Weldrick, Isabelle Catherine Grace
Isabelle Catherine Grace (nee Otter) Weldrick, aged 83 years in Meaford, Ontario left us peacefully on Monday March 16, 2026.
Predeceased by her husband Clifford Weldrick and daughter Sherry-Lynne, Isabelle is survived by her two children: Tony (Chris) Weldrick and Bonnie (Merv) Allan, all of Meaford.
Grandma Issy will be sadly missed by her four grandchildren: Jesse Allan, Tyler Allan, Rachel Weldrick (John Dowbiggin), Megan (Scott) Lewis and great-granddaughter Clara Lewis.
Isabelle was the oldest of six siblings, and is survived by two brothers, Paul (Pat) Miller, and Bill Miller, two sisters, Nancy (Delbert) Harvey, and Judy (Rob) Proctor, and was predeceased by a brother Charlie (Wanda) Miller. Isabelle will also be missed by her extended family, Dennis and Marge Williams, Doreen McGregor and many nieces, nephews and their families.
Born in Durham, Ontario on June 10, 1942, Isabelle lost their mother at a very young age, Issy took on the role of big sister and almost mother figure to all her younger brothers and sisters, bringing them to Meaford to her family home to help give them their start in life. The Weldrick home was never just their family of four but was instead a very busy home with aunts and uncles being raised like siblings to Bonnie and Tony.
There was no end to the love and generosity that Issy and Cliff extended to family and even friends who needed a hot meal, a bed for a night or a home for months or even years.
Isabelle worked her entire life from an early age of 15 at Stanley Knight’s Hardwood flooring factory in Meaford, other factories such as Mitchell’s Apple Juice in Thornbury, Globe Mills, Amerock and ultimately her final 20 plus years at the Meaford Nursing Home Long Term Care Facility, where her compassionate nature was best utilized as she took great care of her residents.
Well known for her hearty home cooking and ability to stretch a meal to feed anyone who came to the door, Isabelle’s recipes for her potato salad, coffee cake and chocolate zucchini bread are still being asked for and shared to dozens of home cooks of the next generations.
Summer holidays were often spent camping with their kids and friends, in tents and a homemade tent trailer. In later years Issy and Cliff loved to take long road trips out west in their camper van; country music playing while Isabelle filmed the trips on her little movie camera.
Though there was not a lot of extra money in the early years, nobody ever noticed, as Issy made every little holiday a completely special occasion. Boiling eggs in onion skins for Easter, amazing turkey dinners at Christmas, and we still joke about the year she dyed the mashed potatoes green for St. Patrick’s Day. We were ALL happy and felt RICH in every way.
Though the family lived in different houses before and after, Issy would forever remember our old brick home on Highway 26 on Bayview Hill outside Meaford as the happiest of times, and that that was always our REAL home.
Issy was a very private person outside the home, and wasn’t much of a joiner, but if you came to her door, she treated you like royalty. A trait that is remembered by so many of her family and friends.
Because of her private nature, a small family celebration of life will take place later this year when distant family members are able to travel to Meaford.
The family has kindly requested that, if desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the Meaford Long Term Care Auxiliary (Cheques Only) be made in her name and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
OR, equally meaningful, in lieu of flowers or donations, the family has suggested that perhaps people could just share a nice meal with their own families (or friends) and treat each other with the same love and respect as Isabelle would have done.
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Donations: Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Meaford Long Term Care Auxiliary (Cheques Only)Donate securely through Ferguson Funeral Home
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tony, Bonnie and families,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I have fond memories of Aunt Isabelle. May your treasured memories bring you comfort.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Our sympathy to all the family at this time of great loss. Issy was such a caring fun loving woman and she will be greatly missed.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Isabel was a great friend and resident We had a lots joking around and lots of laughs telling Izzy is was the most beautiful lady I have ever met. She will be missed love to the moon Izzy. It was a pleasure to get to know you.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tony so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother enjoy all of your good memories
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tony, Bonnie and families, and all Issy’s family and friends , we send our deepest condolences. Issy was a very kind and thoughtful person, I was proud to have been able to call my friend. I pray that all your memories help you through the difficult days ahead, also knowing Issy and Cliff are back together again.
