Peacefully at WDMH (Winchester, ON) on Sept. 7, 2022, aged 96. Predeceased by husband Raymond, children Larry and Wendy, and siblings Lois, Keith, and Inez; survived by grandchildren Jeffrey (Hester) and Alison, great-grandchildren Petra and Gwendolyn, cherished companion Mal Byers, cousins Freeman and Shirley, and several nieces and nephews.
The daughter of Willard and Letta Acres (née Comrie), Orma was born Dec. 30, 1925 and raised on the family farm near Vernon, ON. After graduating with honours from Winchester High School in 1943, she attended the Ottawa Normal School (‘43-’44) and pursued a career in education that included teaching at several local schools including Ormond (‘44-’46), Nation Valley (‘47-’51), Winchester Public School (‘65-’67;’78-’82), and Nationview/ Morewood (‘77-’79).
After marrying in 1946, Orma and Raymond began their lives together at the cheese factory in Cass Bridge and then moved to Winchester in 1951. An engaged and dedicated resident for over 70 years, Orma was involved with numerous local charities and organisations, including the Golden Years Society, Nor-Dun Seniors’ Support Centre, and Winchester United Church. Loving, resilient, steadfast, and humble, Orma was a family matriarch and a fixture within the community. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
A visitation will be held at Winchester United Church 519 St. Lawrence Street on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11 a.m. followed by lunch then interment at Springhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Winchester District Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Karen Traczyk (Summers) says
September 9, 2022 at 7:49 pmMy Condolence to the family!
Lois Rosenquist says
September 9, 2022 at 8:46 pmI remember Orma with a great deal of fondness. I started teaching at Cass Bridge school in fall 1960. I was having a terrible time as I wasn’t trained to teach 8 grades in one classroom. Orma helped me a lot and we remained friends for many years. She will always be close to my heart. Rest in peace, sweet lady.
Debbie says
September 10, 2022 at 12:26 amAunt Orma enjoyed all our conversations over the years. Your an amazing lady, who will not be forgotten.
Elizabeth (Betty Stewart) Grossoss says
September 10, 2022 at 2:24 pmOrma and I met at Winchester High School and went together to the last reunion. She was the same bubbly person I remembered and we had a wonderful visit. My most sincere sympathy goes to her family and friends.
Wayne and Huguette Burns and Family says
September 10, 2022 at 3:01 pmOrma was a dedicated, happy, engaging and lovely lady. We offer our sincere condolences. She will be missed.
Eleanor Faye Smith says
September 10, 2022 at 5:43 pmOrma has many fond memories for myself, She was my teacher in public school, told me I could never be a teacher so ended up nursing, She was a neighbour to my parents Hugh and Bea Eadie, on Henderson Cres,/ Fred St and again in the apartments. Wendy was a class mate and always knew Larry. My deepest condolences to her family members she was a great lady.
Lauri byers says
September 11, 2022 at 3:38 pmShe was a wonderful person and very outgoing. I was sad to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends and she is now with her family.
Muriel Reoch & Family says
September 20, 2022 at 10:08 amDearest Orma, all my family send our sincere condolences. You were an asset to our community and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Rest in Peace my dear friend
James Isaac says
September 23, 2022 at 9:56 amFrom 1944 in the teachers college in Ottawa, to a meeting in Ottawa in 2019, I knew Orma Earl was a deep friend of my mother, Carrie Isaac. They were in Winchester United Church together, they were in Winchester United Couples Club together, they were raising Larry and Wendy at the same time as my sister and I, and comparing notes about teaching when they were meeting in social situations.
Orma never left you out of the conversation, and was always positive and smiling.
I thank GOD for the presence of Orma Earl, and her family.
James Isaac,
and also on behalf of Margaret Isaac.
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