Dryden, Viola Alice. (Graduated from Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Campbellton, New Bunswick 1953. Dedicated nurse for 40 years. Retiring from Royal Victoria Hospital 1992. Long time member of Burton Avenue United Church.).With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Viola Alice Dryden (nee Harvey) on Thursday June 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Vernon Dryden. Loving mother of Karen Dryden-Palmer (husband John) of Barrie and Heather Kennedy of Barrie. She will be sadly missed by her 5 grandchildren Emily, Dryden, Reiva, Emerald, and Dalton. Vi leaves to mourn many brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home (201 Minet's Point Road at Young St.), Barrie on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Service from Burton Avenue United Church, Barrie on Friday June 26 at 11:00am. Memorial donations to Burton Avenue United Church would be appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com.