Paisley Glen

Passed peacefully from this world to the next on August 9, 2010, following a brief illness, which she bore with fortitude. Paisley was the only child of the late John Craig and Florence Winnifred Maxwell of Orillia, beloved wife and soul mate of the late Donald G.G. Glen and cherished mother of Cameron, Toronto, Keilder (Jennifer Cooper), Etobicoke, his sons Jesse, Graeme, McCauley (and their mother Bonnie Walker Glen), Burlington, Fraser (Jill Marchand), North Battleford, SK., and their daughters, Gabrielle Marchand, North Battleford and Ceilidh Hemmati (Navid), Edmonton, AB., and Gillian Glen (Jerry Tupis) and their children Emily and Glendan, Priceville, ON. She is also survived by her brother-in-law John Glen (Rosemary), Middlesex, UK, sister-in-law Ruth Olsburgh Glen, London, UK, and nephews David Glen, Rio de Janeiro, and Douglas Glen, London, UK, and their families. She was predeceased by her brothers-in-law, Robert and Charles Glen. Paisley will also be missed by her friends, the Baha’i Community, and her neighbours in Brampton. Born Elinor Paisley Maxwell, on March 13, 1931, in Toronto, she moved with her parents in 1932 to Orillia, where they established Maxwell’s Drug Store. She attended public school in Orillia, Alma College in St. Thomas, McMaster University and Lorne Greene School of Broadcasting. She was a member of ACTRA, working in theatre, on radio and television from the late 1940’s until the early 1970’s. It was at the CBC, in 1952, where Paisley and Donald first met. Together, they made homes in Toronto, New Jersey, Thornhill, Rio de Janeiro and finally, Brampton. She was a gifted writer and artistic talent. Her inquisitive mind and searching soul led to her membership in the Baha’i Faith in 1956. When Donald was diagnosed with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Paisley typically researched everything she could, became a loving caregiver, and worked tirelessly for the A.L.S. society in Brampton. She read extensively, and was comfortable speaking to anyone on a variety of subjects. Our family wishes to thank the staff of Brampton Civic Hospital, who so capably cared for our mother in the oncology, acute care and palliative care units, and also extend a special thank you to her neighbours, Parm and Summer, for their support. A Baha’i service celebrating Paisley’s life will be held on Friday, August 13, at 11:00 am, at Ward Funeral Home, 52 Main St. South, Brampton, ON (905-451-2124,www.wardfuneralhome.com). The service will be followed immediately by a reception, in Brampton, and then interment at Maple Cemetery, Maple, ON. Friends wishing to share their memories will be given an opportunity to do so during the service. A visitation will be held on Thursday, 7-9 p.m, at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer, A.L.S., Alzheimer’s Societies or, the charity of your choice in Paisley’s memory would be greatly appreciated.