Obituary of Laura Elizabeth Mabee

Mabee, Laura Elizabeth ~ (1925 - 2017) ~ Mom passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Chartwell LTC Elmira on Thursday, July 27, 2017, just three days before her 92nd birthday. She graciously waited for those who loved her to say goodbye. She was predeceased by parents James and Laura Bennett and sister Olivia Jane Morley. She will not be forgotten by children: David Mabee; Susan (Andy) Aitchison; Jennifer Durocher; Douglas Mabee (Jean Marc); and twins Lydia Hiller and Marion Morrison. Also missed by grandchildren: David Mabee Jr; Kimberly (Earl) Williams; Drew Aitchison; and Jennifer (Jarrod) Bowman; and by her eight great-grandchildren. Sadly she will miss the birth of her first great-great-grandchild who is on the way, but memories of Mom will be shared with this child. Mom was a very accomplished woman and had an interesting, but challenging life that took her to various parts of North and South America. She proudly served in the RCAF during WWll. She worked in Ecuador for The Presbyterian Board of Missions in the medical field, held various positions in publishing, was head of housekeeping at St. Mary's Hospital, taught English to immigrants at Conestoga College, clerked at Hoegler's Pharmacy and held a clerical position at St. Hilda's Towers Retirement Home in Toronto. While living in Drayton, when the village found itself with no local newspaper, Mom volunteered her services to provide a weekly newsletter to the Drayton area until a new local paper could be established. She did this from home and her efforts are documented in the Wellington Museum. She served as a United Church elder, was in the church choir, she was a Girl Guide Leader, and was a member of the Refugee Committee (where her excellent command of the Spanish language proved valuable). All this (and much more) she did while raising six children. We will remember Mom (Grandma, Great-Grandma) for her wit, charm, humour and very strong will. She taught all of us how to love unconditionally and had our genuine respect to the very end. Her final motherly act was to show us how to let go of someone we loved very much. Her true passion, however, was for all animals. They lit up her life even when we couldn't. The family is very grateful for the loving care and respect given to Mom by all the staff at Chartwell LTC in Elmira (formerly Chateau Gardens). Private family arrangements have been entrusted to Dreisinger Funeral Home in Elmira. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chateau Gardens Auxiliary can be made by contacting Dreisinger Funeral Home (519-669-2207). Service Summary Private family arrangements ~ Donations: Chateau Gardens Auxiliary (11 Herbert Street, Elmira, ON N3B 2B8 519-669-2921 or call the funeral home 519-669-2207)