Graham (nee Downey): Greta Leone,
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 15, 2015 at Riverwood Retirement Home in Alliston. Beloved wife of almost 68 years to the late Trevor Reginald Graham. Much loved mother of Leone, Sandra, and Pamela. Loving grandmother of Graham and Huy Scully, Alicia, Hanna and Liam Close. Beloved daughter of the late Gertrude and Orland Downey and sister of the late Jean Auckland, Marion Downey, Edith Downey and Alma Stewart. Greta was an active participant in the Schomberg community, lifelong member of the Schomberg United Church Women and leader for many years of the Schomberg Arena Volunteer Group. Greta cherished both family and friends and took great pleasure in living life to the fullest.
Visitation at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham
905-936-3477 will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 11 am in the chapel. Reception to follow at Schomberg United Church, 32 Church St., Schomberg, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Peter and Anne van Dyk says
Leone and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing She was a very lovely lady and will be missed. Please accept our condolences.
Peter and Anne van Dyk
Karen Barnes says
Your parents are core members of my Schomberg memories. Your Mom such a gracious lady. Kindest thoughts are with each of you and your families
Joanne & Pete Duggan and Family says
So sorry about your mom’s passing. Her smile will never be forgotten.
Garry & Noreen Lister says
Leone, Sandra and Pam – your Mom and Dad were always bedrock Schomberg. They brought so much life to the community. We’ll always remember their kindness, smiles and how much fun it was to be around them. We’re thinking of you.
Love,
Garry & Noreen
Ilonka iliohan says
Farewell beautiful lady. You will be greatly missed.You left me with wonderful memories of all the times spent at your home as a child. My sincere condolences to the entire Graham family and I am so sorry that I am unable to attend Greta’s funeral today.My thoughts are with you.
Teena Barbour says
My condolences for your loss. Greta was a lovely and gracious lady.
Teena Barbour
Lois Archibald says
My sincere sympathy to all
A very gracious lady admired by all
Doris Boyd says
Your mom will be sincerely missed. Always enjoyed her company @ cards
Doris/Harold
Doris Boyd says
Your Mom will be sitting sincerely missed. Always enjoyed her company @ cards
Doris/Harold
Lorna (Dove) Simpson says
Dear Leone, Sandra, Pam & Families my sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother, I have many fond memories of her and she will be missed. Resting in peace now with your Dad. God Bless
Doris (Leonard) De Winter says
Dear Leone,Sandra,Pam & families: Sincere condolences to your whole family. I have many memories
of your parents and the three of you when I worked in the Schomberg Bank in the 1950’s.
Your Mom will be dearly missed and always was such a friendly person, and we always spoke when I would meet her again over the past few years. Sincere condolences!
gary maynard,marian walsh says
a great lady and always seemed to be in good spirits.a big part of the community as was trevor.schomberg will not be the same.our condolences marian and gary
Norm & Nary Lou Downey says
So sorry to hear of Greta’s passing. We hope that your fond memories will help you though this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Norm & Mary Lou Downey
Barb Hepburn says
I can not ever remember a time that there was not a smile on Greta’s face whenever I saw her.
Trevor was the same. – They were a great couple that will be missed in our community
Mike Connon says
My deepest sympathies to the Graham family.
Mike Connon
Richard & Laura Scully says
Dear Leone, Sandra, Pam
Our deepest sympathy, Greta was inspirational in her kindness and love to all. As a wife, mother, grandmother and friend she lovingly touched and embraced the lives of so many. Our condolences extend to Graham, Huy, Alica, Hanna and Liam in the passing of your grandmother.
Grant and Doris Leonard says
Dear Leone,Sandra,Pam and Families,
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your mother,and so soon after the loss of your father.
Grant and Doris
Donna Barrowclough says
Sandra Pam Leone
I will remember your Mom for her kindness to me .It was a pleasure knowing her .
Donna Barrowclough
Ailene Mabee says
My deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of your Mother.A great lady.
Elaine Maynard-Lloyd & Clark Lloyd says
Dear Leone, Sandy, Pam & Family – Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences, your Mother / Grandmother will be greatly missed.
“It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.”
Guy Close says
Pam, Sandra and Leone – So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother – to you and her grandchildren. She will be missed by all that knew her — Take care, and God Bless
Guy
Shirley Stonehouse says
Rest in Peace dear lady. You will be missed and remembered by many. My sincere condolences to the Graham family.
Bruce and Penny Bishop says
Dear Leone, Sandra, Pam and families, sincere sympathy on the passing of Greta. Trevor and Greta were such a huge part of all that was good about the community of Schomberg. They are role models for all of us to aspire to be.
Joanne and Doug Washburn says
Leone, Sandra, Pam and families
Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. Greta was a wonderful, kind and fun person with a love of life and she will be deeply missed.
Joe and Mary Ellen Keenan says
Our sincerest sympathy to the Graham family.