A WREN in the Canadian Navy, she served as a teletypist and decoder in WWII.
Reta passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at North York General Hospital at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Douglas Wardle for 64 years. Loving mother of Suzanne and her husband Owen Setchell. Cherished Grandma of Leeann (Scott Verhoeven), Bowen Setchell (Natalie), Deeann (Greg Allinson) and Rowen Setchell. Loving great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Gordon Hurd and Viola Lockyer and the late Douglas Hurd and Dorothy Overend. Reta will be fondly remembered by all of nieces, nephews, family, neighbors and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22nd from 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment York Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.