After a long, brave and courageous battle, Ivy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 16, 2009 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of 57 years to James Stanley DeFroy. Dear daughter of the late Hugh and Cicely Mayne. Cherished mother of Suzanne and husband Bob Bergoine, Jan and husband Dave Bryans, Donna Jean and husband John Lozon. Loving grandmother of Michael and Andrea; Laura Jean and Blain; Rob, Cass, Jess and Adam; Dereck and Paty; Vincent and Jacquie; and Angela. Treasured great grandmother to Haley, Adam, Jeramy, Jason, Julitza and John Carlos. Loved sister of Shirley and husband Bill Sponarski; Hugh and wife Ann Mayne; George and wife Joanne Mayne and the late Joan and her late husband Ron Haight. Loved sister-in-law to Marie Janisse, Lynn Dowell and Jeanne Janisse. Her smile, kindness and fun-loving way of looking at life will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Ivy always loved to bring family and friends together, leaving many wonderful memories of good times at the cottage in Wheatley. Over forty years ago, she started the annual corn roast and always looked forward to organizing and judging the horseshoe tournament. Bird watching, gardening, cooking, reading, golfing and bowling were among some of the many past times that she enjoyed. Ivy also belonged to the Assumption Church's Catholic Women's League and Bridge Club and she was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 in Wheatley. After she retired from working 10 years at the University of Windsor's Photocopy Center, Ivy also developed many cherished friendships in Tropic Isles, Florida. She was so grateful to everyone who helped her collect over a million tabs for charities so that wheelchairs could be purchased. Another charity that was dear to her heart was the Southeastern Guide Dogs, which she helped to promote and raise funds in the annual walkathon. If you so desire, donations to the Canadian Lung Association, Windsor and Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Sunday 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. On Monday, family and friends are invited to meet after 9:00 am at Assumption Church (350 Huron Church Rd.) followed by a Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment to follow Heavenly Rest Cemetery.