Dorothy Jean Eckenswiller (Valad)
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, and on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm. (1 hour prior to the funeral)
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Dorothy Jean Eckenswiller (Valad)
December 31st, 1929 - October 31st, 2017

Place of Death

Wingham & District Hospital, Wingham, Ontario

Obituary

Dorothy Eckenswiller of Lucknow, passed away at Wingham & District Hospital on October 31, 2017 at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of Grant Eckenswiller who predeceased her in 2003. Dorothy was born on December 31, 1929 in Culross Township to the late Ellen (Doyle) and Albert Valad. Dear mother of Brenda & Bernard Campbell of RR2, Lucknow, Ruth McDonald & Alun Bell of Plant City, Florida, and Karen Eckenswiller & Jack Culbert of Walter's Falls. Missed by her grandchildren Shannon ( Craig) Empey, Cole (Laura) McDonald, Michael (Amanda) Campbell, Alicia (Bryan) Cliffe, and Sara (Frank) Bender, and her 7 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Wilma (Doug) Moore of Walkerton, sisters in law Marlene Valad, of Walkerton, Gertie Valad of Neustadt, and Grace Eckenswiller of Walkerton. Predeceased by granddaughter Krista Campbell, and her siblings Adeline, Gordon, Norman, Howard, Mildred, Gerald, Edgar and 3 infant siblings. Visitation will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, and on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the time the Funeral Service is conducted at 1:00 PM.

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Message from Rosita Page2017-11-09 06:59:07

My heart and thoughts are with your family during this sad time in our lives 

Rosita Page

Message from Joan pollard2017-11-03 20:31:01

Deepest sympathy on hearing of your mother and grandmothers passing. Dorothy was such a lovely woman that will be missed very much. .sorry we are away at this time but keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Message from Dennis McBride & Heather Kennedy2017-11-03 15:49:27

Dear Karen and Jack and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your mother.  May your mamories comfort you in the days ahead...

 

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Message from Patricia Campbell-Sweeney 2017-11-02 23:16:08

Aunt Brenda and Uncle Bernard.  My deepest condolences to you and your family and sisters. I am unable to attend but my thoughts and prayers are with you. 

When I can travel I will come for a visit 

Message from Catherine and William Campbell 2017-11-02 23:12:55

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family 

Message from Rob & Donna Middelkamp ( Johnston)2017-11-02 18:01:12

Our Deepest Sympathy to Dorothy's Family on her passing . You folks are in our thoughts at this time . Not easy lossing someone so special as Dorothy was  sending hugs to you all. RIP DOROTHY !!!!

Message from Dorthy Eckenswiller2017-11-02 15:40:47

Wishing you sincere  condolences to all Aunt Dorthy's Family.  Eldon and Judi Eckenswiller. 

Message from Marybelle cranston2017-11-02 13:57:19

Our family sends our thoughts to your families at this difficult time.

Message from Darlene2017-11-02 12:12:27

Words, however kind, cannot mend your heartache. Your loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind. Your Grandma will always stay connected by heartstrings.

Our love and thoughts are with you.

Mom and Steven

Message from Bob and Gwen MacArthur2017-11-02 10:52:54

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. So sorry that we are not home at this time.

Message from George & Donna Adams2017-11-01 23:10:10

Our sincere condolences to Dorothy's family on her passing.  May your loved one live forever in the happy memories that were shared.