Date of Birth: October 19, 1930
Date of Death: February 10, 2019
YORK – Lois Doreen (Scott) York, Oct. 19, 1930 – Feb. 10, 2019, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ont. surrounded by close family.
Loving and devoted wife to Robert for 64 years; cherished mother of Barbara Anne, and Susan Michelle and her husband; and adored and proud grandmother of Matthew Robert and Sarah Lois. Fondly remembered by family: sister, Dorothy (Don); and brother, Ken (Lil). Predeceased by brother, Stuart; and sister-in-law, Audrey.
Born and raised in Melville, Sask., Lois worked as a public health nurse for 30 years for the City of North York, Ont. retiring in 1995.
Lois will be remembered for her love of gardening, travel, needlework and sewing, cooking and most recently, bird watching.
Lois was dedicated and proud of her family, especially her grandchildren. Forever the teacher and nurturer and fun loving “Lowie” when spending time with them.
Thanks to the wonderful staff at Southlake Hospital, ICU, for their care and compassion of Lois in her final days.
Cremation has taken place and in keeping with Lois’ wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held at Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday, March 9 from 1 to 4 p.m., 79 Victoria St., Aurora, 905-727-6101.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to Southlake Regoinal Health Centre Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ThompsonFH-Aurora.com for the York family.
