Obituary of Lucille Forsyth

Lucille May (nee Gardiner) Forsyth, predeceased by her husband Peter, survived by her daughter Leslie Black and her husband Bob of Edmonton, her son Peter and his wife Margaret, of Waterloo, and her grandsons Peter and Scott. Lucille was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan. During World War II, she was employed by the U.S. War Department in Edmonton, overseeing the construction of the Alaska highway. During her time in the War Department, she was astonished to find herself involved in a "sting operation" which culminated in the capture of an Axis spy. Later, she was employed by the Alberta Teachers' Association, also in Edmonton. After moving to London Ontario, Lucille taught English at Centralia College in Exeter. Peter and Lucille spent many happy years in a converted schoolhouse near Londesboro, where she participated in rural activities. They especially appreciated the Blyth Festival Theatre. The eternal optimist, Lucille enjoyed a rewarding and fun-filled life. Among her many friends, she was and ever will be known as the "lady known as Lu." She spent many years in London, and after her husband's death, she moved to Waterloo to be near her son and his family. She spent four years at Luther Village surrounded by a caring community. In celebration of Lucille's life, the family will host a reception on Saturday May 25 from 2 to 4:30 pm at Luther Village, 141 Father David Bauer Dr, Waterloo, in the Muskoka Room. Refreshments will be served. A bench will be placed, and a tree will be planted in Springbank Park (London) to commemorate Lucille. In lieu of flowers, donations to Planned Parenthood Waterloo Region would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.