Gertrude "Liz" Elizabeth Strickland, loving wife of Jack for 56 years, passed away surrounded by family on December 12, 2025 at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg.
Liz will be missed by daughter, Judy (Ken); granddaughter, Stacey Lynn Murphy; great-grandchildren, Adelayde and Ayden; siblings Aaron, Mercedes, Irene, Jean and Susie; in-law, Francis; Lorraine and Allan; Jacqueline and Jim; and her favourite person, Randy (Dandy).
Liz is predeceased by her son, Billy Strickland; parents Aaron and Suzanna Murphy; siblings Bill, Mary, Kevin, Ellen and Cyril; and in-laws, Mae and Bill Strickland and Jack Lynch.
Noreen Fowler was Liz's best friend since elementary school in Newfoundland. She always had a very special place in her heart.
Liz will always be fondly remembered by her many Nieces and Nephews; Friends and Neighbours were some of Liz's greatest joys.
A cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life to follow in the Spring on May 30, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Liz’s name to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation or CNIB Guide Dogs. Links to both charities can be found under the Donation tab at the top of this page.
Thank you to the wonderful staff at North Humberland Hills Hospital Cobourg in Palitive care unit.
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Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Saturday, 30 May 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Celebration of Life
Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Saturday, 30 May 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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