Obituary of Leona Grace McBride

McBride: Leona

Passed away peacefully at Maitland Manor in Goderich on Monday, May 15, 2017. Leona Grace McBride (nee Rapson) of Goderich in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Clare McBride (1998). She was the dear mother of the late Gwen Shaddick (1983) and the late Bob McBride (2007). Sister and sister-in-law of the late Gordon Rapson (2014), Lois and Don James and Hazel Milton all of London. Special mother-in-law to Susan and her husband Bill Kipp of Goderich. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Mark and Jamie Scrimgeour, Kim Braley and great -grandchildren Jordyn, Connor and Chloe. Leona will be remembered for her musical talents. She was a gifted trumpet player who enjoyed 25 years with the Desjardine Dance Band. Residents throughout Huron County retirement and nursing homes enjoyed Leona's musical entertainment which she loved to share. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Falconer Funeral Homes - Bluewater Chapel, 201 Suncoast Drive, East, Goderich on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 12:00 noon with visitation one before service time. Interment of ashes in Bayfield Cemetery at a later time. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Messages of condolence for the family may be sent through www.falconerfuneralhomes.com