Obituary of Marcella Degrieck

Degrieck, Marcella Peacefully and suddenly on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Caressant Care, Bonnie Place, St. Thomas, Marcella Degrieck, formerly of Aylmer, at the age of 92. Daughter of the late Victor Callewaert and Disarie Dosquest (of Kortemark, Belgium) and sister of the late Camil and Marcel. Beloved wife of 70 years of Gaston of St. Thomas. Dear mother of Cecile Vernaet and her husband Willy of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Danny Vernaet and wife Erika of St. Thomas, and great-grandmother of Lia and Brianna. After working in Belgium and France, Marcella, Gaston and Cecile moved to Canada from Belgium in 1954 where they worked together in the tobacco industry for many years in Delhi and Simcoe. Once retired, she enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, raising various pets and in later years found a renewed interest in reading Belgian literature. A devout Catholic, Marcella attended church on regular basis until she became physically unable to and was a strong supporter of the Port Burwell diocese. A loving great-grandmother, she cherished all moments with her great-granddaughters. Her positive outlook on life and strong spirit will always inspire. Visitation will be held at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Prayers will be held on Thursday at 8:00 pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows R.C. Church on Friday, February 16 at 11:00 am. with Father Gilbert Simard officiating. Interment Queen of Peace Cemetery. Donations to the Cancer Society. Condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com