Ida passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born in Detroit, Michigan on September 4, 1925, IdabeI (nee Watson) EarIe of Seaforth was in her 91st year.
Predeceased by her two husbands, Peter Gridzak and George EarIe.
Ioving mother of Robert Gridzak of BayfieId, Barbara Watson (Robert) of Seaforth, Iinda Gridzak of Seaforth, PauI Gridzak (Nancy) of BrucefieId, Donna Oosterbosch (Rick AIbrecht) of Egmondville, Debbie Ehman (Bruce) of Fort McMurray, AB, David Gridzak (Roseanne Rochette) of Edmonton, AB, Diane Vandewater (Grant) of Trenton, and mother-in-Iaw of Ronald Cann of Campbell River, BC. Cherished Grandma of 26, Great-Grandma of 32 and Great-Great-Grandma of three. AIso survived by her sister Maxine Truemner (Graham) of Iondon, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
AIso predeceased by her chiIdren, Judy Cann, Mike, Randy, Terry and ellzabeth Gridzak, parents CIifford and Mamie (nee ChurchiII) Watson, son-in-Iaw David Watson, and four sisters and three brothers.
Visitation wiII be heId at Egmondville United Church, 26 Kippen Rd., Egmondville, on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. untiI the time of Idas funeraI service at 12 noon. Pastor Steve HiIdebrand wiII officiate and a reception wiII foIIow in the Church HaII. Spring interment taking pIace in Egmondville Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to Egmondville United Church wouId be appreciated and can be made through McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, or by visiting Idas onIine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Liz Schellenberger
Donna and Linda, So sorry to see of your mother&&single&&s death during the holidays. With sympathy from the Schellenbergers.
Deb & Gord Phillips
Condolences Barb & Bob , sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family at this time.
Deb & Gord Phillips
Les and Cathy Glanville
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Ken & Norma Gemmell
We pray that the coming days will bring you loving memories of your mom and help you draw strength from the caring hearts around you.
Carolanne Doig
Thinking of you Linda, Barb & the entire Gridzak family at this time.
Leo and Sharon Medd
Bob, Barb, Linda, Paul, Donna, Debbie, David and Dianne, sincere condolences for the loss of your mom, she was a amazing lady, a real worker always going, our thoughts and prayers to you all
Bonnie and Keith McMillan
thinking of the Gridzak family at this time
jim and Dianne MacLeod
Our sympathy to the Gridzak family
Clayton and Jane Groves
Donna and family: Thinking of you at this sad time. It is so difficult to lose a mother. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Clayton and Jane
Clayton and Jane Groves
Donna and family: Thinking of you at this sad time. It is so difficult to lose a mother. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Clayton and Jane
Angela & Steve Lane
Gramma you will be missed.. My condolences to our family. I know you were met by some amazing people
Mark & Cheryl Steffler
Linda, Derek and all of Ida’s wonderful family members:
Our words are not adequate to express the sorrow we feel for your loss.
“Ida is not gone; unless she is forgotten. To live in the hearts of those left behind is to live forever.”
Linda: please know that our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything at all we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask. Mark and Cheryl
Rea Van Dongen
Linda,Barb and Paul and all the Gridzak family
May the memories give you peace and comfort.
My love to you all
Rea
Cheryl and Dave
Linda, Barb, Donna and the Gridzak families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the very sad time in your lives.
Brian Barry
Your Mom was a wonderful person and she will be missed. My sincere condolence to everyone…
Jim and Gene Baynham
Our sympathy to Linda and the rest of family…
Ellen,Gary
Linda,Barb,bob and family
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Ida. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Ken and Marg Caldwell
Paul and Nancy – We want to convey our sincere sympathy to you and all your family
in the loss of your mother. In past years she
was a very dedicated Eastern Star member and I enjoyed meeting up with her.
It is always difficult to loose a parent and
especially during Christmas season but keep
your happy memories close to your heart.
Respectfully Ken and Marg
Nick Gridzak
My sympathies to all of you. May fond memories of your loved one sustain you in the coming days.
Linda & Jerry Allin
Our thoughts are with you Linda and all of Ida&&single&&s Family at this sad time. She will be missed by many. Our sincere condolences to all of the family and extended family.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.