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Audrey Mae McLeese (Nee Hooper) October 14, 1935 - January 27, 2023

Date of Funeral

January 31, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, wife and best friend. Born in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. Audrey moved to Toronto at the age of 16 and worked at Lily Cups. She lived in Toronto for a number of years and moved to Winchester, Ontario in 1998 to be near her daughter Diane and her family. Leaving behind her husband of 48 years, Vance McLeese, their children Wayne (Deborah), Michael (Joyce), son-in-law Gary, her 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, her sister Thelma (Carl), brothers Joseph (Barb) and Richard (Lorraine). Predeceased by her parents Della and Emery Hooper, her daughter Diane Annable and her brothers Albert, Harold and Edward. Audrey will rest at the Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church Street, South Mountain (613-989-3836) on Tuesday January 31, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:15 p.m. Interment Maple Ridge Cemetery. By family request donations in Memory of Audrey may be made to the Dundas County Hospice or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca

 

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Audrey will rest at the Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church Street, South Mountain (613-989-3836) on Tuesday January 31, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:15 p.m. Interment Maple Ridge Cemetery. By family request donations in Memory of Audrey may be made to the Dundas County Hospice or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca

 

Condolences(19)

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    Norma & Aldo Pugliese says
    January 28, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    Our deepest condolences to the entire family.

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    Karen (Granddaughter) says
    January 28, 2023 at 4:19 pm

    We are going to miss you so much Nanny!
    You are now at rest and watching over us all. So glad we got to see you a few times this year and you got to see your great great grandson a few times. We will keep your memory alive by telling him stories and showing him pictures.
    Love you

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    Caroline Rooney says
    January 28, 2023 at 4:28 pm

    My Sincere Condolences to Vance & Family. Thinking of you all during this very sad time.

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      Paula says
      January 29, 2023 at 8:02 pm

      A beautiful lady and a wonderful friend. You are now in the Presence of your Lord and Savior. I will miss you but will also rest in the hope we share that one day we shall meet again.

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    Bonnie says
    January 28, 2023 at 4:35 pm

    Sending our condolences to Mike and his family. Sending love and prayers ❤️

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    Woody & Ellen Merrill says
    January 28, 2023 at 5:20 pm

    Our condolences on your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.

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    Danielle and Ken Byers says
    January 28, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    Our condolences to the family.

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    Fran Nault says
    January 29, 2023 at 9:30 am

    My deepest condolences to the family. Keeping you in my thoughts Vance.

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    Rosy Winter says
    January 29, 2023 at 11:22 am

    Condolences to the family.

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    John Hooper & Rhana Betts says
    January 29, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    Our sincere condolences to all of the family. She will be missed dearly.

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    Council & Staff, Eastern Charlotte says
    January 29, 2023 at 5:59 pm

    On behalf of Council & Staff for the municipality of Eastern Charlotte, please accept our condolences during this difficult time.

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    Annette Boudreau says
    January 29, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    To all the families,I am so sorry about your loss ..She was a wonderful lady ..she will be missed by many ..

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    Beverly Baker & Hank Molenaar says
    January 30, 2023 at 9:09 am

    Dear Gary & all family members – our sincere condolences @ this difficult time . May her memories embrace U all & console U all now & forever . May she R.I.P. as she now joins Diane in a much better place .
    Take care ………….Bev & Hank

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    IRENE PEARL HENDERSON says
    January 30, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Sorry for your loss, she will always be remembered by us. Keeping you in my thoughts Vance.
    Allan & Irene Henderson (Wilcox) St. Stephen, NB.

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    Reece Johnston says
    January 30, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Johnston family cherishes fond memories of Audrey.
    Reece, Heather & Annette

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    Wayne and Huguette Burns says
    January 30, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    We offer our sincere condolences on Audrey’s passing.

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    Norina & Mike Faller says
    January 31, 2023 at 10:15 am

    Our deepest condolences to you and your family

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    Kathy Hooper says
    January 31, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    I have such wonderful memories of Aunt Audrey. I used to love when we were kids and mom and dad took us to their home in Toronto to visit. Many memories of her and Vance I will never forget. She was so loved and will be sadly missed.

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    Marilyn Leland Bennett says
    February 6, 2023 at 11:05 am

    Very sorry for your loss.

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