Orpha Marie (Leeming) Racknor
Died: February 24, 2010 | Place: Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care
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RACKNOR, Orpha Marie
Peacefully at Marion Villa Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, Orpha Marie (Leeming) Racknor in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Racknor. Loving mother to Maureen Burbank of London. Cherished grandmother to Sarah Westlake and her husband Terry of London and Graydon Burbank and his wife Dani of London. Proud great-grandmother to Leah Westlake. Dear sister to Evelyn Smith-Peterson of St. Petersburg, Florida and her sister-in-law Elda Leeming. Predeceased by her sister Doris Patton and her husband Cam, Bernice Masters and her husband Tom and her brother Delbert Leeming. Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. To have you as my mom was truly a gift. Your passing has left a hole in my heart. A lifetime of memories will always be there to ease the pain. Thank you for the life and love you gave me. We were different in so many ways yet you taught me to see the best in people and respect all living creatures. I also recognize the value a mother has in the lives of her children and the wisdom she offers. I am thankful for the love you bestowed on your grandchildren and their partners. I am thankful that you found such delight in your great granddaughter Leah and that you saw a glimpse in her eyes of things yet to come. Your achievements as a teacher and artist were significant and far reaching. Your love of music and your talents were appreciated by many. You were a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and loyal friend. I have enduring love and gratitude, Maureen. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (2pm – 3pm) to the service on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Spring interment in Princeton Cemetery, Princeton Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontairo, N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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my deepest sympathy to Maureen and her family for the loss of their mother and grandmothe. We are all thinking of you.
On behalf of Humber Valley United Church, I wish to express our condolences on the passing of Orpha Racknor to the family.
Maureen:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Sorry for your loss.
Dan & Tara Williams
My father was George Havill, who taught with Lloyd at Scarlett Heights for several years in the 1960’s and who (with my mother Rhoda)became good friends with Lloyd and Orpha. I remember the times spent at our house or at their house and the real friendship that developed (especially as my father was not always an easy person to be friends with). I remember Orpha as being a very kind warm person who always took an interest in my sister, Eva, and I. I felt very badly when Lloyd died so suddenly and I mourn Orpha’s passing-truly a great loss.
Maureen,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother’s death. My sister Peggy and I have many happy memories of our times together with your Mom in the choir at Humber Valley United Church. And, I was thinking again today about your Dad who was one of my teachers at Burnhamthorpe Collegiate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time, but be comforted by knowing that both your parents made a difference to many lives.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy regarding your loss. I can truly understand how it feels to loose a loved one in death. These must undoubtedly be some very hard times for your family. In such times, it is very difficult to find comfort, considering the harsh world that we live in. In my case, and in the case of many, we can always find comfort in God’s Word the Bible. For example we find God’s promise to all mourning ones in Isaiah 61:2,3. I hope this brings comfort to you and your family.
I am the daughter of Dorothy (Fox) Lamb of Wallacetown. We used to look forward to your mom’s Christmas card every year to see what her next artistic card would be like. Mom saved them all.
I remember as well when you came to the door years ago to play with me. I also remember the Smith-Peterson’s visits to Wallacetown as I would play with one of the girls (can’t remember a first name though).
Mom passed away Dec. 29, 2006.
My condolences to you and your family.