WILLARD, Theresa

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Theresa Willard (nee Kirkey) on March 28, 2022, at the age of 93. Theresa passed away peacefully at Temiskaming Hospital.

She was born on April 11, 1928 in Belle Vallee, Ontario. She was the daughter of Michael Kirkey and Mary Sheedy. She was predeceased by her husbands Gordon Mills, Osbourne Jackson and Fred Willard, her siblings James Kirkey (Angie), Loretta Smith (Murray), Eugene Kirkey and Cecile Waugh (Doug).

Theresa is survived by her children Alex Mills (Deb), Jim Mills, Sheila Mills (Dianne Farquhar), Linda Wandler and Debbie Mills (Bill Yeates). Also survived by her stepchildren Donald Willard, Elaine Kennedy (Ted), Val Moreau (Bob), Joe Willard (Penny), Marilyn Conrad (Keith), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Marie Carter and brother Vincent Kirkey.

She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and Lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary Haileybury Legion. Theresa lived every day to the fullest, participating in many activities with her friends and family. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, bowling, darts and was a very talented crafter. She loved to travel with her family and has been to the East and West Coast of Canada, Barbado’s, Bahama’s and Branson Missouri. She was very kind and loving to each person she met. She never met a person that she didn’t like.

She lived at the Northdale Manor New Liskeard for the past eight years. She was involved in all activities at the Manor, including the Manor fund raising bazaar. She enjoyed the time with fellow residents and staff at the Manor.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Manor, Temiskaming Hospital and Dr. Blount for their terrific care of our mother.

There will be a visitation at the Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative, 128 Whitewood Avenue W., New Liskeard on April 1, 2022, from 2-4 and 7-9. Her funeral service will be Saturday April 2, 2022, at 11:00 at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, 81 Maple Street N., New Liskeard.

Please note due to Covid Restrictions there will be limited space for visitation on April 1, 2022. There are no limitations at the Funeral. Family has asked that everyone wear a mask.

For those wishing, Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Theresa to:

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, The Canadian Cancer Society or the Northdale Manor ( (please make donations directly at 130 Lakeshore Rd N, Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1P0 or at Perrin Funeral Chapel 128 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0).

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19 messages received

All family and friends

We will Miss Theresa at the Manor. Such a special lady. We enjoyed and we’re lucky that Theresa picked Northdale Manor for her home ❤️

Trisha Hopkins, March 29, 2022

The Mills family

So sorry for your loss,your mom was definitely one of the best, she will be missed.

Bruce Davidson , March 29, 2022

Sheila and family.

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I sure enjoyed the visits with her at the manor. Such a beautiful person inside and out. RIP Theresa

MRS SHEILA CONROY, March 29, 2022

Family and Friends

Theresa was such a lovely pleasant lady. She will be missed at Northdale Manor.
On behalf of the nursing staff, we will all miss her for sure.

RIP sweet Theresa

Debra McGill, March 29, 2022

The ,mills family

Dear family Mills family lam so sorry to hear the passing your dear mom
Always enjoying talking to hear when lwas at the nanor doing the bingo
She was a nice lady it so nice to see her when lwas at the manor
My thoughts are with all
Ida

Ida Hilson, March 29, 2022

Sheila and family

Dear Sheila,
I was so sorry to hear your Mom has passed away. She was such a lovely person and so friendly. She was one of the first people outside of my own family to welcome me to the community when I moved here in 1971. My sincere sympathy to you all.

Louisa Wilson, March 29, 2022

Jim, Linda & Family

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you during this sad time.

Kelly & Denis Sears, March 29, 2022

The Mills and Kirkey Family

So sorry for your loss.

Rusty Johnston, March 30, 2022

All family members....

I sympathize with your loss. I no longer have my parents and my wife passed in August 2018. My mother, Amy Kirkey was from New Liskeard. So! I am sending my condolences to all the family and there relatives, because every life of every person is precious in God's eyes, and once they are gone you become more aware of this and miss them dearly...
From: Douglas H. Johnston

DOUGLAS H. JOHNSTON, March 30, 2022

Sheila and family

Sorry for the loss of your mother. Theresa was a very kind loving lady she will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her

Norma Ingleton , March 30, 2022

The family

We were saddened to hear of Aunt Theresa’s passing. A wonderful lady like her will never be forgotten. May your many cherished memories help you through the days to come. Hugs, Darren & Carol Hearn and family

Carol Hearn, March 30, 2022

Jim, Sheila and Mills family

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sending my heartfelt condolences.

Sue Blais McVittie, March 30, 2022

Sheila and all the family

So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My deepest sympathy. ❤
She was just an awesome lady.
May your memories give you comfort.

Eva Leveille Auger, March 31, 2022

Sheila and family

So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Sincere condolences to you and all the family.

Julie Bowes, March 31, 2022

James Kirkey (Angie), Loretta Smith (Murray), Eugene Kirkey and Cecile Waugh (Doug), all other family members, and other relations.

I wish to send you all, my sincere condolences and concerns, Sincerely, John Alexander Johnston!

John Alexander Johnston, March 31, 2022

Theresa’s Family

We would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Theresa. It kind of feels like she’s family because the Kirkeys and Waughs have had a long association. We had a good visit with her at the gathering in Doug’s honour at the farm. She wanted to reminisce about Cecile and shared some stories of her visits at the farm with her and Doug. When Theresa and Fred lived in North Bay, we met at different places and would have a short chat - one time at an Anne Murray Concert. We send our prayers for peace and comfort for all of you and in gratitude for Theresa’s life.

Maureen and Ted Waugh, April 1, 2022

Sheila, Debbie, Linda, Jim and Alex

To my childhood friends across the bridge.
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed on.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sheila I always enjoyed sharing a cup of tea and dessert with you and your Mom at Northdale Manor.
Catching up on our family news and waiting to hopefully be the Big raffle ticket winners.
Hugs to you all

Louise Despres , April 6, 2022

Mills family.

Sincere condolences in the loss of your mother, treasure the memories.

Sherwin & Peggy Knight, April 7, 2022

The Family

Our condolence to the family

Juliette and John Willard, April 9, 2022