Obituary of DAPHNE TILBURY

TILBURY, DAPHNE ANN Tilbury, Daphne. of Port Dover, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital on Saturday, August 18th, 2012 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late William Tilbury (1992). Loving mother of the late William Tilbury (1990), David (Sandie) Tilbury, and Gayle (John) Elms. Sadly missed by her grandchildren; Tina (Chris) Swarts, Kim (Steve) Doyle, Jennifer (Chris) Martin, Melissa (Anthony) D'Alimonte, and Robert Tilbury (Crista Lewis-Davis). Loving Great-Grandmother of Marley, Isaijah, Addison, Aidan, Max, Ayla, Cole and Cailem. Daphne was born in Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar). She came to Canada in 1946 as a war bride, with her Royal Canadian Air Force husband, William. Together they settled in Hamilton, Ontario and raised 3 children. She was a manager at Stoney Creek Dairy for many years. After retirement they settled in Port Dover where they had many good times. Daphne was a member of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church in Port Dover. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. The family would like to thank the staff at Norfolk General Hospital for their care and compassion during Mom's brief illness. A special thanks to Mom's good friend Mary McGrath-Coppens for all the kindness she has shown over many years. In keeping with Daphne's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church Lynn Park Rd. Port Dover on Saturday Oct. 27,2012 at 10am. Father Stephen Savel Celebrant. Interment Port Dover Cemetery.For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Cecilia's Church would be greatly appreciated. On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, Port Dover (519) 583-1530.