Violet passed away at 98 years, peacefully with her family at her side in the early morning on March 2, 2021.
She was born in Kingsford Township Emo to the late Margaret and William Bennell on December 10, 1922.
As a young girl she worked with her sisters in her father’s shingle mill bundling shingles. Later she worked in Dearlock, Ont. for Audry and Johnny Haney helping look after children and housekeeping.
She met our father Edward Strom while working in Dearlock. They were married in Fort Frances on September 17, 1943 in the United Church. They were only married three weeks when Dad was called into the army. Mom remained on the farm with granddad, John Haney and cared for him while Dad was in service.
They enjoyed life on the farm in Dearlock. for many years. Family was always very important to mom.
They moved to the farm on Highway 71 in 1970. Unfortunately Ed passed away on May 9, 1977 at the early age of 58 years. Violet remained in the country until 1992 when she moved to her home in Emo. She remained in her little home until she was 95. Violet enjoyed making meals for her family and coffee with her friends. She was known for her ability to make a meal in no time!
Each of her family members have a wonderful embroidered quilt made with her loving hands. She often knitted mitts for her children too.
Moms first love was her family, she loved chickens and gardening, especially her flowers. She really enjoyed the wood heat at her son Donnie and Sharon’s home whenever she visited.
Violet is survived by her family; one daughter Margaret and husband Milton Kreger; three sons Donnie and Sharon, Marvin and Anne, and David and Lorna Strom; eleven grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter born two weeks ago; and a sister-in-law Florence Bennell.
Violet is the last remaining member of her family. She was predeceased by her parents Margaret and William Bennell; husband Edward Strom; a little sister Bertha; her sisters Olive (Lawrence Corrigan), Hazel (Andrew Pollard) and Eva (Gordon McClain); and two brothers Alfred (Ton) Bennell, Clifford (Elaine) Bennell.
Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Long-Term Care at Rainy River Hospital c/o Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Box 89, Emo, ON P0W 1E0.
