Passed peacefully at Lakeridge Health with family by her side on Monday, March 18th, 2013. Devoted wife to Jim; honoured mother of Briana, Elyse Hill (Mike), Mallory and Abigail; treasured sister of Anne, Susan and Tony; beloved daughter of Sally and late Alex. Admired teacher, gifted artist, devout St. Gertrude’s parishioner, valued community member, cherished friend. Taken too early too soon—forever in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, March 20th from 7-9 pm, and Thursday, March 21st from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at ST. GERTRUDE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 690 King Street East on Friday, March 22nd at 11:00 am. Cremation. Donations may be made to 2nd Chance, International (2ndchanceinternational.com).