With the love of her family in her heart, Greta Myrtle (née Smith) Hoegy, passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. In her 93 years among us Greta was a source of love and caring in the circle of her family and friends. She was a petite woman who lived life with a large sense of determination and stamina. Greta and Lavern were partners in life, blessed with 66 years of marriage, farming and raising their family together. In faith, we trust they are now reunited again in eternal life. Greta was a dedicated member of the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association.
Greta will be lovingly remembered by her children Brenda and Jim Nicholson, Wayne and Linda Hoegy, Yvonne and Bryan Coultes, Maureen and Gary Friedman, Douglas and Mary Dianne Hoegy and Lyle and Mary Hoegy. Cherishing memories of a much loved grandmother are 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Left to reminisce days gone by are sister-in-law Leotta MacKenzie and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband Lavern (2015), Greta is predeceased by siblings Amos Smith, Ormal Smith, Lyla Smith, Lillian and Lester Green and siblings-in-law Wilber and Norma Hoegy, Evelyn and Gordon Kleber and Edwin MacKenzie.
Honouring Greta’s wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. followed by a memorial service commencing at 11a.m. A reception will follow at Branch 156, Seaforth Legion, 123 Main Street South, Seaforth. Interment will take place in McKillop Cemetery at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to McKillop Cemetery, Cavan United Church or Listowel Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
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Doug and Barb Riley
Sending our sympathy to your family. I remember spending several Christmas Eve’s at your home being Santa Claus to the grandchildren. What a happy place it was!!
Peter & Frances kling
To all of Greta’s kids …Today I dropped in to visit Bill & Sharon….and Sharon told me this sad news. I’m very sorry to hear your mom has passed. Our parents go way back. Lots of pictures in moms collection taken on the Hoegy farm. Mom always spoke fondly of Laverne & Greta.
I regret I didn’t make it to your moms service to see each one of you.
Thinking of you all.
One day at a time.
Frances & Peter Kling
Doug/Gail Schroeder
Our deepest condolences to all the families.
Ross and Bunny Peacock
Our deepest sympathy to all the family, So sorry for your loss Yvonne and Brian.
Ross and Bunny Peacock
Cheryle (Ward) Harris
We are sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful lady. My daughter, Stefani & my husband, Ron & I had fun on occasion playing cards with both Greta & Lavern BUT not a patch on the fun that mom & dad: Frank & Olly Ward had over the years visiting back & forth & playing cards with Greta & Lavern! They had wonderful times!
Wayne & Julie Pryce
Hoegy Family
Deepest sympathy to all of you.
Earl and MARG Illman
Jim,Brenda and family. We were saddened to hear the death of Greta,.
We first met your Mom and Dad in Florida when we stayed at Franks apartment . They had the same ritual every night playing cards .And going to the Flee Market on Saturday. They treated us very well and of course Earl loved playing cards against Greta. She took her cards serious and Earl took his really serious so lots of teasing amongst those two..
I know she hasn’t been well but Brenda you will miss your Mom .
Sincere sympathy to all.
Elizabeth Jenkin
Sorry for your loss. I remember many chats with her and your Dad growing up
Elizabeth (Pryce)
Gerry and Kathy (Doerr) Cooper
So sorry to hear about Greta’s passing. Our sympathy to all her family.
Carolanne Doig
My sincere sympathy to the Hoegy families. May your fondest memories be shared in the years to come.
Ray and Linda McNichol
Our condolences to each of you with the loss of your mom….she was lovely soul and will long be remembered by all who knew and met her…..
Pam Deichert
Wayne and Linda, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
Our condolences,
Zurich Agricultural Society
Brenda Cook
Yvonne and family I’m sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Sending you a hug while you cherish all those memories of a life well lived.
Brenda
Jane Turk
To Doug,Mary Dianne, Greg and Rene.
I am sorry for your loss and hope you find some comfort in your happy memories.
Barb Coughlin
My sincere sympathy to Maureen, Yvonne and all the families. I love hearing stories about a petite woman with lots of determination!
Barb Coughlin
Traci Bramley
My deepest condolences on the loss of Great aunt Greta. She will be greatly missed by all.
Tracy McLennan
Greta and Laverne were wonderful neighbours, and my sister, Tina, and I always loved to visit them at Hallowe’en. They always knew who we were in our costumes and it became a challenge each year to stump them. Our deepest condolences. Greta was a gem. She will be missed.
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan
Gordon & Irma
Sincerest sympathy to all the family at this sad time. She lived a wonderful lifetime. Our prayers are sent to you all. Gordon & Irma Pryce
Sharon Crawford
So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times
Walt and Gerri Nicholson
Hoegy family…..Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss…..A Mother is with us always,first in her lifetime and forever in our hearts.Thinking of you all and sending warm thoughts.❤️
Marsha Ewald Fritz
LaVerne was my dad’s first cousin. My brother Fred and I got to meet both Greta and LaVerne during our visit to Canada in Oct of 2012. It was a special day for us. I’m so so sorry for the loss of this sweet lady.
Mary Jeffrey
So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady. I am sure she is with her husband today,
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
To the family of Greta Hoegy,Doug and Judy (Muegge) Dalrymple extend our condolences on the passing of your Mom and Grandmother.
Marianne McRae
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a tiny woman, but a huge pillar of your family. Sending our thoughts and prayers to your entire clan.
Kimberly Pruitt
Aunt Greta and uncle Laverne were awsome to me. And I will alleys be thankfull God bless them both and may there be together forever
Randy sand Barb Smithers
Aunt Greta has left us with many fond memories. Yes, she was petit but oh so mighty.
Her quiet voice held authority as Uncle Laverne would attest to as well as the rest of us.
When playing cards you soon found out that when the card was laid It was Played.
She was so very proud of her family and loved nothing more than to share photo albums of all the special pictures when you visited.
She will certainly be missed but never forgotten