Julia Elizabeth Core

Julia “Birdie” Core (nee Mothersell) has taken her place in glory with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in her 96th year. She is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law Tracy & Yvon Perron. -Her cherished grandchildren, Alana Hayes (Jeff), Dustin Baarschers (Jaime Lee) and Leith Perron (Hayley). The jewels in her crown, her great grandchildren Kayden Hayes, Jace, Ainsley & Blake Baarschers (their mother Lauren) and Gwen & Reese Perron

Also, survived by her devoted brother Merv Mothersell (Janice), treasured friends Ann Regan and Beth Vanderhoeden, her Sarnia daughter Mary Ann Gordon, as well by her many relatives, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by the love of her life, husband Bill “Bub” Core, her precious daughter and son-in-law Shannon & Bill Baarschers. Parents Ira and Amelia Mothersell, special sister-in-law Maxine Core and special cousin Mildred Smith

Birdie was born and raised in Owen Sound. She started her career as a Bell Telephone operator but moved to Sarnia when she married Bill Core in 1952. She was a stay-at-home mother for many years returning to work at The Observer when her children were in school full-time. Birdie was a longstanding member of Dunlop Central United Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She and her husband Bill enjoyed camping at the United Church Camp, spending time with grandchildren, watching the grandchildren participate in sports and activities, and making meals for family and friends. Birdie was a woman of great faith, trusting God in all things even the loss of her beautiful daughter Shannon and her devoted son-in-law Bill. She set a wonderful Christian example for her family and friends. Jesus was the source of her strength, her guiding light, and her refuge in times of trouble.

2 Timothy 4:7

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Praise God, Birdie is home!

The family on behalf of Birdie is very grateful to Reverend Adam Kilner, Dunlop Central United Church, for the love and spiritual support he has provided to our family over the years.

The Cains, amazing neighbour’s for 67 years. The Bluewater Health 5th Floor Cognitively Complex Unit, for their exemplary care. Staff at Vision Nursing Home for making Birdie feels so loved in her final years. And in remembrance of Dr. Martyn Chilvers who lovingly cared for our entire family for almost 3 decades before his passing. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice https://www.stjosephshospice.ca/donate-online , Dunlop Central United Church Pastoral Care Committee https://www.dunlopuc.ca/, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the D. J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (102 N. Victoria Street, Sarnia, ON, N7T 5W9). Memories and messages of condolence may be sent through www.djrobb.on.ca