Obituary of Reta Ila Facey

Reta Ila Facey passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on April 26, 2024 at the age of 92.

Predeceased by her husband Ray Facey (2021), married for 71 years.

Loving mother of Lorne & Linda Facey, Donna Munro, Janis Kapp & Rich Parsons, and Marie Facey & Gus Fraser. Proud Grandma to five granddaughters: Kathy, Karen, Rebecca, Jennifer and Crystal, and survived by 10 great grandchildren: Jade, Ares, Ryder, Austin, Myles, Oliver, Charlotte, Emma, Isabella and Addison.

Survived by her sister Vera Haves and in-laws Pat Monteith, Ivan & Joan Facey, Helen & Barry Dickson, and many nieces and nephews, including Kim & Lyndon Kowch.

Predeceased by her brother Ken Mainprize and Marian Mainprize and brother-in-law  Bill & Marion Facey, sister Erma & John Sutherland, brothers-in-law
Jack Facey and Edmund & Caroline Facey and David Monteith.

Reta worked at Staffen’s for 15 years. She loved spending time in the garden and helping out with Horticulture Society events. Member of the McConnell Club for 68 years and long-time member of the St. Marys United Church.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at the ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH, 85 Church St. S, St. Marys, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Lawson and Rev. Dr. Pirie Mitchell.  Lunch in the Church Hall following. Private family interment in St. Marys Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to

Golden Years Wildwood Care Centre
100 Ann St. 
St. Marys, ON N4X 1A1

or the St. Marys United Church
P.O Box 542 
St Marys, ON N4X 1B3