At home on September 4th, 2014 in her 80th year. Loving wife of the late Ronald Strongman. Beloved mother of Deborah (Allan) Bigelow, Denise (Barry) Wood-Tompkins and Traci (Fred) Beechey. Dear grandmother to nine grandchildren and G.G. to eight. Sister of Don, Bill, Hugh, and Albert. Predeceased by brothers Thomas and James and sister Beverly; survived by their respective families. She will be sadly missed by her long-time companion Sugar. The family will receive friends at the “THORPE BROTHERS’ FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL”, 96 West St., on Monday, September 8th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, September 9th at 11am. Interment Oakhill Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolence may be made at www.thorpebrothersfh.com.