Doris Winnifred Hollingsworth

Died: January 24, 2009 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital

Obituary

HOLLINGSWORTH: Doris
Peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Doris Winnifred Hollingsworth of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur D. Hollingsworth. Dear mother of Teresa Hollingsworth and her husband Ted Briggs and Louise Hollingsworth all of London. Dear sister of Elsie Docherty, Laura Chaney both of London, Pauline Cant and Josie Hollingsworth both in England. Predeceased by her brothers Alec and Edward Chaney. Also loved by her grandchildren, Patrick, Sam, Erin and Elsie. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (9:00 to 10:00 am) to the Mass being celebrated at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 511 Cheapside Street, London on Thursday, January 29th at 10:00 am Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

19 Comments

  1. Bonnie Carey January 26, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Dear Teresa, Louise and families – So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Bonnie and Rick Carey

  2. Romano Family January 27, 2009 at 7:42 am

    Dear Teresa, Tedd, Erin and Patrick,
    We are so very sorry at the loss of your mother/grandmother.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Michelle,Walt and Family

  3. Don and Cathy Pearson January 27, 2009 at 8:34 am

    Teresa, Ted, Louise and families – please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. None of us will forget her grace, her sense of humour and her wonderful smile – the picture of your mom says it all!

  4. The Munro Family January 27, 2009 at 9:59 am

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
    Debbie on behalf of the family

  5. Theresa Golem January 27, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Hello Louise: I am so sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Theresa

  6. Michael & Cathy Collins January 27, 2009 at 10:16 am

    Louise, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a pleasure to have met Doris at your home and to joke with her and her friends. Love always, Michael

  7. Carol, Mark, Jeff and Laura Ball January 27, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Dearest Louise, Sam and Elsie,

    I am sorry to hear of your mom and grandma’s passing. I hope that you feel the love surrounding you from all your friends and family. Take good care of each other. We have you in our prayers and think of you every day.

    With our love and sympathies,
    Carol Ball and family

  8. Trina Bambino January 27, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    My thoughts are with you Louise.

  9. Barbara MacKenzie-Wynia January 27, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Teresa and family,
    My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your Mom. She must of been a great Mom because she raised a great daughter. With loving and caring thoughts. Barbara

  10. Carla Winterbottom January 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Hi Louise ,Sam, Elsie,
    I’m so sorry to hear the news . Your mother looks so beautiful in that picture Louise..a lot like you ! Take good care,xo Carla

  11. Nancy White January 27, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Tereasa, I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I love the photo of her. She looks like a happy person, and you look a lot like her. My condolences to you and the rest of the family.

  12. Mark Hanson January 27, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    To my friends Louise, Sam, and Elsie, and Ted Briggs and
    Teresa and their family, please accept my condolences on your loss. As you may know, I still live with my mother who is 77. Do allow me to say what a terrific photograph you have used here and in the newspaper. Such a happy, exuberant shot. Take care, my friends. You are in my thoughts. Mark Hanson

  13. Jill Karlson January 28, 2009 at 7:33 am

    Dear Louise, Theresa and family – May your hearts quickly heal following your loss and the pain be replaced with cherished memories of laughter, love and joy you shared together. A graceful and peaceful passing we all pray for. God Bless your mother.

  14. Ken and Bonnie Hodges January 28, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Teresa, Louise and families,
    We are so sorry to hear of your mum’s passing.Dot was a great friend and we will really miss being able to chat with her again.
    Our thoughts are with you all.
    Ken, Bonnie and family.

  15. Julie Austin January 28, 2009 at 10:51 am

    I’ve known your Mum almost 36 years. She sewed clothes for me, made the best roast potatoes and certainly showed what being classy was all about! When your Mum and Dad sang together it made everything seem better. I’ll treasure all my memories of your family! Love, Julie

  16. Betty Pickering January 28, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    Sincere sympathies to all the family on your loss. We remember Dot from her many years at Fanshawe College – she will be missed at our events.

    Betty Pickering,
    President, Fanshawe College
    Retirees Association.

  17. Jenn Friesen January 28, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Louise, my sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom. I have many, many very lovely memories of her. She was a truly wonderful woman!

  18. Jack & Marie Bannon January 28, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    We have fond memories of Doris as well as Art.
    Sincere sympathy to Theresa & Louise from Jack & Marie as well our family.

  19. rick intzandt January 29, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    teresa,

    sorry to hear about your mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    as ever,

    rick and cheryl

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