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Edith May Askew

January 12, 2014

Peacefully at The Village of Glendale Crossing on Sunday, January 12th, 2014.  Edith was born in Wallsend-on-Tyne, England.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas (2012).  Loving mother of Derek (Carol) Askew, of London, and Thomas (Wendy) Askew, of Oshawa.  Dear grandmother of Stephen Askew (Jen Shaw), David (Kim) Askew, Dale (Karla) Askew, Michelle Askew, Rob (Jenny) Smith, Laura (John) La and Julie Smith (Adam Nelson).  Great-grandmother of Ryan, Connor, Avery, Zack, Marissa, Dylan, Brea and Katlin, and great great-grandmother of Kalli.  Predeceased by her sister Irene Angus and by her brother Robert Brayen.  The memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday, January 16th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment at Woodland Cemetery to follow.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Edith are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Children’s Health Foundation.

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Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Derek, Thomas and all of Edith's family. Edith was a good friend of my Mother's both in England and later here in Canada and I have fond memories of our times spent in her and Tom's company. May she rest in peace, and your memories of her sustain you at this sad time. Andrea and Richard Pretli

~ Andrea and Richard Pretli

(Donated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Andrea Pretli

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