Obituary for Gloria Maude Kathleen Lillie (Wilson)
Gloria Maude, Kathleen Lillie (nee Wilson)
Passed Away Peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Donald Lillie and loving mother of Mark (Karen Fancy) and Marilyn (Wayne Laxton). Caring grandmother of Grant and Sara; Jamison, Ryan, Matthew and Benjamin. Predeceased by her parents Irene (nee Chivrell) and Samuel Wilson, and brother Donald.
Gloria lived a full and happy life, always moving forward with a positive attitude and sense of adventure. Gloria was an amazing artist and her life in art included a twenty-three-year teaching career as the Head of Arts at Perdue and Blakelock High Schools in Oakville and a successful graphic arts business which she founded and managed. Gloria also painted for many years with the Oakville Art Society. Gloria pursued an education in art and teaching, graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1950, a Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teachers College in 1970 and a Master of Arts Degree, McMaster University in the 1980’s. Earlier in life, Gloria enjoyed working as a Catalogue leg model showcasing her great legs and a summer job adventure in Temagami. In retirement Gloria continued indulging in her passion for art and spending time with people, volunteering at the Art Gallery of Burlington and Canadian Open Golf Tournaments. Gloria loved spending time at her Kawartha Lakes Cottage that she and Don built, creating a lifetime of memories with family & friends that included boating, water sports and relaxed cottage living. An avid dog lover, Gloria spent seventeen years with the family Labrador. More recently, family visits would not be complete without feeding treats to her “Granddogs.” Gloria enjoyed travelling abroad and loved North American family road trips and vacationing with her retirement friends – a group who were aptly dubbed the “Golden Girls”. Gloria also cherished planning dinner parties and wine and cheese parties spending precious time with family and friends.
Gloria will be remembered as a wonderful, dedicated mother who raised two young children alone when her husband, the love of her life, died suddenly in 1972. She will also be remembered as a loving grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Gloria enjoyed her independence and thanks to many caregivers was proud to live in her home to her last days. Arrangements have been entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home in Burlington. Please share your memories of Gloria online at www.smithsfh.com. The family will not be having a funeral service at this time due to the pandemic but plan to have a glorious wine and cheese party in Gloria’s honor at a future date.
Passed Away Peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Donald Lillie and loving mother of Mark (Karen Fancy) and Marilyn (Wayne Laxton). Caring grandmother of Grant and Sara; Jamison, Ryan, Matthew and Benjamin. Predeceased by her parents Irene (nee Chivrell) and Samuel Wilson, and brother Donald.
Gloria lived a full and happy life, always moving forward with a positive attitude and sense of adventure. Gloria was an amazing artist and her life in art included a twenty-three-year teaching career as the Head of Arts at Perdue and Blakelock High Schools in Oakville and a successful graphic arts business which she founded and managed. Gloria also painted for many years with the Oakville Art Society. Gloria pursued an education in art and teaching, graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1950, a Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teachers College in 1970 and a Master of Arts Degree, McMaster University in the 1980’s. Earlier in life, Gloria enjoyed working as a Catalogue leg model showcasing her great legs and a summer job adventure in Temagami. In retirement Gloria continued indulging in her passion for art and spending time with people, volunteering at the Art Gallery of Burlington and Canadian Open Golf Tournaments. Gloria loved spending time at her Kawartha Lakes Cottage that she and Don built, creating a lifetime of memories with family & friends that included boating, water sports and relaxed cottage living. An avid dog lover, Gloria spent seventeen years with the family Labrador. More recently, family visits would not be complete without feeding treats to her “Granddogs.” Gloria enjoyed travelling abroad and loved North American family road trips and vacationing with her retirement friends – a group who were aptly dubbed the “Golden Girls”. Gloria also cherished planning dinner parties and wine and cheese parties spending precious time with family and friends.
Gloria will be remembered as a wonderful, dedicated mother who raised two young children alone when her husband, the love of her life, died suddenly in 1972. She will also be remembered as a loving grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Gloria enjoyed her independence and thanks to many caregivers was proud to live in her home to her last days. Arrangements have been entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home in Burlington. Please share your memories of Gloria online at www.smithsfh.com. The family will not be having a funeral service at this time due to the pandemic but plan to have a glorious wine and cheese party in Gloria’s honor at a future date.