Mildred Emma Leader

Mildred Emma Leader of Wingham passed away at her home on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was 89.

 

Millie was the beloved wife of the late Donald Leader who predeceased her in 2009. She was the cherished mom of Donna Thacker, London; Dianne and Wayne Johnston, Wingham; Brian and Laurrie Leader, Bowmanville and Ed and Adrianna Leader, Oshawa and the dear mother-in-law of Elizabeth Leader, Calgary. Millie was the loving grandma of 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was the sister-in-law of George Adams, Brussels; Cherie Farrish, Listowel and Helen Farrish, Goderich. Millie will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Hilda (Whyte) Farrish, her son Rick Leader, her brothers Alex, Jasper, Bower and Johnston Farrish, her sisters Martha Farrish and Maxine Adams, her brother-in-law Allan Leader and his wife Barb and one granddaughter and one grandson both in infancy.

 

A private memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 9 at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham. A livestream of the funeral is available on the funeral home’s website.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital (Ladies Auxiliary) would be appreciated.

 

Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com