Eleanor Lena (Danks) Catel
Died: May 14, 2008 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
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CATEL:
At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Eleanor Lena (Danks) Catel of London in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Emile Catel. Dear mother of Derek Catel of Montreal. Dear grandmother of Wayne and Graham Catel. Loving friend of Sylvia Rose Allan. Predeceased by her dear friend and companion Leslie John Langford. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A, Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation , 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Hello Derek and Sylvia:
I have met you,Derek, at Elmwood Place, where my mom was a resident until her death in 2006. And Sylvia, of course, you and I chatted on numerous occasions.
Lena was mostly at the table next to my mom’s. She was very dear, and often entertained us with music hall songs, some of which my mom knew. Lena and I also spoke a bit of French together from time to time.
Lena loved dogs, as you know. My brother’s dogs, first Sparky and then later Callie, would visit Elmwood Place on occasion. I remember asking Lena if she would like to pet a dog, and her incredulous reply, “Is it a REAL dog?”
During these past 2 years, I have returned on several occasions to Elmwood Place with my flute and piano-player friend. Last July, Lena was in the front row for the concert, and just made our day, as she kept bursting into song for us and all assembled. One of the songs I remember her singing was “I love you truly”.
Lena was very special, and dearly loved by all who knew her. I will miss seeing her at Elmwood Place.
Mary Lois Cooper