Grace Bernice (Morland) Eckenswiller, formerly of Kinlough, died Jan. 20, 2020, at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late J. Weir Eckenswiller for more than 65 years before he died in 2013. Born in Bruce Township, Dec. 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte (Reid) and Alexander Morland. Dear mother of Eldon (Judi), Janette (Ralph) Zabalotney, all of Medicine Hat, Alberta; Rita (Paul) Weber of Teeswater; and Steve (Therese) of Walkerton. Missed by her 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter, Bonnie McKay; grandson, Jason Weber; and her siblings, Laurence, Les, Jim, Wally, Earl, Annie, Gladys, and Cecil. Grace worked as a personal support worker for many years. She was a faithful member of Kinlough Presbyterian Church and cherished her family. Visitation will be held at MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Peggy Kinsman officiating. Spring interment, South Kinloss Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce or the Lucknow Firefighters Association, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. |