Obituary of Francis James, M.D. Linsdell

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 11, 2011, in his 85th year. Francis James Linsdell, beloved husband of Joan (Catalano) for 53 years. A devoted father to Mary Helen (Peter), Jim (Juliana), Francie (Andy) and Don (Sandra). Much loved grandfather (Go-Go) of Burke, Allison, Hilary, Will, Jamie, Daphne, Caroline, Melissa and Elizabeth. Son of the late James and Pearl, dear brother of Doreen Gruber (Peter), and the late Harry (Rita). Born in North Bay, Ontario, on January 20, 1926. Frank served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario Medical School in 1952. He had a longstanding and rewarding career with St. Joseph’s Hospital, London and London X-Ray Associates. An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather and friend. We will miss him. Special thanks to the Specialized Geriatrics Program at Parkwood Hospital. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, on Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. In Frank’s memory, the family would gratefully appreciate donations to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Diagnostic Radiology St. Joseph’s Hospital or a charity of your choice. Online condolences available at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com