Obituary for Edna Irene McCutcheon (Countryman)
It is with great sadness, we the McCutcheon family announce the passing of our special mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend to many, Edna Irene McCutcheon, of Tillsonburg and formerly of Pt. Burwell, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on March 11, 2021, at the age of 95. Edna was born in South Walsingham Township, to the late Carmel and late Helen (Skuce) Countryman. A proud life member of the former Houghton Brethren-In-Christ Community Church (The Mission Church), Frogmore, and current member of Houghton First Baptist Church and member of the “Golden Links” friendship group. For many years, she was employed as the custodian of Houghton School. Edna was the proud matriarch of a 5-generation family. Predeceased by her husband of 41 years, James F. McCutcheon (March 31, 1985). Survived by her loving and much-loved children: Donna (Dean Louks), of Tillsonburg; Jim (Pat) McCutcheon, of RR2 Port Burwell; Carrie McCutcheon, of Tillsonburg; Kevin McCutcheon (Mariel Robinson (Crickit)), of Brownsville. Loving grandmother to her 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. Survived by one brother John Countryman (late Marge), of Ingersoll. Predeceased by her siblings Jim, Don, Paul, Elsie Smith, her half-sister Margaret Knight, and by a special grandson Dwayne (2004).
Friends, neighbours and relatives are invited to offer their support by posting photos, making donations in memoriam, and sharing special memories on Edna’s tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. Regrettably, due to COVID-related attendance restrictions, the funeral service to honour Edna’s long and well-lived life will be a private family event at this time and will be held on Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes – Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Chapel, 40 Queen Street, Langton (519-842-4238), by Rev. Charles Mayo, of Houghton First Baptist Church. Burial follows in Cultus Cemetery. All are invited to view a memorial video to honour Edna:
https://youtu.be/ohg6veUEZhk
Memorial donations to the “Houghton First Baptist Church,” or to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation,” and the ability to RSVP for public visitation time slots can be arranged on Edna’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. Visitation (by RSVP only) will take place between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes Chapel, 262 Broadway Street, TILLSONBURG. All attendees must bring and wear a face covering and always maintain social distancing guidelines. A period of visitation will also be available between 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the Langton Funeral Home location, 40 Queen Street, immediately prior to the funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted, with confidence, to the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes.
Friends, neighbours and relatives are invited to offer their support by posting photos, making donations in memoriam, and sharing special memories on Edna’s tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. Regrettably, due to COVID-related attendance restrictions, the funeral service to honour Edna’s long and well-lived life will be a private family event at this time and will be held on Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes – Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Chapel, 40 Queen Street, Langton (519-842-4238), by Rev. Charles Mayo, of Houghton First Baptist Church. Burial follows in Cultus Cemetery. All are invited to view a memorial video to honour Edna:
https://youtu.be/ohg6veUEZhk
Memorial donations to the “Houghton First Baptist Church,” or to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation,” and the ability to RSVP for public visitation time slots can be arranged on Edna’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. Visitation (by RSVP only) will take place between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes Chapel, 262 Broadway Street, TILLSONBURG. All attendees must bring and wear a face covering and always maintain social distancing guidelines. A period of visitation will also be available between 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the Langton Funeral Home location, 40 Queen Street, immediately prior to the funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted, with confidence, to the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes.