Katharine Ilene Howard
November 9, 1937 - August 21, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Sakura House in Woodstock, at age 84. She was born on November 9, 1937 in Strathroy, Ontario to Edward and Katharine (née Bain) Brock. Ilene is survived by her three sisters Isabel, Donna and Karen; and brother Alan. Mother to sons Michael (Liz) Howard and Richard (Marilyn) Howard; grandmother to Matthew (Valerie), Kyle (Mariam), Jaclyn, Brett and Caylee; great grandmother to Remy Gabriela.
Ilene spent 30 years working at the London Middlesex Catholic School Board, and immensely enjoyed working with the staff. She also served as executive secretary to two Directors of Education. She held many trips and visits with her grandchildren, and in her later years she enjoyed many different opportunities to travel abroad, as well as attending local playhouses in Southern Ontario.
A thank you to all the nurses, doctors and support staff, the very professional and dedicated team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on the 5th floor, and the staff and volunteers in Woodstock at Sakura House.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel (709 Wonderland Road North, London). A funeral service will be held in the Westview chapel on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Strathroy Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sakura House or STEGH would be appreciated by the family.
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What an awesome person Ilene was. I was saddened to hear of her passing. I will always remember her beautiful blue eyes and winning smile…rest in peace my friend!
We have wonderful memories living next door on Magnolia Crescent! Ilene and the Howard family made their home our second home and we did the same. Ilene was a beautiful person, inside and out, and we were truly fortunate to have her in our lives. May you be comforted by the stories shared by family and friends as you mourn Ilene’s loss. Our sincere condolences to the Howard and Brock families. Linda and Steven Jacka
My dear friend Ilene- gone but never forgotten!! The fun we had together will be missed greatly by me - a great loss to Rick, Marilyn, Mike, Liz and her entire family! My sincerest condolences.
My condolences to the Howard and Brock families. As a teacher in the Catholic school system I knew Ileen for a number of years, taught one of her sisters at Western and a son at St. Peter's and met one or two of her other siblings while researching our common Brock relatives.
My sincerest condolences for your family at this time. Wishing you peace, comfort and courage through your time of sorrow.
To Mike, Rick and families My sincere sympathy to each and everyone in the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great grandmother. Cherish all the memories over the years. Love and blessing from her sister Donna.
Services for Katharine Ilene Howard
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
August 24, 2022 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
August 25, 2022 11:00 am
Burial will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
August 25, 2022 2:30 pm
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To the Howard and Brock Family, I am saddened to learn of the passing of Ilene. Please accept my sincere condolences at this very sad time in your lives.
~ Jim Patterson