Surrounded by family at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the age of 86. Beloved mother and best friend of Elyzabeth Skillender. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bob and Verna Sharen of Grand Bend. Loving aunt of Colleen, Trish and Dale, Andrew and Maggie. Dear great aunt of Molly and Ethan. Also survived by dearest friends Lynda and John Deelstra and by Errol Skillender. Predeceased by her daughter Mary Laurette, her parents R. Newman and H. Jean (Mark) Sharen and a niece Jennifer. Jay began her teaching career in 1953. She taught at Stephen Central from its opening in 1967 until she retired in 1992.
Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held at the Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, 264 Main Street, Exeter on Tuesday, March 19th at 2 PM with Rev. Jim Innes officiating. Cremation with interment Parkhill Cemetery. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter Food Bank or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Grade 3 student
Mrs skillender taught grade 3 to myself
One thing for sure is she will never be forgotten.
Belle Weller...roger ratz jacqueline weller ratz
As we are in Florida, we were not aware of Mrs. Skillender passing…I am so very, very sorry. Your mother saved our daughters life…because of her and Mr.Siertsema..she was accepted into Stephen with their support and guidance…Jacqueline finished high school at 21 and won 3 math awards. Not enough words to thank your mother for caring..She is missed and no one can replace her heart. Sympathy and blessings.
Lisa (Marziali) Bowers
I am sorry to hear of her passing and for this loss. She was my 3rd grade teacher at Stephen Central, 30 years ago.
Lois Godbolt
Elizabeth
Sincere sympathy to you in your loss of your mom, Jay. I never realized that Jay was in her 80s because she always thought and acted like a much younger personality regardless of her disability.
I have good memories of her also through our sorority connection.
Thinking of you as you mourn for your mom and friend.
Lois and George
The Lord Family
Dear Lyz
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Thinking of you during this sad and difficult time!
Deb and Dick Lord and Family
Frank Briggs
Liz i am so sorry to hear of your mom passing, she was a great teacher at Stephen Central my condolences and prayers to the family she will be sadly missed and the memories we shared at the gas station . my parents and my sisters also send there condolences.
Marlene Thirnton
Marlene and Rick Thornton leave our sincere condolences. We did not know about this until today. Jay was a wonderful colleague and it was a pleasure to know her and work with her. Thinking of you all!
Katherine Ens
Deepest Sympathy for your loss!
June Essery
Elyzabeth, I’m sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We shared many good times over the years in Beta Sigma Phi sorority. I hope that your many special memories comfort you.
Kathy Orr
Lyz- I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was such a nice lady, well respected and an inspiration to many as a teacher. She was my Grade 4 teacher who taught me how to write in cursive – I will always remember her beautiful handwriting. Rest in peace, Mrs. Skillender. My thoughts are with you, Lyz…sending big hugs.
Craig & Dionne Duhamel
Sorry for your loss Lyz. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Craig, Dionne & Cameron
David Hyame Jardine
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
Marilyn Waldeck
Liz-I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom-She was a nice lady and you will miss her greatly. Remember all the fun times you shared with her and keep her close in your heart. God Bless.
Errol & Phyllis Jardine
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to cope at this time.
Mary Burton
Dear Elizabeth,
You have lost a wise and loving mother who enriched so many lives over the years!
We met in 1968 at Stephen Central School and bonded, through teaching together for many years, spending two nights at school during the blizzard of ‘71 with our pupils!
Beta Sigma Phi sorority made us sisters, leading us in the tenets of life, learning and friendship.
Treasure your memories, Liz. She was a teacher to the end.
Sharon Soldan
Elizabeth …I am so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of working together at Stephen Central. My sympathy to the Sharen family.
Kathy Heywood
My favourite teacher!! RIP Mrs Skillender????
LeeAnn Russett
So sorry Lyz to hear of your loss. Jay was such a lovely lady and we were fortunate to have known her. Just want you to know that we are thinking of you through this hard time.
Hugs, LeeAnn & Todd, Jody, Becky, Nancy, Kim, Shannen, Kate and Cheri.
Jean Palmer
With heartfelt sympathy to Elyzabeth, Bob and family. May loving memories and the strength of Jay’s faith comfort you.
Sincerely,
Jean Palmer
Jackie Winegarden
Lyz
My condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother
Jackie Winegarden
Mary Ann Boyle
Elysabeth: Your Mom was my Gr. 3 teacher back when Stephen Central opened in 1967. A wonderful teacher. My sincere condolences.
Mary Ann Boyle ( Desjardine )
New Brunswick
Mary Lou Atthill
Lyz
So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of working with her at Stephen Central.
Hopefully, your good memories will help you through this difficult time.
Deepest sympathies.
MaryLou Atthill
Kathy Moritz
She was my 4th grade teacher 50 years ago and made a positive impact in my life. I have often thought about her through the years. My sincere sympathies to her family and friends.
Carol Wasnidge
Lyz and Sharen family. My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother Lyz. Losing a mother / friend is difficult beyond understanding. Will be thinking of you in the dark days ahead and hope that happy memories of your Mom will surface and help you through this difficult time. Jay was always an upbeat positive person. Hers glass was always half full. She will be missed by all.
Extend my condolences to the Sharen family. You have all lost a much loved family member, a sister, sister-in-law and aunt. My thoughts are with all of you in the days ahead.
Jim & Kathleen Sutton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Carolyn Gower
Dear Mrs.Skillender’s Family My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother,Sister,Aunt & dear friend. Mrs.Skillender was one of my teachers at Stephen Central School she always commanded the utmost respect from her students and was a great teacher Even in my adulthood if I saw her in public she was always Mrs. Skillender.Hold onto your memories in the coming difficult days ahead.Take care Carolyn (Pritchard) Gower
Janet
Thinking of you with love and prayers.
phyllis collett
Liz we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. have know her for many years. she will be missed by many. may she rest in peace .
Marion McCarter
Dear Liz:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in the loss of your mother, Jay. I met Jay in Sorority many years ago and fondly remember her. Treasure her wonderful memories she left with you and carry them in your heart forever.
Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Karen L Brown
Elyzabeth, my condolences to you on the passing of your mother. I have such fond memories of her over the years. Her kind heart was always so very evident and that combined with her no-nonsense teacher attitude always made for an interesting conversation. I’ll keep you in my prayers in the days ahead.
Hugs, Karen
Janet Corbett
Liz, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Sending deepest sympathies and prayers.
Janet Cowan Corbett
John and Lynda Deelstra
Elyzabeth, we are so sad to learn of your Mom’s passing. We wish we were closer to give you a hug and will have a good chat with you when we get home. We have lost a wonderful friend. So many happy memories!
Jim and Verla
Dear Liz:
I’m sad to hear of your mother Jay’s passing. I know she has not been feeling well for some time, she will be at peace. We were sorority sisters for many years, together we attended meetings and Founder’s Day. I remember her working on a regional get together, which was well attended and everyone expressed how well it was done. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. We extend our deepest sympathy.