LOVE: Peacefully, following a stroke, at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, June 6, 2021, Wilma Marinda (Gilfillan) Love, of Zurich (Bayview Subdivision), age 96. Widow of The Reverend Mervyn J Love (2002). Mother of Allan Love (2011) and Carol Taylor (Ken) of Orillia. Step-grandmother of Kris Stojic (Darren) of Nova Scotia, and Jennifer Taylor (Brent Obee) of Bracebridge. Step-great-grandmother of David Brooks of Orillia, Tyler Brooks (Laura) of Ottawa, Beth Smith (Nigel) of England, Jessica Richardson (Evan) of Brantford, and Joshua Woodcock of Waterloo; step-great-great-grandmother of Declan and Mosman. Remembered by her nieces and nephews and their families.
Predeceased by her parents William and Margaret (Shier) Gilfillan of Usborne Township, sisters Madalene Jory (Clifford), and Viola Hunkin (Wilfred), parents-in-law Thomas and Annie Love, brothers-in law Ross Love (Nola), Hugh Love (Edith), Lloyd Love (Vera), and sister-in-law Edith Gill (Douglas).
Special thanks to Janice and Lee McCutcheon, Anne Near, and her One Care team who made it possible for her to continue living in her own home.
Wilma loved colour, dance, art, music, her home and her family. She was a proud teacher having begun her career in a one-room school house on the B-Line near Grand Bend and finishing in Brights Grove with additional locations in the Leamington and Sarnia areas.
A private family interment will be held at the Grand Bend Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
If desired, memorial donations may be sent directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Epilepsy Ontario or Huron Shores United Church, Grand Bend.
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).
Susan Horton
Our sincere condolences to Wilma’s Family.
We had the privilege of Trimming, maintaining Trees, Shrubs and most recently clearing out Wilma’s eaves since 2009. Always a most pleasant and interesting Lady. RIP Wilma.
Paul & Susan Horton
Quality Tree Service, Grand Bend
Marianne Pope
It is always hard to lose a parent and losing Wilma is the end of many memories for Carol and the Love family. I have such fond memories of how welcoming the Love’s were to me in the years at Bayview. The Loves and the Sandercott family were very lucky to have so many years in this little paradise on Lake Huron. I will remember Wilma as a very sharp and witty woman and someone who loved living on the lake for as long as possible.
Diane and Mike O'Shea
Remembering our former Bayview neighbour.
Sincerely
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Shannon O'Shea Ross
Sending my condolences to the entire family of dear Mrs.Love. I was lucky enough to work with her as part of the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team after her stroke. She was truly a gem and taught me a lot during our therapy sessions. I’ll remember her beautiful, witty spirit and her stunning paintings fondly.
Shannon O’Shea Ross
Peter Challen
Wilma’s love of the Grand Bend area and the people it possessed was deep in her soul and in every conversation. Such a delight it always was to hear her affection for so much and so many. The world is left better because of her part in it.
Much love to all who are touched by her memory.
Peter and Trish Challen
Al Taylor
So sorry to hear of Wilma’s passing. She was my favourite teacher on the B line in Stephen Township for some years. She also drove us to the Goderich Music festival for competition. She will always be remembered as a great teacher
Allan Taylor
Kate Crawford
I so much enjoyed my regular visits with Wilma. Her lively mind and vast store of memories kept us both entertained. But she was not trapped in the past. She had a good grasp of current events and always had questions for me about what was going on at Huron Shores United Church, as she read Shorelines assiduously. I know her great love for her family, and I am certain that you will miss her. …. Rev. Kate Crawford