VIRGIN
Florence Isobel
(R. N., Graduate, of the Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing, class 1952)
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of all her family at Fairview Manor, Almonte on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
Florence Virgin (nee Kellough)
of Almonte, age 89 years.
Beloved wife and best friend for 64 years of John L. “Jack” Virgin. Much loved and respected mother Paul (Rhonda), David (Kathryn) and Mark (Ivan). Loved Grandma of Sean (Laurie Dalton), Kyle (Kristina Myers), Blake (Leslie), Jamieson (Amanda), Matthew (Rebecca Reinhart), Rebecca Littau (late Dustin), Bradley (Yael Wexler), and Kelly Riggs (Christopher). Loving Great-grandmother to Sophia, Brianna, Grayson, Mackenzie & Clara. Florence was the daughter of the late Victor & Gladys Kellough and is survived by her sisters; Jean King (late Douglas), Cynthia Stuart (Harold) and Carol James (Ronald). She is also survived by many loved nieces & nephews and their families.
Florence was a proud graduate of the Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1952. She nursed at the Old Almonte General Hospital before joining her husband as a partner in J. L. Virgin Insurance, a successful local general insurance firm until retiring in 1993.
Florence was an active volunteer serving on many church and community committees and boards but was especially proud of her time on the Almonte General Hospital Board and the T V Ontario board. She was a long time member of the I.O.D.E., Captain Hooper Chapter. Florence enjoyed many treasured days and nights at their cottage on White Lake in the company of her family and many friends.
Florence’s family would like to thank Dr. Graeme McKillop and Dr. Susie Quackenbush and especially the Old Mill staff at Fairview Manor for their exceptional compassionate care and love during her time there and most especially in her final days.
Family & friends are invited to share memories at the
C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc,
127 Church Street, Almonte, Ont. (613) 256-3313
on Monday, April 16 from 6 to 8 PM and on Tuesday, April 17 from 10 AM until time of Service in the Gamble Chapel at 11 AM. A reception will follow at the Almonte Civitan Hall on the Wolfe Grove Road, Almonte. Spring interment, Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.
For those who may choose to honour Florence with a memorial donation, please consider The Almonte General Hospital, Digital Imaging campaign.
Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
