In Memory of

Marcella

"Sally"

Rumsey

Obituary for Marcella "Sally" Rumsey

RUMSEY, Marcella Mary ( Sally ) In the presence of family, Sally closed her beautiful blue eyes one last time on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Norfolk General Hospital in her 95th year. Born in Peterborough, and the daughter of the late Mary and Jean Marcel Bougard. Loving wife of the late Capt. William ( Bill ) Rumsey Jr. ,(2001 ) the true love of her life. Dear Mom of Karen ( Doug) Sibbett of Port Dover Cherished Grandma to Jennifer Sibbett ( George Mallory ) of Port Dover and special GG to Cam & Erica VanNetten. Sally will be greatly missed by her brother Ben Bougard ( Florida ) , sister in law & brother in law Betty and Wayne McPherson ( Etobicoke ) , nieces and nephews Lance ( Karen ) , Kelly ( Mike ) , Laurie, Jim ( Christine ) & families and especially missed by her long time best girlfriends Norma Stoneburgh and Margaret Topping . Predeceased by her grandsons Doug (1991) and Aaron (1995). Pre-deceased by her brother Ron ( 2007), sister-in-law Olive, nephews Bruce and Robbie. Mom had a very full and active life. She worked for many years as a “darn” good waitress and bartender in Ontario and Florida , very much a people person. In the 60’s , she earned her pilot’s license to fly the two seater Piper plane. Even took over the controls ( for a short time ) on a Cessna while on family trip into the Grand Canyon. She loved animals and had many dogs who were her companions when she would drive solo back and forth to Florida for the winter. At 85, she realized a life long dream of traveling to Africa to join a group for a safari. She was always a strong independent woman, game for anything. She truly enjoyed her family, friends and her life. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring. Serenity Burial & Cremation Services Inc 361 Main Street Port Dover (226) 290-9093. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation are asked to consider Simcoe & District Humane Society, the Alzheimer Society of Haldimand-Norfolk, or Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, Simcoe. Many thanks to the special and caring staff at Rosewood Senior Living for their kindness and love in taking such great care of Mom the last 3 years . Thank you to staff at NGH for their care and compassion during Mom’s recent short stay. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialcremation.com