Shane Mitchell Wallace

SHANE MITCHELL WALLACE 1956 - 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son and brother, Shane Mitchell Wallace at Toronto East General Hospital on Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Shane is survived by his mother, Joyce Wallace, his sister Kerry Wallace (husband Myron, son Stefan), his brother Hugh, maternal uncle Jack Mitchell, Aunt Shirley and cousins Peter and Andrew Mitchell. He was predeceased by his father, the late Brian James Wallace and his cousin Janet Mitchell. Shane will be missed by the residents of Hurndale group home, where he lived for the past 20 years. Shane was born with Down Syndrome and Autism but despite these handicaps he played a profound role in our lives. His happy, affectionate and undemanding nature was a lesson to us all. The last third of Shane's life was spent in the care of Surex Community Services in East Toronto. With Surex, Shane experienced a definite improvement in his quality of life and he spent happy years under their benevolent care. At age 52, Shane's health gave out and his life ended with his family and friends at his side. We wish to thank the staff of Surex Community Services and particularly the staff of Hurndale group home for the devoted care they gave Shane. The good times will always be remembered and the beautiful child and happy young man will live in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 6 at 2 p.m. at McDougall & Brown, 2900 Kingston Road. In lieu of flowers, donations to Surex Community Services, Suite 311, 40 Wynford Drive, Don Mills, M3C 1J5 would be greatly appreciated.