Lilly Anna Selecky Denes

Mrs. Lilly Denes, 88, died on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre in Guelph. Lilly was well known at St. Joe’s for her kindness to staff and residents, and her loving devotion to her husband of 65 years, who resided there for 13 years.

Lilly is preceded in death by her husband and ‘hearts partner’ Joseph Denes and leaves behind her son Stephen Denes (Lorraine), her daughter Christine Zorn (Karl), three granddaughters, Kaitlyn Zorn, Anna Gamble (Vital), and Alyse Zorn, one great-grandson Zander Denes-Gamble and friends.

Lilly was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and was the only child of Joseph and Anna Selecky who are of Hungarian heritage. At a young age, she was recognized on stage by Glenn Gould for her talent in piano. Lilly had a zest for life, forging a career for herself as an X-ray Technician. Lilly soon became pregnant with her son Stephen and out of safety concerns, left her career to raise a family. She enjoyed providing for her family from their half acre garden in Toronto, producing a variety of preserves, cooking, baking, and sewing, all while working part-time in retail. Lilly could never have enough shoes and had a style for clothing right down to the finishing scarf. Lilly owned her cute quirks and passes on to her family her love of life, flowers, and gardening.

Arrangements entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, Guests will be received on Thursday, September 9th, 2021 from 11-1pm for a visitation. Guests are asked to RSVP via the funeral homes website, wear a mask, and keep social distance. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. Joseph's Health Centre and the Elliott Community would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the funeral home 519-822-4731 or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com