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Margaret Blakely

In Memorial

Blakely: Margaret.
Peacefully, with her family at her side, at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on Saturday November 3rd, 2018. Margaret (Thompson) in her 97th year, beloved wife of the late Elgin Blakely and cherished companion of Bill Kell. Loving mother of Sherry (Bruce) Clark, Ian (Donna), and Allan (Sue). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Blair (Michelle), Sonya (Judd), Shannon (Barry), Garrett (Jessica), Jason (Kristen), Scott (Alexis), and her great-grandchildren Rowan, Reeve, Aislynn, Silas, and Leah. Fondly remembered by the Kell family, all her extended family and many friends.
Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Friday November 9th, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel 11:00 am Saturday November 10th, 2018. Interment to follow in Alliston Union Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Simcoe or Matthews House Hospice would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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  1. Mary Varcoe says

    December 9, 2018 at 8:47 am

    So sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. I remember what a vibrant lady she was! (We met as volunteers for the Kidney Foundation) Our thoughts & warm hugs go out to the Blakely family.

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  2. Mary Lynch says

    November 13, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Allan and family, I offer you my sincere sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother .

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  3. Susan Currie says

    November 12, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    Dear Allan, Sue and Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. No matter the circumstances’ the day we lose our Moms is the hardest day of our lives.
    You are all in my thoughts during this time.
    Susan

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  4. Jane Archer says

    November 12, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    Allan, just read of your mom’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.

    Jane

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  5. Lynn Jackson says

    November 12, 2018 at 6:51 am

    Dear Allan and family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you . God bless.

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  6. Pat Tough says

    November 11, 2018 at 12:06 am

    Allan and family. Our condolences to you. Everyone in the Tough and Cunic families have you in our thoughts.

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  7. Doug & Carolyn Comrie says

    November 10, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    To my very dear friend Ian and his incredible siblings – Allan and Sherry – we wish you peace and serenity in this time of sorrow. Be assured that your mom is in a better and blessed place. So many great memories from our youth.
    God bless.
    Doug & Carolyn Comrie
    Boca Grande , Florida.

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  8. Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak says

    November 10, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Our thoughts are will you Sherry and Bruce and the rest of the family

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  9. Norma Buck says

    November 10, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    With fondest memories of my amazing aunt she is going to be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to all the family at this time.

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  10. Jack & Linda Barber says

    November 10, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Allan, Sue and family. Our condolences on the loss of your mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

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  11. Pete & Joanne Duggan and family says

    November 10, 2018 at 5:50 am

    Alan, Sue and family, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  12. Carol & Clarence Boyd says

    November 9, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    So sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you at this time. Take care.

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  13. Eldon Ramsay says

    November 9, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Deepest condolences

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  14. Oline Dunlop and Family says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:46 am

    With fondest memories of Margaret. The Blakely farm was always a home away from home for John when he first came to Canada. Many of his days off from work were spent with Elgin and Margaret helping with whatever they were doing on the farm and loving it. We have many happy memories of square dancing in the barn and good times spent with Margaret and Elgin over the years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Blakely family. Keep your memories of Margaret close to your heart where they will live forever.

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  15. Cynthia Barber says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:06 am

    So sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to your entire family.

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  16. Kathy McMillan says

    November 9, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Allan, Sue and Family so sorry for to hear of the passing of your Mom. My Deepest Condolences to you at this time.

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  17. John Archibald says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    Allan and family, we offer our deepest condolences to all of you at this sad time. Your mother lived a good long life and I’m sure your memories of her will help get you through this time of sorrow.
    John & Anne Archibald

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  18. Bill and Nancy Watson says

    November 8, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    Allan, we were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, our heartfelt sympathy to you and all your family.

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  19. marc ronan says

    November 8, 2018 at 9:56 am

    Deepest Sympathy from the Ronan Family

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  20. Barb Mabee says

    November 8, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Allan and Family: I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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  21. Shelly and Cal Mayer says

    November 7, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    Ian (Donna), Garrett (Jessica), Leah: Cherish the wonderful memories you have of your mother and grandmother. Those memories make the grieving process a little easier.

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  22. Norman & Laurie McCracken says

    November 7, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Dear Sherry, Ian and Allan
    Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your families.

    Norm and Laurie

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  23. J.J.Paul & Margaret Whiteside says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:51 pm

    Allan and Family,
    We extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Our memories of happy times keep us close to our loved ones during this difficult time.

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  24. Kimberley Glaze says

    November 6, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Allan and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. It is never easy losing a parent, grandparent and friend. Sending you hugs and thoughts during this difficult time. Kimberley Glaze

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  25. John and Eileen Kearney says

    November 6, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    Allan and family
    John and I extend our heartfelt condolences at the passing of your mom. Sometimes the longer you have them the harder it is to let them go. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  26. George and Mary Milner says

    November 6, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    Allan and Family,
    We were very sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing and are thinking of you and your family. Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences.

