Elva Jean (Snell) Peck of Queensway Retirement Home in Hensall, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Jan. 12, 2010. She was in her 88th year and had been resting at Parkwood Palliative Care Unit for 6 days. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert K. (Bob) Peck in 1999. Elva is survived by her six children Dianne Waun of Exeter, Donna (Wayne) Draper of Belmont, Wayne (Lynn) Peck of London and Ft. Myers, Florida, Cheryl (Scott) Litt of Bayfield, Brian (Mary) Peck of London, and Kathy (Rob) Youngblut of Burlington. Elva was so proud of her 14 grandchildren – Scott (Teresa) Kirton, Susan (Jason) Middleton, David Draper, Rob (Bonnie) Draper, Dan Draper, Kelly Peck and fiance Josh, Chris Peck and fiance Emily, Jennifer Litt and fiance Vic, Joelle Litt, Jessica Litt, Margaux Peck, John Peck, Matt Youngblut,& Bryn Youngblut. She was a loving GG to great grandchildren, Jacob and Drew Kirton and Lily Middleton. Elva is also survived by her sister, Betty Fisher of Goderich, brother, Doug Snell of Huronview, and sister-in-law, Florence Snell of Clinton, and sisters-in-law Dorothy (Peck) Elliott of Guelph and Lorraine Peck of Egmondville, as well as many special nieces and nephews. Brother Jack and sister-in-law, Marion Snell, brother-in-law, Ray Fisher, and sister Helen Heuton predeceased Elva. Elva was also predeceased by her in-laws, Frank Elliott of Blyth, Bob and Marion Jackman of Florida, Gladys and Harold Peck of Clinton and Zurich area and Jack Peck of Kippen. Elva’s family wishes to thank Queensway Retirement Home in Hensall for all their kind attention to our Mom, as well as Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care Unit – Dr. Walsh, Dr. Parent, caring nurses, wonderful RPNs and especially, Music Therapist, Jill who sang to Mom and gave us strength every time she visited.
A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich with visitation from 11 a.m. until service time. Colin Snyder officiating. Spring interment Bayfield Cemetery.
Please consider a donation to Goshen United Church, Queensway Retirement Home Residents Council, or Parkwood Palliative Care Unit in Elva’s memory.
PECK: (Snell) Elva Jean
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Condolence From: Donna Draper
Down a road that’s calm and peaceful,
Guided by God’s loving hand,
She has gone upon a journey
To a distant, brighter land.
Although our hearts are heavy
With sorrow we still bear,
It helps to bring us comfort,
Knowing she is happy there.
Condolence From: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Grixti, Brampton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Condolence From: Paul, Rose, Maddie and Joey Hill
Cheryl and Scott and family
You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy to your family.
Paul, Rosie, Maddie and Joey Hill
Condolence From: Heather McCarthy
Donna,
You and the entire Peck family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Heather McCarthy
Condolence From: Mae Litt
Dear Cheryl, Scott & girls
Please know that you are being thought of and prayed for. The loss of a Mother & Grandmother is never easy. I am sure you will miss her greatly. Your memories of the good times will help you through. God Bless.
Love Aunt Mae
Condolence From: Carole & Ron Gethke
Cheryl, Scott and Family:
We wish to send our condolences to you in the loss of your mother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Laurie, Ryan and Katrina Macpherson
Cheryl, Scott, Jennifer, Joelle and Jessica
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandma. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Glenn and Mary Scherbarth and Family
Dear Cheryl, Scott,Jennifer, Joelle & Jessica..sending you our Sincerest Sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother/Grandmother. Your treasured memories will always keep her close to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Sandra Peck
I am so sorry for your loss . Thinking of all of you. Love, Sandra
Condolence: We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Elva. Please know that our thoughts are with your family during this time. I have many fond memories of visits with Aunt Elva and Uncle Bob at the farm.
With Sympathy,
Jeff, Heather, Larissa, Davin and Annika Peck
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Condolence: Our hearts go out to you and your family Cheryl. Know that the love of a mother lives on and draw on that comfort to carry you through this sad time. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Helene and John
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy sent with love from Leslie, Wayne, Carl, Patrick and Jessica
Condolence: Please accept my deepest sympathies
Condolence: Dear Donna and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sent with Love. Your Red Hat Sisters The Scarlett Belles
Condolence: I’m sorry for your loss.
Condolence: Wishing you peace and comfort as you say farewell to your mother.