At LHSC-University Hospital on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 of Exeter in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Wilmer E. Adkins (May 4, 2012). Dear mother of Dianne and Bill Dietrich of Waterloo, Bruce and partner Brett McLennan of Kitchener, Audrey and Peter Dakin of London and Sueanne Adkins of Exeter. Grandmother of Tim and Rosie Dietrich, Christopher Dietrich and Vanessa Smits; Lauren Dakin and Gregory Dakin and great-grandma Grace to Vanessa and Charlotte Dietrich. Sister and sister-in-law of Margaret Upshall of Hensall, Elaine Harburn of Woodstock, Bob Upshall and Jeanette Clarke of Mitchell, Doug and Faye Upshall and Don and Betty Upshall all of Kippen; Stewart and Janice Adkins of Winnipeg, Jack Adkins of Clinton, Donald and Dianne Adkins of Sarnia and Joyce Adkins of Clinton. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her infant son, her parents James and Mary Jane (McDougall) Upshall, brothers Jack and Floyd Upshall, brothers-in-law Howard Adkins, Ernie Powell, Don Harburn and sisters-in-law Shirley Powell, Beverly Adkins and Kay Cook.
Grace was an avid knitter and quilter. She was a member of the South Huron Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and her passion was genealogy.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main), Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on, Saturday, November 17th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Staffa Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Grace Adeline (Upshall) Adkins
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).
Brock and Janis Vodden
To spend time with Grace Adkins was to have one’s life enriched.
In sympathy with her family.
Deb Down
SueAnne, Audrey and families
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Deb
Carol Belchamber
Dear Diane and Bill,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our parents mean a great deal to us as we age, and the loss is a difficult one. You’re in my thoughts, best wishes.
Carol (Gascho) Belchamber
Janet Ecker
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin Glasgow (& Sandy Bennett)
Audrey, Sueanne, Bruce and Dianne:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of your mother from Sanders and Main Street days in Exeter — the Adkins and Glasgow families were intertwined. Your Mom was a very special person.
Take care.
Kevin (& Sandy)
Jessie Shanks
To the Adkins Family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of loss..
Jessie Shanks
Bill and Paula
Bill and Dianne and family: Our sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Bill and Paula Rosser and family
Michelle and Nick Edwards
To Sueanne and family,
We’re so very sorry of your mom’s passing. She was such a kind and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Xoxo
Michelle and Nick Edwards
Joyce Baptie
My deepest sympathy to all the family, Grace will be missed.
Joyce Baptie
Kenn Little & Michael Wilcox
Bruce, Brett and family
Our thoughts are with all of you during this sad time. Keep the memories of your Mom alive with great stories and laughs of old times gone by. She will be remembered by all who knew her.
Take care of each other as your Mom woud have enjoyed.
Kenn & Michael
Windsor
Eileen Fettig
Audrey & family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Cherish your memories and know that your parents will live on forever in your heart.
Dianne and Frank Dietrich
Bill and Dianne, deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time, thoughts and prayers are with you. – Frank and Dianne
bob and martha heywood
Your mom was a real gem. We will miss her at the auctions. It was only last month that she was there selling tickets for the hospital and of course bidding on a few pieces of china. We shared a common interest in local history, and she very kindly was always presenting me with clippings and books, one of which gave some info on my Amish great grandfather. I really cherish it, and the funny thing is that she was as excited giving it as I was in receiving it.. A lovely lady.
Catherine McLennan
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad time.
Cheryl Becker (Dowson)
Sueanne, Audrey, Dianne, Bruce and families
I was so saddened and shocked to read of your moms passing. I remember lots of time spent in the Adkins home, and always feeling welcome. Cherish the memories. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Hugs to all.
Cheryl
Bill/Audrey Rowe
Sincere sympathy to each of you at this sad time. Bill, Audrey and Larry Rowe
Felix and Christine (Dietrich) Gysemans
Dianne, Bill and families,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts are with at this difficult time.
