Georgie LEFROY

GEORGIE (HARDING) LEFROY 1927 - 2017

We are greatly saddened to announce that on February 8th, in her 90th year, Georgie slipped peacefully away in Owen Sound. Predeceased in 1995 by her beloved husband John, she was cherished mother to Stephen (Patricia) and Sharon (Errol Mendes) and much loved Nana to Caitie (Mark Payerl), Alyssa, Alexander and William.

Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on August 24th, 1927, Georgie embraced life with determination and joy. Graduating from Toronto Sick Kids Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1949, Georgie practiced in Toronto, Oakville and Burlington and became one of the first nurse practitioners in Ontario in the early 1970's. In retirement Georgie and John moved from Oakville to Woodlands, 50 acres of sugar bush near Owen Sound. A founding member of many garden clubs and community gardens, Georgie travelled the world to judge floral arrangement and horticultural shows. We will forever remember her enthusiastically digging her many beautiful gardens, hands dirty and face smudged and striding down Woodland's trails, her golden retriever by her side and arms stretched wide embracing life with love and passion. We will miss her dearly.

A celebration of her life will be held at Georgian Shores United Church, Owen Sound on Saturday March 4, 2017 at 1 p.m.