Julie Nicole HUTCHEON

ELLIS, Julie Nicole (Hutcheon) - Surrounded by love at the Stedman Community Hospice, Julie Nicole Ellis, in her 30th year, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Julie is the dearest wife, soulmate and best friend of Dwayne and loving mother of Benjamin. She is the cherished daughter of Diane (Clive Watkins) and Paul (Linda Clark), treasured granddaughter of Eileen Bedford (the late Bill) and Dolores Hutcheon (the late James), much loved daughter-in-law of Wilma Ellis (Hughie McKinnon) and the late Jerry Ellis, loved sister-in-law of Jennifer and Rob Ladesic and adored “Auntie” of Mackenzie and Riley. She will always be remembered as one who deeply touched the lives of many. Julie taught Kindergarten for the Grand Erie District School Board after graduating from McMaster University and Brock Teacher's College. A very heartfelt thank you to Dr. D. Allen and Dr. B. McNeil and the staff and volunteers at the Stedman Community Hospice, Hamilton General Hospital and the Juravinski Cancer Clinic who treated Julie with compassion, like she was one of their own. You each gave us strength to help us cope with Julie's journey. Julie's joy for life and living radiated wherever she took her beautiful smile. Family and friends will be received at the McCLEISTER FUNERAL HOME, 495 Park Road North, Brantford on Sunday 6 - 8 p.m., Monday 1 - 3 and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be at Hope Christian Reformed Church, Corner of Buchanan Crescent and Dunsdon St. on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Barrie Bain of Fairview United Church will officiate. Interment in Farringdon Burial Ground. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial donations to the Stedman Community Hospice or Brain Tumour Research Foundation. McCleister 519-758-1553 www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca 11187223