Friday, October 22, 2010

Interment and Memorial

FLATT, Theresa (nee McDonald) 1964-2010

Theresa Mary Flatt went home to be with her beloved Saviour Jesus Christ on October 21ST, 2010 in Brantford, ON after a year long battle with Ovarian Cancer at the age of 46. She will be sadly missed by husband Andy and children Josiah, Katy, and Alex, as well as her father Craig McDonald of Burlington/Thunder Bay, ON; sisters Jean (Richard) Pendziwol of Thunder Bay, ON; Barbara Mitchell of Redcliff, AB and a much loved family of brothers- and sisters-in-law as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Theresa was predeceased by her loving mother Sue McDonald, father-in-law Rupert Flatt, and grandparents Irvin and Evelyn Obergh, and Hugh and Erna McDonald.

Theresa grew up in Thunder Bay attending St Vincent’s, St Patrick’s and Sir Winston Churchill Schools, graduating in 1984. She loved to spend summers sailing on Lake Superior and spent 14 months cruising to the Bahamas and back with her family on their boat in 1981/82. She also loved to play piano and earned her A. Mus. Paed. from the University of Western Ontario. She and Andy married in 1986 and have served the lord together for over 20 years, most significantly at Westfort Baptist Church in Thunder Bay, and the past 11 years at Brant Community Church in Brantford. Theresa enjoyed leading worship and playing the keys as part of the praise team. She was also an active participant in women’s ministries and retreats.

Theresa’s family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Community Care Access Centre, Aberdeen, and the Stedman Hospice for their exceptional compassion and care during Theresa’s last few weeks. In Theresa’s memory, the family has requested no flowers, but donations to the Brant Community Church building fund or Ovarian Cancer Canada would be gratefully appreciated.

Interment will be at Oakhill Cemetery in Brantford on Monday October 25th at 1:30 p.m. and will be followed by a memorial service at Brant Community Church at 69 Superior St. at 3:30 p.m.

7 comments:

John Blackman said...

Andy, Janine and I will be praying for you and the children and we thank God for his mercy and pray for his peace for all of you.
John and Janine Blackman
Brooklin

Richard & Diane Houliston and family said...

Andy, we are praying for you and the family during this difficult time, if there is anything at all that you need please let us know.

Unknown said...

We'll miss you Theresa. Thank you God for sharing this incredible woman with us.

Anonymous said...

My condolences to the entire family. Especially Andy and kids. My you find peace and strength in this difficult time.

Gilbert Levesque said...

My condolences to the entire family and the children Andy . Myself and Daughter and Courtney thought highly of Theresa as you know .My heart and prayers go out to the family .The lord has a new angel she will be missed .

Gilbert L.........

devries family said...

We pray for peace in your time of sadness Andy and family. Theresa was an incredible example of a child of God. We will miss her but rejoice that she is free from pain and in the arms of our savior. May God comfort you all.

Ed Peters said...

Andy, many great thoughts come over me as you share with all of us the journey God has given you to walk, Theresa is such a great model to many. She truly gave her life so others could live. Thank you for sharing , we now share your sorrow. God, we pray that you would hold Andy, Josiah, Katie and Alex in your hand and personally walk with them these miles. Amen