Obituary of Phyllis Lawley

LAWLEY, Phyllis Margaretof Oliphant, born April 25, 1934 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia passed quietly at Wiarton Hospital on November 11, 2008. Phyllis graduated from the Royal Victoria School of Nursing in 1955 always keeping in touch with many fellow grads and friends. Phyllis nursed for a time in Summerside PEI before moving to Toronto to nurse at Doctors Hospital. In 1961 Phyllis joined Crown Life where she was the first woman elected to the position of Assistant Superintendent, Individual Health Underwriting. By this time Phyllis had been coming to Oliphant enjoying all the splendors that the Bruce has to offer. She loved to boat, hike, canoe, swim and be with friends. After leaving Crown Life, Phyllis was a successful Realtor in Toronto until she decided to take an early retirement and live permanently in Oliphant. That is when she moved into and renovated her beautiful home 'Shakewell' on the shores of Lake Huron. Friends gathered for many a musical evening with Phyllis on piano and the ukulelies for backup. Phyllis always found joy in the beauty of the Peninsula. She moved to Limpert Lodge, Wiarton in 2006 where she continued to enjoy life with friends, her Euchre group and buzz around town on her red scooter. Phyllis will be missed by her sister Kathleen Love of Calgary, Alberta and brother Gordon Lawley (Mary) of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was the cherished Aunt of Kathy MacKenzie (Bruce) and Jim Love of Calgary, Alberta, Nancy McCauley (Paul) of Hamilton and Jim Lawley (Andrea), Ross Lawley and Jeff Lawley (Shelley) all of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She will be forever remembered by her Bruce Peninsula 'family of friends'. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Janet (Webster) and Dr. James Lawley. Heartfelt thanks to the nursing staff of Wiarton Hospital for their kindness, competency and good humour.In respect of Phyllis' wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service at Balsam Grove Cemetery on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a time to share memories at the Sandy Bay Restaurant, Oliphant. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton. Donations made to the Wiarton Hospital Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be left for the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com. I would like to Send Condolences Back to Notices Home | History | Services | Our Facilities | Notices | Contact Us | Links