CROSS, Stella Rita (nee Spinks)

Peacefully passed away at the Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa on Saturday October 3rd 2015 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Glenn Clarence Cross. Stella was the beloved mother of Leonard (Marg), Raymond, Dilbert and Betsy. Grandmother of Terelene, Rodney (Tammy) and Teena (Rob), and a beloved great grandmother of 6. Predeceased by her father Wesley John Spinks, her mother Lila (nee Sunstrom), her daughter Lila, her son Clarence,her brothers Lawrence, Irvin and Raymond . The family will receive visitors at the Mattawa Christian Life Pentecostal Church (991 James Street Mattawa ON ) on Monday October 5th 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Frank Laaper on Tuesday October 6th at 11am at the church. Interment will follow in Calvin Township Union Cemetery in Eau Claire. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McGuinty Funeral Home. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be gratefully acknowledged.  Online condolences may be made at www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com  The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Algonquin Nursing home for the care and compassion they have shown Stella over the years.