Obituary of Ann Mabel Toyne

TOYNE, Ann We have lost our guiding light, when Ann passed away peacefully after a courageous and stoic battle with cancer at the age of 78 with her family by her side on Thursday, June 15th, 2006. LOVED and loving wife of Bill. Cherished mother and inspiration to sons Paul and David. Devoted grandmother to Evan, Nick, Dylan, McKenzie, Emma and Tyler. Mother-in-law and so much more to Gillian and Susan. She will be dearly missed by all, including her bothers Bob and Ken, brother-in-law Dick, sister-in-law Kay and her many nieces and nephews she loved so much. Ann will be remembered as a truly extraordinary individual who changed, shaped and enhanced so many lives through her generosity of spirit. She was a devoted wife, a matriarch, a grandma, a leader, an athlete, a teacher, a student, a counselor, a confidante, a lover of music and dogs, a loyal giving friend and an incredible influence on us all. Her passion for life and tenacious determination to always go the extra distance continually impressed everyone that knew her. She bestows us with an important legacy of family, friends, laughter, love, hope and happiness. We have been so fortunate to have shared her life and her spirit will continue to live in us all. In accordance with Ann�s wishes, there will be no visitation of funeral service. Rather, a celebration of her life will be held on Friday, June 23rd from 1-4 p.m. at the Donalda Club, 12 Bushbury Drive, Donmills, Ontario. Friends are most welcome to come. Special thanks to the many caring staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and a special thanks to Dr. Kendal of the Temmy Latner Centre and Dwayne Hennesy of St. Elizabeth Health Care.