It is with sad hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Madeleine Lee on December 20, 2020 at the Cambridge Country Manor in her 96th year.
Madeleine was born in Wingham, Ontario on Oct 2 1925 to Finlay and Ivy Mellor. Madeleine and her twin brother Jack were the youngest of seven siblings. The family moved to Acton and during her teens she worked at the Mason Knitting. Madeleine met her husband George Lee during WWII and they were married at St. Albans in 1946. They moved to Eluthera in the Bahamas where they lived for two years before returning to start their family.
Madeleine was a devoted mother to two daughters Jackie and Cindi. Her caring and devotion was extended to her aging parents and the entire family of brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Madeleine and George had a love of adventure and visited places such as India, South America, England, Italy, France, Hawaii, Mexico & the Bahamas. Madeleine continued her travels well into her 80’s attending her grandsons wedding in Jamaica, and trips to Ireland Newfoundland, Los Vegas and a few winter vacations in Florida.
Madeleine enjoyed many summers camping at Kilbear Park, Ontario. A family holiday that is still enjoyed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved spending time in her garden on Longfield Rd in Acton where the colorful sight of the property-wide rock garden in bloom was enjoyed by friends and neighbors.
Madeleine will be missed by her lifelong friend Thelma Jordan. Friends since teenagers and up until the last few years they could be seen walking downtown Acton to Giant Tiger shopping and frequenting local events and church bazaars.
She worked part time at the Acton Free Press for several years along-side many local women and was also a devout member of St. Albans Anglican Church where she was a member of the A.C.W. and the Altar Guild for over 50 yrs.
Madeleine was predeceased by George Lee, her husband of 57 years. She was a loving mother to Jackie and husband Gary Oldham, and Cindi and husband Sean Aherne. Her grandchildren Lee Oldham, Brian Oldham and wife Genevieve, Chad Oldham & wife Erin and five great grandchildren, Victoria, Alexandra, Amelia, Calvin, and Lachlan will greatly miss their Nan.
A celebration of Madeleine’s life and internment will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 519-822-0051
Memorial donations can be made to the War Amps of Canada or a Charity of your choice.