Mary Grace Bell
Died: February 25, 2011 | Place: London, Ontario
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BELL: Mary Grace
At University Hospital, London on Friday, February 25, 2011. Mary Grace (Kearns) Bell of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Mackenzie F. Bell and the late E. W. “Gus” Airey. Dear mother of Charlotte Ann Bell of London, John Bell and his wife Dian of Cambridge and Nancy Lloyd and her husband Bob of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Heather Eaman, Wendy Eaman both of London, Jennifer Bell of Toronto, Meredith Bell of London, England and Devon Bell of Los Angeles, Lindsay Lloyd and Charlie Lloyd of London and Mary Grace’s great-grandchildren, Jacob, Robin and Fraser Feeney . Mary Grace was a longtime member of First St. Andrew’s United Church and active in the choir and many other organizations in the church and the community. Friends will be received by the family from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 1st, at First St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo Street) where the funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 am. Interment in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Music at First St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6 or the McCormick Home Foundation (Alzheimer Outreach), 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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How wonderful to see my mother’s smiling face. This is how she always appeared, taking life in stride and appreciating every moment that was given to her with grace and gratitude.
I will keep precious what I remember and the memories that the family shared around your bedside for 18 hours until it was time for you to “arise and go now, and go to Innisfree”.
with my deepest love,
Charlotte Ann
Dearest Family of Mary Grace – Charlotte Ann, John and Dian, Nancy and Bob,
I am filled with years of wonderful memories of the beautiful woman I was privileged to call my dear friend for so many years – Mary Grace Bell – your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Oh how she loved you all!
Please know that I share your loss, and send you all my deepest sympathy.
May God hold you in his gentle arms as you cope with your loss.
I desperately wish I could be with you to celebrate Mary Grace’s life on Tuesday. But I will be with you in spirit from Calgary, and I will play beautiful music all day in Mary Grace’s memory and honour.
My love to you all,
Marion (Rogers)
Rick and I would like to express our sincere sympathies to MGB’s family. She was a dear friend and we have missed her loving genrous spirit. Mary Grace was a guest in our home on many occassions and coined the phrase “Thee Group” in reference to the Good Friday gang. We wish you healing and strength as you journey through this time of loss.
John, I was truly saddened yesterday to learn of your mother’s death. Having a mother in her 90’s as I do, I know what a special place in your life that she must have held. I am sure that you will have many fond memories to reflect upon in the coming days and years.
Sincerely,
Frank
To John, Dian and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We would like to pass along our deepest condolences to you and your family during this sad time. With caring thoughts of you,
Elly & Paul
Dear John and Diane and family: I am unsure of your current address, so I apologize for sending this in such a casual manner. I wanted to express my sorrow in hearing of the loss of your dear Mom. I always knew of her as MGB, and I can distinctly ‘hear’ her voice to this day. She was always so kind to me, which is something of note, since when I knew her I was so young, and she was such good friends with my mother, so I always felt so ‘seen’ and ‘special’ when she was so kind to me. She holds a very special place in my happy memories and I will remember her forever. I am so sorry she has passed and know you will be missing her terribly. My love and warmest thoughts with you all as you say goodbye. I am so sorry I will be unable to attend her funeral tomorrow, I am simply too far away. I will say a prayer and send you my love. Most sincerely, Sheryl
Dear Charlotte Anne, John, Nancy and families;
Please accept ou deepest sympathies and our prayers for God’s presence and comforting peace with each of you during this time of sorrow. “You are not alone. You will never be alone.” Jesus said, “You can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.” (Matthew 28:18)
Regretfully we will not be able to attend the service Tuesday but we will be with you in spirit and in prayer.
All our love (cousins),
Eleanor and John
Dear Charlotte, Nancy and John:
Heaven is blessed to have your Mother in residence.
Mary Grace has so many friends who have gone before her to prepare a place. Our Mother, Aileen is amongst that huge group. By now, your Mom has all her family and friends gathered round the piano.
Your Mother will never be forgotten for her warmth, grace, good cheer, generosity of love and sense of FUN!! She blessed us all.
Sincerely
Dolena
Dear Charlotte, Nancy and John:
Heaven is blessed to have your Mother in residence.
Mary Grace has so many friends who have gone before her to prepare a place. Our Mother, Aileen is amongst that huge group. By now, your Mom has all her family and friends gathered round the piano.
Your Mother will never be forgotten for her warmth, grace, good cheer, generosity of love and sense of FUN!! She blessed us all.
Sincerely
Dolena
Dear Charlotte,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Mother. I remember so well as such a kind and gracious woman, always with a beautiful smile. You are in my caring thoughts and prayers.
Norma Clare
Mary Grace’s wonderful wit,joy and spirit was sucha gift. She lives on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren!
Love,
Jo Ann
We are so sorry to read that your Mother has died, but what a wonderful life she had. We have many happy memories of the Stratford days and bridge games in London. She was a very special friend to both of us.
so sorryabout the loss of Mary Grace to you and family sad for wendy and heather thinking of all of you meg holmes
Dear Charlotte Ann, Nancy and John:
Dear Mary Grace, a treasured part of our lives for so many years. Good fortune blessed us when we became her neighbour for the second time; first when we moved to London in 1964, then when we
moved in next door on Fiddlers Green. A lovely friend, a wonderful neighbour and a kind and gentle lady. We send our love and condolences to you and all the family.
Mary Ann & Bill