Peacefully at home surrounded by the love of family, devoted caregivers and the music of Handel‘s Messiah. Most beloved wife of Frank John Markovich for 70 years. Treasured Mother to Vivian (David Annandale), Lauren and Anne (Robert Pegg). Loving and attentive Grandmother to Danica, Darko, Allison, Ivan, Rowan, Emily, Sarah and Katie. An inimitable and beautiful spirit, Lillian was born in Timmins, Ontario to Amy Malloy Hirschfeld and William Albert Hirschfeld. Predeceased by her sister Dorothy Garroway, and brothers Melville and Gerald Hirschfeld. A lifelong educator who modelled integrity and a love of learning for generations of students and all who knew her.