Bernice 'Bunny' Rickaby

Bernice ‘Bunny’ Jean Rickaby
1937 - 2017
On January 3, 2017, a little earlier than she wanted, Bunny Rickaby (nee Hodgins), of Oakville Ontario left us peacefully with family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Andy for over 58 years. Loving mom to Dianne (Vic), Lynne (the late Mike), Lesley (Lester). Cherished grandma Bunny to Ashley (Dave), Jamie (Adrian), Elizabeth, Chelsea, Mitchell and Jayne and great-grandmother to Noah, Ethan, Elliot and Darcy. Bunny will be dearly missed by her family, her brother Burnell and her many, many friends.
With her impeccable manners, unmatched eye for detail and ability to entertain, Bunny was a consummate hostess. As a young bride in the early days of Thompson Manitoba, she established the foundation upon which she and Andy built their lives in the Canadian mining community. Bunny lived in Quebec, British Columbia and Northern Ontario where a piece of her heart will always remain. She spent the last 27 years in her hometown of Oakville Ontario. It was here that she volunteered with the Museum and WAMIC (with the Crafty Ladies) and fulfilled a life long ambition of becoming a member of a choir.
Bunny travelled the world with Andy but always loved her home, wherever it was, the best. She had a wicked sense of humour that would unleash gales of family laughter, she was a terrific cook, had a creative spark that revealed itself in her many forms of art and above all Bunny loved Andy, her girls and the life she lived.
A Celebration of Bunny’s long and happy life will be held at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds St., Oakville on Thursday January 12, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bunny’s memory to Ian Anderson House or The Oakville Hospital Foundation. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com