Sharon Pocock

Passed away peacefully with her family at her side after a tremendous fight against leukaemia on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at Ian Anderson House

Sharon leaves behind her husband Robert of 51 years, sons Jeff(Lori) of Toronto, Justin(Kristi) of Burlington, her 4 angels Madison, Brooklyn, Reese & Annika, brother Gerry(Diane) of London and is predeceased by her daughter Christie, her mother Caroline & father Ken. Will be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends.

It was through her personal grief that guided her to be a founding member of Bereaved Families established at Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto and then bringing that model to her hometown of Oakville where the service is still available today. She also spent years as a grief councillor at Halton Family Services helping families through a variety of difficult issues. Sharon received the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contribution for bereaved families, a tremendous honour that her family was very proud of.

Cremation has already taken place through Ward Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers, donations to Ian Anderson House (P.O. Box 61034 511 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville, ON L6J 7P5, Bereaved Families (Watline Postal Outlet P.O. Box 10015 Mississauga, ON L4Z 4G5) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com