Ellen Willingham Obituary, Death – I am sorry to be the one to break the news to you, but I am sorry to tell that a wonderful mother by the name of Ellen Willingham has died away. It is with great regret that I have to be the one to be the one to break the news to you. Not only does saying this make my chest feel heavy, but it also fills me with a sense of incredulity because I just can’t bring myself to believe it. She will be sorely missed by a great number of people. Her burial will take place at the Pender Island Cemetery on the following Saturday, the 17th of December, at 11:30 in the morning. The date and time of the funeral have not yet been determined. Please come to pay your respects in person if you are able to do so and if you are able to do it at this time.
Following the interment, there will be a liturgy, and then there will be a little celebration in the St. Peter’s Anglican Church, which is located in the community that surrounds the cemetery. We are well aware that due to the short notice as well as the fact that it is the holiday season, not everyone who expresses an interest in going will be able to do so. This is something that we must take into consideration. This is something that is not hidden from our view in the least. This is especially true when one considers the fact that Christmas is not even a month away. Because of these two issues, we are unable to provide assistance in any meaningful way. As a result, we would like to extend our deepest apologies in advance for any difficulty that this may create.
We are sorry to inform you that despite our best efforts, we are unable to be of assistance to you at this time. We are very excited about the possibility of organizing a larger gathering in the spring or summer of 2023 in order to commemorate not only the extraordinary life that our mother led, but also the passing of our father at the end of September. This occasion would take place either in the spring or the summer. We will be able to honor both of their lives by paying respect to them in this manner. This gathering is planned to take place between the months of April and August, at some point in time, at some point in the future.
