Strickland, Hilda Hilda passed away peacefully, on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the age of 74. Beloved wife for over 56 years of Ed Strickland. Loved and respected mother of John Strickland (Dona Roberts) of Carleton Place, Diana (Tom) Ashmore of Calgary, Brian Strickland (Aggie Jackson) of Dawson Creek, BC and Ron (Shelley) Strickland of Addison. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Morgan, Ryan, Christina, Tyler, Dennis, Phillip, Alexander, Noelle, Joshua, Melissa and great-grandchildren Owen, Liam, Lucas, Gabriel, Adriana and Evan. Dear sister of Hank (Sharon) Jansen and Rensje (Bob) Bissonnette. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Monday, September 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until service in the chapel at 12:00 noon. Interment, Lombardy, Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Lombardy Union Cemetery Fund.