HIRMANN, Ellen Nicoll “Ella” (nee Ferguson)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Sherwood Court LTC in Maple, ON in her 91st year. Survived by her brother David Ferguson and his wife Ina. Beloved mother of Iain Kirkland, David Kirkland (Christine Baumann) and Lesley Hirmann (Michael Bate). Proud grandmother to Christopher and Hilary Bate. Loving aunt to Susan Ferguson (Ross Hagans). Caring member of the Hirmann family of Hungary. Predeceased by her husband and partner, Leslie Hirmann, with whom she shared 51 loyal and adventurous years . Her strength – of will, of mind, of opinion and of laughter – has touched us all.
A Memorial Reception will be held on Sunday, November 27th, 2011 at the ELGIN MILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 1591 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill (east of Leslie St., 905-737-1720) at 2 pm. For those who wish, donations to The Salvation Army, O.S.P.C.A. or a charity of choice in Ella’s honour would be appreciated.