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TAYLOR: (Hohner) Bertha Mae of Seaforth, formerly of Varna

April 19, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Bertha Mae (Hohner) Taylor, of Seaforth, formerly of Varna, passed away peacefully at her residence, on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 91. Best friend of Ross MacDonald of Seaforth. Sadly missed by her children Stew and Betty Taylor of Kippen, Betty Lou and Ron Weiss of Seaforth and Lorne and Debbie Taylor of R.R. 1 Varna and Ross’s family Irene MacDonald of Stratford, Barb Miller of Seaforth, Brenda McClure of Seaforth and Ken MacDonald and Jen Lamb of Stratford. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandson. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William and Dorothy (Boyce) Hohner, her husband Harvey Taylor (1979), her daughter Phyllis Reber, brother Murray (Jean) Hohner and step-brother Russell Boyce .

The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 3 p.m. at McBeath’s, 79 King St., Hensall. Public visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Colin Snyder officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment Bayfield Cemetery, .

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation .

A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Bertha Taylor

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  1. Haskett Funeral Homes

    January 14, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    Condolence From: Keith & Gloria Wilbee
    Ross and Family Our deepest condolences on the loss of Bertha. May your many memories of her be a comfort to you at this time. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.

    Condolence From: Rick & Barb Ingram
    So sorry Lorne & Deb and family to hear of your Mom’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Condolence From: Glenn & Grace Hodgins
    The Taylor Families: Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She lived a long life and kept busy all her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Condolence From: Dan & Ann McMillan
    To Aunt Bertha’s Family: So sorry to hear of Aunt Bertha’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May she rest in peace. Dan & Ann (Stephenson) McMillan

    Condolence From: Glenn, Malcolm, Anna and Caroline Peterson
    Please accept our condolences on your loss. May she rest in peace.

    Condolence From: Linda Webber
    Stew and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother, grandmother…May she rest in peace. Linda & Eugene Webber

    Condolence From: Denise Castelmezzano
    May peace be your companion during this difficult time. Soon, this pain will pass and only good memories will stay. Thinking of you and your family. Denise

    Condolence From: June and Ed Pyette
    So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Stew. Our thoughts are with you

    Condolence From: Mandy &Tom Duffy
    I will always remember Bertha loved her from the first time I met her!!! Going to miss her smile and laugh!!!!! Remember you all have a special guardian angel watching over you! I know she will be also watching over me!!! Betty you were very lucky to have her in your life for so long!!!! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!

    Condolence From: Ron and Dianne Ducharme
    Stew Betty and Family Our deepest sympathy to all of you Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time

    Condolence From: Sharon and Wayne Overholt
    Dear -Lorne and Debbie and family Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time .Our thoughts are with you all.

    Condolence From: Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
    Dear Ross: My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

    Condolence From: Al & Sharon Brokenshire
    Stew and the Taylor family, we send you our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother

    Condolence From: Carol&Lloyd Hoy
    PLEASE EXCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MAY YOUR HEART FIND COMFORT AND PEACE IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

    Condolence From: Vera Armstrong
    Stew, Betty, Kim and families; Thinking of you at this sad time. Treasure your memories Vera

    Condolence From: Alice & Don Masse
    Stew Betty and the Taylor Families We extend our sincere sympathy to everyone at this very sad time Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don & Alice Masse

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