PALMER
Emily Clara Belle ~ Peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock, on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, Belle Palmer, formerly of Norwich, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Rettie Palmer (2009).
Dear mother of Jim of RR3 Norwich, Clare (Laurie) of London, Gail Jackson (Jim) of RR1, Norwich, Neil (Carol) of RR1, St. George, and Gary (Robin) of Sault Ste. Marie. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jenny Weitzel (Dave), Kate Jackson, Dave Jackson (Kate Adams) and Ruth Shaidle (Chris), Rebecca and Laura Palmer, Michael, Alanna and Tatyana Palmer. Also remembered by great-grandchildren Andrew, Emma and Gracie Weitzel.
Dear sister of Meta Avey (the late Clarence) of Tillsonburg, Nene Lott (the late Russell) of Guelph, Nan Lazenby of London, and Ruth LaFlair (Ron) of Sarnia. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister-in-law, Ruth Cohoe.
Born March 23, 1927 on the Lazenby farm one mile south of Norwich, currently the site of the Norwich Tim Horton's, Belle was the eldest daughter of Percy Ellwood Lazenby and the former Alva Beatrice Duckwith. As a long standing member of Norwich Baptist Church, she served as both clerk and organist for 40 years.
Family and friends were received at the ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 45 Main Street West, Norwich, ON 519-863-3020, on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 1-4 & 7-9 pm and Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10-10:45 am. A memorial service to celebrate Belle's life was held at the funeral home at 11 am. Pastor Simeon Oram to officiate. Cremation has taken place. In Belle's memory, donations to Norwich Baptist Church (Development Fund), Norwich Museum or the charity of choice, would be appreciated by the family.