Denise (Unser) Lefebvre

In her 91st year, peacefully in her sleep at Sunrise Beaconsfield, Denise died on June 3, 2020. Born in Toronto on February 6, 1930, second child and eldest daughter of Rita Anne Rowe and Bartley Joseph Unser. Predeceased by her husband Gerald H. Lefebvre. Cherished mother of Renee (Robert Colley), Paul, Jeanne Marie (Luc Bertrand), John, Marc (Christine McMurray) and Mary-Louise Dobrik (Robert). Grandmother of Cheryl, Annette, Michelle, Andrew, Eric, Valerie, Julie, Matthew, Bryan, Aimee, Daniel, Devin, Mitchell, Liane, Austin, Fiona and Spencer. Great grandmother to 17 children. She leaves to mourn her passing, her brother William Unser and brothers-in-law John Allen and Tony Lant along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her granddaughter Jennifer, her sister Mary Carole Lant and her sons-in-law Alfred Bailey and Gord Shipley.

After graduating from St Joseph's College School in Toronto, Denise was the Catering Hostess for Wm Unser Catering in Toronto. Denise was a Life Master bridge player, curler (Pointe Claire Curling Club), golfer, and an avid reader.

The family of Denise wish to thank the health care teams at Sunrise Residence in Beaconsfield and the Maxwell Residence in Baie D'Urfe for their attentive and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the West Island Palliative Care Residence in Pointe Claire or to NOVA West Island are much appreciated. A memorial service is planned at a later date.