In Celebration of

Agnes Scott Fitzgerald

June 12, 1923 -  May 2, 2023

Agnes died peacefully on May 2nd in her 100th year of life while in the care of the Dorothy Ley Hospice.

She was the eldest daughter of the late Robert and Agnes Duncanson and loving sister to the late Marguerite S. Moynihan and the late Veronica S. Prest. Agnes was the dear Aunt (Nessie) to her nieces and nephews; Laura and Robert Prest (Elizabeth), Anne Moynihan (Aldo), Vincent, Paula, Catherine and Leo Moynihan.

Agnes was the Great Aunt to Dayna (Jillaine) and Allie. Prior to her death, Agnes wished to share the following highlights of her life: She Joined Parkdale Presbyterian Church at age 17 where she taught Sunday School and was active in the Presbyterian Young People's Society. Following graduation, she was recruited to work at the Canada Life Assn. and remained there until 1958 when she married Herbert Fitzgerald and moved to Sudbury. Herb and Agnes were very fond of Manitoulin Island and built a cottage there on Lake Mindemoya. This magical place was a source of much enjoyment to dear friends and family from both sides. After Herb passed, she returned to Toronto to be closer to her sisters Peggy and Vera as well as to her wonderful nieces and nephews. At this time, she resumed her position at Canada Life where she remained until her retirement in 1984. Throughout these years, she returned to Knox Church where she worshipped for fifty years and held various offices in the Mildred Gehman Auxiliary. Agnes thoroughly enjoyed her long retirement of 38 years, was involved in several volunteer positions and planned many adventures travelling throughout the world. She moved to Barclay Terrace in Etobicoke where she resided for thirty years and made many wonderful friends! As she said, "It's been a wonderful, long and blessed life by the grace of God and now it's time to go home."

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Kipling & Islington Aves.) on Tuesday, May 9th from 4-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 10th at 11 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to Dorothy Ley Hospice.

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Cathie Mary Butler (Family)

Entered May 4, 2023 from Sudbury

Dear Aunt Agnes
You were such a loving person and never said a bad word about anybody.
Your faith was strong and meant so much to you. I know you were so blessed to have so many wonderful people in your life, nieces and nephews and many others. You were a blessing and you truly had a blessed life. But you will be missed in so many ways.
With much love.
Cathie, Mark and All.

michael terrick (nephew)

Entered May 4, 2023 from sudbury

my deepest sympathy

Shirley Jones (friend)

Entered May 4, 2023 from Toronto

A wonderful lady with the bluest eyes that still sparkled.

Meg and Ken Lavin (Long time friends)

Entered May 5, 2023 from Toronto

Sincere condolences on the death of your beloved Aunt Nessie. Our love and support always.

Doris Pascoe (Neighbour and friend)

Entered May 5, 2023 from Barclay Terrace

Agnes was a very special lady who we dearly loved and respected . She was kind, considerate, and caring of others, In addition, she was a devout Bluejays fan, had a good sense of humour,, and a deep faith that sustained her throughout her life! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her here at Barclay Terrace. Rest in peace, dear Agnes!

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