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Lydia Stockwell (November 5, 1940 – October 19, 2022)

Lydia Stockwell

November 5, 1940 – October 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Lydia Stockwell of Leamington, ON announces her passing on October 19, 2022 at the age of 81, following a long battle with frontotemporal dementia.

Lydia was born in Poland to the late Walter and Emma (nee Pretzlav) Zittlau.  She is survived by her loving husband Richard of 61 years.  Mother of Michael Stockwell (Anette), Susan Stockwell Andrews (Keith) and grandmother to Laura, Matthew, Marcus, Lucas, and Carla.  Dear sister to Herta Hohendorf (late John), Hedwig Maag (Gunther), Julius Zittlau (Grace), and Arthur Zittlau (Betty).  Sister-in-law to Allan Stockwell (Sylvia) and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Lydia was a renaissance woman and could do anything she set her mind to.  She had a flair for the creative; from her command of the family household to her years as a hairstylist and seamstress, her expert cooking, her mean tennis shot, and also her ability to make a stockbroker sweat with her investment knowledge.  More than just loving her gardens, Lydia was an environmentalist before it was fashionable.

But most importantly, her family was her pride, joy and priority.  Her five grandchildren “the kids” gave her the greatest happiness. An amazing wife, mother and grandmother, she truly loved taking care of other people.

Thank you to the dedicated staff and medical team at Seacliff Manor for their love and daily care, and to the doctors and nurses in the Emergency and 2 East at Erie Shores Health Care for their compassion during her last weeks of life.

A memorial visitation and celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

In memory of Lydia,  we ask that you consider a donation to either the Essex Region Conservation Foundation and/or Hospice of Windsor and Essex County or by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Final Resting Place

Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery
366 Talbot Street West
Leamington, ON N8H 4H4

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One Comment

  1. Reiner Neumann

    My sincere condolences Richard. I will always remember her sitting with you in church. She was an amazing lady no doubt! Knowing she is with our Lord brings some comfort in times like these. Take care my friend.

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