Obituary of Eileen Hartford

Hartford, Eileen (nee Currie) Passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday January 29th, 2017 in her 85th year. Much loved mother of Marta Dowanik (Steve), Darlene Little (late Paul), Lisa Howell (Mark), Lori Kirby (Mike), Nancy Draper (Ross), and Keely Lutz (Tom); predeceased by sons Russell and Randy Leetham. Loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren; great grandmother of 12 great grandchildren. Dear Sister of Alberta Moore; predeceased by her sister Thelma Lambie and her brothers Raymond, Gerald and Morris Currie. Eileen will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family wish to thank the special angels at Oak Terrace for all of their care, also to the Alzheimer Society Orillia and Keswick branches for their guidance and support. Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James St. E Orillia on Saturday February 4th from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral services in the chapel at 12 noon. Spring interment Lakeview Cemetery, Midland. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca