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Norma Patricia "Faye"
Obituary of Norma Patricia "Faye" Thornbury
Thornbury, (Wallace), Faye R.N.
Faye passed away in Ottawa, on Sunday, July 24th, 2016 in her 81st year. She was reunited with her husband Bob and son Robert. Faye was predeceased by her parents Ida and Howard Wallace. She is survived by her loving daughter Debbie (Brian) Cowell and sister-in-law Helene Danner. Gaga will be sadly missed by her cherished granddaughters Kristina and Mackenzie who will hold onto their special memories forever. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family, treasured friends and many acquaintances. Born in Perth, Faye later graduated from Toronto General Hospital nursing school in 1957 and was proud to be a Registered Nurse. She began her nursing career in Calgary but returned to Perth to marry. After a brief time working at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Faye worked in the Emergency Departments at the Ottawa Civic and Kingston General Hospitals. Retiring in 1995, Faye returned to the Perth area and settled at the family cottage where she enjoyed the quiet winter months and busy summers with her granddaughters and their many friends. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Jechel (Perth) and the caring and compassionate staff at Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital (Ottawa). A service was held for the family with interment in the family plot with her husband Bob and son Robert in Elmwood Cemetery . In remembrance, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.