Obituary of Audrey Doreen Halladay

Passed away at Broadview Nursing Centre, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Edmund Halladay. She was a loving and devoted mother of Lee (Klaas) Van Der Meer and Scot (Janet) Halladay. She was also predeceased by her two sons Bruce and Hyle Halladay. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Laurie) Vander Meer, Rebecca (Greg) Cox, Curtis (fiancee Dasha), Lindsey, Elle and Nicole Halladay. Proud great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Chloe, Acacia, and Oaklyn. She was also predeceased by her siblings Jean Sharpless, Percy, Lloyd and Allan Hall. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. There will be a private family memorial service, at a later date in the spring or summer. Many thanks to the staff at Hilltop Nursing home in Merrickville, ON for all their care, help and assistance to Audrey over that last few years and to the recent team at the new Broadview Nursing home in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Audrey was a Registered Nurse, graduated from Toronto college, moved to and worked in Vancouver. Here she met the love of her life, Edmund then later moved back to Smiths Falls where they raised the family and also nursed for approximately 28 years. Following her time in Smiths Falls she nursed for 15 years in various nursing homes in the Marathon Key - Daytona - Palm Coast areas. Audrey made many lasting friendships with coworkers and the Shaklee Team. Audrey and Ed welcomed and hosted many family members and friends over the Florida years. They moved back to Rideau Ferry in early 2000s where she again continued nursing up to her 82nd year! She was always busy with many family get togethers, friends, the church and always helping those in need. Donations can be made to either the Arthritis Society of Canada and or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice in honour of Audrey. Arrangements are entrusted to the Blair and Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, Ontario.