Hetherington, Adele Elizabeth
Adele Elizabeth Hetherington
We are sad to announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, Adele Elizabeth Hetherington on February 28, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1923 and was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Harold Craig; son, Steven in July 1969; husband, Richard in March 1990; and her daughter-in-law, Charlotte in March 2011.
Adele is survived by her daughter, Patricia Misener (Robert)and grandson, Brent (Lynette) with great granddaughter Maggie, Christina Wilson (Marc) and great granddaughters Abigail and Gracie; son, Thomas and grandson Michael with great grandchildren Aysia (Jordan) and great granddaughter Embyr, great granddaughter Rayna, great grandson Broden (Cassie); daughter, Tracy Vickaryous (Norm) with great granddaughter Tatiana, great grandson Dayton, and daughter Kelli Myers (Jason); and by son Richard David (Karen) with granddaughter Aurora (Eric) as well as grandson Scott Christensen (Steven’s Son)
Adele was born and raised on Staten Island, New York. She spent happy summers at the family cabin on the Jersey Shore where she sailed, rowed and swam. Throughout her life, she was delighted if she got the opportunity to put her foot in the ocean
Mom was athletic and a good student. Rather than attend college, Adele decided to get a job to contribute to the war effort.
Mom met Dad at a recreational site for servicemen when Dad was in the Navy and docked in New York for long periods. They married in New York, spent the winter in Toronto and then moved to the family farm in Moose Jaw district at the end of winter. Certainly, she showed great courage in this, but farm life became her heart and soul.
Adele enjoyed various church groups such as Kindred Sisters, Minto Family Life and volunteer time at Providence Place. She looked forward to the companionship and work of the Mount Pleasant Ladies group. Her faith was very important to her.
She loved doing crafty activities such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery and sewing, and later in life, scrapbooking and card making. She was an avid reader and a loyal fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. She loved shopping, especially for jewelry.
Later in life, she moved to Points West assisted living where she was very happy. There she enjoyed new friends, bridge and whist games, and felt well cared for by the staff and the home care workers.
She seemed happiest when hosting the entire family for a big meal. Often at these times she liked to just sit and listen to the conversation. She never forgot any family members’ birthdays, and was a thoughtful grandma, sensitive to everyone’s preferences.
Adele was a fiercely independent matriarch who was kind, intelligent, courageous, and dignified.
The Funeral Service to honor Adele will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Dave Foley will officiate and interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. Those not able to attend are invited to watch the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Adele’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Thank you for the hours of care you contributed to the residents,clients and staff of Providence Place. Rest In Peace.
To all of Adele’s Family;
I am so sorry for your loss.
She was such a special person to me. I think I have known her since I was 12 (and I turn 70 today), so it has been a lot of years.
She was always such a wonderful person to so many of the girls in Job’s Daughters.
Although I had lost touch with her for so many years, I was happy to have a good visit with her in Pioneer Lodge in September. I was in there after having Cancer Treatments. I recognized her right away and went into her room to visit, and then would turn the TV on for her to watch – and mostly listen too – the football game and baseball games. Was so nice to have someone in the Lodge that I knew.
My brother was a good friend of Steve’s and was the last person to talk to him on a dock in LaRonge before he passed away. Your Mom always remembered that and wanted to talk to my brother Daryl about it. Not sure if that ever happened or not.
Sending all of you my sympathy, prayers and love.
Hope some day you can smile when you think of all the happy memories from the times spent with her.
Love Cheryl (McLafferty) Miller
Dear David and Karen so sad for your loss. Adele was such a great person in my life. Hugsvto you all
Adele was a truly amazing lady. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have gotten to know her. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Sincere condolences to the family! She was my Kindred sister! She shared her faith, her life experience and her joy! I loved her and felt privileged to know her! A life well lived. May she rest in peace!
Condolences to you. Her contributions through the building of Family Life Centre are not measurable. Later when I got to know her her strength, hospitality and humour are qualities I hop to role model.
My sincere condolences to Adele’s family.
I have known Adele since her days of volunteering at Providence Hospital and Providence Place.
She hosted my son’s baby shower at her lovely home on the farm. She was so proud of the farm and her family.
She was truly a remarkable woman. May wonderful memories warm your heart at this sad time.
Patsy, Tom, David and families, We were so sorry to hear about your Mom—she was such a nice person! Mom’s are special people in our lives and we know you will miss her dearly! Know that we care and are thinking about all of you. —Dan & Linda
Patsy, Tom, David & families. Our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your mother, grandmother. We still remember our families getting together especially for Christmas dinners. Mom (Sylvia) and your Mom were great friends. We know she will be missed dearly.
The Stan Towriss family
One of the great joys in life are those with whom you have the opportunity to share the journey. Adele was a strong founder, supporter and administrator of the Moose Jaw Family Life Education Center started by Rev. Alex Lawson. She believed strongly in Lay Ministry and helped lead workshops and seminars. Over tea at the farm she would enthusiastically share wondrous stories of her life in New York and her adjustment to rural Saskatchewan. She was fiercely independent, intellectually curious, loved her family and enjoyed being part of the Mount Pleasant community. She would humble decline any of these accolades, but she can be proud of the love, the light and the legacy she leaves behind. She loved and was loved…..and made a difference to so many. Now she is glory bound to new adventures of the spirit. God bless!
To Patsy, Tom, David and families – sincere condolences in the loss of your mom, grandmother & great grandmother.
What a great lady she was. She leaves many special memories for all of you and those who knew her.