SAXBY, ISLA GRACE (MATHER, nee REED) Passed away peacefully, in the presence of her family, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, on February 18, in her 94th year. Isla was born near Hamilton, on June 8, 1919. She was predeceased by her husbands Nelson W. Saxby (2005), Fred A. Mather (1966), her precious daughter Glenna E. Stevens (2009) and her dear sister Marion B. Widdifield (2008). She was cherished as a wife, mother, mother-in law, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Mom will be sadly missed by her daughter Anita (Kevin) Cotter, son-in law David C. Stevens, stepson David B. (Frances) Saxby and stepdaughter Lorie N. Saxby. She was the beloved grandmother of Amy, Mary Ellen, Becky, Sara, Thomas, Jeremy, Karen, Kelly, Robin and Evan, and a proud great-grandmother of Adrianna, Daniella and Benjamin. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends. Isla was the owner of Mather Jewellers in Stoney Creek from 1950 to 1978, and was a lifelong member of the United Church of Canada, including Kenilworth and First United in Hamilton, Fonthill United Church and Port Hope United Church. Isla's kindness, her cheerful, optimistic and engaging personality, as well as her unwavering Christian faith, drew many friends throughout her lifetime. Friends will be received at Allison Funeral Home, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope Thursday 7-9 pm. Funeral Service Friday 11:30 am at Port Hope United Church, 34 South Street, Port Hope. Interment, Woodland Cemetery, Burlington, Saturday 10:30 am. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada. www.allisonfuneralhome.com