On September 20, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, died peacefully at home, at the age of 77.

Virginia was pre-deceased by her parents John and Ethel Brown and her husband John Booker.

Virginia was a strong and independent woman, full of drive and passion. She will be sadly missed by fiancé Sam Mathewson, brothers Ronald Brown (and Margo), Bryan Brown (and Elaine), nephews and nieces Ian Brown, Kelly Greene (and Sean), Renee Fawcett (and Bob), grand nieces and nephews Savannah, Christian, Caleb, Miya and Breanne, by brother-in-law Hal Booker and sister-in-law Judy Armstrong and their families, her step-children Rick and Jill Booker and the Mathewson family.

Virg was a lifelong figure skating enthusiast, participating as a member at the University Skating Club for many years and attending many World Championships and international events. She loved travelling and visited 54 countries and attended 4 Olympics. Virg was an active member of the Yorkminstrels for over 30 years. She performed in numerous stage shows as well as the Show Choir. In the last 10 years, she was active in Scottish Country Dancing in both Toronto and Orillia

She began her working career at Canadian Oil (4 years), then Argus Corporation (10 years) and finished at the Toronto Board of Education (25 years) where she worked in Special Education and as Manager of Student Transportation.

Virginia will be greatly missed by her family, her many, many friends, travel companions, “Yorkies” and dance partners… and the world in general!

A Celebration of Life will be held at York Funeral Centre, 160 Beecroft Road (near Yonge and Sheppard Avenue) on Friday, September 29th, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. For more information and online condolences, please visit www.etouch.ca