In memory of

Mitsue Kobayashi

November 11, 1919 -  September 24, 2020

Mitsue "Mitzi" (nee Yoneyama) Kobayashi peacefully passed away on September 24, 2020 at the age of 100 in Oakville, ON. Born November 11, 1919 in Haney (Maple Ridge), British Columbia, she is predeceased by parents Rikizo and Yone Yoneyama; sisters Misao and Yachiyo. She is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, Allan; daughter Fay; son Thomas (Margaret); granddaughter Samantha; brother Harold (Pat); and nieces: Joan (Jerry), Linda (Rich), and Norma (Peter).

During WW2 Mitzi was placed in an internment camp in Tashme, BC where she worked for the resident physician. After the war her family moved to Ontario where she studied and became a graduate of the Ontario College of Optometry in Toronto in 1948, and met her future husband.

Even after turning 100 years of age, Mitzi remained active, regularly attending exercise and arts & crafts classes in her condominium.

The family expresses their deep gratitude and appreciation to the nurses and staff at the Post Inn Village in Oakville, Ontario for their kind care and support.

A private, family service will be held at the Meadowvale Funeral Home. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Liz Grosch (sister-in-law to Tom)

Entered September 25, 2020 from Penticton, BC

My sincere condolences to you and your family. She was an amazing accomplished woman.

Kay and Jim Makinson (Family)

Entered September 25, 2020 from Penticton, BC

Our deepest condolences.

Joan Fujiwara (Niece)

Entered September 25, 2020 from Surrey, BC

Auntie Mitzi was always a loving, kind and gentle person. She was generous and giving to all who knew her and she was greatly loved. She will be remembered ad cherished.

Our thoughts are with you at this time, Uncle Allan, Fay and Tom and your family.

Joan, Jerry, Kimi and Kiyomi

Norma Yoneyama (Niece)

Entered September 28, 2020 from Aurora

No matter how old, it is always hard to say goodbye. I am so glad that we were able to celebrate her 100th birthday together at Mandarin. Our thoughts are with you Uncle Allan, Tom, Fay, Margaret and Sam during this difficult time.

Love Norma, Pete, Lauren, Andrew, Harold and Pat

Linda Biasatti (Niece)

Entered October 4, 2020 from Etobicoke, On

It is never easy to say goodbye. We take some comfort knowing Auntie Mitzie lived a long life and was loved by many. Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Linda, Rich, Matthew and Marcus

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