In Celebration of
Lucille “Lucy” Giles
October 17, 1931 - June 11, 2025
With broken hearts we share the passing of our beloved mom, mother-in-law and grandmother who left us after a long and fulfilling life.
Predeceased by her cherished husband, Peter Giles (2004), she leaves behind her three devoted children and their spouses: Alan (Carol), Mary (with her favourite son-in-law, Doug), and William (Stacy), along with five grandchildren: Catherine, Peter, Hugh, Stewart, and Sarah — all of whom she was immensely proud.
Her journey began on the family farm in Drake, Saskatchewan and led her to the University of Toronto, where she trained as a physiotherapist and occupational therapist. There she met Peter, beginning a lifelong partnership of shared curiosity, travel, and family. She returned briefly to Saskatchewan to open the Physiotherapy department at the Hospital of Saskatoon before eventually marrying and settling into family life in Toronto with Peter.
An active and curious mind to the end. Her passion for gardening and floral design truly bloomed. A longtime and award-winning member of the Garden Club of Toronto, she contributed to projects at Toronto landmarks such as Casa Loma, and her floral artistry graced the rotunda of the Royal Ontario Museum. Her own garden was once featured in the early Through the Garden Gate tours — a source of pride and joy. She was deeply involved in Toronto’s cultural life. In later years, she found community and inspiration in the Women’s Art Association and the Arts and Letters Club, where she painted, photographed, and made enduring friendships.
Mom and Dad loved to entertain their many friends and family. She did all the planning and cooking, making guests welcome while Dad told the stories and provided the humour. Mom always had a full social calendar. She could strike up and carry a conversation with just about anyone. It came naturally to her. Mom and Dad shared a love of travel, especially to England, Europe and southern Spain, and she embraced Spanish culture so fully that she went back to university in later life to update her physiotherapy qualifications — taking Spanish as an elective and later joining Spanish clubs so she could practice and become fluent. They passed that love of travel and exploring different cultures to their children and grandchildren.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the many doctors, nurses, and PSWs who supported her in her final years, most recently her family doctor and the compassionate team at Parkland on Eglinton West and her devoted caregiver, Jesse.
In lieu of flowers — since she won't be around to enjoy them — we invite donations in her memory to the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto or to a charity of your choice.
She will be deeply missed but forever remembered — in every garden path, every elegant floral arrangement, and every warm, creative moment she inspired.
According to her wishes she will be laid to rest beside her husband and parents in the Glen Morris, ON cemetery. A family gathering will be held at that time.
Predeceased by her cherished husband, Peter Giles (2004), she leaves behind her three devoted children and their spouses: Alan (Carol), Mary (with her favourite son-in-law, Doug), and William (Stacy), along with five grandchildren: Catherine, Peter, Hugh, Stewart, and Sarah — all of whom she was immensely proud.
Her journey began on the family farm in Drake, Saskatchewan and led her to the University of Toronto, where she trained as a physiotherapist and occupational therapist. There she met Peter, beginning a lifelong partnership of shared curiosity, travel, and family. She returned briefly to Saskatchewan to open the Physiotherapy department at the Hospital of Saskatoon before eventually marrying and settling into family life in Toronto with Peter.
An active and curious mind to the end. Her passion for gardening and floral design truly bloomed. A longtime and award-winning member of the Garden Club of Toronto, she contributed to projects at Toronto landmarks such as Casa Loma, and her floral artistry graced the rotunda of the Royal Ontario Museum. Her own garden was once featured in the early Through the Garden Gate tours — a source of pride and joy. She was deeply involved in Toronto’s cultural life. In later years, she found community and inspiration in the Women’s Art Association and the Arts and Letters Club, where she painted, photographed, and made enduring friendships.
Mom and Dad loved to entertain their many friends and family. She did all the planning and cooking, making guests welcome while Dad told the stories and provided the humour. Mom always had a full social calendar. She could strike up and carry a conversation with just about anyone. It came naturally to her. Mom and Dad shared a love of travel, especially to England, Europe and southern Spain, and she embraced Spanish culture so fully that she went back to university in later life to update her physiotherapy qualifications — taking Spanish as an elective and later joining Spanish clubs so she could practice and become fluent. They passed that love of travel and exploring different cultures to their children and grandchildren.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the many doctors, nurses, and PSWs who supported her in her final years, most recently her family doctor and the compassionate team at Parkland on Eglinton West and her devoted caregiver, Jesse.
In lieu of flowers — since she won't be around to enjoy them — we invite donations in her memory to the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto or to a charity of your choice.
She will be deeply missed but forever remembered — in every garden path, every elegant floral arrangement, and every warm, creative moment she inspired.
According to her wishes she will be laid to rest beside her husband and parents in the Glen Morris, ON cemetery. A family gathering will be held at that time.