Harriett Jane Moll

MOLL, Harriett…

Harriet Jane Moll (nee Lee), in her 101st year. Daughter of the late William Garnet Lee and the late Emma Edith (nee Cunningham), predeceased by her brother, Maj (Ret’d) William Ervin Lee, CD. Beloved and proud mother of the late Gilbert Bertram Moll (Maureen), survived by daughter Mary Jane MacKenzie (Jon), and son Capt Richard Lee Moll (Evelyn). Loving grandmother of Amanda-Jane, Odessa, Kathleen, Alexis, Drew, Kaitey, and Capt Richard Eoghan Moll. Beloved great-grandmother of Lena, Makenna, Kieran, Jon Oliver, Myles, Hannah, Lochlan, Larkin, Chancellor, Wesley and Crawford. Much loved “Auntie Harriett” to Gregor, Robert, the late Ina (2005), Mary, David and Barb Lee. Born in London in April of 1921, raised in Thorndale of proud Irish pioneering families who helped found West Nissouri Township, educated at Thorndale Continuation School and graduated Alma College (1940). After nursing her mother until August 1942, Harriett worked at Central Aircraft, entered Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in 1943 and was elected class president in her graduation year, 1945/46. Harriett worked as a “Special (private) Nurse” until marrying F/L George E. Moll, RCAF, 11 Oct 1947, accompanying her husband in postings over 12 years to Man., Alta., B.C., and Ont., during which she had her children. She resumed nursing in 1960 after relocating to Thorndale, then to Kipps Lane, London, in 1963. She worked at Victoria Hospital’s Out-Patients’ Clinic, Maternity & Obstetrics, and finished her career as one of London’s first Family Practice Nurses, working 17 years with the late Dr. Glen Pratt, MD, FRCP, at Victoria Family Medical Centre, until retiring in 1988. Harriett was strengthened by and passed onto her children her unshakable faith, nurtured by life-long devout yet quiet attendance and support of the Anglican Church of Canada. She was a parishioner of St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church, Thorndale and St. Jude’s Anglican Church, London. Harriett was a keen follower of politics, a steadfast Conservative and loyal Monarchist. Always passionate about history, especially family genealogy, she became an active member of The West Nissouri Historical Society. Harriett was The revered matriarch and nurturer of her entire family, preserving and celebrating its history. Always strong and loving, she quietly passed on to her children and extended family her deep faith, belief in the power of prayer, compassion for others, the importance of honesty and integrity, and a love of Canada and its rich heritage. Having lived longer than any other known descendent of Richard & Rebecca Lee, Harriett has now reunited with her departed family, but those who remain will always be most grateful to have had her in our lives for as long as we have.

The family wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Queen’s Village, and thank those on “Memory Lane” for all their loving care of and compassion for our mother during her final years. Family and friends are welcomed for visiting on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family funeral service will take place at St. George’s Anglican Church, Thorndale. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Interment in Robin’s Hill Cemetery, Thorndale. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. George’s Anglican Church, 172 King Street, Thorndale, ON M4Y 3G2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com