As the early morning light pierced the eastern sky over Almonte on July 23rd , my beautiful bride of over 66 years slipped off her painful mortal coil, and her immortal soul and spirit soared like an eagle to her heavenly home around the throne of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, accompanied joyfully by the angel guardians He had sent to bring her to the place he had prepared for her in His Father’s home. For He has promised, “Let not your heart be troubled . . . In my Father’s house are many mansions . . . I go to prepare a place for you. And . . . I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:1-3). She is now reunited with her grandson, Nathan Mills, who preceded her to that heavenly home. They are awaiting the arrival of their other family and extended family members who also know and love Jesus as their Lord and Saviour!
My kind, loving, and wonderful wife was preceded in her departure by her mother, Edna, her father, John Gordon, her elder brothers, John Angus and his wife, Hazel, James and his wife, Muriel, and Donald (Rose). Her younger sister, Helen Riley (Allister), and her younger brothers Clarence and his wife, Alice, Calvin (Janet), and Lloyd (Maxine) have also left the troubles and trials of this present wicked world behind them forever. She awaits the arrival in their heavenly home of her husband, Robert, her younger brother, Gilbert (Marilyn), and her younger sister, Jean Busby (Scott). She is awaiting being reunited with her son, Wendell (Lulu) and their children, Simon and Sarah (Nicholas Boileau), her daughter, Martha-Grace Clarke (Anthony) and their children, Grace-Anne, Hannah, Benjamin and Abigail, and her daughter, Abigail Mills (Jeremy) and their children, Olivia Russell (Samuel), Noah (Jocelin), and Julia, in that glorious heavenly forever home, when they too pass from this present world into eternity. Her great-granddaughter, Julia Russell, that boundless bundle of energy, also held a special place in her heart. A large number of nieces and nephews, spread from the east to the west coast of Canada, survive her as well.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd in the Sacred Space in the Beechwood National Memorial Centre in Vanier at 2 p.m., with interment to follow at 3:00 in the National Military Cemetery and a reception in the Beechwood Borden Fleming Suite at 3:30. Pallbearers will be her beloved descendants including her son, Wendell, her grandsons Simon Brown, Noah Mills, and Benjamin Clarke, and her grandsons-in-law Nicholas Boileau and Samuel Russell. Those unable to attend in person, may attend the service virtually via live stream
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Almonte General Hospital, the Ottawa Heart Institute, or Israel’s Hope Ministries of Canada would be appreciated.
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Paul, Debbie, Charles, Brittany, Lindsey, Bob, Briar & Clarke
Gord Clark
Robert, I would like to express my sincerest sympathies to you on the passing of your wonderful wife Sarah. In the few years that Araina and I have come to know Sarah, it was evident that the two of you shared a special and precious bond. Sitting beside her at the 4th floor dinner table at Orchard View was a wonderful experience for me - she had an infectious smile and would put up with my occasional teasing. I am glad that her suffering is over and that she is where she should be - in the loving hands of our Heavenly Father.
Norman and Marie Webster
A lovely lady with a lovely smile and a cheery presence. Sarah will be missed by all who knew her
Lulu
She was the heart and soul of our house on Sherruby Way for 29 years. She was the joy and warmth that made our house a wonderful home. She was our Nan, the boss of our house, and I miss her.
George Yee
Robert, my sincere condolences on the passing of your lovely bride Sarah. She was a person of warmth that reached out to me, whenever we conversed. She will be missed by all who have been fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her. May the Lord uphold you in this difficult time.
Chin YEUNG
Dear Bob; my sincere thanks to your sharing of the news regarding Sarah's passing away. I'm sure she is comfortably resting with her loving Father in Heaven. I can still remember yours and Sarah's voices as we sang the "Hallelujah" with the Christian Chorale. Take care, Bob. (CK)
Tammy and Kwan Chan
Dear Bob, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please take care of yourself. Sarah will rest in peace and we will miss her.
Charlene Peckham
She was a beautiful soul. A force to be reckoned with. Always made me feel so welcome. There is no doubt she will be so very missed by her children, grandchildren and Friends. She will leave a great big hole in so many hearts. Hugs to you all.
Lily Tsai
Dear Bob, Thank you for letting me know about Sarah’s promotion. The heaven has gained another lovingly angel! For now please take good care yourself. We shall meet again!
Nelson&Donette
Dear Bob&Family.Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Sarah was a lovely Aunt and we always enjoyed her company when visiting in Cape Breton.Condolences to you and your family
Mr Brown, our family is saddened with Sarah's passing. We have so many wonderful memories. Sarah was amazing with her grandchildren and our children (Charles and Brittany); she was the perfect Nan. Her elegance in her lovely dresses, her strong yet quiet character as she always completing tasks for her family, the garden, the neighbours, friends and church community. We were blessed to know her. May you have peace. God Bless.