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Elizabeth Jane Birch
1929 - 2018
Elizabeth Jane Birch
1929 - 2018
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BORN
1929
DIED
2018
Elizabeth Birch Obituary
(1929 – 2018)
Libby Birch died peacefully and with great resolve on Friday, May 25th, 2018, at the age of 89 in Oshawa, Ontario. She was surrounded with love as her children said goodbye and her spirit was released to the universe and beyond. Libby was born in Belfast Ireland and grew up to be a fiercely independent woman, leaving Northern Ireland to marry Winston Douglas Birch, a Canadian WW II pilot, at the age of 19. She came at life with spirited action in all pursuits. She was a curious intellectual and went on to achieve two Bachelor's Degrees and a Master's Degree from Trent University later in life. At the age of 82, she was recognized as the oldest graduate on record at Trent. Libby also worked in daycare for Durham Region for 20 years. She was intensely social and grew a cherished group of friends around activities such as writing classes, bridge, theater and travel. She was a colorful, smart, funny woman and never cynical, not for a moment. She is survived by her children Lois, Robert, Michael, Elizabeth and Jo-Ann; and by her sister Anita Dunlop. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, June 8th from 4:00 pm until time of Celebration of Life at 5:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made in honor of her Grandson, Stephen Michael Birch to Association for Community Living, Durham North.
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Laurie Ball
June 3, 2018
Libby and I met at writing classes at the Oshawa Seniors Centre and we attended classes and theatre events in the six or seven years we have known each other. Her stories were always entertaining both written and through our conversations. She gave her opinion frankly and freely and we always had lots of laughs. I will treasure the times that we shared and the great memories that I have of her. Very best wishes to all of her friends and family.
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Janet Millen
June 1, 2018
Libbys visits to the Millen household in Ottawa were always exciting and fun! Aunt Libby was a bit of a celebrity with her beauty, glamour, warmth and humour. I never saw my dad more at ease than when in her presence. Thats how I remember Aunt Libby as a salve for the soul; especially my dads. Much love to all her children and grandchildren, Jan xxxxxxxxxxx
Mary and Maurice Sneep
May 30, 2018
First let me say that I am devastated to hear that my Libby has died. I was hoping to see her in a few days and had pulled out a new scone recipe to make. We were going to have a coffee together. Perhaps my sense of time was not what it should be. I have known Libby since 1979 when we were both taking classes at Trent as mature students. Although we didn't see each other much since I remarried and moved to Cobourg, we always maintained our friendship in some form or other. She made me laugh ! Period. I will write more about what I remember when I am less upset. I am glad she stayed at my cottage in Ireland last June and that my brother Patrick met her.
I am so sorry for your loss. My husband Maurice really enjoyed her company. He joins me in our sincere condolences to all her Family.
Mary Sneep
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