Elva (Twamley) Whitmore
Died: May 4, 2010 | Place: Caressant Care - Mary Bucke, St. Thomas
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WHITMORE, Elva…..
Peacefully at Caressant Care – Mary Bucke, St. Thomas on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, Elva (Twamley) Whitmore, formerly of London, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert Carman “Carm” Whitmore (2006). Loving mother of Dianne Bocking and her husband Dr. Kenneth Bocking of St. Thomas and Lynne Geddes and her husband Reverend Robert Geddes of Hamilton. Proud grandmother of Andrew (Andrea), Steven and Kathryn (Nathan), Jennifer and Jeffrey. Dear sister of Ferne Crozier and her husband Colin. Predeceased by her sister Hilda Twamley. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Kay, her brother-in-law Warren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Elva was a graduate of Stratford Normal School and taught in the Lucknow and London areas. Later in life she excelled as an ESL teacher, gaining many international friends. She was an Honourary member of Calvary UCW and a Charter Member of the Parkwood Hospital Auxillary, serving there for 40 years. Elva was a dedicated sister in her P.E.O. Sorority Chapter. Friends will be received by the family from 2-5pm on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service of celebration will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 11:00 am, at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, with Reverend Frank Van Veen officiating. Interment at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Dianne and Ken, Lynne and Bob, and families,
We were saddened to learn of Aunt Elva’s passing. She lived a good and wholesome life, full of love, adventure and compassion. I have fond memories of several long telephone chats, especially in the months previous to Mom’s passing. She had many pleasant stories to relate. You will have wonderful memories to ponder and to cherish. May they help to comfort you. God bless all of you!
Love ,
Carol and Bruce
Lynne my heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother. It is so difficult to experience and the emotional toll can be unexpected and far reaching. Almost five months since my father passed away and I still have difficult moments. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to your family. My parents, Doug & Helen Phillips were good friends of your parents from knowing them in London and being neighbours of theirs at Bruce Beach. Your mom was so faithful calling me too after my mom passed away in 2004 to see how my dad was doing. I had wanted to call her just recently to let her know that dad had passed away this past boxing day also. Couldn’t find her in the phone book and am so disappointed I wasn’t able to make contact with her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time.
Marguerite Smith
Dianne & Ken, Lynne & Bob and family
I was saddened to hear of Aunt Elva’s passing. I have many pleasant memories of her telephone calls to catch up on things. I also still remeber the visits with her and Uncle Carmen at Bruce Beach. You and your family are in my thoughts.
My son Mathew and I have for the past several years delivered a Christmas Pointsettia to Elva from Calvary United church –Mathew always really enjoyed our visits–and looked forward to always having “Elva” as our person to deliver to. She shared her African Violets with me-(which one pink one is full with blooms this week!!)-since I have a hearing disability-it was so good to know that the upgrade to the system at Calvary was a result of this familys’ generosity. Thank you–we will miss Elva–but will always keep her in our thoughts especially at Christmas pointsettia time! Pam and Matt
Our sympathy to the family at this time of sorrow. We have many fond memories of Elva. She was wonderful to keep in touch with the family over the years. Sincerely, Myrtle Johnstone, Marion (Johnstone)& Bob McComb & Family
Our condolences to you in the of loss your mother. She and Carm were wonderful neighbours of ours at Bruce Beach and are fondly remembered. We really appreciated their genuine interest in our lives and those of our children. She will be missed!
Dear Lynne, Bob, Jen and Jeff, we are out of town but want you to express our sympathy to you as you remember a wonderful mother and grandmother whom you all loved. You will have many good memories of family times together over the years to remember her and to encourage you even as you mourn her passing. With our love and condolences, Julie and Jamie
I was so sorry to learn of Elva’s passing. She was a dear PEO sister. I am a member of Ch. G, London. Elva was the first member of Ch. M to welcome me to her home. She was such a gracious and loving person. I am sorry that I was not able to come to the visitation. I only read of her passing after the service. My thoughts are with her family and PEO sisters.
Dianne, Lynne and families,
I am sorry that I was unable to make it from Whitby to London this morning to attend your Mom’s service and to extend to you personally my condolences.
Growing up on Averill Crescent was a great experience. Parent and children baseball games on the circle, May 24th weekend firecracker spectaculars are just a few of the things I remember. It was a place we as children all felt so safe because we knew we had the Whitmore’s, Fones’, Bocking’s watching out for us.
I tried to make a point of speaking with your Mom and Dad every time I was home in London. They were always so warm in their greeting and very proud to pass on the latest news of their daughters and their families. The torch is now passed onto you.
On behalf of Walter, Richard, Sarah and Heather, our deepest sympathies to you and yours.
Lynne, Dianne, and families,
Sincere sympathy at this time of loss. With many fond memories. Take care.
lynda
Lynne and Bob: I am sorry to hear of the death of your mother. (We learned about it from the Bruce Beach news.) No matter how old or sickly our parents are at the end of their life, it is always a very sad moment when they die. I hope you will take adequate time to grieve and remember. Best wishes. Dorothy and John Henderson