Curtin PhyllisCURTIN, Phyllis Elizabeth (née Wallis) - (May 15, 1932 – October 19, 2017) - After a brief illness, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother.

Beloved wife of the late Lorne Francis Curtin for 55 years. Phyllis will be sadly missed by her children Deborah Green (Ted), Darrell (Dana), Darlene Racicot (Randy), Derrick (Sandra), and DeeAnna Lyon (Dale).

Predeceased by her father Stuart and mother Lavinia (née Broad), brother James and sisters Jean and Dorothy. Survived by her sisters Marie and Linda, and brothers Gordon (Shirley), George and Arthur (Susan).

Much loved grandmother of Kendall (Greg), Sayland, Bronwen (Luke), Jayson, Lucas (Darlene), Jason (Jen), Becky (Dave), Zachary (Jessica), Cody (Jayme), Zefferin, Baillie, Colin and Vanessa. Great-grandmother of an even dozen!

Born in Oshawa, Phyllis in her youth was an avid sports fan with a competitive spirit. She married Lorne in 1954 raising a family of five. She was a lover of county music, the southern warmth, and a bingo fanatic.

She will be remembered for her kind, boisterous, yet gentle manner and wonderful smile. Phyllis will be sadly missed by her family and close friends.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the staff of Lakeridge Health Oshawa’s C5 ISU for their care and compassion in Phyllis’s final days.

On Thursday October 26th at St. Luke’s Parish in Downeyville, the family will receive friends and relatives from 10 - 11AM, with a funeral Mass at 11:00 AM - Noon, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, and as an expression of sympathy, donations to the Humane Society of Durham would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with Fallis and Shields funeral home, Millbrooke.

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