Obituary of Alva Marjorie Kingsmill

Alva Marjorie Kingsmill (nee Coles) Died peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Monday, August 24, 2009, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Peter for 53 years. Dear mother of Andrew (Leslie) and David (Stephani). Loving grandmother of Lauren, James and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Gertrude Hendershott, Mary Totten, and the late Patricia Corkwell. After graduating from Woodstock Collegiate, she went on to University College, U of T, and graduated in Physical Health Education in 1952. She commenced a teaching career but retired to turn her full attention to her family. For many years she was a volunteer for the Women's Committee of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, chairing several committees, and was a member of the Sanctuary Guild of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. She loved the outdoors, the family cottage and enjoyed playing tennis and bridge with her friends. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st. In keeping with Alva's wishes, a private family service will be held. In her memory, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.