Obituary of Audrey Eilleen Pickel

 Audrey Eilleen Pickel  passed away peacefully on Thursday March 27, 2025 in her 95^th year.

Predeceased by her husband Jack in 2021. Dear mother of Robert (Barb), William (Lee), Mary Gibbs (Ken, deceased), Hugh (Debbie), and Allan (Pamela). Proud grandmother of Jessica (Stefan), Daniel (Jazmine), Burton (Nicole), Charlotte (Kaitlin), Laurel (Luke), Jasmine (Adam), Timothy (Katrina), Priya and Eliana. Great-grandmother of Rowan, Brynlee, Naila, Annika, Jorie, Elliott, June, Ada, Avery, Jacob and Anderson. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Predeceased by her parents Harvey and Ada (Kerslake) Parkinson of Blanshard Twp. Also predeceased by siblings Fred (Butsy), Ken (Madeline), Dave (Ruth), Marion Hill (Ken) and infant daughter Ruth Elizabeth in 1955.

Survived by in-laws Geordie and Dorothy Pickel and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Mom was the youngest child of Harvey and Ada, raised on a farm on Line 4, Perth South, attending Woodham United Church. After attending the Metropolitan School on Line 4, and St. Marys DCI, she graduated from London Normal School. She taught in Benmiller and Wellburn SS#13, when she met Jack. They married on November 7, 1953 at Kensall Park Baptist Church, London. They farmed together on the South River Road, raising a family of five. They began attending First Baptist Church, St. Marys, becoming faithful members. Mom worked at Westover Inn, her favourite spot. Always a nurse at heart, she also worked for the Canadian Red Cross, caring for many in the St. Marys area. When Dad’s health declined, they moved into Kingsway Lodge, where she continued to care for him, and those around her. Her final years were well lived at Kingsway, under their loving care.

Family and friends are invited to the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 34 Church St. S., St. Marys, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 for visiting from 12:30 to 2 pm. Funeral Service at 2 pm with Rev. Dr. Mark McKim officiating. Burial in St. Marys Cemetery. Reception in the church following the burial. 

Click here to view a video of the Funeral Service.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Canadian Red Cross.