Obituary of Mary Rebecca (née Petherick) Hamacher

November 5, 1924 ~ July 6, 2020 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of our beautiful and loving mother, peacefully at home on Monday, July 6, 2020, at the age of 95. Mom was born in London and raised in Lobo Township. She faced many challenges growing up during the Great Depression. Combined with her resilience and strong work ethic, she tackled life’s challenges head on. Beloved wife of the late Leon Marsh Hamacher (1997), born in Coldstream. Cherished and loving mother and mother-in-law of Betty Eichenberger and her husband Ron, of London; and Sandra Francis and her husband Jim, of Fitzroy Harbour. Dear grandmother of Kathy (Keith) Boyes, of Mississauga, and Jennifer Francis, of Kanata. Great-grandmother of Steven Boyes (Alannah), and great-great-grandmother of Lilly Grace Mary Boyes, of Milton. Predeceased by loving parents, William and Winnifred Petherick; sister Anne McQueen; and brother Edgar Petherick. Mom was the last of her family. Remembered and sadly missed by sisters-in-law Carolyn Jamieson, of Thedford, and Betty Hamacher, of Strathroy. Sadly missed and loved by several nieces and nephews. Mom cared deeply for her family and the Eichenberger clan and enjoyed many joyful family dinners and get-togethers and will be sorely missed by them. Mom retired from Bell Canada after 25 happy years. Mom and Dad retired to Bayfield. Mom was artistic and always had an eye for beauty and was a passionate gardener and spent many hours nurturing her gardens. She was a wonderful and talented cook, turning out many delicious dishes. Mother will be greatly missed by her wonderful, caring friends at 500 Proudfoot, for her many kindnesses and her sense of humour. They enjoyed many games of cards and dominoes. She will also be missed by her many friends at Kiwanis Seniors’ Community Centre and Meals on Wheels London luncheons. Mom was fun to be around and attracted many friends. She brought deep affection, love, grace and humour to the lives of her family and friends. She will be long remembered and sadly missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Susan McNair, Heather Atyeo and team at St. Joseph’s Family Medical Centre, and Meadow and team at the LHSC - IV Therapy Clinic for their loving compassion and gentle kindness to our mother. Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of your choice.