Eunice Florence Wright

      To Eunice Florence Wright, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, she was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around her, she seemed to be eternally happy, and she willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life she touched. For Eunice, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, she could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Eunice really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

      Eunice was born on May 7, 1944 at a local hospital in Tuna Puna, Trinidad and Tobago. Her parents were Ivy Jones and Albert Pierre. Eunice was raised in Tuna Puna. Even as a child, Eunice had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around her. She was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. She couldn't help but capture everyone's attention. She was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, she succeeded in entertaining her entire family.

      All of Eunice's playful good humor carried over into her childhood. She was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed her to be constantly on the go. As a result, Eunice experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited her very well. She took part in Volleyball. In her spare time she liked playing piano.

      Eunice reveled in her college years, where her imagination could run free. She was viewed by many of her classmates as being a creative, artistic person. Eunice was usually found at the center of things, whether it was during class or in extracurricular activities. She was a jovial person who loved to share her passion for fun with others. But for Eunice, life was not a case of all play and no work. Eunice relished the task of putting her imagination to work in class. She was able to discover new and different ways of answering problems and creating unusual and different solutions. She attended the Caribbean Union College.

      Eunice never actually encountered a stranger in her dealings with people. She was drawn to individuals and crowds, using her gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate her audience. This quality allowed Eunice to continually develop new relationships, ever widening her circle of friends. Eunice delighted in her role among all her acquaintances, because she viewed them all as potential spectators for her performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, Eunice was always right at home putting on a show among her friends. Eunice utilized her interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, her best friend was Pearl. Later in life, she stayed best friends with Pearl. Eunice loved sharing life and having her home filled with people she knew. Especially those who knew her by her nickname "Ms. Hotfoot"!

      The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Eunice very easy to approach. On May 25, 1976 Eunice exchanged wedding vows with Patrick Ferdinand Wright at Dover Court Baptist Church of Toronto, Ontario. She tried hard not to impose on her spouse. She was always sensitive to other people's feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.

      Perhaps the reason Eunice related so well to children was the fact that she never really completely grew up herself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped her in raising her own children. Eunice was blessed with five children, three sons and two daughters, Donald, Donna, Nicole, Patrick and Tyrell. She was also blessed with four grandchildren, Deneisha, G'Lysa, Isabel and Layla. Eunice had the ability to focus her attention on the present moment. If she was spending time with the kids, that's where all of her attention was directed. Eunice's compassionate side prevented her from being a strict disciplinarian, and she could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. She could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, Eunice had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.

      At work, as in life, Eunice was a real “people person. ” she had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and her enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. Eunice liked to see herself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, Eunice was an adaptable realist, using her common sense and trusting her experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Eunice's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around her to see Eunice as an excellent problem solver. Her primary occupation was being a dietary Aide. She was employed by Shouldice and Mount Sinai Hospitals.

      Eunice enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, Eunice liked creating and making things. Her favorite pursuits were playing piano and organ, puzzles, sewing and going places. Eunice was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

      Eunice felt excited and challenged by sports. Even if she wasn't the best, Eunice loved to participate and thoroughly enjoyed the competition and the pleasure of being around other people. Eunice relished the opportunities where she could make an impact, and she would often push herself to play above her abilities. A quick thinker who understood the basics, Eunice never seemed to get caught off guard, even when confronted with unexpected conflict. In high school, Eunice played volleyball and track and field.

      Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, Eunice recognized that her faith was important to her throughout her life. She was a member of Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church for more than 25 years. During that time, she was the choir director, and a member of the church board.

      Naturally outgoing and generous, Eunice was regularly doing things for others. For her, the gift of giving to others was second nature. Though she never set out to gain individual recognition, Eunice was given accolades for her many and varied accomplishments throughout her life. Some of her most prestigious awards included a Piano award and a food handling course.

      Living life in the fast lane suited Eunice just fine. It is no surprise that she loved to travel and to visit new and different places. She was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. She was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included trips to Pennsylvania, Detroit and Brooklyn.

      Eunice passed away on November 13, 2008 at Scarborough General Hospital. Eunice had a heart attack. She is survived by her children, Donald, Donna, Nicole, Patrick and Tyrell and her grandchildren, Deneisha, G'Lysa, Isabel and Layla. Services were held at Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church and Giffen-Mack "Danforth" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre. Eunice was laid to rest in Beechwood Cemetery.

      Eunice brought joy to all of those around her. She never had a mean bone in her body. She loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. She loved to share her energy, wit, and her zest for all of her activities with her friends and family. Eunice Florence Wright lived life to its fullest and made everyone around her happier just for knowing her. She will be remembered with a smile.