Lois Karen PIRRIE

REYBURN, Lois Karen (nee Pirrie) ---- In loving memory of Lois Karen Reyburn, 61 years of Sudbury who passed away Thursday evening, January 20, 2005 at her residence. She was born in St. Catharines and married Robert Reyburn in 1970 in Ridgeville. Lois had lived in Sudbury during the seventies, returning in 1995 from Font Hill. A dedicated public school teacher she was a great friend and mentor to children. Upon returning to Sudbury, she established the As You Wish Sewing Studio which she operated from 1996 to 2002. A very artistic person, she had a flair for home decor, a talent for sketching and a gift for sewing. She also was an accomplished pianist and she had a great affinity for music. A keen outdoors enthusiast, she enjoyed canoeing, spending time at the family camp in Muskoka, and with her husband, she had directed the sailing and windsurfing program at Mini-Yo-We Children's Camp. Lois will be remembered as a very caring and positive person who inspired all she met. A woman of faith she embodied the lessons of love taught by Jesus. Beloved wife of Robert Reyburn of Sudbury. Loving mother of Karen (husband John Walsh) of Ottawa and Beth (husband Graeme Henkelman) of Austin, Texas. Cherished grandmother of Emily Rose. Dear daughter of James and Rose (Townsen) Pirrie, both predeceased. Dear sister of Sharon (husband David Ripley) of Ridgeville. Special daughter-in-law to Ron and Dorothy Reyburn. Dear sister-in-law to Jim Reyburn, Brian and Cheryl Reyburn and Gordon Reyburn predeceased. Sadly missed by loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Funeral service in St. Peter's United Church, 203 York St., Sudbury, Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers donations to the ALS Society of Ontario would be appreciated.