Obituary of Suzanne Lagacé-Day

Suzanne Lagacé-Day (née VanVolsem) 1924-2015 Born in Brussels, Belgium in 1924, Suzanne passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, surrounded by her family. Suzanne is survived by her daughters Denise Lagacé and Viviane Lagacé-Romeike and their partner and husband, Don Gill and Harvey Romeike. Also surviving Suzanne are the members of her extended family: Vern and Janice, their children Scott and Sara and Chris and Serena and their son Hugo. Suzanne was pre-deceased by husbands Jean Lagacé and Alfred (Ginger) Day. She immigrated to Canada after the Second World War, initially living in Montreal where she enjoyed a successful Ballroom Dancing and television career. Moving to Toronto in 1975, she joined Berlitz as a French tutor and married Ginger. They travelled widely in North and South America and Europe. They joined the vibrant retirement community of Taylor Place in 1991 and enjoyed many happy years playing Bridge, Mahjong, singing, socialising and making new friends. Suzanne had a vibrant personality and was extremely proud of her two daughters who have lovingly cared for her since Ginger's passing. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES - NEWBIGGING CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Ave.) from 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3M5. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com.