MOIRA PHYLLIS DIANE DRYBROUGH

Moira Phyllis Diane Drybrough (nee Ellison) passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 87. She is survived by her husband, Donald, and her children, Catherine (Mark) Graham, Cynthia (David) Jamieson, Christina, and Donald (Brenda) Drybrough. She is also fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Shannon, Brett, Kyla (Graeme), Brad, Madelaine, Stuart, Azra, Andrew, and Claire, and great-grandchildren, Ivor and Torin. She was predeceased by her brother, Walter, and her sister, Wendy. Moira was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to William Ellison, a school principal, and Lorna Ellison, a teacher. She graduated from Gordon Bell High School, then the University of Manitoba with a BA, and later earned an MBA from the University of Toronto. After graduation, she began what became a lifetime of adventures. Her first great adventure was sailing across the ocean to marry Donald in London, England on August 26, 1960, marking the beginning of an incredible 65 years together. Her second was the arrival of their four remarkable children and creating a home in Brampton. As her children grew older, Moira became a force in the community. Through the Canadian Federation of University Women, she taught ESL classes and championed Status of Women programs, notably the Registry of Women suitable for corporate and public boards. She served on the executives of both the local CFUW and Probus, serving as President of both, and was an enthusiastic member of the Book Buddies and the Tuesday Walkers. Moira's relentless drive to help others led to an extensive record of community service. She served in various executive capacities for the local Canadian Cancer Society, the Peel Gallery, the Peel YMCA, the Children's Aid Society, and the Volunteer Librarian. Of special interest was improving patient care in hospitals. To this end, she served on the Board of Peel Memorial Hospital and was a founding Board member. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Andrews Community Funeral Home.