Peacefully passed away, with her family by her side, on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at William Osler Health Centre, Brampton in her 97th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband John (1995). Loving mother of Jacqueline (Alex) McFarlane, Catherine (Jack) Robotham, Patricia (John) Yankou, Verna Pearce, Geri Pearce, and the late John (Pauline) Pearce. Cherished grandmother to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Will be especially missed by her many friends and family and was loved by everyone she met through all of the groups she participated in. Visitation will be held at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge St., at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. and Monday, February 19, 2018 from 10-11 a.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association.