Obituary for Judith Elizabeth MacLachlan (Weston)
MacLACHLAN, Judith Elizabeth (nee Weston)
October 28, 1935 - October 27, 2023
On Friday October 27th, Judy MacLachlan died at home surrounded by her “dear ones”. Judy taught for the Lincoln County Board of Education for over 35 years, fondly recognized by her former students on the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake even in her last days. Ever joyous, a committed activist, for fifty years she has dedicated herself to this community she chose. A parishioner of long standing at St. Mark’s, she participated fully in the life of the church. She served at various times on the boards of Friends of the Fort, Amnesty International, The NOTL Library, Willowbank and the NOTL Hospital, and was a founding member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Conservancy. In 2013, she was awarded the Order of Niagara by the Anglican Diocese and in 2018 her extraordinary commitment to local heritage was recognized by the Niagara Foundation with a Living Landmark Award. She was also a social member of the NOTL Golf Club, where she ate and drank regularly and a fixture too at The Stagecoach that she declared had the “Best Breakfast in Town” and where, her own special order, they cooked her bacon crisp and her toast almost burnt! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her but none more so than her children Sarah MacLachlan (Noah Richler), Robert MacLachlan (Cathy Andres) and her four grandchildren Andrew MacLachlan (Melissa Redekop), Sophie Marsh (Hugo Elwes), Kate MacLachlan and Nathalie Marsh and her dearest friend of almost seventy years, Bethann Martin. Judy wished to thank doctors Ahmed, Qawi, Duboff and Scott for their extraordinary counsel and care and all the nurses and lab techs at the Walker Family Cancer Centre and the Niagara Falls and Welland Hospitals and the PSW’s and nurses who attended to her at home, for their ongoing hard work. She was hugely appreciative of all you did for her.
“Judy, are you a glass half-full girl?”
“I’m just grateful to have a glass!”
As per Judy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Morgan Funeral Home, 415 regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held at St Marks Anglican Church (41 Byron Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake) on Friday November 3, 2023 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation to the charity of one’s choice. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com.
October 28, 1935 - October 27, 2023
On Friday October 27th, Judy MacLachlan died at home surrounded by her “dear ones”. Judy taught for the Lincoln County Board of Education for over 35 years, fondly recognized by her former students on the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake even in her last days. Ever joyous, a committed activist, for fifty years she has dedicated herself to this community she chose. A parishioner of long standing at St. Mark’s, she participated fully in the life of the church. She served at various times on the boards of Friends of the Fort, Amnesty International, The NOTL Library, Willowbank and the NOTL Hospital, and was a founding member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Conservancy. In 2013, she was awarded the Order of Niagara by the Anglican Diocese and in 2018 her extraordinary commitment to local heritage was recognized by the Niagara Foundation with a Living Landmark Award. She was also a social member of the NOTL Golf Club, where she ate and drank regularly and a fixture too at The Stagecoach that she declared had the “Best Breakfast in Town” and where, her own special order, they cooked her bacon crisp and her toast almost burnt! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her but none more so than her children Sarah MacLachlan (Noah Richler), Robert MacLachlan (Cathy Andres) and her four grandchildren Andrew MacLachlan (Melissa Redekop), Sophie Marsh (Hugo Elwes), Kate MacLachlan and Nathalie Marsh and her dearest friend of almost seventy years, Bethann Martin. Judy wished to thank doctors Ahmed, Qawi, Duboff and Scott for their extraordinary counsel and care and all the nurses and lab techs at the Walker Family Cancer Centre and the Niagara Falls and Welland Hospitals and the PSW’s and nurses who attended to her at home, for their ongoing hard work. She was hugely appreciative of all you did for her.
“Judy, are you a glass half-full girl?”
“I’m just grateful to have a glass!”
As per Judy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Morgan Funeral Home, 415 regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held at St Marks Anglican Church (41 Byron Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake) on Friday November 3, 2023 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation to the charity of one’s choice. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com.