GRIMSHAW: Christine “Chris” (Joinson)

GRIMSHAW: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Friday, March 28, 2008, Christine “Chris” (Joinson) Grimshaw, of Grand Bend, formerly of Forest, age 65. Dearly loved wife of Brian Grimshaw. Devoted mother of Lee Grimshaw (Susan Higgs) of Toronto and Sara Relouw (Doug) of Grand Bend. Adored grandma of Jackson, Dylan and Jaiden Relouw. Dear sister of Linda Dicks (Albert) of Windsor and Raymond Joinson of England. Loving sister-in-law of Harry Grimshaw of Zurich, Margaret Postings of England and Patricia Gorrell of Grand Bend. Chris was co-owner of Forest Family Shoes for over 20 years, and will be forever remembered by friends and family, including her nieces, nephews and their families for her kind and thoughtful nature.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life gathering for Chris on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Forest Golf and Country Hotel, 102 Main St. South, Forest, ON. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the National Ovarian Cancer Association (by mail to 101-145 Front St. East, Toronto, ON. M5A 1E3; by phone to 1-877-413-7970; or online at www.ovariancanada.org) would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to Dr. Ingrid Harle, Tammy Willert and the nursing staff at Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, for their great compassion and care of Chris during this difficult journey. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.