In memory of

Lila Ruth Timney

June 17, 1927 -  September 16, 2020

After struggling with dementia Lila passed away peacefully at the North York General Seniors Health Centre on September 16, 2020 in her 94th year. Loving mother of son Glen (Lynne), and her late daughter Larkin. Predeceased by her husband Donald (Don) in 1979. Cherished grandmother of Laura (John) and Kevin, aunt of Dan Old, and great grandmother (Gigi) of Matthew and Nicholas. She was born in Barrie, ON the third youngest of the 13 children of farmers William and Lucy Kennedy. She was a 4th generation Canadian, a descendant of Lachlan and Grace Kennedy who emigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1819. An avid baseball fan she along with 5 sisters formed the starting lineup for Malvern in the women’s softball league. She is fondly remembered by her sister Audrey (Jim) and a multitude of Kennedy and Timney nieces and nephews. Private cremation followed by a family Celebration of Life service on Saturday September 26, 2020. Due to current COVID-19 gathering restrictions attendance will be by invitation only. Donations to Thornhill Presbyterian Church Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society are appreciated.

The service will be livestreamed for public viewing. Please see link join the live webcast at top of this obituary page starting at 12:45 pm on Sat. Sept. 26.

Guestbook 

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Louise Winton (Colleague and friend)

Entered September 18, 2020 from North York

Glen, my very deepest condolences to you and all of your family for the loss of your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.

Marjory and John Old (family friend)

Entered September 19, 2020 from Milton

Glen and Lynne

We send our condolences to you and your family. Lila was such a lovely woman. She will be greatly missed.

Rick and Deb Cowan (Friend)

Entered September 22, 2020 from Oakville

Terribly sorry for your loss, Glen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lynne and the family.

Howard Mammon (Friend and Colleague)

Entered September 22, 2020 from Toronto

Dear Glen and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss and I offer you my condolences.

May the memories of your dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother bring you comfort. As well, may her life, well-lived, inspire all of us.

Please know that many people are thinking of you and are here to support you.
Howard

Gary Linton (Friend to Glen Timney)

Entered September 22, 2020 from Brampotn

Very sorry for your loss. Known to me through stories only, your family has lost a very special person.
Thinking of you.

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