Rhonda Francine Case

The family of Rhonda Francine Oakley Case is heartbroken to announce her passing on November 21, 2021 at Hospice Huntsville following a reoccurring battle with cancer.  With her husband Don and children Stephen (Rosanne), Jenny-Nicole (Neil), and Chad (Tera), by her side, Rhonda passed as she wanted, surrounded by family.

Rhonda was a devoted mom who did everything she could for her family and opened her home to everyone.  She was lovingly called “Mom” by many of her children’s friends. In addition to being a devoted mother, Rhonda was an amazing grandmother who was loved and adored by her six grandchildren, Bailey, Rachel, Olivia, Calvin, Charlotte, and Christine. 

The cherished daughter of Frank and Winifred Oakley, she was proud to be born and raised in the Leaside area of Toronto where she also worked at the Imperial Oil head office and was a part time model.  In 1967 she met the love of her life, Don Case, at the YMCA ski club. They became engaged four months later and were married in Leaside in September of 1968.  A self declared city girl, Rhonda moved to Huntsville reluctantly in 1969 when Don purchased a business.  She quickly came to call Huntsville home and said she would never move back to Toronto.  She became an active member of the Kinsmen women’s club, the Hidden Valley Ski Club and a local ladies poker club. 

In 1988, Rhonda joined Don in a new venture as the owners of Bradley Furniture where she had a knack for interior design and enjoyed helping others furnish their homes.

For someone who had never camped before, Rhonda found that she loved it and traveled from East to West in Canada and to 42 US states in a pop-up trailer and three different motor homes.  She spent her winters as a snowbird in Florida where she was surrounded by a fun loving group of friends.

Rhonda faced her first battle with cancer in 2005 and determined to watch her grandchildren grow, she endured treatment with a determination and bravery that can only be admired.  She won the battle that time.  She embraced being a grandma and always put the needs of her grandchildren first.  She was always available, always listened and always insisted on a hug.  When the cancer returned in 2020, she bravely faced treatment again during the COVID pandemic.  Although she beat it again, it returned once more in 2021. 

Through everything, nothing stopped her from cooking and playing cards and crokinole with her family and grandchildren in particular.  These memories will be cherished forever.  

We will love you always

A private service will be held by the family.  Anyone wishing to commemorate Rhonda’s life is asked to donate in her honour to a charity of their choosing.