Obituary of Hilda Jean Semple

Hilda Jean Semple (nee Mayell) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Hilda Semple on Monday January 4th, 2016, joining her husband Robert John Semple (John) in peace. Hilda had reached her 95th birthday this past March and enjoyed her day with family and friends. She was born in Nutfield, Surrey, England and there met her husband John Semple, a dashing young Irish Canadian, during WWII. Hilda was part of the War Bride immigration in 1945 travelling to Canada by ship with her young son Robert in tow. They moved to the Bayfield area to raise their family and learn the value of hard work through farming. She will be missed by her six children: Robert (Cathy) Semple, Marg Angus, Barb (Chuck) Dalrymple, Pat (Paul) Bencharski, Brian Semple and Bev (Ron) Mollard. Dear grandma to 9 grand children, 7 great grand children, and dear Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Hilda is survived by her sister-in-law Connie Semple and her very dear friend Vic Finnie. She is the last sibling of her family from Britain. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Huronview who were so attentive to Mom's needs and made her comfortable and safe during her last years. We also want to thank Vic for being a big part of Mom's life and her constant companion to the end. A memorial service celebrating Hilda's life will be held at the Clinton United Church, 105 Ontario Street, Clinton on Saturday January 9, 2016 at 1 p.m. with visitation commencing at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to Huronview Home, Clinton Public Hospital Foundation, or the Clinton United Church would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton. Messages of Condolence for the Semple family may be forwarded to www.falconerfuneralhomes.com