Mrs. Hortense Rich Street

Hortense (Tenny) Street was born October 15, 1919 in Rouses Point, New York. She passed away quietly and peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2014, at Bethany Lodge in Unionville, Ontario. Tenny, dear wife of the late Howard (Mike) Street (1987), beloved Mom of Michael (Carol), Tony (Louise), Christine (Mark Gerwlivch), Lorraine, June, and Frances. Much-loved Gammy of Jennifer (Mike), David (Michelle), Alison (Shawn), Anne-Marie (Ryan), Gillian (Geoff), Erin, Christopher, Lindsey, and Lauren (London). Great-Gammy to Connor, Everly, and Baby Coupe, due very soon. Special aunt to Diane Rogers, Shirley Hawkins, Suzanne Diamond, and mother-in-law of Carolyn Turkington. Tenny was a world traveller who had adventures in many places, including trips to Australia, China, and South America, and an overnight stay by herself in Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Ontario, in 2008. Not to be forgotten, the annual family vacations in Ocean Park, Maine. She was an avid bridge player and lover of crossword puzzles. Reading newspapers and magazines and then writing letters to the editor were passions of hers. Tenny was a CBC girl who always had a radio on and tuned to the CBC in every room. She was a devotee of the National Ballet and live theatre. Once her children were grown, Tenny became more involved with the American Women's Club of Montreal, Montreal's Encore Education Program, and Alliance Quebec in the fight against separatism. Tenny moved to Toronto in 1992 and took many courses through U of T's Lifelong Learning Program. She also worked as a volunteer at the AGO for many years, was active with the American Woman's Club of Toronto and the Wynford Bridge Group, and served for a time on the Board of Directors of Concorde Place, where she lived for 18 years. Most important to Gammy were her nine grandchildren. “GAMMY 9” was her moniker. She attended more recitals, games, and competitions, bought more raffle tickets, wrapping paper, and chocolates than most! Tenny loved to brag about each and every one of them, and they loved their Gam right back! Tenny's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at Bethany Lodge, especially the PSWs and the Nursing Staff of Harrington House. The care, attention, support, and concern for Mom and for her family was amazing and much appreciated. A special thank you to Jane Leofanti who spent many hours with Mom. Thanks as well to Markham Stouffville Hospital, especially Katie Adams, for their care of Mom over the last few years. Donations in Tenny's memory can be made to Alzheimer's Ontario ((http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/on/Get-involved/Donate ) National Ballet of Canada http://national.ballet.ca/supportus/How_to_make_a_gift/ War Amps of Canada http://www.waramps.ca/donation/in_memoriam.html A memorial service will be held in the summer. Please sign the Guest Book at http://www.aftercare.org/obituaries/ to allow us to contact you. “We’ll meet again Don’t know where Don’t know when But I know we’ll meet again, some sunny day.”