Obituary of Mildred Morrish

MORRISH, Mildred †" passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the extraordinary age of 99. Beloved sister of Norma Foster; mother of Ron (Laure) and Brian; grandmother of Terry (Meg), Darcy (Cree), Alex, Suzanne, Tara (Diego), Rob (Amanda), Matt and Andy; great-grandmother of India, Jaida, Rowan, Cameron, Arianna, Antonio, Matteo and Rylan. Mildred was a proud graduate of Victoria College at the University of Toronto, class of 1933. She was a dedicated teacher, skilled linguist and world traveller. After working at the Bryant Press in Toronto, she spent many years teaching English to new Canadians at St. Steven†�s Community House and George Brown College. Following her †œretirement†� at age 65, she went to Indonesia and continued to teach for another five years. To the staff at Mount Carmel in St. Catharines where Mildred lived for many years, we would grant you your angel wings if we could. Your caring, understanding and support meant more to Mildred and her family than you could ever know. To the staff at the St. Catharines General Hospital, you managed to bring a ray of happiness and hope into her final days. From our hearts, we appreciate your patience and support through difficult times. And we should also thank the Prime Minister†™s staff for the congratulatory certificate honouring her 99th birthday †" but she really wanted the one from the Queen next year. In accordance with Mildred†™s wishes, there will be no formal service and she will be cremated. Her spirit is now with God but the rest of her is in the care of George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street. Messages may be entered into the book of remembrances on line at www.dartefuneralhome.com. Her family will be holding a private celebration of a life full of accomplishments. Donations in her memory may be made to the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation or a charity of personal choice.