La-Vivian Wolstenholme
Passed on: April 28th, 2008
Sept. 25, 1932-April 28, 2008 Today we said goodbye for the last time giving you a kiss on your cheek. Mom was born in Admaston, Ont., the eldest child of Lawrence and Marie (Jago) Gauthier. Mom was a hard-working woman with a love for life and family. Beloved wife of Harry, mom and dad celebrated 58 years of happy married life together. Mom and Dad were predeceased by their eldest daughter, Catherine Ann (Dyer) in 2005. Mom and Dad enjoyed living close to their family; their daughters, Connie (Ivan) MacKeil, Jean (Greg) Pyatt and their son, Harry James (Sue) Wolstenholme. Mom will be deeply missed by her sister, Marie Holden (Gary), Stoney Creek. Predeceased by her sister, Lorna Wilsdon (Ed), St. Thomas; stepsisters, Anita Doyle (Walter), Richmond Hill, Natalie Moran (Jim), Mississauga, stepbrother, Leonard Auton (Marie), Oakville. Sister-in-law to James Wolstenholme (Jean), Mississauga, Earl Wolstenholme, Kincardine, Freda Vickers, Sydney Mines, N.S., Hilda Yovanovich, Wasaga Beach; cousin to Marilyn Attard (Peter) and Aunt Esther Jago, Wales. Mom leaves behind several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mom moved to Toronto in 1948 to work at A.C. Neilson and later at Bell Canada where she stayed for over 22 years. She enjoyed playing on the women’s baseball teams and bowling. Mom was a legion member for 30 years, Renfrew Branch. Mom and Dad enjoyed many, many summers in Cape Breton, N.S. together. She was always there to help her family when needed. Friends will be received at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, Wednesday April 30, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre will be gratefully acknowledged. Thank you to Dr. Vincent Ho and the nurses of the 2nd floor Bowmanville Hospital and the wonderful compassionate home care nurses who cared for Mom. Mom, you left us too early, but your life’s memories will linger with us forever. www.northcuttelliott.com.
