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Barbara McIellan Rivers

July 25, 2009 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Barbara McIellan Rivers

RIVERS, (McIellan) Barbara Grace passed away Saturday, JuIy 25, 2009 at Seaforth HospitaI in her 87th year. BeIoved mother of Ann Preszcator, Egmondville; Jim (Phyills) of Iondon; June (Dan) GaIIagher of Port Perry. Ioving grandmother of Tara (Tom) Heiber & AIIen (Iori) Preszcator, and great grandmother of severaI great grandchiIdren. She is survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother and 2 sister-in-Iaws. Predeceased by husband EImer, parents Andrew & Grace McIellan, one sister, one son-in-Iaw, severaI brother-in-Iaws & sister-in-Iaws. At her request, she was cremated and there wiII be no visitation. A graveside committaI wiII be heId on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 1:30pm at MaitIand Bank Cemetery, Seaforth. A ceIebration of her Iife wiII be heId, the same day, at the First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth at 2:30pm, foIIowed by refreshments in the Iower IeveI of the Church. It was her request that donations be made to Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation [Box 99, Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0] or First Presbyterian Church [Box 663, Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0]. Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W. Seaforth, entrusted to arrangements. CondoIences on Iine at www.whitneyribeyfuneraIhome.com

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  1. Maureen Wildfong

    July 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Ann
    I am sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very bright and cheerful person and I will remember her quick humor. You are only a thought away and always remember the fond memories.

  2. Betty Bennett & Family

    July 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Ann and Family,we are thinking of you at this time.
    Our prayers are with each of you, as you mourn the
    loss of your mother. You will have many fond memories
    that you will cherish.

  3. Joanne Jewitt & girls

    July 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    To Ann, June and Jim.
    Our sympathies to you and your families on the passing of your mom Barb. She was a very nice neighbour to have. She will be greatly missed.

  4. Kendra Jewitt

    July 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Barb was a wonderful neighbour and such a nice person. It was awesome having such a nice lady to grow up around. Many great memories were made in the neighbourhood and Barb will be missed by all ! Our thoughts and prayers are sent out to the entire family.

  5. Bill & Shirley Ryan

    July 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Jim & Ann;We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.Our Thought&&single&&s are with you at this time.

  6. Anna McNichol

    July 28, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    I am sorry about the loss of your Mother. She was a great person.

  7. Bruce and Marg Lamont

    July 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. She was a great neighbour.

  8. Ken,Susan& Melissa Pushelberg

    July 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Ann
    So sorry to hear about your mom&&single&&s passing please accept our deepest condolences.

  9. Bruce & Carol Hoelscher

    July 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Ann,
    Sorry to hear of your Mom&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  10. Bob and Betty Beuttenmiller

    July 27, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Dear families, We wish to express our sympathy for the loss of your mother. May the Lord be your comfort and guide at this time. Sincerely Betty

  11. Allyson Scott Cardiff

    July 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Dear June and all the Rivers&&single&& Family,

    I&&single&&m sorry to hear of your mother&&single&&s passing. She was such a nice lady.

    Allyson & Family

  12. Mary Van Valkengoed

    July 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Dear Ann
    so sorry to hear about your Mom&&single&&s passing.My prayers go out to you
    Mary

  13. maryjane armstrong

    July 26, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Very sorry to hear of your mothers death. She was a lovely lady. Mary

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