In Loving Memory Of Stella May Abrams August 13, 1916 – June 12, 2010
At Simcoe Manor Beeton, on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Stella Simmonds, in her 94th year, beloved wife of the late Cliff Abrams.
Loving mother of Rod and Sue, Janet and Lowell. Remembered with love by her grandchildren: Todd and Deborah, Andrea, Scott and Ashley, Sandy and Elizabeth, and her great grandchildren: Christian, Rowan, and Alex. Dear sister of George Simmonds, and pre-deceased by her brother Oskar, and sisters Evelyn (Mrs. Bob Roe), and Margaret (Mrs. Arthur Brooks).
Resting at her family funeral home in Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Monday, June 14, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11am, Tuesday June 15, 2010. Family Interment, Fraser Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please take the time to do something Stella always enjoyed, by talking on the phone or visiting someone in a nursing home who needs a friend to brighten their day. For those who wish donations may be made to one of Stella’s favorite charities: Tottenham Food Bank, 3 George Street, Tottenham, ON, L0G 1W0, or The Scott Mission, 502 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5S 2H1 (416-923-8872)
Carol Fraser says
What fun being Stella’s cleaning lady. I asked her “Don’t you get scared sleeping in a funeral home?” and she said “Imagine if someone broke in and saw an old lady in a white nightgown, wouldn’t you get a start?” I did get a start with Rod saying “Gotcha” when I was vaccuming and not paying attention. I will never forget Stella, her sweetness and kindness and boy did she know her mushrooms.
Silvia says
Mind-bending story from beginning to end. Getting on a train, vairntoully, for Auschwitz!!! Then having to see your sister unloading there, uhg! Getting out of one hellish Mengele detail somehow (I’m not sure I understood how they got out of that one; will read again), then somehow, in order to avoid what Rena believed would be a fatal winter, took a chance on another work detail courtesy of the good doctor! And she rolled 7s! Unbelievable and gutsy beyond words. The agony seemed to go on forever: 4 am, raus!!, ugh. I’d have never made it. Lots of lessons in this incredible account. I wish they could’ve both stayed with us for another century; would’ve loved to meet them both.
Rod Abrams Funeral Home says
Name: Catherine Keenan
City: Beeton
State/Province: Ontario
Relation: friend
From: Catherine
Tribute: To Rod and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. She was an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing her.
Name: Barb and Eric Holmes
State/Province: Ontario
Tribute: To the Abrams family…. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Stella was a wonderful woman and admired by many…. she touched a lot of people and will live in the hearts of those that knew her….
Name: Clarence & Carol Boyd
City: Schomberg
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G 1T0
Tribute: Sorry to hear about your mother. Thinking of your family at this time.
Name: Warren Holmes
City: The Woodlands
State/Province: Texas
Zip/Postal Code: 77382
Relation: Friend
From: Warren Holmes
Tribute: Rod & Family Condolences from Texas. She was a great lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Name: Sannie McInnis
Address: 24 Alexander St
City: Tottenham
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: l0g1w0
Relation: friend
From: Sannie McInnis
Tribute: Dear Abrams family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. Over the many years we knew Stella and Cliff, we were privileged to be shown such a great example of how to be involved in the community and to work together to improve things for all. I am not surprised to hear that Stella put as a high priority visiting shutins and those who are ill and I know you, her family, carry on that caring tradition. She will be very much missed. Yours, Sannie and Al
From: Sandy Rodgers
Tribute: My thoughts are with you all – a mom is a mom, no matter how old you are!.. I have many great memories of Stella – most especially from the farm when she would warm my hands and heart after the cold walk from home in the winter, for music lessons with Jan! and there was often even hot cocoa to go along with it!… A great lady! a real inspiration for a life well lived….
Name: Barbara Ann Gauley
City: Allsiton
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L9R 1V2
Tribute: Sorry, to hear of the passing of your Mom, Rod and Janet. My sympathy.
Name: Lorie Sloan
Tribute: Dear Rod & Family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Her kindness and sense of humour will always be remembered. As I’m unable to attend the Visitation and Funeral, I wanted to ensure that my condolences were sent to you and your family. May you find comfort knowing she will be remembered by many. Take Care, Lorie
Name: George and Marg Simmonds
Address: Ivanhoe Lake
City: Foleyet
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: P0M 1T0
Relation: Nephew
Tribute: Aunt Stella was a special person, she always made us Simmonds boys feel like we were special people. Always positive and ready to talk with anyone and everyone. I always remember her poem’s that she wrote and how well done they were and the little notes she included in her Christmas cards. She will be missed but also remembered. May the Good Lord hold her in the palms of his hands.
