Peacefully on January 16, 2013 at 84 years of age. Beloved wife of Walter for 66 years. Cherished mother of Serena, Dean and wife Cindy. Dearest grandmother of Chris and wife Shannon. Beloved great-grandmother of Owen & Carson. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy Frigault (Paul), Irene Murray (Red), Barbara Miller (Bob), Isabella Cook (Abe) and brother David Burns Near (Virginia). Sister-in-law to late brothers-in-law and surviving wives William (Eileen), Jack (Mary Etta), Ken (Shirley) and Steve (Helen). Many loving nieces and nephews also survive. A special loving thank you to Tim. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Cremation services were entrusted to Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841.