(February 21, 1938 - June 22, 2011) It is with such great sadness that we announce the passing of such a beautiful, loving, and courageous woman. Lila Luxton (age 73) loved her husband, cherished her children, and adored her grandchildren. She was a wife, a mom in every sense, and a wonderful grandma. Left behind is her dearly loved husband Jim Luxton of 55 years. She was cherished by her children Mike Luxton, Aileen and Gord Adams, and Penny Luxton (Ronnie). She will be sadly missed by the loves of her life – her grandchildren, Alyssa Adams, Delaney Adams, Cierra Luxton, and Jake Luxton. Loving daughter of the late Lyle and Katherine Bethune, daughter-in-law of the late Dallas Ambrose and Leticia Luxton. Dear sister of Randy (Hazel) Bethune, Cookie (late Bill) Gavin, late Patricia (late Joe) Sangestino. Dear sister-in-law to late Patricia Wilson, Bill (late Anne) Luxton, Bob Luxton, late Ted Luxton, Peter and Lucy Luxton, late Dick Luxton, and Gerry Luxton. A dear aunt to several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, no services will be held. Family are welcome to a Come and Go Celebration of Life at 150 McGregor on Saturday, June 25 from 1 to 4 pm. Special thanks to Trudy and the nursing staff on 3B and Dr. Truesdale and Dr. Fera. Our heartfelt thanks and pride lies mainly with Lila’s granddaughter, Alyssa, who cared for her grandmother with all of her heart while in the hospital. She is a true professional who provided Grandma Lila with true compassion and love and skill. She is a true asset to the profession of nursing. Memorial contributions to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 705-759-2522. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com
She is Gone
You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she's gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
