Mabel “Agnes” Ann Rees
1939 – 2026
Rees, Mabel “Agnes” Ann – Passed away suddenly on May 16, 2026, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) at 87 years of age. Born in Dunnville, Ontario, Agnes was the youngest of 10 children. Loving mother to Darren (predeceased) and John (Sandra) and grandmother to Payton, Julia, Joshua (Gabrielle) and Harrison. She was a proud Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Agnes loved spending time with family and friends. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and she would spend hours speaking about them to anyone who would listen. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Agnes, knew she was someone who cared deeply and was a kind soul. As someone with a big heart for others, Agnes always had a smile on her face, no matter what she was going through. Agnes will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Oakville Senior Citizens Residence (OSCR), the health care professionals, extended family, friends, and neighbours who helped care for and support Agnes in Barrie and Oakville.
Cremation has taken place . Interment will be held on Thursday July 2 at 10:00 am at Riverside cemetery, Wainfleet , followed by a Celebration of Life from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the J.W. Hart Funeral Home , 113 Lock Street East, Dunnville, Ontario.
Memorial donations to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. See the Difference You Can Make – Oakville Hospital Foundation: https://oakvillehospitalfoundation.com/. On-line condolences at www.jwhartfuneralhome.com
John, Sandra, Julia, John and Harrison.
We are so sorry for your loss. John often would speak to James about Agnes, her zest for life and her love of family, including Jersey!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We wish you all the best and our condolences during this difficult time.
John & family
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Although we lost contact over the years we always thought of all of you.
Thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time
John & Nancy Stitzinger
ESSEX
Mom and I are so sorry for your loss. Agnes and Mom always seemed to have some grand adventures which usually ended with me picking them up somewhere in Barrie.
She will dearly be missed at our family dinners.
Hugs to all.
Charlene Vanderpost and Eileen Stephens