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Wanda Gladys Strickland, of Hanover, passed away at Chapman House Residential Hospice, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was 69.
Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, on April 3, 1954, to the late Walter and Cora (nee Smith) Smith. Wanda worked at many different locations over several years, in office administration roles. Many may remember her as a thoughtful, caring and dedicated nanny - she was a caregiver for many different children for many different households, forging many lasting relationships along the way. Wanda also loved her hobbies of sewing, knitting, quilting, and crafts, and you could see this passion in her many creations.
Survived by loving husband Raymond "Ray" Strickland of Hanover. Fondly remembered by her sister Ida Dean of Port Hope, and brothers Clayton (Ann) Smith, Wayne (Karla) Smith, and Nelson (Michelle Marquis) Smith, all of New Brunswick, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families. Predeceased by her parents, sister Audrey Smith, brothers Sheldon and Byron Smith, and brother-in-law Leslie Dean.
Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Monday, May 22, 2023, from 6-9 pm, where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 11 am. Interment in Hanover Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the funeral service, it will be live streamed directly on the obituary page on our website, and through the Mighton Funeral Home YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@MightonFuneralHomeLtd The live stream will start approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the service - at that time, please look for the live video post on the obituary page on our website or the Funeral Home YouTube Channel to join the service. For people unable to join at the time of the service, the live stream video will remain posted and available for viewing afterwards.
Memorial donations to the Chapman House (Grey Bruce Hospice - https://www.greybrucehospice.com/in-memoriam/) would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
VIDEO: Funeral Service Live Stream - Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 11 am
Raymond,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you as you journey through this season of grief.
Warmly,
Michell, Spencer, and Melina
We were so saddened to hear of Wanda's passing. She was such an important part of our lives when our children were young. The girls loved her and continue to have fond memories of her. She was a beautiful soul with a kind heart. Our deepest sympathies to Raymond and her family, she will be missed❤️
- Ann-Marie Deas & Brent GlasierWe were so saddened to hear of Wanda's passing. She was such an important part of our lives when our children were young. The girls loved her and continue to have fond memories of her. She was a beautiful soul with a kind heart. Our deepest sympathies to Raymond and her family, she will be missed❤️
- Ann-Marie Deas & Brent GlasierOur sincerest condolences on the passing of Wanda.
She was a very special woman, may she rest in peace.
My condolences to the family
- Becky CharltonMy deepest deepest sympathy Raymond my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rip my dear friend Wanda the memories will be in my heart always
- Randy and Vicki Dickert
