Kathy DRURY

DRURY, Kathy
KATHY A. DRURY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007 Kathy passed away quietly at home with her friends and personal care givers, Betty J. Russell and Fran Brown by her side, after a courageous 11 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved wife of the late Wayne, the love of her life. She leaves behind, her only relations, her Aunt Joan, and her husband Henry Greenwood of London, England. Aunt Joan, arrived from London five weeks ago to be by her side. Appreciation is extended to Cathy, Cliff, and Marlene for their help given to Betty and for their continuing support. Kathy Drury has been recognized as an arduously committed person on behalf of her community service, after moving to Mississauga some twenty years ago. Among her many charities was her contribution to AIDS Research. She was chosen by Her Worship, Mayor Hazel McCallion to Chair the Mississauga Community Foundation five years ago, which has become one of the most respected and successful Foundations in Canada. She has been the guiding Chair for the Mississauga Convention Centre Foundation's Rainbow Ball. It was only recently announced that Kathy received the prestigious Honorary Mississauga Citizen of the Year, Gordon S. Shipp Memorial Award. Kathy was also recognized for her charitable efforts as she was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Mississauga. Appreciation is extended to Dr. Michael King, Oncologist, and his staff at the Trillium Health Centre and to Dr. Erella Rousseau for their efforts and care; also to Dr. Ben Chue and his staff at Cancer Care of America in Seattle. Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance to celebrate Kathy's Life will be announced at a later time. Online condolences and future Service information can be found at www.neweduk.com. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000