Obituary

Marie Eleanore (Hastie) Strong, of Gorrie, affectionately known as Mawsy, passed away on Friday, February 18th, 2022 at Palmerston Hospital. Born in Howick Township on October 30, 1938, Mawsy was in her 84th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Pawsy (Robert Strong, 2008). Dear mother of Jill Welsh and Pete Harrison of Harriston, and Ace (Kent) and Lynda of Gorrie.  Loving grandmother of Kyle, Sara (Tim), Leslie & Kelsey (Whip), and great-grandmother of Julia, Sophia, Luca, Tilly, Grace & Alayna. Also loved by her sister-in-law and dear friend, Ilene Hastie of Gorrie. Sister of Edith Cameron of Owen Sound, and Marg & Keith Finnigan of Dorchester, and sister-in-law of Mary Hastie of Elora, Joanne & Bob Allan of Kitchener, Alex & Gwen Strong of Wingham, & Helen Currie of Tweed. Predeceased by her parents Ken & Lillian (Earls) Hastie, and brothers Bob and Tom. Mawsy was the light of any room she entered and spread the kindness of her heart to every person she touched. She loved her family & friends beyond any measure and would do anything to make her loved ones smile. Mawsy loved to share how blessed she was, and was one of the most positive and outgoing women we knew. She was a delight to be around and will be missed greatly by all of us. After 14 years to the day, Mawsy was finally reunited with her soul mate, Pawsy. Visitation was held at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00pm. A Celebration of Mawsy’s life was held at funeral home on Tuesday, February 22nd at 11:00am. Rev. Hawkins officiating. The service was  livestreamed and the link is available on the funeral home website. Spring interment in Gorrie Cemetery. Memorial donations to Gorrie United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com