In memory of

Etilda Davis

February 1, 1948 -  December 10, 2024

Etilda “Lydia” Davis (nee. Collins) passed away peacefully at the Westside Long Term Care center on December 10.
Lydia, born to James and Lucy (deceased) grew up in a large family in Greggs, St. Vincent before bravely immigrating to Canada in 1975. The oldest daughter, she was the first and only member of her family to emigrate from the island and she dutifully sent parcels and money home to help, even when it meant personal sacrifice.
Life was rarely easy, but she was resilient. Despite persistent health woes, she consistently put other people’s needs ahead of her own. She successfully raised her children in Toronto’s Regent Park, and her neighbours still fondly recall the time they spent with her. When she moved, first to North York and then on to Westside in Etobicoke, her closest friends often made the difficult, multi-bus trip out to see her.
A devoted Christian who was unwavering in her faith, she was a trusted friend who loved to laugh. She will be forever loved and missed by her children Ishmael ( Heather), Maria (Mark), Pam (Colin) and Juliet, and her grandchildren Julian, Ethan, Cameron, Vanessa, James and Ben.
She will be remembered for her shy smile, distinctive laugh, twinkling eyes and fierce pride.

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Nola Joseph (Friend)

Entered December 17, 2024 from Toronto

Lydia will remember her for our Bible reading gospel songs and prayer with a quiet smile and a star eye a hard look with a laughter, she’ll be daily miss, but as God has called her home, she’s in his presence, so I’m truly blessed for her🌹🙏🏽🤗 with love and prayer Friend, Nola, Nola

Deanna weekes (Sister-in-law)

Entered December 17, 2024 from Whitby, Ontario

My condolences to Lydia’s children, grandchildren and her extended family. May you find peace in the knowledge that she no longer suffers on this earth. I hope she finds the joy she longed for in the spiritual realm.

Nola Joseph (Friend)

Entered December 17, 2024 from Toronto

You will be remembered the love you gave to others , thank you for biblical story of the Bible reading ,Prayer , worship songs love things of God‘,now God has call her home and now she is in his presence ,
God comfort those who moan because they will comforted Mathew 5:4
My condolences to the family

Nolarine Your mom and dad for Christmas

Michael Coy (Friend)

Entered December 18, 2024 from Edmonton

Rest in forever paradise dear lady.

Olive Warner (Friend)

Entered December 18, 2024 from Toronto

Lydia you will be forever in my memory may you rest in peace.

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