He stood aside watching and waiting. He knew she fought long and hard, and when He saw she could not go on, He Silently took her hand and said “its time”.
On June 24, 2020 at the age of 93, Heaven gained an angel, to watch over us; our mom, grandma, and great grandma closed her eyes and followed Him!
Mother of Janice Mellace of London, Nancy Martin-Goyens and Jean-Claude of Long Sault, and Larry and Pauline Sillery of Alberta. Dear grandmother of Corrinne and Vito Internicola, Frank Mellace, Giulea Groenestege, Staci and Stephen Griffiths, Sara and Kevin Pratt, Joel and Melissa Martin, Angela and Jonathan Calvert and Adam and Sheila Sillery. Doris will be fondly remembered by several great- grandchildren and niece. Dear sister-in-law of Kathleen Aikens of Mitchell. Pre-deceased by husband Ervin Sillery (2013), son-in-laws, Gus Mellace, Pino Pilato, Bill Martin and grandson Nico Mellace.
Doris moved from Goshen Line in 1950 to marry Ervin Sillery of Brucefield. Doris and Ervin farmed outside of Brucefield, whilst raising their 3 children. The couple retired to Exeter in 1983. In 2008 they moved into the Exeter Villa Retirement Home, where Doris resided for 12 years.
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions a celebration of Doris’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Homes, Exeter (519-235-1220).
Donations to Breast Cancer Society or the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth would be appreciated by the family.
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Dorothy Boughen (Ross)
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We spent many fun times together as neighbors in Tuckersmith Township and at SS #3 school. Cherish your many memories of your mom.
Helen McNaughton
Janice, Nancy and Larry
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Fond memories of days gone by in Tuckersmith and Nancy of the days when our guys worked together at CTC in Seaforth. Sincere sympathy to you and yours.
Rosemary and Gordon Pitts
Janice, Nancy, Larry and families,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Doris’ passing. Doris and Ervin were like second parents to us. We laughed, cried, sang at the campfires together. They welcomed us to the trailer park back in 1991 and we have been close friends since. We have fond memories of them both. Gord has missed Ervin alot. With the virus have been unable to visit with her, but I have kept in touch with phone calls, laughter was always apart of our conversation. The last phone call she had just had her bath and she told me she had the essentials covered. Doris always enjoyed going out for a drive and visiting the trailer park to see who was still there. In the fall we stopped and had tea with Jean Glazier. Memories that will last a lifetime. Our prayers and blessing are with you all as you move forward knowing that Doris and Ervin are together once again. Our condolences to you all, Thank you Larry for all you went through to find us to let us know of Doris’ passing.
Carol LeBeau
Janice, Nancy and Larry:
I was so sorry to hear that your Mother has passed. I grew up on the farm next door to where your Dad was raised and although a little girl at the time, I remember your parent’s wedding day. Their car was stored in our shed for safe keeping, but somehow it was decorated with Limburger cheese in the heater. My Dad always felt badly that he was unable to protect the car for the newlyweds. Your Mom was the first person to officially welcome us when we moved to Exeter. She will be missed.
Carol LeBeau
Jane Austin
Janice, Nancy and Larry
I was saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Condolences to the family and hope that warm memories of times past will help to see you through this loss.
Marilyn (Keys) Laing
Janice, Nancy, Larry and families
Bruce Keys ( who resides at Huronview, Clinton Ontario ) and his children Marilyn and Jim Laing, Ervin and Helen Keys, and Barbara Keys want to send you our condolences on the passing of your mother. Bruce and Doris were cousins and we remember going to visit all of you at the farm and having family meals there. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Marilyn (Keys) Laing
Sharon Carnochan-Hastie
Janice, Nancy and Larry,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families. I have many great memories of our family times together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Margaret Caldwell
We convey our sincere sympathy in the loss of a dear lady. Doris was always making time to stop to have a few words when we met, as was Ervin in his day. They were a great couple and you and others will miss them in days to come.
Glenn McGregor
Janice, Nancy and Larry:
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Alison & Floyd Fields
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We got to know her at the villa through the friendship she had with my mother, Kathleen Travers, who also passed just this March. She was a very nice lady and will be missed greatly by all that had the pleasure to know her.
Maureen Wood
To Doris’s Family , My Sympathy.
Neighbor’s of Doris & Ervin’
s While they Lived On Churchill
Always enjoyed them As neighbor’s.
Ken & Joan Agnew
So sad to lose our dear friend and neighbour . Doris & Ervin were like 2nd parents to us, welcoming us to the community and always there for us. They will ever be a part of our lives.
Our sympathies to Janice, Nancy & Larry and families.
Rev. Jim Vellenga
I am sorry for your loss. I got to know Doris from when I took my turn preaching at the Villa’s worship service. She was a pleasure to speak with. She will be dearly missed.
Alex and Eileen Townsend
Janice, Nancy and Larry
Our sympathies to you and your Families in the loss of your Mother, Grandma and Great Grandmother.
Your Mother and Dad were great neighbors of ours for many years. I have a great memory of all the Rhubarb your Mom had beside the lane which she shared with us. Treasure all the Memories she has left with you and your Family.
Alex and Eileen Towsnend
Rita Leppington
Janice , Nancy and Larry .
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother . We are your Tuckersmith neighbours of years ago. Spent many hours playing at your house when we were young ! Fond memories !!
John Kassies , Martha Bricker, Rita Leppington