Sadly, we announce the passing of Phyllis on May 21, 2024. Greatly missing her are her children Dale (Shortt), and Bruce (Anny). Loving grandmother to Colin Johnston (Katie), Craig Harrison (Kelly), and Adam Harrison (Sunny). Great grandmother to Amelia, Mack, Darby, Henry, and Olivia. She was predeceased by her Husband William (1999), her parents Mac and Annie Macdonald, and her brother Bruce (February 24, 2024).
Phyllis was born and raised in Goderich, where she attended the Central Public School (Huron County Museum) and the Goderich Collegiate Institute (Later the Victor Lauriston Public School). During the war years she served her country by packing parachutes for the pilots in training at the Goderich Airport. Towards the end of the war, she entered nurses training at Victoria Hospital in London Ontario and graduated in 1946. Her greatest joy in life was her family and took great pride in her Grandchildren and Great Grand Children. Phyllis’ hospitality was renowned, and her meals epic in scale. She once couriered her famous spark ribs to Korea where her Grandson Adam was living. Caring neighbours also made her life easier and entertaining.
A special thanks go out to the Nurses and Doctors at the Alexandra Marine General Hospital.
The world just lost a truly wonderful person. We are all better people for knowing her.
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).
Joanne Walters
Dale & Bruce,
Your mother was a lovely lady who lived a good, long life just like her mother Annie. I last saw her when she came to visit her brother Bruce at Maitland Manor on his birthday. Bruce was in the room next to my mother & was a good man who will be missed by you too. I hope many happy memories give you comfort now and whenever you think about them.
Sincerely, Joanne
Kelly Mallough
Met Phyllis at the hospital many times when I took mom into the hospital. She was a nice lady and always remembered our names. She will be missed
Susan and Vito Stecca
Dale, Bruce and Anny- your mom was a force of nature! You will miss her terribly. Our sincere sympathy xo
Mark and Jim Riley
Dale, Bruce and family.
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Our mothers were ‘forever’ friends maintaining this special bond while growing up in Goderich, attending school, packing parachutes, sharing nursing careers, marrying, and raising their families. We will forever remember your mother for her laughter, generosity and huge heart. In sympathy.
Mark and Jim Riley, George Baltazar.