SPEERS, Barbara Jean (nee Ryckman)

November 10, 1937 – April 21, 2012 – Daughter of the late Robert and Emma Jean. Beloved wife of the late William Speers. Much loved mother of Audrey (Tim), Sheila (Tom), April (Tom), Bill Jr. (Tammy) and predeceased by her sons George (1977) and Richard (1968). Gramma will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Wendy, Tyler (Kara), Ben (Emily), Robin (George), Thomas (Shauna), Joshua (Crystal), Patrick, Tommy, Mark, Maizie, Zeth and Jonah. Great gramma of Jarrett, Gage, Kai, Bryant, Chloe, Hunter and Konner. Sister of the late Angus (Mary), Stan, late Ann (late Doc), late Danny, late Mary and the late John. Sister-in-law of the late Bob (Georgina), late Violet (late Gil), late Jack, Garnet (Ann), Jean (Bill), Shirley (Cliff), Margaret (Ed), Ellen, Betty and Donald (Rosemary). Remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Captain John Kirschman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Sault Ste. Marie Salvation Army or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 705-759-2522. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.