Death Notices

HURLEY, Helen “Ruth” (nee Mannell) - promoted to the loving arms of her Lord & Saviour at the Woodingford Lodge, Tillsonburg on Sunday, March 26th, 2023 in her 95th year.  Beloved wife of 74+ years to Lloyd Hurley of Tillsonburg.  Loving mother of Bob Hurley (Irene) of Tillsonburg, Brenda Laidlaw (Dave) of Windham Centre and Ted Hurley (Pat) of Simcoe.  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Adam (Tina), children Liam & Moira; Tim (Anastasia), daughter Jillian;  Sarah (Steve), children Allison, Emily & Nathan;  Shannon (Darrell), children Jeremiah, Evangeline & Keziah;  Erika (Andrew), children Daniel, Makenzie, Genny & Connor, the late Bruce (Esther), children Chloe, Rylynn & Elliana;  Jeremey (Suzanne); Jonathan (Michelle); Kevin (Rebecca), children Aiden, Adley, Micah & Aaliyah; Lisa (Nathanael), children Tristan & Logan;  Heather (James), children William, Juliette, Olivia & Charlie.  Lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Florence Mannell.  Predeceased by her siblings Lillian Mannell (1929), Rose Knowles (2019), her late husband Ralph (2010), Donald Mannell (2016), his wife Gladys (2019), Russell Mannell (2007) and by her parents, the late Harold (1970) & Violet Mannell (1980).  Friends are invited to share their memories of Ruth with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. N. Simcoe for visitation on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.  Ruth’s homegoing service will be held from Grace Baptist Church, 735 Norfolk St. North Simcoe on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Mike Holt officiating.  Private Interment:  Tillsonburg Cemetery.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Ruth are asked to consider Grace Baptist Church, Emmanuel Bible Church or Goshen Baptist Church.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199