On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 ‘Our Queen’, Lilian Mary Searby (nee Ross) beloved wife of 60 years to the late Dennis (2007), Mother, Grandma and GG commended her spirit to our Blessed Lord. Having attained the milestone of 100 years on September 8th, she was most grateful to have received a Papal Blessing from the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Mum was the matriarch and strong role model to our large and loving family after striving to fashion her life after Mary, the Blessed Virgin to whom she was a dedicated servant. She was a mother to Christine (David), Elaine (Ron), Marie (Sam), Michael (Lynn), Paul (Nida) and Denise. Loving Grandma to Mark (Tanya), Tracey, Sandra (Kevin), the late Paul (Jenn), Jeffrey (Heather), Andrew (Julie), the late Michael, Leanne (Kevin), Ian, Gregory (Ruth), Marisa (Pat), Megan and Thomas (Kira). She will also be sadly missed by her 24 great grandchildren from whom she derived great pleasure. Mum still maintained a close relationship with her many nieces and nephews in England, her birthplace. She was a Canadian ‘auntie’ to Kevin and his family, Brian and Mary Jo. Our family will be forever grateful for the loving and compassionate care that she received at Westmount Terrace under the guidance of nurse Carrie and her staff. God was shining brightly upon us when He placed Mum in the kind and caring hands of the dedicated medical staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in particular Dr. Neary, Dr. Macki, nurses Jean and Akweley and all of the wonderful 7th floor staff who ensured that she was comfortable and in the presence of her loving family. St. Joseph played a very strong role in Mum’s prayer life so it is fitting that she passed away peacefully in the hospital of his namesake. All who knew our wonderful mother are aware of her faithful dedication to Mary, the Blessed Mother and to her strong Catholic faith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for our dear mother on Friday, October 14th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham St., in Dundas. A luncheon will follow at The Venetian Club, 269 John St. N., Hamilton. Mum felt truly blessed to have been the beneficiary of much of God’s beauty in her lifetime. It was her wish to offer the visually impaired the opportunity to more fully experience life with the aid of a trained guide dog. To that end, we ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation to the CNIB or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully accepted. Mum loved a ‘splash’ of color. Please feel free to wear something colorful if you so choose. Good night and God bless you, Mum. We love you and acknowledge that you have been and always will be our inspiration.
A very special lady…Good Night..God Bless
Very sorry for your loss, she was such a grand lady. Rest in peace Lilian
So many great memories from my younger years. My condolences to the whole family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to Denise and family. Your Mom was a lovely lady, always friendly and welcoming!
Our deepest condolences to everyone in the family. May all the precious memories of your loving mother and the love and care of friends help you through this difficult time.
Denise
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. When I saw your mom she was always smiling, such a beautiful lady. She will always be with you. Xoxo
My heartfelt condolences to the Searby family. I always had a special place in my heart for “Mrs. Searby”. She was a lovely lady and was like a 2nd mum to me. She will be fondly remembered.
Much love,
As the new dawn brought sunshine our good Lord said Lillian it’s time to come with me to see the garden of heaven.
Our deepest condolences to the beautiful Searby family. We will never forget the love and memories you left us.
Celestino Luisa Di Tomaso and family
Sending our deepest condolences
Dear Searby, Rowthorn, and Turkstra families,
God has blessed your family with a beautiful mother that was loving, caring, giving, and watching over all of you. She is now watching over you from Heaven with your father.
Our prayers are with your family.
Many blessings,
Lillian Scibetta & John Cunningham
To all the family of this lovely Lady and her late husband, I have lovely memories of the fun we had together many many years ago,
I hope you have the same happy memories of our fun together
Sending so much love to her whole family
Your old friend Marion Dale amen