(April 1, 1922 - November 29, 2015)It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Nora Marguerite Staples of Pickering at age 93, on November 29, 2015.Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Sterling L. Staples.Dearly beloved mother of Dianne and her husband Wayne Paradis of Lancaster, MA and the late Lynn Fox of Toronto. Dear sister of Donald Blandford and his wife Fran of Newmarket.Proud grandmother of Robert Hart of Richmond Hill, Jennifer Hart-Marles of Toronto, Michael Paradis of Lancaster, MA and Jessica (Paradis) Strade of Sterling, MA. Loving and adored great-grandmother of Beth Hart, Aislynn and Joseph Paradis, Noah and Maya Marles and Madilynn and Jackson Strade.Nora retired after being employed at CIBC and Warden Avenue Public School.She enjoyed many years in retirement with her husband Sterling, travelling to many destinations in Europe, North America and the Caribbean. Nora and Sterling relished the time spent at their cottage on Shadow Lake and good times shared with their children, grandchildren, family and friends.The family wishes to express appreciation to Tammy, Sharon and Sue of HomeWell Senior Care, Ajax and the many dedicated and caring staff members at VIVA Retirement Home in Pickering for their kind support to Nora and her family.The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488, from 10 - 11 a.m. Friday, December 11th, followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada (www.parkinson.ca).A book of condolences may be signed at mceachnie-funeral.ca"Close to our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day"