Name: Delores Rea (Stephenson)
City: Schomberg
State/Province: Ontario
From: Delores
Tribute: Dear Rod I was saddened to hear about your mom passing away. I alway remember Stella as a gentle woman with a smile on her face, and always willing to give a hug of support and comfort for anyone who needed it. She will be missed but remembered with affection. My condolences to and your family. Sincerely Delores Rea
Name: Frank & Dorothy Jonkman
Address: 2249 Canal Road
City: Bradford
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L3Z 2A6
Relation: Friend
From: Frank & dorothy Jonkman
Tribute: To The Abrams Family Our condolences are with you in the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Stella was a wonderful gracefull lady and touched the lifes of many. She will be greatly missed by all. Frank & Dorothy
Name: Amber Gilbert
Address: 111-610 Beatrice St. E.
City: Oshawa
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L1K 2J1
Relation: Friend
Tribute: Stella will always hold a special place in my heart for all her smiles and care when I was a young girl. I will forever fondly remember her sweet soul and her ham and pickle sandwiches. My heart goes out to you all.
Name: Lois & George Saunders
City: Trenton
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: K8V 5T8
Tribute: Your Mom was a wonderful woman. Cherish the good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lois & George
Name: Sam & Sharen Keenan
Address: p.o. box 201
City: Loretto
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G1L0
Relation: friend
From: friend
Tribute: Rod, Sue and Families Sorry to hear of Stella’s passing. Stella was an inspiration to all whom knew her. She was a lady of grace. We are sure there is a very special place for her in the heaven.
Name: Valorie & Ken Kitchen
City: Mississauga
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L5L 3B7
Relation: fruends
From: fruends
Tribute: Dear Rod & Sue and Family; We were so saddened to read about your mother’s passing. She was a pillar in the community and in your business. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. With of sincere sympathy and love. Valorie, Ken and Murray
Name: Tillie Rowley
City: Orangeville ON L9W 2C3
Tribute: My sincere sympathy in the loss of a wonderful lady.I met Stella when I was involved with the Can. Cancer Society.Also,I appreciated her many enjoyable visits at the Manor with my mother,Tillie Sheehan.Stella was a warm and loving lady. Tillie Rowley
Name: Mark and Dale Blaire
City: Bolton
Zip/Postal Code: L7E 1N8
Relation: Friend
From: Friend
Tribute: Rod and family, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear mother.
Name: Ron & Norma Radyk
City: Beeton
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G-1A0
Tribute: Rod,Sue,Janet,Lowell &Families, Our thoughts are with you’s, in your many hours of grief & sorrow.
Name: Pat & Linda O’Leary
City: Tottenham
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G 1W0
Name: Mike & Bonnie O’Hara
City: Schomberg
State/Province: Ontario
Tribute: Dear Rod & family: Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a kind and lovely lady. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Mike & Bonnie
Name: George & Jane Jackson
City: Alliston
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L9R 1V1
Relation: acquaintance
Tribute: We were sorry to hear of Stella’s passing. Our condolences go out to you all. It was a pleasure to have known her.
Name: Jacqueline Holmes (nee Quigley)
City: Toronto
State/Province: Ontario
Email Address: [email protected]
Relation: Acquaintance
Tribute: Dear Rod and Janet: I don’t know if you’ll remember me but in my youth, I lived w/Janet Semple and later her daughters, Marjorie and Ruth. I wanted to extend my sincere sympathies on your loss. Your Mother was a lovely lady and I remember my visits to her home with fondness. May your loving memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Kindest regards, Jackie
Name: Jim and Wendy Simmonds
City: Dartmouth
State/Province: Nova Scotia
Zip/Postal Code: B2W 6E5
Relation: Nephew
From: Jim
Tribute: Rod, Janet and families, We’re very sorry to hear of Aunt Stella’s passing. She always treated us Simmonds boys great. I have many memories of the good times we all had on the farm when we were kids and how kind she was. She was a great lady and wrote lovely notes to us every Christmas. Our sincere sympathy, Jim and Wendy
Name: Sally and Frank Taylor
City: Alliston
Tribute: Dear Rod, Scott and families We did not learn of Stella’s passing till today or we would certainly have come by. I have fond memories of meeting Stella probably in the ’70’s when she was with the Cancer Society and I worked for Home Care. Attributes that come to mind are wise, community minded, resourceful, helpful, caring. It was a pleasure to know her. Our thoughts are with you all. Warm regards, Sally and Frank
Name: Mary Ann Evans & Family
Address: 17 Hawkins Dr
City: Barrie
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L4N 0A7
Relation: friend
Tribute: To the Abrams Family So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing…a void we will have to fill with all the wonderful memories that She left behind…Stella always had a smile and a kind greeting to offer whenever we saw her. A truly Wonderful Lady!! Love MA Evans & Family
Name: Vita Connell
Address: 220 Perry St. unit 212
City: Whitby
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L1N 9H6
Relation: old neighbour
From: Tottenham
Tribute: Stella was an awesome lady and I will miss her very very much! I was disappointed to hear the news because we (my Dad-Robert Gilbert, husband Doug and I) were planning to come visit her in 2 days while in the area. Until I was 8 years old I lived near her on Rodcliff Rd. and my sisters and I visited her regularly. Our trips to Tottenham will be a bit different now but I am really glad to have known her and spent a lot time with her when I was little
Name: Roy Julian and Lianne & Darren Austen and Family
City: Tottenham
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G 1W0
Relation: Friend
Tribute: Rod, Sue and Family (extended to the family at the Funeral Home as well) Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of such a fine lady. She will be in your hearts forever.
