BLACK, Elfriede Marilla - March 13, 1925 - February 16, 2015 Died peacefully at North York General Hospital, just missing her 90th birthday celebration. Marilla was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Black. Predeceased by her sister Annelis Sperr, she is survived by her sons Norbert and Donald and relatives in Canada and Germany. Born in Germany, Marilla became a Canadian citizen in 1956. She worked at the Toronto Star for a few years, later becoming an active member of IODE. She was also a volunteer at the North York Seniors Centre. For several years after Gerry's death, she travelled with a German club. Marilla loved and cared for family, friends, neighbours, birds and flowers. At Marilla's request, cremation has taken place, with her ashes to be interred at Pine Hills Cemetery. A Memorial gathering will be held at PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Pharmacy and Warden), on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 1-3 p.m.
BLACK, Elfriede Marilla - March 13, 1925 - February 16, 2015 Died peacefully at North York General Hospital, just missing her 90th birthday celebration. Marilla was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Black. Predeceased by her sister Annelis Sperr, she is survived by her sons Norbert and Donald and relatives in Canada and Germany. Born in Germany, Marilla became a Canadian citizen in 1956. She worked at the Toronto Star for a few years, later becoming an active member of IODE. She was also a volunteer at the North York Seniors Centre. For several years after Gerry's death, she travelled with a German club. Marilla loved and cared for family, friends, neighbours, birds and flowers. At Marilla's request, cremation has taken place, with her ashes to be interred at Pine Hills Cemetery. A Memorial gathering will be held at PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Pharmacy and Warden), on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 1-3 p.m.
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