Mary (McLachlan) Farquhar

Died: January 29, 2017 | Place: Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy

Obituary

FARQUHAR, Mary…

Peacefully in her sleep at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Sunday, January 29, 2017, Mary (McLachlan) Farquhar in her 99th year.  Beloved wife of Ken Farquhar. Loving mother of Barb Goebel (Bob) of Delaware. Dear step-mother of Karole Toombs (Stan) of London and Darlina Lockyer (Dean) of Little Current, Manitoulin Island. Cherished grandmother to her 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Mother-in-law of Don Thomson of Nova Scotia and Steve Ager and his wife Susan of Oakville. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughters Leslie Ager and Judy Thomson, her brothers Ted, Mitchell, Walter and Kenneth McLachlan and sisters Kay O’Keilly and Joyce Mollar. Mary had a pilot’s license and was president of Brantford Flying Club. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

3 Comments

  1. Joan Taylor January 31, 2017 at 9:52 am

    Barb, I was so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. I always enjoyed seeing her in the dining room. Let your memories of the good times comfort you in the coming weeks.

  2. Marianne Boddaert January 31, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Ken, thoughts and prayers with you and family. Cherish the memories.
    It was a pleasure to know Mary when you were in Forest.
    Marianne

  3. Linda Willis February 2, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    Niki, I am so very sorry about the loss of your grandma. I know hoe precious she was to you. I know losing a grandma is really tough. You have so many happy memories to help you through this difficult time.
    All my best, your buddy Linda

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