HOWARD, Mary Florena Frances 'Flo“ - With great sadness, the family of Mary Florena Francis Toner Howard, announce her passing on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009, one month shy of her 94th birthday. Florena, as she was known, was born February 13th, 1915 in Hailebury, Ontario. As she always said, she was going to her reservation. She survived one of Canada's worst natural disasters, the great Hailebury Fire of 1922 and went on to live a full and happy life. She followed her husband, Fred Howard who was a Police Officer, moving all over Ontario and eventually coming back to settle in Belleville. She is predeceased by: her parents, Joseph & Louise Toner, brother Carl Toner, her husband of 48 years, Fredrick Howard, infant daughter Gloria and her daughter in law, Sandy Howard. She will be deeply missed by: daughters, Joan Howard of Belleville, Wendy Marles (Barry) of London, Ann Howard of Waterloo & son Gary Howard of Belleville. She is fondly remembered by grandchildren Rob Marles (Laura) of London, Greg Marles (Alaina) of London, Jamie Marles of London, Chris Clevette of Maple Ridge BC, Jennifer Prince (Wes) of Stittsville, William Zarzycki of Waterloo & Brianne Howard of Montreal. She was the exceptionally proud great grandmother of Brayden & Hanna Prince of Stittsville & Lily Marles of London (Rob & Laura). Friends are invited to attend visitation at the BURKE FUNERAL HOME (613 968-6968) 150 Church St., Belleville on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow at the Belleville Cemetery, interment at a later date. If family and friends so desire memorial donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences www.burkefuneral.ca 11384137