Lillian Kathleen GOAT

OBITUARY Lillian Kathleen (Kay) nee Goat Thurston The family announces her death on June 23, 2005 in Barrie ON at the age of ninety-four. She is survived by her sons Phil (Nancy) in Sudbury, Jon (Gloria) in Toronto, and Stephen (Diane) in Mississauga, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson as well as her sister Betty Suggitt in St. Albert AB. She was predeceased by her husband, Erwin Cole Thurston (1983) and her brother Russell. She was born and raised in Montreal and, as a young woman, became an employee of the Girl Guides of Canada in Toronto. Upon her marriage during WWII, she moved to Cap de la Madeleine, Quebec, followed over the years by moves to Montreal, Gloucester City NJ, Stratford ON, Waterloo ON and Barrie ON. She lived a full, adventurous life raising her family of three active boys, all interested in the outdoors. She took a keen interest in the education of her children as they progressed to university. Her involvement with the Girl Guides was an important part of her life, spanning over 50 years, with involvement at the Guide company to the Provincal and National levels., for a mother with 3 sons, she also mentored many girls and young women through Guiding. A memorial service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church 50 Erb St. W. Waterloo ON at 2 p.m. on July 18. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 7/2/2005