Ellen "Viola" Sanderson

Ellen “Viola” Sanderson passed away at Clinton Public Hospital, surrounded by her children, on Friday, April 20, 2018.  She was in her 96th year.  

Viola was the beloved wife of the late John Stewart Sanderson and loving mother of Sylvia and Robert Trick, Londesborough and Elmer and Maria Sanderson, Blyth. She was the cherished grandmother of Karen and Paul Tree, Jonathan Sanderson, Anthony Sanderson and Amber Alexander and Stephanie Sanderson; great-grandmother of Brayden and Connor and the dear sister of Fern McClure of Egmondville.  Viola was also loved by several nieces and nephews.  

Viola was predeceased by infant brother Elmer and sisters Ethel (Stan) Ball, Norma (Wilmer) Glousher and brothers-in-law Nelson McClure and Wilfred (Bertha) Sanderson.

Friends were received at the Falconer Funeral Homes, Blyth Chapel on Sunday April 22. The funeral service was held at Blyth United Church on April 23 with interment at Blyth Union Cemetery. 

As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to Blyth United Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one’ choice would be appreciated.  Messages of condolence for the Sanderson family may be placed at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com