It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Connie Janet Binkley on December 26th, 2025, at the age of 72. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Betty Johnson (Pickle Lake) and Mary Binkley (Dundas), her nephews Peter Johnson and his wife Andrea, and Bryan Johnson (Whitehorse), her nieces Rosellen (Toronto), Christine (Pickle Lake), Samantha (Monterrey, Mexico), and Tabitha (Elko, Nevada). Great aunt to Elizabeth (Pickle Lake), Odyn, Nealla, and Gryphon (White Horse). Predeceased by her mother, Billie Elizabeth Binkley (nee Marsh), and father, William Jacob Binkley.
In Connie’s early years, she worked for Tom McCann Shoes, which took her across Canada and to the USA as a trainer and a manager. Following this, she went to work for Club Med (her dream job), as a Scuba Instructor and a Dive Master. They sent her to the Maldives, Tahiti, Guadalupe, Martinique, and Cancun. Unfortunately, after having multiple strokes due to a heart defect, she was unable to pursue this further. Connie then went on to work for Steetley (Lafarge) Canada, Harvey’s, and Walmart. As indicated, her favourite pastime was scuba diving and instructing. She was an instructor for the “Barascuba Underwater Club Inc” for several years.
Connie’s wish is to be cremated, and her ashes spread over the Maldives, her most happy place.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life is slated for the spring of 2026. In lieu of flowers, please take the opportunity to donate to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA.