Lillian Margaret McDowell (née Treitz)
April 7, 2017
Passed away peacefully at Elmwood Place, with her family by her side, on Friday, April 7th, 2017, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Gordon (2014); loved mother of Cindy (Rick Bunt), Carol (Jim Gerster), and Stephen (Heather); adored grandmother of Samantha, Amy, Owen, Mason, Gavin, Ted (Kirsten), Brigitte (Bob), and Lindsay (Dan); and great-grandmother of Gordon and Elodie. Survived by sister Marion Farmer and sister-in-law Marion McDowell, and by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Ida; her brothers Wilfred (Jean), and Donald (Dorothy); and by her brothers-in-law Ted Farmer and Orville McDowell. Lillian’s family extends a special thank you to the staff at Elmwood Place for their kindness and care. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London where the memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Lillian are asked to consider LHSF’s ‘Acute Care of the Elderly’ (ACE) or Elmwood Place.
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Sam, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to Cindy on the loss of her mother, thinking of you and family.
I was so sorry to read of Lillian's death. She was a friend and fellow teacher in the adult English classes (ESL) at Crouch Library for many years. She was always a comforting and encouraging presence to her students who often new to Canada, felt lost and anxious trying to fit into this new country and culture. She made a difference! God bless you, Lil.
We will miss Aunt Lil. We have had some great and fun times at the cottage, and BBQs at her place. Aunt Lil always had a great laugh over family stories. She will be reunited with Gord and her brothers. Rest in Peace, Aunt Lil.
I will miss you little sister. We didn't spend a lot of time together over the years due to our differences in age and travel, but you were always in my heart and mind. I well remember the early days in Woodstock, when we would spend hours on the phone, chatting about who knows what! God bless you Lil, you will never leave my heart.
Bye Lil, you will truly be missed. We always enjoyed your company. Great conversations, stories... and your trivial pursuit skills were amazing!
Aunt Lil wss a wonderful kind hearted woman. I have many warm and happy memories of times with her. We didnt talk as much as we used to but I am happy did we still did periodically. She will be mossed but always remembered.
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We love Aunt Lil and will miss her. Uncle Gord and our Dad and Mom will be sure to gather her into the family circle on the other side.
~ Linda and Bill McFall