It is with great respect and admiration that we announce the peaceful passing of Roma Gladys Green née Smith on January 20, 2022 at the age of 95 in Scarborough Toronto.
Roma was a tiny lady physically but carried a strength and character larger than life.
Born in Leicestershire England in 1926. Roma had two brothers and a sister.
After surviving World War II in England, Roma crossed the Atlantic with baby Lesley and toddler Garrith to begin a new life in Canada where her husband Owen Stanley. Green was waiting.
Roma always boasted her greatest accomplishment was raising her son James who was born in 1963 with Down Syndrome. Roma had James during a time when disabilities were not understood. She was truly a pioneer and remarkable, respected woman who helped pave the way for those to follow.
It gives us peace knowing that she is once again with her son who passed in September and her husband and family.
Roma will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by Garrith Green, Lesley Studholme, Patricia Green, Shane Studholme, Lia Studholme, Emily Studholme and baby bump.