Obituary of Ferne Hadley

Hadley: Ferne Cavell (nee Preston) Peacefully on October 21, 2015 in her 96th year at Woodhaven Nursing Home. Dear wife of Keith Hadley, deceased 2004, for 57 years. Beloved mother of David Hadley (Marg), Marilyn Fleming (Doug) and Don Hadley(Dianne). Precious Grandma of Allen Hadley, Laura Hadley (Brett Gersekowski), Greg Fleming, Anne Warren (John), Kevin Fleming and Sarah Fleming. Great-Grandmother of Angus and Lucas. Ferne was the 9th and last living child of Mary and Milton Preston of Wyebridge and Toronto. She grew up on Coxwell Avenue and worked at Eatons before her marriage to Keith. They raised their family in East York, where Ferne was an active member of Cosburn United Church. Fun times were spent square dancing and playing bridge with friends. Ferne was happiest when she was with her family (dogs too) at their Buckhorn Lake cottage. In retirement, Ferne and Keith enjoyed travelling and wintering in Florida. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main Street North (Markham Road), Markham on Friday , October 30, 2015 from 12 noon until the time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1pm. If desired donations to Cosburn United Church, 1108 Greenwood Avenue,East York, M4J 4E6.