Lena Mabel Galbraith
November 4, 2014
Peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at Parkwood Hospital, London in her 95th year. Loving mother of Ian (Maret) of Lexington, Kentucky, Alan (Liz) of London and Marian Smith (Bruce) of Banff, Alberta. Also loved by grandchildren Michelle and Paul, Kelsey and Kristen and by step-grandchildren Johanna and Cameron (Carrie) MacDonald. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. Claire Galbraith, brothers Wilfred and David Gillis, sisters Margaret Windsor, Marion Hill and Anna Gillis. Mabel will also be missed by her close niece Norma Gillis along with many other nieces, nephews and their families. Mabel grew up in Sydney, Nova Scotia where she still has lifelong friends. She was a graduate of the Montreal General Hospital’s School of Nursing in 1942. She made London her home in 1952 when she accepted a position at Westminster Hospital where she met and married Claire who was a physician on staff. They married at First-St. Andrew’s United Church where they became lifelong members. Special thanks to the staff at Longworth Retirement Home and Parkwood Hospital for their loving and attentive care of Mabel in the last stages of her life. Visitation will be held on Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, November 8th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 801 Commissioners Rd. E., London, N6C 5J1 or to First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London, N6B 1X6. Online condolences may be made at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mabel was very fortunate to have such a loving family.
I am very sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts will be with you and your family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our family is thinking of you at this time. The Libbys
Mothers are amazing and very special. We're sure Mabel truly loved her life just as she did her family. Our thoughts and prayers to you all as you celebrate her life.
We have such fond memories of our visit with you (Al and Liz) and your Mom and reminiscing about the folks we knew in Sydney, especially the Gillis clan. Sorry to hear of your mother's passing, she was much loved and cared for and you will have many pleasant memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A long life well lived ! May loving memories help you and your family cope in this time of loss . God bless all who mourn !!
To Alan and Liz, I have fond memories of your mother from my years at FSA. She remembered my Dad and would share stories of him with me which I so appreciated. She was someone who loved life and was so proud of her family. I'll be thinking of you in the difficult days ahead.
Sincere condolences Uncle Al, Aunt Elizabeth, Michelle, Paul and the Galbraith family. Mabel was a generous and warm woman who was a delight to know. She was always prepared with a funny story or joke (usually hearing-related for my benefit!) Her witty sense of humour and sly smile shall be sorely missed. Deepest sympathies to you all - you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful life she had
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ian, Alan, Marian and families: Thank you again Alan for contacting me and for letting us know of your Mom's recent passing. Lots of good memories for you to enjoy of your Mom over the years to come. Thinking of you...... Heather Mason
Our condolences to your family. We will be thinking of you.
~ Wanda and Bill Davis