Ella June (Hicks) McArter

Died: November 16, 2011 | Place: McCormick Home

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MCARTER, Ella…..

Surrounded by her family at McCormick Home, London on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Ella June (Hicks) McArter in her 84th year. Much loved Mom of Sandra Donkervoort and her husband Brian of London and John McArter and his wife Dona of Kimberley, B.C.. Proud Gran of Jeffrey, Laura and Amanda. Dear sister of Holly Hanson. Predeceased by her brothers Norman, Hewton, Harry, Hubert, Howard, Archie, Donald and sisters Helen and Hilda. Ella was a long time employee (retired) of Copp’s Buildall. Her life was her family and her job. She served us all well! A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10am, at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London (please meet at the cemetery office). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

9 Comments

  1. Tina (Jaworski) Czyzewski November 18, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Dear Sandy,
    I am very sorry about the passing of your Mom. I still remember her (and your Grandmother) when I came by after lunch to your house and we walked together to Manor Park School. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Take care, Tina (Jaworski) Czyzewski

  2. Martha and David November 18, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Dear dear Sandra, I am at a loss for words, but Martha and I are so sorry for your loss. I smile when I think of Auntie Ella, and the smokes and the cocktails we shared over the years. She was a wonderful woman, and will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

    May God bless you and keep you during this time. Much love to you all.

  3. Dereck Hicks November 18, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Aunt Ella–what a great lady. A true cornerstone of the Charlie Hicks family.Her strength and stamina is attested to by the fact that she is the second last serviving member of that family. She was a dedicated mother in the bringing up of her 2 children John and Sandra on her own. A great deal of self sacrifice to bring up great children of which she was so proud. She was so proud also of her own home on Emery Street. She was a constant worker, making household improvements, inside and out and mostly by herself. Emery Street was always a welcome place for family and friends and a place to rest your head on your travels. Ella was an unbeatable card player–by her own admission!! We did have the odd card game over the years with constant suptle ‘shots’ about Copps and ‘Crappy Tire’–fun times.
    My deep condolences to Sandra,Brian and their family as well as to John and his wife. Sandra should take great pride in the fact that she was a tremendous care-giver’ to her Mom for so many years. When all this has passed, you will refelct on this with deserving pride. Ella’s legacy is her family. She has left us with a difficult example to follow. We loved her.
    Joan&Dereck Hicks
    White Lake,ON.

  4. GJ November 20, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Dear Sandra and John,

    Dereck has said every appropriate word about our wonderful Auntie Ella so I won’t repeat what has been said so eloquently. Please know you have tons of cousins who feel the same about her. While there are tears flowing, I can assure you everyone of us is chuckling about something she said or did that delighted us.

    I am truly sorry for your loss. My condolences go to you, Brian, John, Dona and all Auntie Ella’s beloved grandchildren.

    gj Hicks-Grogan

  5. Jackie Long November 20, 2011 at 11:18 am

    I remember Ella so well. I was only 20 years old (1977)and she hired me at Copps Buildall on York St. first as a casher and then I moved to the switchboard. She was a wonderful boss and a good friend. Over the years we kept in touch with Christmas cards. When I married and moved around Ontario with my husbands job, she always wanted to know how I was doing and she kept me in the loop with the lumbar yard business. She was a fine lady and a woman ahead of her time. Please accept my heart felt condolences to your family. Jackie (Bowlby) Long

  6. Peter & Alison Hicks November 20, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Dear Sandra, Brian and family:

    Alison and I were saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. To me she was always a lady of great spirit and always had a smile to share no matter what turn of fate offered her. It is a character trait I can certaily learn from.
    You should rest assured that your tender loving care through thick and thin over the years gave Ella a quality of life even when life’s other ‘pleasures’ were wearing thin.
    I echo GJ’s comment that Dereck hit the nail on the head with his remembrances of your Mom.

    I think we should open a couple of Labatt’s Crystals at our next euchre game and toast the joy and chuckles she brought to all of us.

    God bless you for your caring attitude and actions and peace to you everyone in the family.

    Peter.

  7. Linda Mankal November 21, 2011 at 8:38 am

    Dear Sandra
    I am so sorry to hear about your mom and am thinking of you and your family. Even though I didn’t know your mom, I know you are a great lady and you are such a compassionate friend to me and you did so much for your mom which I always respected and admired. Hugs to you and Brian and thinking of you and your family. Love, Linda

  8. Rob, Jen, Matthew and Sarah Dickson November 21, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Sandra:
    We were very saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love Rob, Jen, Matthew and Sarah

  9. Brian Cross November 23, 2011 at 12:11 am

    Dear John and Dora;Iwas so sorry to hear of the recent passing of your mother John.For your information I began my carrer in the Healthcare Field on January 2,1985 under the auspices of the Women”s Christian Association owner at that time of Parkwood Hospital and the Mcormick home on Victoria Street here in London,Ontario prior to buldind the new Mcormick Home on Kairns Road in London,Ontario.St joes took ownership of Parkwood Hospital in January 1998 so I have been at the hospital a total of 26 years this year on the information desk at the hospital and have had the priviledge of serving a large number of Westminister Highschool Alumni members and their families and am truly pleased to provide this very essentialservices and information to you folks.It indeed was our privilidge to serve your family with providing exemplary care to your mother and family members in her time of need.As a bit of trivia John-Thinking of you folks as always in this a very difficult time in your lives okay.-Brian Cross-Westminister Highschool September 1968-June 1972

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