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On Monday March 17th , 2025, Greta passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Awaiting her arrival will be her husband Stanley White and her son Bill White. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Sue Larose and Bonnie White. A devoted grandmother of Angie Shaw, Sherri, Alexis (David), Shane (Jennifer), and April (Jay). A cherished great grandmother to Mackenzie, Claudia, Marrissa, Sierra, the late Wyatt, Logan, Ariona, Marc, Mya, Malahkai, Jason and Aaliyah. She was a proud great-great-grandmother of Jayden, Marley, Adaline, Levii, Skye, Unity, Demetria and Adonis. She was a dear sister of Art, Bea, Don, Doug, Gerry and the late Ethel, Vivian, Ralph, Ed, Jean, Allan and Sam. Many nieces and nephews affectionately knew her as “The Dutchess”. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E. Cobourg on Thursday April 17th from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Greta’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion.
Dear Great Nana, we'll all miss you in our own way. Your love, guidance, and presence will be deeply felt. May the cherished memories we've shared bring us comfort and joy. Your legacy lives on in our hearts, and we'll hold onto the laughter, stories, and lessons you shared with us. Rest in peace, and know you're loved beyond measure.
Sending love and light for your families loss. She was a beautiful soul always present during family gatherings to spend time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Full of heart and love a true family treasure.
My condolences to Greta's family . I will really miss spending time with Greta and having a good laugh together. She told me many stories /memories and it sounds like she had an amazing long loving life . Rest In Peace my friend . Dawn ❤️
So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories.
What a blessed life she lived. Surrounded by so many who loved her. What wonderful memories which can only be had because you made them with her. She was something special, Tracy, Arnie and family
Condolences to your family!
My condolences to the wonderful family that got to experience and cherish your love. I got a small taste of it when I was a lot younger around 12 years ago and all I can say is this world was blessed to have had you be apart of it. You’re a ray of light to everyone you meet and I am happy that I had gotten a chance to meet you. Thank you for blessing my loved ones and yours with thoughtful memories to last a lifetime❤️
We cherish the memories of a great grandma. So jolly and down to earth.Enjoy heaven.we will meet again some day.
Grits and her husband Stan immediately became family. We were honoured to have known and loved such a gracious lady. We are more than saddened by her passing and the thought of never hearing her voice again. May God bless such a great Canadian woman. Love Paul and Joanne
A Belated Condonlences To The White Family ..!!
Sue and Bonnie, deepest condolences to you and the family. Your mom was a special person. Fond memories of Campbell street and camping with Greta and Stan.
Bonnie, Sue and all the family. We are all so sorry to hear of Gretas passing. Greta was a special lady who brightened up a room! Greta always brought warmth and love everywhere she went. My Mom and Greta's friendship was irreplaceable and from their friendship brought our families together for many occasions. Greta is now with all those waiting for her. Rest in Peace Greta. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Sorry for the loss of a great lady, she will be surely missed by all her friends and family rip aunt Greta
Sue and family. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our condolences
My condolences to Sue and Bonnie , also sorry to hear that your brother Bill has passed.
Dear Sue & Family. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you All! Greta was such a lovely person with many great stories to tell! I know she will be missed dearly by all of you! 🙏❤️
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Community Care Northumberland
Heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved this wonderful lady. We always enjoyed visiting with her at Donna's Christmas Eve parties. She sure lived up to her "The Duchess" title. It always felt like she was holding court, a warm, loving court, so impeccably dressed and keeping us all entertained with her stories. Rest in peace, dear lady.
Bonnie and family, our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your dear Mom. Sending hugs. Craig and Dea
Our sincere condolences Sue to you and your family.
Sue, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing, sending our sincere condolences to you and your family!
Sue, Bonnie & families, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom and Gramma. Sending our heartfelt condolences to all of the family at this time. ❤️
I'm so very sorry for your loss, I've lived in the same building as Greta for the last few years. She was friends with my grandmother Doris. They both would read the books in the laundry room and sign them. My grandmother always looked for the books Greta had read, it was very cute ♡
So sorry for your loss .I have known you guys for a long time .Many of the memories revolved around your Mom good memories .I will cherish those .She will live on in our memories. Condolences Dave
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I'll always remember her living 2 doors over when I was a kid. My sympathy to you Bonnie, Sue and your families.
Bonnie, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. May your wonderful memories see you through the sad times.
Aunt Greta was the best! Such a loving person, just like all of her brothers and sisters and mother. I’ve been so lucky to have known so many of the Stanley family for so many years! I know Dad [Ed] will be waiting for you with open arms. Love and hugs❤️❤️
Thinking of you Bonnie and Sue at this time Remember your mom has only gone on ahead
Bonnie, my deepest sympathy to you and the White Family for your loss of your Mother. Bonnie
Bonnie, Sue, Family & Friends, my Deepest Condolences on the Loss of Greta may the Love & Memories you all share help to soften some of the pain.
Bonnie and Sue, and your family,sending sympathy to you all at the loss of the matriarch of such a fantastic legacy. May Mom rest well, her work is done and you all are living proof of her successful journey.
Our family so enjoyed the many great times with both your parents when they camped here. Equally enjoyed our visits with Greta over the past years, she was always a lot of fun. I know you will all miss her, but you have many fond memories. R I P Greta
Dear Sue, Bonnie & family So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was such a happy go lucky lady with a fantastic sense of humour and a beautiful smile. Keep your loving memories close. Sending condolences to you and your family.
Sue, April and family...sorry to hear Greta's passing. Hearing Sue talk of her mother was nice to hear....enjoying time together and at the cottage with Sue and the family. Good memories to have. My condolences to you and your familys.
Sue,Bonnie & families My heart is broken for you , Hold all your memories close RIP Greta
So sorry to hear of Greta's passing. Really haven't seen much of her in a few years. But when we did meet up we would have many laughs about the days gone by. You will be missed my friend by many. Thinking of you all Love Linda and Jim
Condolences Sue and family on your loss of Greta.
Sue and family, so sorry to hear of Gretas passing, she was a lovely lady. Enjoy the many memories she has left each of you, she will forever be in your hearts 💕 RIP Greta.
My condolences on your loss. I have many fond memories of her and my mom.
Bonnie and family … so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother..hold on to the memories 💕
Sorry to hear of your mother/grandmother’s passing, Bonnie/Alexis. Thinking of you and your family!
Our heartfelt condolences to your families from ours. Dad, Clifford Bate fondly remembers working with Greta . She had a long life surrounded by many loving friends and family.
So sorry to hear about your mom Thinking of you
Bonnie and family you have my sorrows ❤️