July 15, 1945 - January 2, 2025
With much love and heavy hearts, we announce that Madge Wood (née Pearce), our beautiful Wife and Mum, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 2, 2025.
Madge was a devoted Wife to Donald (Don) Wood, dear Mother to Heather and her husband Eric, Jennifer and her husband Lonnie, dear Grandmother to David & Kaitlyn, dear Twin Sister to Rosemary and her husband George, dear Sister-in-law to Laurie and his wife Marie, dear Aunt to Glenn (Natka) & Diana (Matt), Darren (Stacey) & Ryan, dear Great Aunt to Emma & Lauren, Emerson, Xander & Rylyn and fondly known as Gramma Madge to Hannah & Lindsay (TK) & Jordan (Macey), Ruby & Hank, Henry and Eric. She was also dear daughter to George and Madge Pearce (predeceased).
Madge’s care, commitment and passion had a significant impact on her many communities:
Her main focus and dedication were to her Family and Friends, with the unwavering support of her 1-800-DONALD alongside her, to serve others.
She was the heart of Honourable Earl Rowe Public School for over 30 years, in an incredibly special and fulfilling leadership role as School Secretary. She was highly valued for her ability to empathize, support, advocate and get stuff done! She was never too busy to give a band-aid, a hug, words of encouragement, or share a hearty laugh with any student, parent or staff that needed it, not to mention her mischievous spirit!
Her many years of service for Girl Guides Canada gave her great joy, including her time as Brown Owl of her local guiding group, and her influential role as Commissioner of Silver Birch Area. She was a leader, teacher and advocate, and her achievements in these roles impacted the lives of thousands of young girls and women. From weekly meetings to the Girl Guide Camps to the Cookie campaigns, to the community service projects and ultimately organizing a European tour culminating in a garden party with Queen Elizabeth II.
She had a love of quilting, canning and pickling, which she often shared as gifts, cherished by family and friends. She spent countless hours watching curling and golf and initiating a lively game of euchre with all of us!
She adored and found solace in the natural world…. from birds & flowers to lakes & mountains. Madge also had a passion for her dogs and was mother to many dear fur babies over the years.
She had a compassion and a tenacity that her beloved family and friends relied on. Her strength and guidance will be missed every day.
Rest in peace Mum. We love you and your love and passion are forever in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, please honour Madge by donating to your local Hospice or Humane Society.
A Celebration of Madge’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11am to 3pm at St. John’s Presbyterian Church Hall - 2940 10 Sideroad, Bradford West Gwillimbury
Condolence messages can be left for the family at www.peacefultransition.ca