Obituary of Freda Curry

FREDA RUTH CURRY October 11, 1913 - June 27, 2011 97 ¾ years young Freda Ruth Curry (nee Thorne) passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto. Born in Scarborough, Ontario (Guildwood Village), Freda was raised on a farm in Bendale, now part of Scarborough, until the age of 9, and then in Scarborough Junction until she moved to Toronto at age 19. Daughter of Lucy Thorne (nee Coathup) and John Thorne. She was pre-deceased by half-brothers, Tom and Percy Walton, by sisters Lavinia, Irene, Helen, and Marjorie, and by brothers Bill, Harvey, and Charles. Pre-deceased by her husband, Bill Curry, she is survived by her daughter, Joyce Curry and son-in-law, Bob Weir, of Toronto. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law, Mary Thorne (wife of Charles) and nephew Jack Thorne and his wife, Giselle. Greatly missed by niece Jean McArthur, and her sons David and Paul. Much loved by niece Thelma Harwood, and her daughter Audrey, as well as niece, Ruth LeMay, nephews Ed Rodden and his wife Audrey, and niece Barbara Chaulk. Sadly missed by Tony Hunt of Toronto, the Gerald Bell family of Parry Sound, and friend Ted Mann of Toronto. Freda operated a successful beauty salon for 17 years at Bathurst and Dupont. She was an active member of the Liberal Party for many years. Lately resided at Fellowship Towers of Toronto where she was keenly active in its community. Freda never lost her appreciation of nature, nor her curiosity, and love of people. Witty and engaging, her love of life and optimism was unfailing to the end. The family wish to thank the community of Fellowship Towers for providing a wonderful last chapter to her life, and the staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for their devoted care and attention. A memorial service to celebrate Freda's life will be held in the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) on Monday, July 4th at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Freda may be made to the Scarborough Historical Society, 6282 Kingston Road, Scarborough M1C 1K9. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.