Doris McCall of Brussels, formerly of Embro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the age of 86. Born near Bennington, Ontario, she was the only daughter of J. Roy and Alberta (Hummason) Ross. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bruce McCall in 1998, brother Lloyd Ross and son-in-law Jim Fraser. Cherished mother of Sharon Fraser and friend, Thomas Matheson of St Marys, Bonnie and her husband Barry Hicks of St Albert, Alberta, Robert and Bonnie (McInnis) McCall of Sarnia, and Ross and Frances (Blake) McCall of Brussels. Dearly loved grandmother of Debra (Dave) Brown, Sherri (Luigi) Fiorino, Lori (Tyler) Williams, Melanie Fraser, Lucas McCall, Leisa (Peter) Albers, Matthew McCall and friend, Julie Brown, Lacey McCall and friend, Jeff Berlett. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, 2 step- great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
The late Doris McCall will be resting at Schimanski Funeral Home, Brussels, with visitation Saturday, September 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral service will be held at Brussels United Church on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 1 pm followed by a time of fellowship then to North Embro Cemetery, Embro, for a 4:30 pm graveside service and committal for all those who wish to attend.
She was a wife, a mother, a friend, a guide, and always an individual and inspiration … she will be greatly missed.
"She lived and brought on to this earth, a bit of beauty, love and faith, and now her life will ever be reflected in our hearts" (Gwen Frostic).