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SHEFFIELD, Edna Emma Marie

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Wife of the late Ernest Sheffield (January 1980) passed away peacefully December 1, 2003 at Cassellholme. Daughter of the late Richard and Sophia Rausch. Edna came to Phelps Township (Balsam Creek, Redbridge) area from Commanda as a girl. She married her husband June 15, 1929 and settled in the area where she resided until taking up residence in Cassellhome, January 1997. Most of her life was spent taking care of her ever growing family, plants and pets. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and was an avid quilt maker. A long time member of Phelps United Church, she was awarded a Life Time membership July 18, 2002. Left to mourn her passing are sons; Douglas (Burley) of Redbridge, Allan "Mike" (Fran) of Capreol, Edward (Karen) of North Bay, Norman (Helen) of Redbridge, Ronald (Carol Piche) of Jocko Point, Larry "Joe" (Mary Joy Clark-Carriere) of Sturgeon Falls, daughters; Alice (Gordon Hewitt), Irene (Vincent Murphy) both of North Bay, Barbara (Bruce Lennox) of High River, Alberta and Gloria (Larry Wallace) of Redbridge. She will be sadly missed by 33 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchilden. Also survived by her brother Ralph (Margrit) of Scarborough and sister Mable (John Wright) of Ingersoll. Predeceased by an infant son (1947), son Stanley (may 2000) surviving daughter-in-law Jeannine, brother Maurice (1939), sister Helen Tyler (March 1998) and two infant grandchilden. Family receiving friends at MARTYN FUNERAL HOME, today, December 3 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held Thursday December 4 at the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel at 11 am. Spring interment at Terrace Lawn Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Vets Club, Allans Road, Redbridge. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.



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