Obituary of Reta Lorraine Stover

A longtime resident of Belmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at University Hospital with her family by her side. Reta was the loving daughter of Earle and Myrtle (née Cole) Demaray, born on the family farm, north of Belmont, April 18, 1929. Beloved wife of the late Don Stover (December 12, 1998). Dear mother of Dennis (Ann Marie), and Rick (Maureen). Adored by her six grandchildren: Amy Koolen (Tim), Scott Pickering (Julie), Christopher Stover (Leah), Matthew Stover, Lorraine Vrkljan, and Lee Furness. Special G.G. of Kole and Reese Koolen, Warren and Grant Pickering, Hailey Stover, Nathaniel and Kirk Vrkljan, Kenzie and Levi Furness. Reta taught elementary school in St. Thomas and Belmont. She was a member of Belmont United Church - she attended Young Peoples, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, was married there, and in her later years attended Koffee Klatch. Reta always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by her family and her many dear friends. As per Reta’s wishes, cremation has already taken place. Interment will be at Dorchester Union Cemetery on a future date, when the “blue sky stretches on forever”. With only immediate family in attendance, Reta will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Don. Memorial donations to the Belmont United Church, Belmont, Ontario, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Charitable donations may be made to: Belmont United Church, Belmont, Ontario