Mrs. Corra Louise Strothard

July 26, 1924 – April 30, 2015 Passed away peacefully in Toronto at age 90. Born in Brown's Arm, Newfoundland, Louise was the youngest and last surviving of the eight children of William and Minnie Drover (nee Barbour) of St. John's, Newfoundland. Dear sister of Ted, Howard, Gerald, Harry, Jack, Marjorie Strong, and Olga Davis. Beloved wife of Henry Egerton ("Eg") Strothard (predeceased 1977). Loving mother to Howard (predeceased 2000), Jim (Lori), Harry, Susanne Tingling (Peter), David, and John (Karen). Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Kelly Bourassa), Kerri, Alex; Jonathan, Stephen, Alecia, and Rebecca Tingling; and Amy. Delighted and loving great grandmother to Azalea Strothard Bourassa. Adored aunt of numerous nieces and nephews, treasured friend to many, she will be sadly missed by all. Louise grew up in St. John's, Newfoundland, where she had a great love for and pride in her family. She loved the rugged beauty of Newfoundland, its sunny and stormy weather and was drawn to the power of the Atlantic Ocean. Plans for Mount Allison University were put aside with the onset of tuberculosis, followed by volunteer work during the war, and then a chance blind date with the love of her life, Egerton. They married in 1945 and together raised their family of six children, living in Halifax, St. John's, Sydney Australia, Montreal, and Toronto as Eg's job with Dun & Bradstreet required. Louise embraced all these opportunities for travel and enrichment, especially Australia, describing the three years there as the happiest of her life. Louise's greatest pride and joy was her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She was the consummate homemaker, accepting only the best for her family, and loved to bake and cook, preparing amazing homemade meals and delicious sweets as a self-taught cook, and loved knitting, making many pairs of socks, mitts and scarves for her family and friends. She enjoyed her time working at Holt Renfrew, and Sportables in downtown Toronto when her children grew older. A great lover of literature, music, art and nature, she enjoyed caring for the garden at her home in Bridlewood, birds and daily walks in any weather, particularly in High Park, West Toronto. She lived the final chapter of her journey at Avondale Retirement Residence, where she was adored and well cared for. Louise was a true lady with impeccable taste and style; she faced life's challenges with courage, humour and optimism, and saw beauty in all things; an inspiration to all who knew her. Louise's favourite quote was: "Never be mean in anything; never be false; never be cruel", (Charles Dickens, David Copperfield), and this is how she lived her life. In lieu of flowers, donations to Toronto East General Hospital Foundation in Louise’s memory would be greatly appreciated. A private family memorial is planned.