Obituary of Doreen May Ashenden (nee Wilkins)

Died peacefully at home with her children by her side on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late William Ashenden. Dear mother of Chris West of Sarnia, Jane Ashenden (Stephen) of Simcoe and John Ashenden (Jennifer) of London. Proud and cherished grandmother of Heather (nee West) and Lee Campbell, Alison, Melissa and Jamie West, Luke and Makyla Ashenden. Survived by her sister Marlene (Ron) Wilkins of Port Colborne. Loving Aunt to many caring nieces and nephews. Faithful member of Saint Aidan’s Anglican Church. Doreen cherished her involvement in St. Aidan’s ACW, The London Aquatic Centre Aquafit Classes, The Royal Canadian Legion seniors activities and her many knitting and crochet groups. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 15th, 2012 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London, where the memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Private inurnment at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Aidan’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund or to the VON would be gratefully acknowledged. A very special thank you to Dr. G. Bigham, Lindsay and the VON team and CCAC for the very special care that they gave Doreen allowing her to stay peacefully at home.