HILL, Jane Alison Cockburn (Strathy) - True to form our much loving and much loved Mum, said “I am out of here” at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto.
Mum passed away peacefully and suddenly, but with her at her side were daughter Sara, son James and much loved cousin Patricia Davidson and son John in Collingwood on October 25, 2020.
She made it to heaven in time for the 5pm cocktails with family and friends.
She is not gone, she has just gone ahead…
Born in Toronto on January 8, 1934 Mum was the very special daughter of Colonel James Gowan Kirkpatrick Strathy (deceased) and Catherine Millard (Cockburn) Strathy (deceased).
Educated at Whitney Public School, Bishop Strachan School and Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto, Ontario. Playful sister to Robert A.C. Strathy (deceased) and sister-in-law to Helyn and magical twin to the other half of the dynamic duo, John G.B. Strathy (deceased) and his wife Jane (deceased) and by her youngest brother James Donald Strathy (deceased).
Survived by her children from her first marriage to good friend and latterly companion, Peter H. Warren, are John Peter Warren (Judy), James Strathy Warren and Sara Jane Warren-Francisco.
Amazing and lively “Granny Jane” to her in-laws and adoring six grandchildren, Christan, Melanie, Niko and Dylan Kalbermatten-Warren and their wonderful mother Evelyne of Zermatt, Switzerlan and to Justin and Hunter Francisco and their special father Michael of Mississauga.
Mum was also the much loved and cherished wife of William F. Hill (deceased). Mum also left behind many special generations of nieces and nephews who always loved seeing her. She was a character.
Our Mum, known to many for her legendary personality and colourful sense of humour was known simply as “Pussy” and as “Jane 08” for her total devotion to friends and volunteerism at Distress Centre and POINT. Jane was spirited, caring, an enthusiastic mother, sister, grandmother and friend to many. And, most importantly Mum loved to volunteer for the community.
In 2003 she was awarded the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award “In recognition of your outstanding and selfless contribution to your community and to Canada”.
Our Mum has left a huge void in our hearts, but she has left us with so many happy memories, which usually ended in laughter or left you wondering what’s next or what is she going to say next? Who remembers her coming home with a red Camaro with white top and three weeks later it was painted pumkin orange?
Special thanks to the excellent care provided at Revera and Toronto East General Hospital at this time.
A fun get together will be held in the spring when weather permits and Covic-19 restrictions allow.
Until then please share a memory of Mum, laugh, have a scotch, wear something blue and listen to Neil Diamond.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated by the family to The Toronto Distress Centres of Greater Toronto, 10 Trinity Square, M5G-1B1.
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