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Phoebe (nee Swallow) Shields

September 11, 2014

With the same quiet dignity that she lived her life, Phoebe Shields (nee Swallow) passed away at Westmount Gardens on Thursday, September 11, 2014, age 96. Loved wife of William Shields (deceased 1999). Beautiful and loved mother of Victoria Allum-Mellor (John) and William “Bill” Shields. Dear Grandmother of Kathleen Allum-MacKinnon (Paul), Shawna Allum-Schmidt (David) and Shazelle Santana. Proud Great-Grandmother of Alexis Santana, Matthew and Tyler Schmidt “the boys” and her “beautiful girls” Claire and Audrey MacKinnon. Fondly remembered by her former son-in-law Rick Allum. Sincere thanks to the caring staff at Westmount Gardens for their kindness and care of Mom. Please join the family in a celebration of a life well lived at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. In honour of Phoebe, please wear bright clothing to her celebration of life. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex or Women’s Community House would be appreciated.

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My sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother.

~ Amedeo Rucchin

We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. Doug and Rose

~ Barrie Allum's

Thinking of you and your girls at the loss of your mother and grandmother. Keeping you in our prayers. Love Sharon and Brian

~ Brian and Sharon Allum

Thinking of you and your family during this time. May warm memories of your mother and grandmother give you comfort as you celebrate her life. Susan and Ed

~ Susan and Ed Nomi

Dear Vickie, We are so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. We know that you will miss her greatly, but we hope that the many happy memories of a life well lived, will bring you and all of your family comfort. Rick and Nancy

~ Rick and Nancy Frost, Winnipeg

Vickie, we were sadden to learn of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the celebration of her life. David and Jane

~ David and Jane Allum

Dear Vickie, We send you our love and wish to express our admiration for your exemplary dedication to the care of your mother. We trust that your many memories of your Mother will bring you comfort. I am sorry that we can not attend tomorrow as I have a court appearance.

~ Jane, Lee, Catherine and Elizabeth

Thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your precious Mother. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time as well as the days ahead without her.

~ Carolyn and Ted

Dear Vickie; Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of your dear mother…our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

~ Mary and Bill Nunn

(Donated to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex )

~ Doug Allum

(Donated to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex )

~ Brian and Sharon Allum

(Donated to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex )

~ David and Jane Allum

(Donated to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex )

~ Jane Martin, Lee, Catherine and Elizabeth Stratton

(Donated to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex )

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