Rankine: Lillian Ellen
At Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket, on Thursday, November 12th 2015. Lillian Brown in her 95th year, Beloved Wife of the late Doug Rankine. Loving Mother of Douglas Rankine (Susan), Ruby Veysey (George), Roy Rankine (Barbara), Bruce Rankine, Gerry Rankine (Norma-Jean), Stephen Rankine (Sharon), and the late Helen Hetherington (Gerald), and Blain Rankine (Monique). Remembered with love by her 21 grand children, 37 great grand children, and 7 great great grand children. Predeceased by her brother David Brown (Jean). Forever in the hearts of her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Monday November 16th 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel 1pm, Tuesday November 17th, 2015, followed by interment in Mt. Albert Cemetery.
Those who wish may make In Memorium donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the MS Society of Canada.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Elaine McLellan says
Such a Kind, Caring Loving Woman who embraced Everyone. Always seeing the good in all. Thank you so much for always making me feel Welcome. I will miss you and our paths will cross again someday.
Marilyn Folliott says
My condolences Trish at this very difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Shirley Stonehouse says
My sincere condolences to the family of Lillian. She was such a beautiful, sweet lady! Love to you all.
Earl and Margaret Groombridge says
To the Rankine Family
Our condolences to your family at this sad time.
Keep all your lovely memories with you always
Love Earl and Marg
Sara Rankine says
Nanny, it breaks my heart that I even have to write this..
I will forever cherish you, and will always look up the incredible amount of strength that you had… I will miss you and always keep our memories close to my heart. I am SO beyond happy that you were able to meet Braelyn… That is definitely one photo that will be cherished.
Thank you nanny. For everything..
Rest in peace.. Please give everyone up there a hug for me, and give my Opa triple that.
Robin Hetherington says
Nanny there is no words to say how I feel. Wish I could be there with you…..I will always love and miss you more then anything. I can still hear your voice and see that smile that I have grown up to love and cherish. Them memories and the stories I will cherish forever. Knowing you are back in the arms of our loving family who also left us so soon. Give them all a big hug for me….Love you all so much…
Mary Wideman says
Of all sad things we may endure, one of the saddest is in saying farewell to a special person like Lillian. Always a smile, a chuckle, a kind word and always a place in my heart.
Duane & Lorraine Scarlett says
Our deepest Sympathy to all.
Lillian was a lovely caring person she was our neighbor for a number of years .We have some great memories of her and the family.
Duane ,Lorraine and Family
Jessie Csirkes says
Nanny , even though i live across Canada you were and always will be close to my heart, I have Many many memories with you , I remember your hugs like it was yesterday , you are an amazing woman who i so proudly call my Nanny . Please give hugs to Dad , Aunt Helen and Grampy , I love you so much <3
Jane Reif says
Distance makes it impossible for me to be there with you, but I am sending hugs and prayers to you all.
Nanny, I love you and always will. I have so many happy, funny memories of my time with you.
My life was better because you were in it.
God bless.