Rest in peace Issy!
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tony and Chris, Rachel and Meg and families,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mom/grandmother. I know you will wrap yourselves in your treasured and cherished memories, in the coming days and hereafter. She lives on in you who loved her dearly. May her memory bring more smiles than tears, and more laughter than sorrow and may you take comfort that she is at peace and with your dad/grandfather once again.
Love and hugs, Heather Ann
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bonnie, Tony…. So sorry to hear of Izzy’s passing. Everyone who worked at the Nursing Home experienced your Mom’s calm, caring heart. She was a pleasure to work with, so proud of her family. She raised you both to be the good people you are and was a Grandmother your children were drawn to. The memories you both share are what will bring you comfort. Talk about Mom and Dad often and know both loved you and your families. Thinking of you. Hugs.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
My sincere condolences to Isabel’s family . She was an exceptional caregiver at Meaford Long Term Care . Always ready and willing to go the extra mile . Cherish your many memories . Shirley Cook
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Isabell boarded at my home when she first came to Meaford she was a great friend to a young boy we got in trouble a couple of times will always remember her laugh
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Art, She always spoke so fondly of her time with her Fitsimmons family and those early Meaford days.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
My sincere condolences to Tony,and Bonnie and their families and to her brothers and sisters and their family. Issy was one of the kindest souls I had ever had the pleasure of knowing. Our loss is Heavens gain. They have another angel coming their way. She will be missed!
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bonnie & Merv, Tony & Chris and families,
So very sorry to hear about your Mom.
She always said we Isabelle’s must stick together because
our spelling was the same, then she would give me wink and smile.
She was a longtime friend and customer whom I will
miss dearly.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tony, Bonnie and families. So sorry to hear of Aunt Isabelle’s passing. She was a wonderful person with a beautiful smile. Sending hugs.
Karen and Al Barfoot
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bonnie and family. So very sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Wayne and Brenda Fox
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
To Isabelle’s family,
I met your Mum when I used to visit friends at the Meaford Nursing Home. She was always kind and gentle to the residents. (Quentin and I also remember your lovely Dad when he picked up the grandkids at S.V.E.). Thinking of you……
Lorene Taylor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Forever in my hearts she was amazing person ❤️ im so glad to be part of her life and listening to all the stories
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tony And Bonnie I’m so sorry for your family’s loss
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Sending my sincere condolences to all of Izzy’s family ,she always had time for a quick visit whenever we ran into each other.She will be greatly missed.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bonnie and Family, so sorry to hear of Isabelle’s passing. I enjoyed working in my early days with her at the nursing home. A hard worker with a hearty laugh and wonderful smile. It was nice to see her again a couple of years ago. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Dear Bonnie, Merv, Tony, Chris and families, so sorry of my Izzys passing, I have so many great memories of her. She and I had a lot of laughs together, she had a great sense of humor, we both thought each other was pretty funny. She was a remarkable women, one of a kind , she and Cliff raised two great people as well as influenced others to be humble and kind. She was a pleasure to work with many years ago at Meaford Long Term Care, and was an honor to care for her at the end of her life. They say only the good die young, that’s not true. I miss her already, Embrace her memories (Fluffy),
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bonnie & Merv
In the beauty of memories left behind, in the lives touched and changed,
in the gifts of wisdom shared, those we love live on always
Heartfelt sympathy to Isabelle’s family at this most difficult time
Uncle Bob & Aunt Leone Allan
Brian, Jen & Hailey Allan
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Oh Issy…remember the time we took the tractor to the back field to find leeks, we found them and we, or I ate some, and you complained all the way back home about how bad my breath was and how it almost make you sick, I will never forget that and I’m sure you don’t either. Say hello to my brother…and you guys stay away from the leeks…love, Marge and Dennis
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Condolences to Nancy and Delbert and all of Isabelle’s family and friends.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Sincere condolences to the entire family! Sending hugs to all
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bonnie, Tony and all Issy’s families, our condolences to all,many memories for sure the woman with a huge heart and her smile,,,
Murray n Sandra Adams
Thursday, March 19, 2026
To Merv and Bonnie from cousin Nancy, and to Tony and family; sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, she was a very nice lady that I knew for a long time. I remember as kids going to your place on the highway to play cards with my parents. Hugs to you all.
