Minnie Ohashi

September 24, 1933 - September 25, 2013
Ohashi, Minnie - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Extendicare Halton Hills, just one day after her 80th birthday. Minnie, beloved wife of 54 years to George. Wonderful mom of Gerald (Cathy) and Glenn (Nolle). Proud and loving grandmom of Mark and Adam and honourary grandmother of 7. Survived by her sister Grace Yoshihara of Coquitlam, B.C. and brother George Yoshihara of Maple Ridge, B.C. Predeceased by her sisters Kay and Aiko and brother Bill. Minnie was a master bowler and teacher at Walkley and Kent Lanes in Ottawa. An animal lover, an avid gardener, very proud of her hubbard squash. Longtime member of the Kinette and Lion Clubs of Ottawa and very active in her church communities as well as the Georgetown Seniors Centre. Minnie will be fondly remembered for her knitting and crocheting and also for her hidden talent of baton twirling. The family wishes to thank Extendicare Halton Hills and C.C.C.U. at Georgetown Hospital for their amazing care of Minnie over the last 3 years. Also a big thank you to Rev. Grant Williams of St. Andrew's United Church and Pastor Doug Kelley of Georgetown Alliance Church for their compassion and support. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, (905)877-3631 on Tuesday October 1st from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd., S. Georgetown. Cremation has taken place. In memory, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Alzheimer's Foundation, Kidney Foundation or the Lions Foundation (seeing eye dogs) would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com