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Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002

PRUULI, Viive (Vivien) Ingrid

Following a courageous battle, passed away with her mother at her side, at Toronto Grace Hospital on August 20, 2002, aged 46 years. Viive, beloved daughter of Hilda Pruuli and the late Karl Pruuli of Dalesville, Quebec is sadly missed by family and friends.

Born in Montreal, Viive had a successful career in the financial services industry, the Canadian Book industry and as an entrepreneur.

Viive was very proud of her Estonian heritage and generously donated her time and energy to Canada/ Estonia exchange programs for dentists, an annual art fair in Tallinn, consulted to the banking industry and helped establish small businesses. In Toronto, she directed the launch of on-line banking for the Estonian Credit Union, designed their website, was involved in the art community and consulted to the Estonian House.

After her diagnosis, Viive strove to help others in similar situations by developing a reference guide for brain tumor patients. She was a founding and invaluable member of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre.

A memorial service in celebration of Viive's life will take place at St. Peter's Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 817 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 2 p.m. Reception following at the Estonian House, 958 Broadview Ave., Toronto.

Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at the Toronto Grace Hospital, the Princess Margaret Hospital, and especially to Maureen Daniels at the Brain Tumor Centre. Cremation has occurred at the Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to either the Palliative Care Program, Toronto Grace Hospital or The Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

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