STAPLES, Florence Martha – Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 19, 2014 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Ellis Staples. Dear mother of Carol Anderson (Ken) of Toronto, Art Staples of Napanee, Gerald “Jake” Staples of Ft. St. John, B.C., Bill Staples (Ilona) of Toronto and Kathy Mahony (Don) of Toronto. Grandmother of Steven (Maria), Joanne, James (Megan), Jeffrey (Jesse), Peter and Bradley. Great grandmother of Christopher, Liam, Tomas, Jack, Marcus and Samuel. Sister of Gwen Graham, Noble Beebe and Marie Nelson. Will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Always active in the community, Florence spent most of her life in Lindsay. She was a committed volunteer with seniors, visiting and playing the piano/organ for sing-alongs and church services. She enjoyed travel with Jack, attended many Elderhostels and she and an equally intrepid friend made an expedition on their own to India. Her last four years were spent in Peterborough, where she was active in her Seniors’ residence and made many new friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 24, 2014 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday September 25, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of PRINCESS GARDENS, 100 Charlotte Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to “A Place Called Home” (64 Lindsay St., Lindsay, ON) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com.
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