Grace Lenore (Ferguson) Verheye of Caressant Care, Listowel, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010. A loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, she left us due to age-related illnesses. Grace is survived by her husband Henry, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years, their son Glen and his wife Irene from Kitchener, as well as their daughter Karen Furtney and her husband Alan from Stratford. She was also cherished by her grandsons Paul and Blair Verheye, Brent Furtney, and her beloved granddaughter Rhonda Furtney. Additionally, she leaves behind her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Ethel Reeves from Chippewa; Yvonne Zyta and her husband Adrian from Britton; Goldie Ferguson from Stratford; Margaret Small; Janet Shewfelt and her husband David Dickson; Cyriel and his wife Pat Verheye; Gordon “Shorty” Wayland from Kincardine; Robert (Bob) Verheye from Hamilton; cousin-in-law Marcella Jennings and husband Bob from London; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Grace will also be fondly remembered by many friends and neighbors including Dorothy Davidson, Collen Bender, Jeff Bender from Listowel, and Bev Bowman from Elmira. She was predeceased by her parents Jim and Jennie Bell (Mc Cutcheon) Ferguson; brother Roy; an infant sister; brother-in-law Edward Reeves; great-aunt Mary Mc Cutcheon; great-uncle Russel Mc Cutcheon; father-in-law Cyriel Verheye; mother-in-law Angela Verheye; brothers-in-law Albert Verheye, Raymond Small, Orville Shewfelt; sisters-in-law Marjorie Verheye and Shirley Wayland; along with niece Elaine Wayland. Born in Moorefield Ontario but raised in Listowel at 496 York Ave., Grace primarily dedicated herself to being a housewife while also working part-time at Chainway as well as Spinrite Yarns and Dyers in Listowel. She spent countless hours babysitting for many children in the area over the years. Grace lovingly cared for her family at their home on Main St. E., Listowel. The visitation will take place at Eaton Funeral Home in Listowel on Monday between 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. and again from 7:00 to 9:00 p. m., followed by the funeral service on Tuesday July 13th at 11:00 a. m., officiated by Reverend Don Mc Callum. Burial will follow at Elma Centre Cemetery in Atwood. If you wish to honor Grace’s memory further, donations can be made to Caressant Care Residents’ Council or Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel.
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