Retired clerk, Bolton Post Office; member of Humberdale Rebekah Lodge, No. 163, Bolton for 72 years;
Member of Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 371, Bolton
Peacefully at Eden Villa Retirement Centre, Chatham, on Monday, November 17, 2014, Iola Gordon, born August 13, 1924, at Bolton, beloved wife of the late Norman Palmer, Bolton. Dear mother of Barry and his wife Suzanne Palmer, Chatham; Robert (deceased) and his wife Laura Palmer, Caledon. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Tracey, Jessica and Norman. Loving great-grandmother of Kennedy and Logan.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 1 – 4 o’clock.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday morning, November 24 at 11 o’clock.
Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, Peel Region, 40 Finchgate Blvd., Suite 214, Brampton L6T 3J1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Connie Vanstone
Barry,
My deepest sympathy to you and all the family.
Your Mom and I worked together for a long time and had a lot of fun, both at work and doing the legion catering.. She lived a good life and I know she will be up there and Ernie and Bert will be back together again. My thoughts are with you all. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Connie.
Brenda Matson Jackson
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom..the lady always had a smile a giggle and a joke..adored her..May she rest in peace…
The Pickett Family
Dear Barry and family:
Iola (Granny Ernie) was very special to our family. As you know she was Mom’s best friend and spent a lot of time with our family celebrating many happy occasions and occasionally sad times as well. She treated us and our kids like her own and she was always game for whatever we threw at her. She was the driver and Mom and Gladys were the back -seat drivers no doubt. Iola was not afraid of much and lived an independent life after the loss of your Dad. We always admired her for her “spunk” and her can-do attitude.
Our sincere condolences on the loss of this great lady. She will be missed!
Pat, Tom, Ida, Helen, Theresa and families
Donna and Ina Hill
We extend our deepest sympathy to Barry and the family. Iola was
a wonderful women and good friend. She was my right supporter
at lodge, we had alot of fun together. She will be missed
Donna and Ina Hill
Denise Tremblay
Barry and Suzanne, so sorry to hear about your mom,Iola was truly a gem,She will be truly missed by her hairdresser !
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,Denise
Lynden Elizabeth Campbell Palmer
To the Palmer family, I am sorry for your loss. Auntie Iola was so nice to my children and myself. She welcomed us into home with much love. Love Always, Dan and Lynden
Donna Gill-Purdy
To the entire family she loved so much, my sincere sympathy. Iola and I worked together at the Bolton Post office for a few years and I enjoyed her company immensely. She was a lovely lady with a heart of gold.
Each Saturday we worked together she insisted on bringing her trademark egg sandwiches and chocolate milk, ” as a treat ” Nothing else would do.
One particular year we dressed up as Laurel and Hardy for Halloween at the Post office… just of fun.She was a great sport.
An inspiring lady with a kind heart. I will miss sending and receiving her Christmas card this year. Hugs to you all.
Donna Gill-Purdy