Thursday, October 24, 2013

In Memoriam Reta Kimber 1920-2013

Bill's mother, our dear Reta Kimber, died last week, peacefully in her sleep at home. Her family celebrated her life today and laid her ashes to rest in Victoria Lawn Cemetery in St Catharines. Most of all we remember Reta's elegance, independence and delightful sense of humour. Bill and I love her and we  miss her.

KIMBER, Reta Pauline (nee Storin) - Passed away quietly at Niagara Gardens Retirement Manor on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Earl Kimber (1999). Dear mother of Leonard (deceased) and his wife Merla, William and his partner John Elmslie, Kathleen and her husband Brian Gagnon, and Theodore (deceased). Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held at HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church St. (905-684-6346). Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com
Posted by Tomatoes From Canada at 10/24/2013

14 comments:

  1. SimonOctober 25, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Hi guys
    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you.
    Simon

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  2. ShelleyOctober 25, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    We will all miss your 'Reta' posts, what a treasure she is. My sincere condolences.
    Shelley

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  3. Tomatoes From CanadaOctober 25, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Thank you for your condolences, Simon and Shelley. We will certainly miss our visits with Reta. The memorial service and burial went very well yesterday. Lots of family came and the service was very moving.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    What a beautiful woman she was.....

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  5. rarecat2October 25, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    My deepest sympathies to you and Bill. I've enjoyed your posts about Reta.

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  6. sgOctober 25, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I am sorry to hear this sad news...although I never met her in person, she seemed a thoroughly delightful person from your postings. I know you will miss her. My condolences.

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  7. Tomatoes From CanadaOctober 26, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks again for your condolences, everyone. They are sincerely appreciated.
    Bill and John

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  8. PotchOctober 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Both Sylvia and myself are very sorry for your loss.

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  9. Tomatoes From CanadaOctober 26, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Many thanks Potch and Sylvia!

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  10. jeffrey macklinOctober 30, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    sorry to read this. All the best to the tomatoes. - jeff

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  11. Tomatoes From CanadaOctober 30, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Thank you, Jeffrey.

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  12. JaneNovember 14, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I am so sad to hear of Reta's death. The way you described your visits with her were wonderful. She must have been - and will continue to be - a great spirit.

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  13. MarianaDecember 3, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    So sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences.
    Mariana

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  14. Tomatoes From CanadaDecember 3, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Thanks so much for your condolences, Jane and Mariana.

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