I held Mom’s hand throughout her end of life and when she completed her last breath, I knew, without doubt, that a squeeze of her hand would not bring her back this time, although I did it anyway. Instead of a breath she smiled, and I knew she made it to Heaven and saw Dad, when her lip turned up as if to smile (and hadn’t done that for over two weeks!
Judith (Judy) Carol MacKinnon (nee Burgess) peacefully passed away on June 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Walter (Wally) MacKinnon for 35 years. Loving mother of Melanie (Steve) Woodcock, the late Timothy (Tim) Sutcliffe, Jamie Sutcliffe, Teresa Kealy, and John Sutcliffe. Cherished grandmother to Alex, Alicia, Brandon, Breanna, Douglas, Jamie, Valerie, Tyler, and Robert.
Dianne Sallows (nee Burgess) died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on January 10th, 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Ted Sallows for 63 years. Loving mother of Jeff Sallows and Sonya (Mike) Housley. She was predeceased by her son Ed. Cherished grandma of Derek (Brooke), Dylan (Emily), Morgan, Lauren and Brooke and