Alice (Oakley) Monks
Died: February 10, 2010 | Place: Woodlands of Sunset, Welland
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MONKS, Alice…..
Peacefully at Woodlands of Sunset, Welland on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, Alice (Oakley) Monks in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Harry” Monks (2003) for 63 years. Loving mother of Nancy McNeil (Doug), Karen Zanutto (Foster) and Terri Bulman (Vince). Cherished Nana of Anne, Susan, Janet, John, Catherine, Peter and Christopher. Proud great-Nana of Allan, Anthony, Patrick, Jade, Hayden and Violet . Dear sister of Ted Oakley (the late Ruby). Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. The family would also like to thank the staff on Maples at the Woodlands of Sunset for their outstanding compassion and care. Alice was a devoted mother who inspired the imagination of her daughters through her story telling, her ‘song for every occasion’ and her introduction to the love of reading at an early age. Her voice of proper conduct will always be in our ears. She was a constant partner to Harry supporting him with her lengthy letters during their years of absence during the Second World War and helping him operate Monks Electric. Always a shy person, Alice blossomed during their retirement years in Buckhorn. She was a volunteer at the Buckhorn Community Centre, the local library, the Horticultural Society and the Historical Society. Alice could always be counted on for her famous pies for fundraising bake sales, making sandwiches for Remembrance Day ceremonies and providing treats to whoever dropped in. Always a sympathetic listener, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews were drawn to Buckhorn for tea and talk. Friends will be received by the family hour prior (12noon – 1pm) to the Celebration of Alice’s life on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Spring interment Clipperton Cemetery, West Nissouri. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Alzheimer Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Our sympathy goes out to Alice’s family. Alice and Harry lived in Buckhorn for many years and were a big part of the Buckhorn Community Centre. You would find both Alice and Harry at the centre whenever there was a big event coming, helping to get things set up. Many hours were spent at the BCC until they moved closer to family. We will always have fond memories of Alice helping to get set up for one event or another. Always greeting you with a smile and a kind word.
God Bless
From all her friends at the Buckhorn Community Centre
Nancy, Doug and family, our prayers and love are with all of you during this difficult time. Love the Tuson’s
Nancy, Karen Terri and all your families – our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love Doreen & Dennis (IoM)
Nancy, Karen Terri and all your families – our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love Doreen & Dennis (IoM)
Please accept my condolences, I wish I could be there to help celebrate Alice’s life and love that she gave all of you and many others such as Keith and I.
Mary Catherine
hiNancy
i am so sorry about the loss of your mother. I know it has been a long road for you. I am curently in Mexico on vacation so i can’t come tothe service but my thoughts are with you and doug. My mother has been gone now for 29 years now and i can honestly say that even with all that time, i still miss her incredibily. so my thoughts are with you
take care and hopefully we will see each other soon.
karen
Dear Nancy, Doug and Family,
Losing your Mom is such a difficult time in your life – it doesn’t matter how old she was or how ill she was – she’s your only Mom and you will miss her. My heart goes out to you. Cherish your memories and find comfort in the love of your family and friends.
With all my hearfelt sympathy,
Laura.
Sincere condolences and loving wishes to Nancy, Karen, Terri and their families on the death of their beloved Mother, Alice.
A quiet, gentle, loving and caring lady who treated me as an extra daughter, especially when I was working in Canada in 1970/71, and always welcomed me and my family with open arms on subsequent visits.
Alice and my late Mother, May
Connolly (nee oakley) were first cousins and maintained the link between the English and Canadian families. This baton has been handed down to their daughters – which we will, I know, carry on with love and pride.
I shall ever be grateful to Alice and Harry for the help, love and support which they gave to my Father and me when my Mother died, suddenly in 1985, whilst staying with them at Buckhorn.
Condolences too from Alice’s last remaining English Cousin Ted Oakley and wife Vera and my brother Peter and his family.
Aunt Alice will always have a special place in our hearts.
Elizabeth, Keith and Nicholas.
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.
Dear Nancy & Doug,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult it is to lose your mother.
Jennifer Kaufmann
Dear Karen,
My sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts are with you. I trust you will find some comfort as you revisit and share memories together.
Warmly,
Leslie
Alice, along with her husband Harry, was instrumental in establishing the public library in Harvey Township where she volunteered for many years. She was a delightful lady, a joy to be with. My deepest condolences to the family.