Maxine Aletha Houston (née Watts)

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce to our family and friends, the passing of Maxine Aletha Houston (née Watts) of Brussels. Maxine passed suddenly on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. She was in her 61st year.

Maxine was the beloved wife of Murray Houston for 37 years and loving mother of Jillian and Chris Csöff and Darryl and Jodi Houston.  She was the cherished grandma of Emmett and Eli and dear daughter of Barbara Watts (née Benson) and the late Max Watts (July 9, 2017).  Maxine was the loved sister of Stephanie and Murray Kellington, David and Chris Watts, Trina and Brad McBride, Darrin Watts, and Ruth Ann and Kim Schroeder; sister-in-law of Robert and Linda Houston, Glenna Houston, and Janice and Gord Carnochan; dear niece of Stephen and Judy Watts and Jean MacKinnon and loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews.

Maxine was predeceased by her father Max, parents-in-law Lois and Rae Houston, and her sister-in-law Brenda Mathers and her husband Dennis. 

Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service was held in the Brussels Cemetery. A public memorial visitation to celebrate Maxine’s life was held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, on Saturday, Nov. 11. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth.

Memorial donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital or the Children’s Health Foundation are appreciated and can still be made through the funeral home. 

Online condolences can be made by visiting Maxine’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneral home.com