everyday and it will help you through this sad time. It is always hard to lose your mother no matter what age they are!!!
Alex, Virginia, Leola and families.
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Olive was always such a kind lady and a good friend to Mom.
They had many great chats and visits throughout the years.
Deepest sympathy.
Steve, Jan & Doug
Our sincere condolence’s to the Chisholm Family.
Dave, Virginia and families my dearest condolences on the passing of your mom. She was a great neighbor and friend. I still have the cook book she gifted me when I moved to Dungannon. Lisa Brindley.
Virginia, Dave and family, our sincere condolences. May all the memories you share bring smiles at this difficult time.
To the Chisholm family–My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. Hugs
Sandra Pridham (Nivins)
Virginia, Dave and family
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. Cherish your memories.
Steve and Marjorie Hackett
Our sincere sympathy to the Chisholm family in your loss. Thinking of you all.
Virginia, David and family, our condolences on the passing of Olive.
She was a great lady!
Regards Blair, Barbara Alton and family.
Sending our very deepest sympathy to the Chisholm family during this sad time.
Virginia, Leola, Alex and families, we were very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady. Sincerely Ted, Vicki and Jordan Henry
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My condolences to all of Olives family!!!