Bonnie "Maxine" Weir

          Maxine Weir (nee Bilyea) peacefully passed away on Thursday January 30, 2025, at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll, surrounded by her loving family.

          Maxine is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Robert Weir, and by her cherished children Shawn Weir (Connie), Christa Weir-Cudney (Jeremy), and Melissa Weir-Greenberg (Aaron).  She absolutely adored her grandchildren and took immense pride in being “Grandma Maxine” to Travis, Matthew, Ellie, and Hank.  She is also survived by her siblings Nelson Bilyea (Kathy), Cheryl Wright, Norm Bilyea (Cindy), Heather Benner (Don), and brother-in-law Jay Weir.  Maxine was predeceased by her beloved parents Max and Shirley Bilyea, her in-laws Alec and Pearl Weir, and her brothers-in-law Dave Wright and Doug Weir.

          A dedicated and compassionate nurse, Maxine spent over 30 years serving at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll, Ontario.  She provided exemplary care for her patients as a bedside nurse before transitioning to the central supply department, where she played a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of sterility and safety for surgical procedures.  During her time at the hospital, she formed many lasting friendships, and she will be especially missed by her dearest friend Margie Martin.

         Maxine’s family would like to acknowledge the compassionate and dignified care she received at Alexandra Hospital in her final hours, as well as the palliative paramedicine team for their exemplary care and rapid response.  The family would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Maxine’s Nurse Practitioner, Jessie Rumble, for her years of exceptional care and support.

         In keeping with Maxine’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A private interment will occur at Granton Cemetery at a later date.  A Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday February 16, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m., in the Beattie Room at the Thamesford Library.  Maxine’s wishes were that guests are expected to “dress casual and enjoy sandwiches”. Memorial donations to the Alexandra Hospital Foundation, in honour of Maxine Weir would be most appreciated by her family.

Wareing Cremation Services, 225 Norwich Ave., Woodstock has been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca