Kathleen TOYE

TOYE, Kathleen (Kay) - Peacefully on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at the age of 88 years at Champlain Manor in Orillia. Kay lived at the Manor for the last 11 years of her life and made many good friends there among residents and staff. The family would like to thank the staff for the excellent care she received. Predeceased by husband Jack; mother of Susan Barker of Nova Scotia and John (Lynn) of Orillia. Sister of Joyce Macaskill and Phyllis Jones (deceased). Grandmother of Gregory, Jordan, Michael, Melanie and Ian. Kay dedicated her life to volunteerism which included being past president and longtime board member of Burlington Animal Aid (now the Burlington Humane Society), a charter member of the Ontario Status of Women Council, aiding recovering alcoholics through ADAPT, delivering Meals on Wheels, and promoting the rights of and services provided to seniors. In recognition of these she was awarded a Canada 125 medal by then Lieutenant-Governor Hal Jackman in 1992. Visitation will be held at Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia on Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. with service to follow in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Burlington Humane Society or to Project Umbrella Burma would be gratefully accepted. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com. 11399119