Tom and Rose Merrigan
Sueanne So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing
You will be in our prayers.
Murray Hunking
Doug & Faye Don & Betty, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, You are in my thought’s and prayer’s at this time. Murray Hunking.
Tina Hayes
Audrey & family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother–such a great loss, and so soon after your dad. They will forever be together for anniversaries and Christmas. Hold on to all the fond memories, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Heather McArter
Sueanne, Audrey, Bruce, Dianne and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. I spent a lot of time in your Mom and Dad’s house when I was growing up and your mom always welcomed me. I remember the quilt rack that was almost always set up in the front room with a quilt partially done and your mom knitting away as the TV played on in the background. Whenever I saw her over the past few years, she would tell me what all of you were busy doing in your own lives. You could tell how proud she was of each and every one of you. Your mom will be greatly missed.
brenda palsa (mcdonald)
Sueanne and family- I am absolutely shocked- so sorry to hear of Grace’s passing- didn’t we just say last week , by the time next week comes all will be better? Life is a mystery and I wish you great memories to hold of Grace always- she was always such a kind person, always made me feel welcome and always had a smile on her face, that picture will stay in my mind always. My thoughts are with you
Jodi Wildfong (Chanyi)
Sueanne and Family,
Very Sorry for the loss of your mom. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Chanyi’s
Don Cookson
Dear Bruce and family, I’m very sorry to hear your mom has passed away. My sincere condolences go out to you, Brett and your family at this most difficult time. Take care.
Wendy,Bill and Cody Sinclair
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. hugs the Sinclairs
Dennis and Barb Powell
Our thoughts and prayers are with our cousins and their families at this very difficult time.
Shirley Harness, Vancouver
To the Adkins family and loved ones.
I didn’t know beautiful Grace well, but you Adkins, once met and spent time with, leave blessed footprints on one’s heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these and the coming days.
Shalom, Shirley
Susan Harburn Pushelberg
Marg, Floyd, Doug, Betty Catherine and families Elaine Sharon and family sorry for the loss of your sister/ aunt keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
Jennifer Dow
Thinking of you all in this sad time. Your mother was a lovely lady. Remember all the good times you had together and cheerish those memories.
Sandra Newton
As you mourn the loss of you Mother, I hope you will find comfort in sweet family memories and in the caring words and thoughts of friends.
Vera Armstrong
Sueanne and family; So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, she will be missed by many. Treasure your memories
Vera
Kathy Keller- DaSilva
Sueanne and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Pickard
Bruce
So sorry to read about the passing of your Mom (and not very long ago, your Dad)……..my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Cherish your memories …..take care
Jane
Brenda (Thompson) Murray
Sueanne, Audrey, Dianne and Bruce and families.
My thought are with you during this sad time. Your mom always made me feel welcome at your home when we were kids. Lots of good times on Sanders Street.
Keep your memories close to your heart.
Brenda
Andrea Alexander
~ Sueanne & family ~
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing your wonderful parents are now together again. Cherish each other with the fond memories and know their spirits will live on forever in your heart.
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
To Diane, Bruce, Audrey and Sueanne and families.
Our thoughts are with you at this time, we have many fond memories of Grace. She will be missed.
Maureen Thompson
Dianne & Bill – Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your families.
Morley & Maureen Thompson
Brenda Pincombe
Dianne, Bruce, Audrey and Sueanne,
I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You know that I have fond memories of both your parents in relation to our skating world as teenagers! My greatest memory of your mom was her terrific sense of humour; we could always get her laughing! A few times I think she even rolled her eyes at us-probably mostly me! Remember the one early morning we were driving to London, Thompson Arena, and it was such miserable weather-we were sliding down the Elginfield road and convinced her to run the red light! There was no one else on the road but she was determined to follow the law. Your mom was one of the best; I will remember her always. Take care of each other at this difficult time. Thinking of you all. Sorry I could not be there in person.
Brenda Vivian (Pincombe)
Tom and Carol Arthur
To all of you our most heartfelt sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.