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Millie Clapperton, formerly of Baltimore Ontario, passed away peacefully at Golden Plough Lodge Cobourg, Ontario on July 2, 2019 at the age of 91. She will be remembered fondly and deeply missed by her children, Dr. Carole (the late George Bailey), Larry (Mary Jane), Ken (Lolly); and her grandchildren Murray (Nancy), Trevor (Dawn), Adrienne, and Susan (Jeffrey Yarde); and her great-grandchildren, Trent, Owen, Drew, Aidan, Justin, Avery, Shontelle Yarde and the late Cooper. Millie is survived by her sister-in-law Olga Apperley and many nieces and nephews. Millie was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Ross in 2004 and by all of her siblings, Ray, Eldeen Grant, Rudy, Clara Jarvis, and Vern. She was also pre-deceased by her son-in-law George Bailey, and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and several nephews and a niece. Millie was born to Raymond Apperley and Helga (nee Holm) on May 31, 1928 in Pelly, Saskatchewan. Both parents passed when Millie was young. She was sent to Ontario when the children were orphaned. Millie met supportive families who helped her develop a new life. She married Ross in 1946 and lived happily in Baltimore for most of their 58 years of marriage. They moved to an apartment in Cobourg after retirement and when Ross passed, Millie moved to the Legion Village. Five months ago she moved to the Golden Plough Lodge. Millie always said that her proudest achievement was her family. She had no regrets about her life. She was a devoted wife and mother who excelled at domestic arts. She loved to cook, bake, sew, quilt and do needlework. She was an expert at patching grandkids jeans and kept old jeans for “parts”. Millie loved to play cards and politics became her passion in later life. After being orphaned, she did not see all of her siblings together again until she was 30, and she loved getting together with all of her western family. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Millie’s life will be held at Baltimore Recreation Centre, North on Hwy 45, on Monday July 29, 2019 at 3 p.m. All are invited to come and share their memories of her. The family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the staff at Golden Plough Lodge and the staff at Legion Village. Millie received kind and compassionate care for which the family is grateful. A wonderful young angel and friend appeared in Millie’s life in the last 2 years. Cassie Brouwer visited Millie regularly and made her laugh and brought joy to her life. The family is grateful for her kindness to our mother as well. Millie always had a soft spot for children in need. If you feel inclined, please donate to a children’s charity of your choice or to the Golden Plough Lodge or the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Millie’s memory. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.
Dear Carole and family.I am very sorry to hear your mom passed away.Mothers are special: they can keep a military secret and always understand.Paul B.
A wonderful kind and generous person. Memories abound of family visits and get togethers with Mildred, her late husband, Ross and the Clapperton family.
To the Clapperton families..Jackie and I were sorry to hear of Millie's passing. Our thoughts will be with you on Monday during the celebration of life, where you will reflect on the 91 years of life and the peaceful passing in her sleep. Unfortunately, we will not be unable to attend.
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We're sorry we're going to be away & not be able to give our condolences in person. Will be thinking of you.Carol
My condolences to your family! May she Rest In Peace!Mary Jaynes, Peterborough
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I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed keeping in touch with your mom with phone calls and later writing letters. She was such a nice and interesting lady.. Love, Donna
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her giving all the children ice-cream cones in the trailer park in town . Such a wonderful lady.
Such fond memories of Mildred and Ross. My most sincere condolences to the entire family.
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this time.
So sorry to hear of Mildred's passing. Condolences to her family. Mildred was a lovely person with lots of good qualities. I haven't been in touch with her for quite some time but I had good memories of her! We met through work when it was called General Foods and we did spend a bit of time together! Another angel has her wings! Blessings to her family!Leone Wilson
So sorry for your loss she was a great lady.
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Our deepest sympathy extended to Mildred's family !!! I enjoyed working with Mildred at General Foods for many years !!! RIP Mildred !!!
Eric & Carol send their sincere condolences. Mildred was a lovely lady. Always very friendly. You will have very special memories to treasure.
Trevor and Family:This lady sounds like she was an amazing, loving woman.
Our deepest sympathy to Mildred'sfamilies. Ken and Lolly our thoughts are with you at this time.
The Cobourg Fire Department extends their sincere condolences to family and friends. May wonderful memories provide comfort and strength to all of you.
Sending our deepest condolences.
Ken and Lolly I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.My deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
My sympathies to Ken, Lolly and all the family.
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My prayers are with you Ken and your family.
Sorry for your loss
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Phil and Carole Fardella