Name: Wanda Robinson
City: Tottenham
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G 1W0
Tribute: Dear Rod, Janet & Families: So sorry to hear of your great loss. Unfortunately, we heard of the service too late to attend, however, our thoughts and prayers are with you. -Wanda, Clair, Adam, Kayla & Landon Robinson.
Name: Jenny Carney
Address: 49 Nasmith Street
City: Brampton
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L6S 4Z6
Relation: Friend
Tribute: Very sorry to hear about your mother. Jim remembers delivering the paper to the “White House” and was always warmly greeted by your Mum. Kind regards. Jim and Jenny Carney
Name: Gerard McKenna
Address: 736 Iroquois Drive
City: Cornwall
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: K6H 5C5
Relation: 4th Line Neighbour
From: Gerard and Ann McKenna
Tribute: To Rod, Janet and families I was saddened to learn today of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady with a big smile and cheerful disposition. I could never forget, Rod, your mom driving us back and forth to the Beeton arena for hockey games and practices! My deepest sympathy.
Name: Ron and Caralyn Crocker
City: Alliston
State/Province: Ontario
Tribute: It was nice to meet your Mother when her and Jessie Robson were at the Beeton Manor she was a very nice person we are sorry for your loss
Name: Theresa (McKenna) Schnarr
City: Kitchener
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: N2N 1R8
Relation: 4th line neighbour
Tribute: Dear Rod and Janet … Thinking of your mom brings back fond childhood 4th line memories. Stella was always so kind to us. She made everyone feel special. What a beautiful spirit. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you our deepest sympathy … Theresa
Name: Sandy & Dennis O’Hara & Family
City: Schomberg
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: LoG 1To
Tribute: Sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Name: Bill & Christena Jonkman
Address: RR5
City: Orangeville
Tribute: We extend our condolences to you on the death of your mother and grandmother.
Name: Shar Heino (Hastings)
City: Barrie
State/Province: Ontario
Tribute: Rod, Sue, Janet, Lowell and families, I’m sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and a true ray of sunshine in Tottenham. I’m sure she will be dearly missed by many.
Name: Mary Ann and Dan
City: beeton
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G 1A0
Relation: garderner
Tribute: thanks for sharing such a wonderful lady with me and my family she was truly a wonderful lady. Sorry we were not at service i did not find out till everything was over i glad your mom is happy with dad again
Name: Dorothy & Mario Vitelli
City: Schomberg
State/Province: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: L0G 1T0
Relation: Friend
From: Dorothy & Mario
Tribute: Dear Rod & family, “Loving memories sustain us in times of sadness” So sorry to hear of your mothers death. Dorothy & Mario
Name: john fleck
City: ajax
State/Province: Ontario
Email Address: L1S3Y3
Relation: friend
Tribute: Rod and Janet so sorry to hear about thw loss of your Mom. Will always remember her at “the farm” while we were “camping” in your orchard. Thinking of you John
George and Marg Simmonds says
Aunt Stella was a special person, she always made us Simmonds boys feel like we were special people. Always positive and ready to talk with anyone and everyone. I always remember her poem’s that she wrote and how well done they were and the little notes she included in her Christmas cards. She will be missed but also remembered. May the Good Lord hold her in the palms of his hands.
Clarence & Carol Boyd says
Sorry to hear about your mother.
Thinking of your family at this
time.
Barbara Ann Gauley says
Sorry, to hear of the passing of your Mom, Rod and Janet.
My sympathy.
NULL says
My thoughts are with you all – a mom is a mom, no matter how old you are!.. I have many great memories of Stella – most especially from the farm when she would warm my hands and heart after the cold walk from home in the winter, for music lessons with Jan! and there was often even hot cocoa to go along with it!… A great lady! a real inspiration for a life well lived….
Sannie McInnis says
Dear Abrams family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss.
