ALBERTA GRACE MUNRO (nee WIGHTMAN)

December 21, 2024

Alberta Grace Munro (nee Wightman) died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Dec. 21, 2024, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Vaughn Munro for more than 55 years. Fondly remembered by her stepsons, Michael and David; granddaughters Leila and Jena; and their seven children; as well as many other family members and friends. Alberta will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul, with a quick wit and beautiful smile. She loved to help others and was able to do this through her efforts as a member of many organizations. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Hospital Auxiliary for more than 50 years, Pine River United Church and the United Church Women. Alberta was a very active Shriners lady. She and Vaughn graciously opened their home to the Shriners after many parades and events. For 33 years, they gathered for backyard corn boils at their Lake Range homes. Sewing, baking and making crafts were a passion for Alberta. These items would be donated and sold at fund-raisers for organizations she was involved with. For 17 years, Vaughn and Alberta were partners and wholesale agents of The Toronto Star newspaper. Alberta ran the financial end of this very successful business. Alberta had a true connection with, and love for, cats, and they loved her. She fed and helped hundreds of stray cats over the years, including Inky who lived to be 22. Her grand-kitten, Jax, loves and misses her very much. Being an avid sports fan, Alberta enjoyed watching many sporting events, including baseball, hockey and tennis. There was always a game on when you visited their home. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Leanne Thomson and the doctors and nurses at the Kincardine Hospital who provided excellent care during Alberta’s time there. Following Alberta’s wishes, a private service will be held at the Pine River United Church, with spring interment in Kincardine Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Pine River United Church, the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, or Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada, are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy; arrangements entrusted to the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.