Ilene Greer (nee Fulton)
One hour prior to service (Monday from 12-1PM) rsvp for visitation or service is not required.
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Ilene Greer (nee Fulton)
March 26th, 1930 - November 8th, 2021

Place of Death

Guelph General Hospital

Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma, Ilene Greer (Fulton), who passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, November 8, 2021, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold (Toby) Greer (1995). She will be greatly missed by her children Joanne (Steve) Just of Aberfoyle, Edith (Fausto) Mussato of Nobleton, and Donny Greer of Lucknow. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Heather (Ren) Olivieri, Andrea Stortz (Eric Mok), Matthew Greer, and Marco, Ariana and Becky Mussato, great-grandchildren Avery, Kayli, Ruby, Makayla and Keira, and very special friend, Yvonne Brewer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Elsie and James Fulton, sister Dorothy Ross and husband Gordon, brother George Fulton and wife Violet, brother-in-law Clarence Greer and wife Marie, and sister-in-law Louise Edmanson and husband Eric.

Mom was born in Howick Township and subsequently grew up in Greenbush and Mount Forest. In 1948, she moved to Lucknow as chief telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Company’s Lucknow office. With her move Mom was in need of a radio and as luck would have it, Greer Radio & Electric was next door to the telephone office. We’re pretty sure that was Dad’s most memorable sale! Together, Mom and Dad shared a love of travelling, gardening, and most of all time spent with family. Mom was a member of the Lucknow UCW and was involved for over 50 years with the Girl Guides of Canada, starting out as a brownie leader in the 1960s and then with the Trefoil Guild. Mom looked forward to attending her grandchildren’s activities, including baseball games and singing, hockey, dance, and horse competitions. She also loved her iPad, getting the family videos and photos, especially those of her great-grandchildren. We are forever grateful for the values she instilled in us and for her never-ending support through our ups and downs. Forever in our hearts!

A funeral service will be held from the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 1 PM with visitation one hour prior.

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Message from Anne Waymouth2021-11-16 10:05:01

My condolences to all of Ilene's family

I remember Ilene fondly from the times we would spend together as very young  cousins.  Distance meant I haven't seen her very often, but when we met there was always the connection I felt from childhood.

She will be missed.

Anne

Message from Murray & Patricia Hunter2021-11-15 08:36:37

Joanne, Edith, Donny and Families,

We extend our sympathy to you on the death of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. From her time as a telephone operator in Lucknow, as she asked "number please", we have many fond recollections of the Toby Greer family. Treasure your memories of all the time shared with her.

Message from Joanne McFarlane2021-11-13 13:52:23

Joanne,Edith ,Donny and Families ...Extending My Sincere Condolences  in the loss of Your Dear Mom and Grandmother  Thinking of you at this time .Treasure your Memories xo

Joanne Mcfarlane

Message from Janet Mayhew2021-11-13 11:50:53

I was so sorry to hear of your moms passing.  May your memories comfort you in this time of sorrow. 

Message from Len and Wilma Clarke 2021-11-11 19:05:35

Thinking of you at this sad time.  She was a great lady and will be missed by so many.  Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

Message from Joan Hays (Hackett)2021-11-11 08:50:36

So sorry for your loss.  I remember your mom from my brownie days. I believe her name there was Tawny Owl.  Edith you tagged along on our weekend adventures and your mom always made it fun.

Message from Joan Eccles2021-11-10 22:57:34

Sympathy to all the family. Keep her in your hearts.

Message from Troy Ritchie2021-11-10 20:46:35

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing Joanne, Edith and Donny. 

Message from Ron & Marian Flanigan2021-11-10 16:33:42

Hi Joanne, Edith, Donny & families - We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all for the loss of your dear Mom & Grandma.   While she will be sorely missed she is surely in a better place and happily rejoined with your Dad.  Thinking of all of you.

Message from Kathy Brooks Dickson2021-11-10 14:22:40

I was so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have such fond memories of my many playdates with my bestfriend Edith, the great play area in the side porch, the ice rink every winter and your Mom's always caring presence. She was also very present in guiding starting with being our Brown Owl. She touched many peoples lives and will be truly missed. Hugs and love to Joanne, Edith and Donny

Message from Marj. Douglas2021-11-10 14:09:57

What a shock to hear of Ilene's passing. We had just connected during Covid for some very special telephone chats. 

My condolences to all of her family.

Hope to see you on Monday. 

Marj. 

 

Message from James McNaughton2021-11-10 08:57:07

My thoughts are with you all at this time. Fond memories of your Mom and the family. Remember all the great memories as they will always be with you. 

Jim

Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison2021-11-10 07:26:23

So sorry to hear about your Mother.   You have our condolences.

She was a lovely lady.

Message from Elizabeth Olivieri& Family2021-11-10 00:04:44

To the Family -  we offer our sincere condolences.

Personal loss is something we all eventually suffer, we hope you are comforted by the memories you all shared together over many years of joy and good times. May your family keep those treasured times close to your hearts in your time of great sorrow

With much Love,

Elizabeth and family, Louisa & Mario, with Alessandra, Nicholas and Leo 

Message from Len and Wilma Clarke 2021-11-09 21:47:31

Thinking of you at this sad time.  She was a great lady and will be missed by so many.  Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison2021-11-09 21:10:44

So sorry to hear about your Mother.   You have our condolences.

She was a lovely lady.

Message from Pauline and Verne Mills2021-11-09 20:48:46

Joanne, Heather and Andrea.  So sorry to hear of the death of your mom/grandmother.  No matter how old we are or they are, it is still difficult to lose them.  We're sure you have many wonderful memories to sustain you in the difficult days ahead.

Message from Betty Anne Stapleton 2021-11-09 15:52:36

My sympathy to all of Ilene's family. Greer's was a well known business in town and your mom, as I remember, was always involved with the Guiding organization. Another graceful lady who instilled small town values gone but what memories you will have. Betty Anne (Hunter)