Sharon Melrose (Barb's friend)

Entered January 11, 2025 from UXBRIDGE

Dear Barb & family, So sorry for your loss! Barb you talked so fondly of your Mom & cared for your parents so well that I feel like I know her & your Dad. Treasure your memories forever & may God bless all of you xo

Diana Willson (Barb’s friend)

Entered January 12, 2025 from Calgary

Dear Barb and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Thelma. I feel so privileged that I got to know her while spending time at your house while growing up. She always made me feel so welcome. Although I moved across the country, I really appreciated getting to see her again on visits to Toronto. She was always so kind, gracious and caring.
I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts.
Take care

Erin & Kelly (Life Enrichment & Concierge)

Entered January 12, 2025 from AMICA BAYVIEW VILLAGE

To our beloved Jonathan Family,

We were saddened to hear of the loss of our beautiful Thelma. She was such a special soul with her infectious smile and how she "Lit up a Room" just by her presence. We adored her with all our Hearts & already miss her profoundly. We will keep Stanley close and watch over him with all the love we have to give. Our condolences to the Family...and although we can not be there in Body today...we are in Spirit. We LOVE you and will always be here for you!

Liz Adams (Friend)

Entered January 13, 2025 from Toronto

Dear Stanley and Family
We were sad to hear that Thelma passed away. As longtime family friends we remember many happy occasions together. Rob and I have fond memories of spending time with you all at Thelma’s 90th birthday. As always, she was so poised and elegant and her smile filled the room with joy. One of my earliest memories of Thelma was when my family visited your family at your house. I thought Thelma and Stanley were the “coolest” parents as I was told the children didn’t have a bedtime. You just went when you were tired. It sounds like Thelma decided it was the right time for her to rest in God’s arms. May your beautiful memories give you comfort and peace at this sad time. With deepest condolences and thinking of you all.
In friendship,
Love Liz (Piechota) and Rob Adams

Jordan Cohen (friend)

Entered January 17, 2025 from Thornhill

Dear Christine & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept Fran's and my condolences. It is never easy to lose a parent, even a long-lived one. On the various occasions that I got to meet her over the years, she was always kind and gracious; a pleasure to meet and talk with. I am sorry I was unable to attend the memorial service. May you all be spared further sorrow.

With kindest regards,
Jordy

Short Bio of Mom for Amica Reception with photo.


Thelma Agatha Penshaw Jonathan 1926 to 2025

Thelma passed away peacefully on January 6 at her home in Amica Bayview with her husband and family surrounding her.
Teacher, student of literature, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, she was a woman of great intelligence, beauty and strength. At forty-one, she immigrated with her husband, Stanley, and five children from South Africa to Toronto, Canada. It was a move she handled with aplomb, returning to teaching after a few years, followed by literary studies at York University, (she particularly loved Jane Austen’s novels), followed by many specialized courses in teaching.
Thelma loved flowers, gardens and trees and was a great walker. She was also a fashionista with an unerring eye for elegance in everything she wore.
Thelma enjoyed her time in the Amica community and always appreciated the smiles, hugs and greetings of the Amica residents and the tender care of all the staff. The Jonathan family extends their heartfelt thanks to the Amica Bayview health care staff and to our wonderful private PSW’s for their compassion and grace during Thelma’s last days.