Obituary of M. Myra Knecht (Buckley) (née Harman)

On Sunday, February 2, 2014, in her 83rd year, Myra died peacefully at her home in Sarnia, Ontario. Beloved daughter of the late Boniface and Marjorie Harman. Devoted and supportive mother to her six children: Frances Kennedy of Port Stanley, Patricia Buckley, Chris (Jocelyn ) Buckley, all of London; Sheila (Peter) Vaisler of Rosseau; Barbara (Brian) Lyttle of London and Peter (Colleen) Buckley of Sarnia. She was the proud grandmother of fifteen: Matthew (Kristen) Buckley, Christopher (Brooke) Kennedy, Peter (Kelly) Kennedy, Joseph Buckley, Sarah Vaisler, Michael Kennedy, Trevor Vaisler and the Jefferys: Hailey, Melanie, Emily, Tyler, Jesse, her angel Travis; Peter Boniface ll and Adelaide Buckley; and great grandmother of Jillian and Emily and Stella Kennedy. Predeceased by two husbands, R. Joseph Buckley, of 35 years, and John Knecht, of 13 years. Loving sister to Jack (Joanne) Harman and Helen (Ed) Canning. Fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Myra was a mother to anyone who needed one. Her kitchen served up tea, food, advice and laughter. Myra and Joe loved to host family gatherings in Lucknow, Poplar Hill, and London. She spent the last decade of her life in the Sarnia area close to her son Peter and family; first in Petrolia with her second husband, John E. Knecht, Sr., and, most recently, at Landmark Village in Sarnia where she was well loved by staff and enjoyed the company of her many friends and neighbours. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Friday, February 7th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Myra are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Condolences may be sent to westviewfc@rogers.com Book of Condolences Marylou Dudley Heaven has got a beautiful angel inside and out. Rest in peace Myra. To the family: I met your mom about 3 years or so ago and thought she was just the sweetest lady. I bet you have many wonderful memories and I hope they help you in this journey of losing your wonderful mom! Wendy Gray Patti and family: My love and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May all your wonderful memories of your Mom, lighten your hearts now and bring smiles in the days ahead. Mike and Lindsay Flood Our condolences to all the family. Sheila, your mother was absolutely beautiful! Sarah, we're thinking of you during this time and hope you and your family are able to find some comfort as you grieve in all the memories you shared with her! Tim and Megan Elliott Sarah - We are wishing you and your family peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. We hope that you find warmth by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Sheila and Sarah - you were both incredibly blessed to have such an amazing mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ed and Maureen McLaughlin "Darling, If you serve supper late enough, no one ever complains about your cooking" I always remember Aunt Myra telling me this, and I have quoted her on more than one occasion. I don't know another kitchen table that served more late dinners, brunches or breakfasts than Aunt Myra's. You know we all loved going to the farm-we always had a great time. There were no restraints, so it seemed. However, we all knew not to cross the line. Well, don't get caught, anyway. Aunt Myra was an enabler. She enabled us to get together - at her home - eat together - around her table - enabled us to enjoy music - anywhere we were - around a pool - in a family room - the verandah - you name it - we had music. You know, when I got the news of Aunt Myra's passing, I was talking with Ed - remembering Aunt Myra. Ed asked me how old she would have been when he first met her. Would you believe she was younger than I am now! I couldn't believe it! Where has all the time gone? We have all grown and have families of our own. We seemed to have branched out and lost touch with each other. Sad, but true, but this is life. And now, here we are, through Aunt Myra, the enabler, reuniting us, again, allowing us to celebrate the life that joined so many of us together. Aunt Myra was just 1 of 6 that worked at keeping the families in touch. But I feel I have learned from her, and Uncle Joe, Aunt Joan, Uncle Paul, Mom and Dad. And I hope that I will always have an open door, A place at the table, and music and laughter to offer others as I had growing up. Thanks, Aunt Myra, we will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family Love, Ed and Mo