Friday, March 20, 2026
Tony and Chris and family
Condolences on the loss of your mom. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman and I am sure you will miss her. I hope her memory will be some comfort.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tony and Chris and all Isabelle’s family, my sincere condolences.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Bonnie, Nancy & Judy…
My sincere condolences to you at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Linda Murray
Thursday, March 19, 2026
To the family. Isabel was a sister to me, she lived with me and my family for a number of years. Lived together in Meaford for some time and always kept in touch. We celebrate Issy’s home going. Memory is one gift of GOD that death cannot destroy.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Bonnie and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Isabelle was a wonderful person to work with and get to know. The loss of your mother is difficult at any age. Sending hugs to you.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dear Tony, Bonnie, Nancy and Judy
It made me smile when Isabelle referred to your Bayview Hill home as the best !
I recall our families going back and forth over that period of time, since the Kerr farm was just below your place.
Isabelle and Cliff often attended legion dances with my folks (Ken & Edna Kerr)
Your ages were very similar to us 4 Kerr Kids and with living in the country it was great to get together to play and visit with your family.
My thoughts are with you in the loss of your mom and sister .
Treasure your memories.
Hugs to each of you.
Sincerely Heather Knight (Kerr) Mississauga
Friday, March 20, 2026
Bonnie and family. So very sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma. Thinking of you all during this sad time. Love working with her at the nursing home
Friday, March 20, 2026
Tony and Chris,
So very sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Please pass our sympathy on to your girls. They will miss their grandmother.
Elizabeth and Wayne Park
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Tony Ànd Bonnie and families, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Izzy. She was a wonderful aunt, with an amazing smile.she was always very welcoming and had a great hug.. I remember one Christmas I think all the Weldrick’s çame to home on Highway 26. There was alot of people, noise and fun. It was a great day! We have amazing memories of your mom.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Tony and Chris – Bonnie and families – I am so sorry to hear of Isabelle’s passing – Circumstances kept us apart the last few years – but not out of mind. Fond family gatherings are still precious memories to me and Cliff and Issy were an integral part of our family gatherings .
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Tony and family my deepest sympathy for you of the loss of your mom. Keep the memories going they mean so much.
Monday, March 23, 2026
To Bonnie, Tony, Paul, Bill, Nancy and Judy….So sorry to hear of Isabelle’s passing. She was a very special part of all of your lives and will be greatly missed, I’m sure.BTW, our family also dyes the onion skin eggs at Easter! A shared tradition passed down through the Scheurrman family, I expect! Thinking of you all. Maryann (Eriksen) Dinsmore
Monday, March 23, 2026
Tony and Chris , our condolences on the passing of your Mom. May memories of her help you at this time
Wayne and Sandy Carson
Monday, March 23, 2026
Our heartfelt condolences to Bonnie, Merv, Tony and Chris as well as all extended families on Isabelle’s passing. A few words cannot truly express the sheer compassion that I would like to say during this difficult moment in time. So May the days ahead be gentle and kind to all of you and I hope you find comfort in each other reminiscing of fond memories of mama Izzy. Love your adopted sibling and family!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Bonnie and Family
Tony and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Having spent years working with Izzy, I know what a kind and caring person she was. She will be missed by many. Remember all the good times and great memories.
Janice and Allan
Monday, March 30, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family of Isabelle.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Bonnie, My condolences on your mother’s death. I loved talking to her, and giving her hugs during the brief time I knew her at the nursing home.