1929 - 2019
It is with huge sorrow that we said goodbye to a dear loving mother and Grandma and Great-Grandma peacefully on Thursday September 12th 2019 at 8:50am at Golden Years Nursing home in Cambridge, Ontario.
She was surrounded by family at her bedside. Barbara McRae was 90 years old and she will be deeply missed by everyone. She was born in Royal Oak Michigan she held a number of different jobs at Norris Bakery and Lawrence Golf and KW Optical. Also she was a personal child caregiver to many children and their children over many years. She was a loving caring spirit that we will all hold very dear in our hearts. A special thank you goes to all the caring Staff and Residents of Golden Years that cared for Barb the last year and seven months.
Beloved wife of the late Leonard James Pratt (November 29, 1990). Loving mother to Joann Hoffman (Gary) and the late David James McRae (September 3, 2011). Proud Loving Grandma to Brenda Proud (Terry) Selena Melancon (John) and Dustin Hoffman and the Late Destiny-Lynn Hoffman (July 23, 1990). Loving Great-Grandma to Zane Michael, Paul Derek James and Raven- Christine. Dear Sister of Gordon Thom (Brenda) and Nellie Chapman (Larry).
Predeceased by siblings Andrew (Rae) Thom, Frances Eichler, Frank Thom, Elberta Oehm, Margaret Kaufman (David).
At Barbara's request cremation has taken place. A private internment will be held. Friends and relatives are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday September 28th from 10am-1pm at The Community Centre (Second floor) of the Laurentian Zehrs, 750 Ottawa St. South, Kitchener.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tiny Paws Dog Rescue or Charity of choice. Messages and Condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237
It is with huge sorrow that we said goodbye to a dear loving mother and Grandma and Great-Grandma peacefully on Thursday September 12th 2019 at 8:50am at Golden Years Nursing home in Cambridge, Ontario.
She was surrounded by family at her bedside. Barbara McRae was 90 years old and she will be deeply missed by everyone. She was born in Royal Oak Michigan she held a number of different jobs at Norris Bakery and Lawrence Golf and KW Optical. Also she was a personal child caregiver to many children and their children over many years. She was a loving caring spirit that we will all hold very dear in our hearts. A special thank you goes to all the caring Staff and Residents of Golden Years that cared for Barb the last year and seven months.
Beloved wife of the late Leonard James Pratt (November 29, 1990). Loving mother to Joann Hoffman (Gary) and the late David James McRae (September 3, 2011). Proud Loving Grandma to Brenda Proud (Terry) Selena Melancon (John) and Dustin Hoffman and the Late Destiny-Lynn Hoffman (July 23, 1990). Loving Great-Grandma to Zane Michael, Paul Derek James and Raven- Christine. Dear Sister of Gordon Thom (Brenda) and Nellie Chapman (Larry).
Predeceased by siblings Andrew (Rae) Thom, Frances Eichler, Frank Thom, Elberta Oehm, Margaret Kaufman (David).
At Barbara's request cremation has taken place. A private internment will be held. Friends and relatives are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday September 28th from 10am-1pm at The Community Centre (Second floor) of the Laurentian Zehrs, 750 Ottawa St. South, Kitchener.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tiny Paws Dog Rescue or Charity of choice. Messages and Condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237
