Hilda Margaret Reilly-Cooke
July 28,1922 -July 12,2023
Hilda Reilly-Cooke of Orillia passed away peacefully at home, embraced by love & faith on July 12, 2023. Eternally beloved wife of Andrew Reilly (pre-deceased). Treasured mother of Gordon, Maureen & Michael (both pre-deceased), Peggy, John, Catherine & James. Loving mother-in-law to John, Mylinh, Tom, Tony & Gail. Always the Proudest grandmother of Robert, Katherine, Joe, Emily, Daniel, Chris, Angela, Hilda, Samantha & Andy. Loving Great grandmother to Cody, Martina, Piper & Ari. Great great grandmother of Luna.
Hilda will be dearly missed by her Sister & best friend, Greta Montgomery. Also sister of Roy Flannery, Imelda Hipkin, Emily Montgomery (all pre-deceased). Forever to be carried in the hearts of all of her loving nieces, nephews & extended family.
Our beautiful mother born over a century ago was a true Woman Warrior in more ways than we could ever count. A leader by example, whose actions always spoke louder than her words but were equalled by her keen sense of humour and love of laughter. She loved deeply, travelled discreetly and always got the job done in the most superlative fashion. Extremely quick witted, approachable and like many, mellowed as the years flew by; making her one of the most understanding Grandmothers a child could ever wish for. Anyone who passed through our home over the years would concur we were truly, truly blessed. Love you Mom 💞
Thank you to Dr Sandra Tigchelaar, Sue, and to Hilda’s Bayshore nurse Sara. Always available with willingness and kindness to advise and help, while providing the most professional care within Hilda’s home.
We offer our most profound & sincere appreciation to mom’s incredible
psw’s. Thank You Jessie, Lori & Elena. Words seem so inadequate in expressing our overwhelming gratitude for the unwavering, compassionate & professional care they have provided mom these past 2 years, up to & including her final breath. Often going so far
above & beyond anything we could have ever hoped for in helping mom to remain in her home. Our mother was cherished & that was so evident in her final days. Our A-Team showed up frequently & voluntarily any hour of the day or night to see if anything was needed, offering to help in any way, supporting us & supporting one another. They’d come to care and sit with mom so that we could relax in our mission. They allowed us to simply be her children in moms last days. For all of this, we are truly eternally grateful.
Visitation will be held at Simcoe Funeral Home 38 James Street E. Orillia, ON on Monday July 17, 2023 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, 115 West Street N, Orillia, ON on Tuesday July 18th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation or Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca