Alison Sylvia Frances Healing

March 2, 1931 - January 15, 2021

It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Alison at Amica in Dundas. Much loved by her sister Jocelyn, niece Rachel and nephew Luke, great nephew Joshua, as well as her cousins Sara, Louki and Rob. Her sister Bryan pre-deceased her in 2018. Alison was born in England, the elder daughter of Dorothy and Arnold Healing, both teachers. Growing up in Kent and Sussex, she was evacuated with her younger sister Bryan to the US during World War 2 where she spent 4 years near Boston. After leaving school, she qualified as a physiotherapist at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, and then in 1958 moved to Canada, where she worked in Montreal and Toronto before moving to Hamilton, where she worked with children until her retirement. Alison lived in Ancaster for over 30 years, before moving to Amica at Dundas 3 years ago, with her beloved cat. Alison spent much of her time fighting for the environment through her work with the Conserver Society and was an avid hiker. She took much pleasure in music and her recorder playing. Attending the annual CANMAC music camp was a must do part of her vacation plans. She travelled widely, including visiting long lost cousins in South Africa with her sister Jocelyn as well as her regular visits back to see her family in England. Thanks to the staff at Amica, Dundas for their kindness and care. Alison will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hamilton Conservation Foundation or Medecins Sans Frontieres. https://www.msf.org/donate