Albright, Lyla Mae (nee Johnston)
Passed away peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 with her family lovingly by her side. Born January 14, 1925 in Cabri, Saskatchewan. Eldest daughter of David and Mary Johnston. Sister of David (deceased) Betty of Windsor, Shirley McNalty (deceased) and Jim (Lois) of Flesherton. Raised in the depression and dust bowl years in SW Saskatchewan where she became a teacher in a one room schoolhouse teaching all grades. Married to Albert Albright, moved to Bowness (Calgary) Alberta, resuming her teaching career while raising two sons – Jim (deceased) (Heather) of Orangeville, Gerry (Jennifer) of Belleville, and daughter Judi (Ron) Nelson of Mono Centre. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of eight. Relocated to Orangeville in 1961 to operate a motel and enter the hospitality business. Resumed teaching and eventually becoming a school librarian. Lyla completed her BA from Wilfred Laurier University after years of dedicated summer courses. Member of the Eastern Star, UCW, Retired Teachers – Muffin Bunch, Red Hats and Probus. Loved her cottage at Eugenia, travel – Florida, Europe, cruises to Panama, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, the Canadian Rockies and others.
Funeral Service will be held at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville, on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Mono. Memorial donations to Westminster United Church would be appreciated by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Lyla in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lyla Mae Albright Johnston Wednesday August 14th 2019..
Décès pour la Ville:Orangeville, Province: Ontario