Griffin, Bertha Ione (nee: Murray); peacefully at Wellington Terrace in Elora with her family at her side on January 3, 2009 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Grant Griffin. Loving mother of Betty Heimbecker (Marvin), Wayne Griffin (Linda), Gary Griffin (Kathy), Donna Wood (Frank), Debbie Griffin (Rob Mackenzie) and the late Jackie Griffin. Proud grandmother of Dwayne Heimbecker (Yvette), Murray Heimbecker, Christine Simpson, Charman Tye, Jamie Griffin (Angela), Mark Griffin (April), Jeff Griffin (Kate), Brian Wood, Mellisa Wood, Jesse Wallace and Jackie Wallace. Great grandmother of Carley Heimbecker, Ashley Heimbecker, Caleb Scott, Chantal Simpson, Braydon Simpson, Taysha Tye and Trayton Tye. Great great grandmother of Jasmin Griffin. Sister of Don Murray (Eva), Jack Murray (Shirley) and sister-in-law of Ruth Murray and sister of the late Harvey Murray (Helen), the late Earl Murray, and the late Marlene Heimbecker (Harry). Fondly remembered by dear nephew Gerald Wettlaufer (Trudy). Resting at the Thomson Funeral Home (160 St. David Street N., Fergus 519-843-2380). Visitation was held Monday, January 5 from 7-9pm and Tuesday, January 6 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service was held at St. John’s United Church in Belwood on Wednesday, January 7 at 2pm. Interment at Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, cards available at the funeral home. www.thomsonfuneralhome.com