FLORENCE HELEN DINSMORE (nee Rumley) Florence passed away peacefully March 16th, 2023, after a short stay at the West Parry Sound Health Centre. She was born in Robinson Township, Manitoulin Island in 1934 and was the youngest daughter of the late Cliff and Bessie Rumley. She was predeceased by her devoted husband Bill in 2018. They were married for 65 years. Florence was a strong and supportive mother to Joyce, Bill (Bonnie), Mitzi (Guy) and Craig and leaves her brother Grant (Mary) and sister-in-law Donna (Blair). She was a proud grandmother to Seth, James, Max, Neal, Alex, Thomas, and Kathleen; and four great-grandchildren Ian, Claire, Aidan and Colton. Florence was predeceased by her sisters Cappy, Hazel and Geordie and brother Leslie. Bill and Florence lived and made friends throughout Ontario including the communities of Azilda, Nobel and Cornwall during their working years and Waterloo, Meaford and Barrie after retirement. She was a respected and well-liked administrator for over forty years and had many talents and interests including quilting, golf, cards and travelling with Bill. After Bill’s passing Florence returned to Parry Sound and enjoyed her final years with family, friends and the supportive staff at the Gardens. As per Florence’s wishes she has been cremated. Later this year interment will take place at Silver Lake Cemetery, Manitoulin Island.
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