Lillian Blanche (MacGregor) Wright
Died: April 16, 2008 | Place: 408 Baker Street, London
Obituary
WRIGHT:
At her residence on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Lillian Blanche “Lily” (MacGregor) Wright of London in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Donald Wright. Dear mother of Angela Cribar and her husband Stephen of London, Jennifer Eriksen and her husband David of Baden, Matthew Wright and his wife Carolyne of Woodstock, Nicholas Wright, Jonathan Wright, Michael Wright and Katelyn Wright all of London. Dear sister of Ralph MacGregor of Parkhill, Bonnie Luke and her husband Rick of Newmarket, Garry MacGregor and his wife Marilyn of Strathroy, Clifford MacGregor and his wife Myra of Morrice, Mi. and Peter MacGregor of Ailsa Craig. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jackson and Stella Cribar, Alexandra, Charlotte and Samuel Eriksen and Benjamin Wright. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday, April 20th. A memorial service will be held at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, April 21st at 1:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6, Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Dear Don & Family: We feel saddened by the news of Lily.
She touched many hearts and will be remembered fondly by each one of us.
Our depest sympathies to each of you.
Gord, Robin, Chris & Michelle
Dear Don,children and grandchildren and Lily’s
sister and brothers and families
Ivan and I were saddened when we read of Lily’s passing.
We would like to send our condolences at this difficut time.
We have some good memories of our high school days with Lil,Bonnie and myself.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ivan & Bonnie
Dixon
Parkhill,Ontario
Dear Don & Family
Garry and I send our deepest sympathy at this sad and difficult time. We have many happy memories from high school with “Lily Bug”.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Garry & Betty Steeper
Ailsa Craig, Ontario
Dear Angela, Stephen & Family:
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing Angela. My goodness such a brave woman. I am sorry we will not be able to be at the memorial service as we are currently in PEI. However, we will be in touch once we return next week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Thinking of you both. Look after each other and your Dad, Anglea who will need so much support in the upcoming weeks ahead.
Ken and MaryLou
Our deepest sympathies are with you through this difficult time. A donation has been made to the London Regional Cancer Program in honour of Lillian Wright.
Dear Angela Stephen Jackson and Stella
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mum and grandma. sincere condolences from the UK. Margaret, Les, Julia and Graeme.
We just heard the news – we are so sorry to hear of your loss – our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Debbie (MacGregor),Brian & Nevin Hodgins.
Dear Don and family:
I was so very sorry to hear of Lily’s passing. I first met her at the London Friendship Quilters’ Guild. She was one of the very first women whom I met there and one whom I came to believe embodied the real essence of the quilting sisterhood, that of a warm, loving and totally uncritical accepting person. She was very welcoming to me as a newbie who had not a clue at that time what a fat quarter was, let alone a fat eighth while a half square triangle had some odd mathematical meaning that could not possibly be applied to a quilt. Little did I know about all this then, but I did know that Lily was a delightful woman whom I was always very happy to see at the meetings. She always met me with a smile and a warm greeting and managed to make a joke about something. Her quilts, and she made many beautiful ones too, I loved to see at our show and shares, not only because each were beautiful and lovingly made, but also because she always gave us little stories about how she selected the fabrics, a bit about the design and a wonderful capsule history about the intended recipient. I got to know her better when I worked on the baby quilt project when she was the convenor. She was absolutely tireless and could produce more on those sewing bees than I would have ever thought possible. Amazing!!
Last year, when I went to see Robyn Pandolf’s trunk show, I saw Lily and in the course of the conversation, I mentioned that I had one of her books and wondered out loud to Lily that if she thought I took the book to the workshop we were both attending, did she think Robyn would autograph it for me. Lily said immediately, “Yes!!” Then she said, “I have a quilt I made using her fabrics. I should bring that too and maybe she would autograph it for me.” Well, since I had made one too, we both agreed to bring them in and sure enough, that Saturday morning, Lily brought her quilt to the class. I had mine too, but had stashed it under the table. At the break Lily said, “Do you think she would sign them now? I’m going to ask her”, and so she did! When I saw how pleased Robyn was to see Lily’s quilt, I was inspired to take mine up too. Since I am so shy, I then had enough courage to show mine to Robyn then also. But I can assure, you that without Lily’s lead, I would likely have left my quilt hidden in the bag under the table. Yes, Robyn admired Lily’s quilt and signed it for her and then mine too. So thanks to Lily’s encouragement, I now have a very special remembrance of that quilting workshop which has become a memento of my quilting memories I have shared with Lily. She was a really special lady whom I will miss very much.
My thoughts are prayers are with you all now at this difficult time.
Cecily, Grand Bend
Angela,
I am so saddened to read about your mom. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you, Lori Marks.
Dear Don and the Wright Family: Lily blessed us deeply. Jonelle and Esther loved the tender care Lily gave them at her daycare. May God be with you all at this time of sadness. We attended the memorial service today, but were unable to stay for the reception afterward. Frank gave such a lovely Eulogy! And Stephen Cribar’s words were so appropriate, too. Our prayers are with you. Love, Steve, Dorothy, Juliet, Jonelle and Esther Clarke
My deepest sympathy to you Don, and to the family.
Lily was a very special person. She always left a ray of sunshine wherever she went. My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Elva Whitmore and Dianne Bocking
I’m sorry for your loss. I remember attending the Christian Development Committee at Calvary Church the first time and how welcoming Lily was. At every meeting she would have a piece of knitting in her hands. She thought the meetings were too long not to have something to work on.
She was a very warm and friendly lady who will be greatly missed by her church family.
Don,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have fond memories of the good times we had together. We know she will be cherished and missed by all who knew her.
Wayne & Elaine
We were so sorry to hear from the Clarke’s of Lillie’s passing. She was such a good neighbour and friend to Mom and such a great Mom to all her wonderful family. I can still remember the transformation of 408 Baker when you folks moved in — the garden out back; the hanging baskets out front; the laughter from the porch. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
We pray that God will comfort you, as only He can, at this time.