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  27. Lorna Simpson says

    November 6, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Allan & Family sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing she was a lovely lady that I always remember. My sincere condolence to you and your family. Thinking of you at this sad time.

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  28. Glen Schlueter says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Allan and family, sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you and your family.

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  29. Laura McCaffrey says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Allan, I am sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Please know that I am thinking of your and your family at this difficult time.

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  30. Tom Flood says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    Allan I offer my condolences on the passing away of your Mom. Mom’s are very special people in our lives. Please know others are thinking of you and your family. Tom Flood

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  31. Chris and Lisa McGuire says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    Allen and family,please accept our deepest condolences.

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  32. Marie McKillican says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    So sorry for your loss, thinking of you.keep your good memories close

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  33. Kim and Kevin Dermott says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Allan ,Sue and family
    So sorry for your loss

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  34. Roland Comeau says

    November 5, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    I’m left feeling very sad for for the loss of a very dear friend and especial lady, Margaret,who has gone to rejoin Elgin, who at one time was like a father to me. Very fond memories indeed. My deepest condolences to Allan and Sue, Sherry and Bruce, Ian, nièces, nephews. May she rest in heavenly peace.

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  35. Deborah Donnelly says

    November 5, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Dear Allan, Sue and family. My sympathies to you all. Your Mom was a very kind and gracious lady. Both your mother and father have been generous benefactors to our community and examples of what community is all about. May she rest in peace.

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  36. Al & Judy Lord says

    November 5, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Dear Allan and Family,
    We offer our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. We know the wonderful memories your Mother has left with you and your family will help you get through this time of sorrow, now and forever. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

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  37. Tom & Kelly Green says

    November 5, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Allan, Sue and family,
    We are very sorry to hear about Allan’s mom passing. Our thoughts are with you all.

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  38. Ralph and Mary Doldersum says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Dear Allan and Family.

    Ralph and I are very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing.
    Our thoughts are with you.

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  39. Chrystal Storie & Jody Lehan says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:02 am

    Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Blakely family and Mr. Kell. Although I had not met Mrs. Blakely personally, I’ve heard many stories from Sue about the nice long life that she lived, funny stories, how tough she was etc. I hope her being at peace now brings you all comfort.
    Chrystal & Jody

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  40. Helen FRASER says

    November 4, 2018 at 11:21 pm

    Dear Sherry,Ian and Allen:
    We were saddened to hear of your Mom`s passing.
    I have many memories of working with your Mom at the Eaton`s Order office in Alliston in the 60`s.
    We had an elderly gentleman who would come in and he would get Margaret and I mixed up.
    Margaret would laugh when he would ask me how Elgin was and if the asparagus was a good yield.
    Margaret was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed,
    Alvin and Helen Fraser

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  41. Bill & Sandy Clark says

    November 4, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    Allan & Family, Very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.

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  42. Ted & Cheryl McCarroll says

    November 4, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    Dear Sherry, Ian & Allan – so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time and we are truly sorry that we won’t be able to attend your Mom’s service as we are in Texas. Our condolences.
    Ted & Cheryl

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  43. Judy Baguley says

    November 4, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    Allan and Family and Bill Kell, so sorry to hear of your loss.Our condolences and prayers to all of you. Judy Baguley and Family

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  44. Barbara Ann Gauley says

    November 4, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    Sherry, Ian and Allan sorry for your loss. My condolences to all your family.

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  45. Chuck and Janis says

    November 4, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    Allan and Sue.

    So sorry to hear about your Mother. Chuck and Janis

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  46. Brenda & John Pittens says

    November 4, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    Dear Allan, Sherry, Ian & families,
    We are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. We have a lot of good memories from our younger years of our family get togethers. We are in Florida as well as Dad. We will not be able to attend the funeral.
    Love to you all, Brenda, Cheryl, Sandy, Mervin Cairns and families.

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  47. Bob and Gail Matthews says

    November 4, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    Allan and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our condolences to you and your family.

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  48. Jim, Nancy Kidd and family says

    November 4, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Allan, Sue and family sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

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  49. Don & Kris Lee says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:34 am

    She was a wonderful and kind lady. We are very sorry for your loss.

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  50. Caralyn and Ron Crocker says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:10 am

    So sorry for your loss

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  51. Gayle Hinchey / Gordon Fairhead says

    November 3, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    Allan and Family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. May you find solace in the loving memories you have shared over her lifetime. Loving thoughts and prayers from Gordon and I.

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  52. Shirley Morrow says

    November 3, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Allan we are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We will keep your family in our prayers.
    We will make a donation to hospice in her name. Unfortunately I am away and unable to attend the services.
    She was a very special person.
    God Bless Nolin and Shirley

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