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Stella V. (née Sosniak) Hastings

December 31, 2020

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, December 31, 2020, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon (2008). Loving mother of Diane (Cameron) Nelles. Cherished grandmother of Jeff and his children, Emma-Lee and Tyson; Kate (Dave) and their children, Rachel and Kennedy. Special aunt to John (Mary) and their children, Alicia and Jake; David (Sue) and their children, Jordan and Ben. Predeceased by her parents, Benjamin and Anna; and her brother, John. The family would like to thank the staff of the palliative care unit at Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. A private family funeral service will be held at St. George Roman Catholic Parish on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The family welcomes friends to view the service via livestream. The video will be live on the St. George YouTube page when the service begins, which can be found here: >https://www.youtube.com/user/sgtvlondon. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Stella are asked to consider the London Regional Cancer Program. 

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Loved being your friend dear Stella. Will miss you, our lively phone calls, our spirited lunches and all the fun we shared together. As heaven is magical, shopping will continue to bring you joy. Diane & Family, Stella lived a remarkable life; May your memories comfort & console your grief. Marilyn Goodbody

~ Marilyn Goodbody

Aunt Stella was a beautiful person inside and out. We will miss our lunches with her, where we would reminisce about family history, stories of her and my dad growing up and life in general. You will be dearly missed.

~ Dave, Sue, Jordan, Benjamin

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss of your Mother. Although I didn't know her well, I knew your grandmother from my salon. Your grandmother spoke fondly of Stella, and also of you. You will miss your mom, but she will always be in your heart. My thoughts are with you .

~ Marsha Allen

Diane and family: it was a pleasure to know Stella who was very outgoing and full of energy. We first met when Gord was with the Molson crew in London. May her memory be eternal.

~ George Anas

Diane and Family, Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Stella was our next door neighbour for over 25 years, until her latest adventure in her apartment. Most importantly, Stella was also a very dear friend to myself and my husband. Stella and I had a special bond that life circumstances cannot change. We understood each other, she was like a friend, mother, sister and counsellor to me over the years and I treasure our time together. We enjoyed pizza nights together, went to Stratford to watch the release of the swans, and shared life's highs and lows with each other. Our last time together was for lunch in her dining room just before we all retreated into isolation with covid. I pray that it will bring you some comfort to know that we will be missing our dear Stella and will always hold our memories of her in our hearts.

~ Lynda and Clare Folkema

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