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Florence THWAITES
Wednesday September 10, 2014

THWAITES, “Florence” (nee Sykes) 1918 - 2014 - surrounded by her loving family at the Norview Lodge, Simcoe on Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 in her 97th year.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph Thwaites (2006).  Loving mother of Pat Thwaites (Barb) of Simcoe.  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Marcia Van Den Elsen (Art), their children Reed & Raya;  Rodney Thwaites (Chantal), their children Joseph, Samuel & Annie.  Predeceased by her siblings Pearl Laporte, Bernice Driscoll, Helen Sykes, Thomas, Mel & Eric Sykes.  Joe and Flo were the former owners of Norfolk Shoes and a long time member of Old Windham United Church, Simcoe.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Flo with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Currie officiating.  Private interment of ashes at a later date.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Flo are asked to consider “David & Sally Lane” (to facilitate Dave’s cancer treatments in California) or the Norview Lodge, Simcoe.  Special thanks to the staff of Norview Lodge – Maple Crescent for their wonderful care & compassion during Flo’s final days.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199



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