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McKINLEY: Olive (Witmer) of Zurich

April 13, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 18 Condolences

McKINLEY: Olive (Witmer) of Zurich

At Mitchell Nursing Home, Mitchell on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 of Zurich in her 99th year.  Beloved wife of the late R. Campbell McKinley (1999).  Dear mother of the late Robert Neil McKinley (1979).  Dear mother-in-law of Nancy Ducharme of Goderich and the late Ted Ducharme (2002).  Dear grandmother of Joanne McKinley of Hamilton, Darren and Lisa McKinley of Newmarket, Danny and JayJ McKinley of Stratford; and great-grandmother of Micah, Claire; Madison, and Trent.  Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her siblings Orville Witmer (Marjory), Garfield Witmer (Gertrude) (Charlotte), Neil Witmer (Jean), Adell Jervis (Wilfred), Leila Wells (Teddy), Ruth Gibbons (Bill), and sister-in-law Margaret Scotchmer.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, April 15th at 11 AM with Pastor Elly Dow officiating.  Interment Bayfield Cemetery.

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  1. John Ducharme

    April 20, 2016 at 3:30 PM

    I know this is late and I am not of the Family. My name is John Ducharme , son of the Late ,Ted Ducharme.
    My deepest condolences to the Mc Kinley family….she is at peace and with her husband now. This is a sad time
    but only for us that are here to miss the happy times spent with a Mother, Grandmother ,a wife, a friend to all and always a smile.
    May the Angels show her to her place in heaven.
    Sincerely an old friend.

  2. Alicha Hallahan (Crete)

    April 15, 2016 at 5:36 PM

    I’m so sad to hear of Olives passing. We made many trips down the road to visit Olive & Campbell as kids. They were so good to us, like another set of grandparents. Heaven has gained an amazing angel but I bet she will be overjoyed to see Campbell and Robert and all the other loved ones that she has lost. I picture Cambell up there smiling, rocking in his chair.

  3. Darlene Leybourne(Ducharme)

    April 15, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    Nancy Darren JoAnne and Danny and families my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I only met Mrs McKinley a few times but she was a wonderful lady. I know how much she meant to all of you. Remember all the memories you made and remember now she is with Campbell once again

  4. Ron & June Corriveau

    April 15, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    Nancy and family
    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the news of Olive’s passing . Pictures are worth a thousand words, they show a proud grandma and a loving family. Our thoughts are with you
    Ron & June

  5. Gary & Ger Meulman

    April 15, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    Dear Nancy and Family,

    Our deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. Randy & Vicki Geoffrey

    April 14, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    Dear Nancy and family, Olive was a wonderful neighbour to my Nann for a number of years. I think the two of them had a lot of fun I recall them dressing up one Halloween . I know my Nann really missed her when she left to live in Goderich , but now l guess the two of them will be up to something up in Heaven. Sending our caring thoughts to you and your family .

  7. Kathleen Wells

    April 14, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    What wonderful Photos’s Nancy!! Very fitting!! I enjoyed knowing “Aunt Olive” over the last 50 + years since I married into the Witmer/ Wells family. She (You all) made me feel very welcome when we were visiting!!! & she always seemed to enjoy herself when visiting our families!! What a lovely lady….& always thinking of others!! Thank you for “Being there” for her & loving her, Nancy!! Our sympathies for her parting (even at a wonderful “old age”), to the WHOLE family!!! Sorry we can not come to the funeral…….so glad we visited last June!!…Sincerely, Kathleen

  8. Marsha Jennings nee Gibbons

    April 14, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    Lan”sakes! Nancy mu thoughts are with you and my thanks for all you did for Aunt Olive. Your pictures are magnificent and bring back so many wondrous memories.
    Never to be forgotten, her love and kindness will be with us forever. Marsha Jennings

  9. Jeff and Nancy Sword

    April 14, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all with the loss of Olive. Nancy and I both thought she was a lovely lady.

  10. Shirley ( Oesch) Erb

    April 14, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Nancy and Family

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. Olive was a super great lady.

  11. Cecelia Denomme

    April 14, 2016 at 11:58 AM

    Dear Nancy and family – Olive was a wonderful neighbour to our mom – Olivia – when they lived at Maplewood . With special thoughts – and condolence – Cecelia Denomme and Martha Overholt

  12. Cecelia Denomme

    April 14, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    Dear Nancy and family – you are on our minds and in our hearts. Olive was a wonderful neighbour to our mom – Olivia – when they lived next door to each other at Maple Woods. With special thoughts – Cecelia Denomme and Martha Overholt.

  13. Shelley Merner

    April 14, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    To the mckinley family
    Our condolences to everyone. Olive was a great lady. Full of spunk and laughter. She will always be remembered.
    Love Shelley, Dan , Kelsey and Angel Kate. Merner
    Kate will be welcoming her with open arms!

  14. Jackie Gibbons

    April 14, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    Dear Nancy and family,

    Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you now.
    Sorry we are unable to attend, you will be in our thoughts.
    Bill and Jackie Gibbons and family, Kingston, Ontario.

  15. Harv & Evelyn Vincent

    April 14, 2016 at 6:58 AM

    Nancy and family,
    what a good long life Olive had. She was such a sweet, lovely lady. Praying for each of you that you experience God’s peace and comfort as you say goodbye

  16. Richard and Mary Erb

    April 13, 2016 at 9:05 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
    We are unable to come on Friday.

  17. Marilyn Kenda

    April 13, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    Nancy and Family,
    I would like to offer you my heartfelt symphathy to you and your family at this sad time. Olive was a very special lady and she was the kindness person I knew. I remember her days of coming into the bank and she always had a kind word to say. I missed seeing and talking to her after she moved from her home near Zurich. God has one more angel in Heaven.

  18. Don and Joan Bell

    April 13, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    Dear Nancy and Family.

    Our sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of a dear mother-in-law and grandmother. Olive was a lovely lady. Cherish the memories.
    Fondly remembered by Don and Joan

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