Obituary of Lavina Mae Sharpe

LAVINA MAE SHARPE 1913 - 2006 Lavina Mae Sharpe died peacefully in the presence of family members in her 94th year, on December 11th after a long and gracious life. Mae was the devoted, loving wife of the late John Ernest Sharpe "Ernie� (b. 1904 - d. 1947). She is the cherished, dedicated mother of James Arthur Sharpe. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Jason (Tanya), Peter (Erin), and Kathleen Sharpe. Dear great-grandmother (G.G. Mae) of Henry, Sophia, Zoe, and Georgia Mae. She also leaves dear nieces and nephews and younger friends. Mae enjoyed her advanced years with the frequent company of her family. She was the oldest child of Arthur Levi Hoare and Florence (nee Tonkin) Hoare of Oshawa, and was predeceased by her brother Jack (Vivian) and sisters Verona (Edward) Meades and Grace (Harold) Pickersgill. Most of her years (68) were lived in Brantford. Her family expresses gratitude to the tender caregivers at her Toronto residence, the Balmoral Club, to Sprint, and to the medical team and ward staff of the Toronto Western Hospital who eased the course of her final days. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 3 o�clock on Friday, December 15th (416-487-4523 or www.humphreymiles.com). A reception celebrating her life will follow immediately at the home of her son. Interment at a later date will occur at Farrington Church Grounds in Brantford. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mae�s memory to Neuroscience, Arthritis or other Research at the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation (416-603-5958 or 1-877-846-4483) or to a charity of your choice.