Obituary of Joyce Cawston

Joyce Olive Lorraine Cawston (Buddy) 1924-2010 Always an optimist, perpetually open-minded and never one to complain. After a courageous and dignified battle with cancer, Buddy passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 23, 2010, peacefully at home, surrounded by the warm and loving ambiance of her family. Buddy, predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert Clemens Cawston, was the beloved mother of Christopher Robert (Nancy Saunders) and Robert Thomas (Doreen Gormley), loving mother-in-law of Nisha Margaret Cawston, cherished grandmother of Spencer, Michael, Alanna, Lexi, Cameron and grandpuppy Jack. A loving wife, devoted mother and loyal friend, Buddy left this world much better off than she found it. A pillar of strength, fountain of knowledge, and constant source of inspiration until the very end, she will be dearly missed and never forgotten. It is with both immense sadness and genuine happiness that she moves on to the next leg of her journey; her boundless wisdom and open heart leaving the fingerprint of a life well lived on all those fortunate enough to have enjoyed her company. Our sincere thanks go out to the wonderfully caring teams of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Elizabeth's and CCAC, and especially to Margaret Sam, who provided Buddy with particularly special home support, making the last days so peaceful. A memorial service will be held at THE GRANITE CLUB, 2350 Bayview Avenue at 1:30 in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Sharing of memories and refreshments will follow thereafter. If desired, and in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3M5, 416-480-4483. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.