In Celebration of

Birgitte Nielsen- Worrall

July 12, 1948 - November 5, 2019

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Birgitte at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late James Worrall. Loving sister of Hans. Dear step-mother of Anna Jane, Brian, Brenda and Ingrid. Birgitte graduated from the University of Toronto, Victoria College, 1970. She was inducted into the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 1968-69 Women’s Volleyball Team. Birgitte was a professional freelance photographer and her work was featured in several publications. Funeral Service will be held at Saint Thomas’s Anglican Church, 383 Huron Street, Toronto, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall. If desired, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Guestbook

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Richard W. Pound (Friend)

Entered November 10, 2019 from Montreal

I was much saddened to learn that Birgitte had died and extend my deepest condolences to her immediate and extended families.

I have known Birgitte for some forty years, principally through her relationship with her husband, James, my friend and mentor for an even longer period. They were a happy and devoted couple during their years together and I hope their families will derive some degree of comfort from their support of each other throughout that period.

May she rest in peace.
Richard W. Pound

Sylvie Bigras (Friend)

Entered November 11, 2019 from Ottawa

Sad to hear of Birgitte's passing - still young at 71. We were volleyball adversaries way way back and re-connected when I worked with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Birgitte would travel with her husband James. She was always the epitome of graciousness and friendliness and so very lovely to me, always. Thinking of her today.

Beverly Jones (Visiting Nurse)

Entered November 12, 2019 from Toronto

I visited Jim and Birgitta many times, as a health care professional. I had lived and worked in Denmark for a short period in my early career, and still retained a bit of the language and a lot of fondness for the culture. I always looked forward to seeing Birgitta's Christmas tree. And when I got married she gave me a lovely Christmas decanter with Danish designs on it. I will definitely think of her this year when I bring it out to use!

Michael Rowland (Member of Saint Thomas's Anglican Church)

Entered November 12, 2019 from Toronto

My condolences to the family on Birgitte's sudden passing. We heard the news on Sunday and I will be at the funeral tomorrow to pay my respects. Birgitte was a highly loved and valued member of the parish and I enjoyed our conversations and admired her many talents. She was always willing to lend a hand on many projects around the parish. We shall miss her greatly.

Michael Rowland