Margaret Lorraine Howey Obituary
The memory of Margaret Lorraine Howey (Straffordville, Ontario), who passed away on December 30, 2025 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Lorraine Howey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elton Jackson and Reta Jackson (Roberts); her husband Bob Howey; her daughter Della Lorraine Howey; and her siblings-in-law, Ida Wood (late Miller) and Bill Howey.
She is survived by: her daughter Linda Hudson (Paul) of Straffordville; her grandchildren, Emily Hudson, Sarah Hawkins (John), Daniel Hudson (Erin) and Kathy Scanlon (Murray) of St. Paul's, ON; her great grandchild Maggie Scanlon (Troy); her grandson John Howey (Tina) of Eden; her great grandchildren, Robert Howey (Jill), Benson Howey (Lisa) and Hannah Berkvens (Scott); her grandchildren, Sophia, Audrey Hawkins, Edie, Denver, Everleigh Hudson, Della, Samantha Howey and Josephine Berkvens; and her sisters, Mabel Howey (late Hugh) and Katherine Wolfe (late Jack). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Bayham United Church (9279 Duke St, Straffordville, ON N0J1Y0). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, April 9th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the Eden Baptist Cemetery (56897 Eden Line, Eden, ON N0J1H0).
All are invited to share fond memories, favourite photos, personal condolences, send flowers, or contribute memorial donations to the Bayham United Church via Margaret's online tribute page at http://www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc., Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238, which has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.
