"Mother Theresa", as she was known to all who loved her, was an original; a "mother's" mother who could match wits with anyone; a gracious hostess to all who entered her home and who understood that character and a sense of humour was a far more important measure of a person than title or status.
She was a maverick long before her time. Leaving her Kingston home at 18 to work in Ottawa for two MP's from her home town, she was a career gal, until she met the handsome young banker Doug, who swept her off her feet and married her in 1954. Over the next years the "5 Js" were born, she managed nine moves, supported Doug as he rose in the Bank of Montreal and built a home that to this day is a centre of activity, love, Bacardi, fun and memories.
Pre-deceased by her beloved Doug in 2010, who we all miss terribly. Theresa was an elegant, classy and outspoken 'dame'. She was that rare breed who was modern in every sense, warm and intelligent, yet brutally honest. 'Love many, trust few and paddle your own canoe' was her favorite expression and it was how she lived her life.
"Don't cry because it's over; celebrate and be happy that it happened." Today we are celebrating the life of an original. You are loved Theresa and you will be missed by your 5 children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and the many people whose lives you touched through your simple acts of grace and love.
Love, Jeff, Julie, John, Jim and Jay
Mom will be celebrated at a funeral mass at the Church of the Good Shepherd (21 Simonston Blvd. Toronto) on Thursday May 29th, 2014 at 10 a.m. Reception to follow. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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