Warren Holmes says
Rod & Family
Condolences from Texas.
Lois & George Saunders says
Your Mom was a wonderful woman. Cherish the good memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lois & George
Amber Gilbert says
Stella will always hold a special place in my heart for all her smiles and care when I was a young girl.
I will forever fondly remember her sweet soul and her ham and pickle sandwiches.
My heart goes out to you all.
Sam & Sharen Keenan says
Rod, Sue and Families
Sorry to hear of Stella’s
Delores Rea (Stephenson) says
Dear Rod
I was saddened to hear about your mom passing away.
Frank & Dorothy Jonkman says
To The Abrams Family
Our condolences are with you in the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Stella was a wonderful gracefull lady and touched the lifes of many. She will be greatly missed by all.
Frank & Dorothy
Lorie Sloan says
Dear Rod & Family,
Ron and Caralyn Crocker says
It was nice to meet your Mother when her and Jessie Robson were at the Beeton Manor she was a very nice person we are sorry for your loss
Jenny Carney says
Very sorry to hear about your mother.
George & Jane Jackson says
We were sorry to hear of Stella’s passing.
Ron & Norma Radyk says
Rod,Sue,Janet,Lowell &Families,
Our thoughts are with you’s,
in your many hours of grief & sorrow.
Mark and Dale Blaire says
Rod and family,
Tillie Rowley says
My sincere sympathy in the loss of a wonderful lady.I met Stella when I was involved with the Can. Cancer Society.Also,I appreciated her many enjoyable visits at the Manor with my mother,Tillie Sheehan.Stella was a warm and loving lady.
Mary Ann and Dan says
thanks for sharing such a wonderful lady with me and my family she was truly a wonderful lady.
Sorry we were not at service i did not find out till everything was over i glad your mom is happy with dad again
Bill & Christena Jonkman says
We extend our condolences to you on the death of your mother and grandmother.
Shar Heino (Hastings) says
Rod, Sue, Janet, Lowell and families,
I’m sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing.
Sandy & Dennis O'Hara & Family says
Sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking
of you and your family at this time.
Theresa (McKenna) Schnarr says
Dear Rod and Janet … Thinking of your mom brings back fond childhood 4th line memories.
Gerard McKenna says
To Rod, Janet and families
I was saddened to learn today of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady with a big smile and cheerful disposition. I could never forget, Rod, your mom driving us back and forth to the Beeton arena for hockey games and practices! My deepest sympathy.
Jacqueline Holmes (nee Quigley) says
Dear Rod and Janet:
Pat & Linda O'Leary says
NULL
Mike & Bonnie O'Hara says
Dear Rod & family:
Valorie & Ken Kitchen says
Dear Rod & Sue and Family;
We were so saddened to read about your mother’s passing.
She was a pillar in the community and in your business. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
With of sincere sympathy and love.
Valorie,
john fleck says
Rod and Janet so sorry to hear about thw loss of your Mom. Will always remember her at “the farm” while we were “camping” in your orchard.
Thinking of you
John
Dorothy & Mario Vitelli says
Dear Rod & family,
“Loving memories sustain us in times of sadness”
So sorry to hear of your mothers death.
Dorothy & Mario
Sally and Frank Taylor says
Dear Rod, Scott and families
We did not learn of Stella’s passing till today or we would certainly have come by. I have fond memories of meeting Stella probably in the ’70’s
Jim and Wendy Simmonds says
Rod, Janet and families,
We’re very sorry to hear of Aunt Stella’s passing. She always treated us Simmonds boys great. I have many memories of the good times we all had on the farm when we were kids and how kind she was. She was a great lady and wrote lovely notes to us every Christmas.
Our sincere sympathy,
Jim and Wendy
Barb and Eric Holmes says
To the Abrams family….
We were saddened to hear of your loss.
Catherine Keenan says
To Rod and Family:
Wanda Robinson says
Dear Rod, Janet & Families:
Roy Julian and Lianne & Darren Austen and Family says
Rod, Sue and Family (extended to the family at the Funeral Home as well)
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of such a fine lady.
Vita Connell says
Stella was an awesome lady and I will miss her very very much! I was disappointed to hear the news because we (my Dad-Robert Gilbert, husband Doug and I) were planning to come visit her in 2 days while in the area. Until I was 8 years old I lived near her on Rodcliff Rd. and my sisters and I visited her regularly. Our trips to Tottenham will be a bit different now but I am really glad to have known her and spent a lot time with her when I was little
Mary Ann Evans & Family says
To the Abrams Family
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing…a void we will have to fill with all the wonderful memories that She left behind…Stella always had a smile and a kind greeting to offer whenever we saw her.