Lily Wren
Died: December 30, 2010 | Place: Village of Glendale Crossing
Obituary
WREN, Lily…..Peacefully, at the Village of Glendale Crossing, on Thursday, December 30, 2010, Lily Wren was reunited with her late husband of 52 years Frank (1995), and son Gordon (1958). She will be greatly missed by her children Gail and Grant and loving grand-daughter Lauren. Lily was a very special “Mum” to Muriel Walsh and “Gramma” to Robert Walsh. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and her companion cat Natasha. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of Westmount Optometrists for their ongoing care of Mom’s eye disease, and some special staff at the Village of Glendale Crossing. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South. A private family service will be held on Thursday at Wesley-Knox United Church with interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics Ontario – London, P.O. Box 918 Stn B, London, ON N6A 4Z3 or Women’s Ministries at the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com.
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Dear Grant, Gail and Lauren;
We go back so many years and I have many memories of your mom and dad and you kids. Living a long and full life, doesn’t make it any easier when you lose someone who has been such a steady and loving part of your life. She told me just a week ago, how she was so happy she lived long enough to know Lauren as a young girl. She was very proud of her and I know Lauren will miss her very much as well. But she will have a new guardian angel now as the both of you will also. My heartfelt prayers to you all. love Ronalee
I will always remember Mrs. Wren’s cheer and encouragement for others. I think of all the Wesley-Knox events of which she was a part. She made them so very special. She did the real work of the church and instilled that goodwill in others. Thank you for letting me be a part of such a beautiful life.
gently,
Dave
We often went into her room at night and listen to her stories. It was a pleasure to care for her. We will miss her.
I will miss you Lily, you will always be in my heart. We had a special friendship.
Love Linda
Grant, Gail and Lauren
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Lil’s passing and my heart goes out to the three of you. She was an incredibly special woman and I cherish the last talk we had together greatly 🙂
I’m not sure I’ll be able to make it down for the funeral, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you all.
Grant & Gail, please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Know that our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Cec, Jan & Alison
Hello Grant & family, My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of our time at Wesley Knox and always remember what a kind, sweet couple your parents were. Sincerely, Sue Deane Morgan
Dear Gail, Grant & Lauren:
We are so sad at the passing of Dear Lil. We loved all our visits with your family going back so many years. We will miss Lil as we did Frank so very much. We love you all very much, we are only a phone call away. XXOOXX
Grant and Gail;
We go back so many years and your mom was very special to me. There are so many good memories from the time we were kids till recently.
I will miss your mom. The two of you are in my thoughts.
I am not very good at this so will just end with love from me to you both.
Melissa XOXOXOXOXO
Dear Gail, Grant & Lauren –
Lily was the kindest and most gentle woman we have ever known. We feel lucky that our families enjoyed so many years of friendship together at Wesley-Knox. We’ll miss those Sunday chats. Lily was always quick to start a conversation, and told great stories of times gone by. Please know that your mother’s greatest legacy will be the wonderful children that she raised. She was so proud of you both, and her loving granddaughter.
We want you to know that you have our deepest sympathy. Please know that we are thinking about you and praying for you, and remember how much you are cared about.
Love Jean, Diane, John and families
We knew Lily and Frank Wren through the Kiwanis organization
We are sorry to hear that Lily has died and wish to express to the family our sincere sympathy.
Dear Gail and Grant:
My condolences to both of you for the loss of your mother.
It is not an easy time for you so I wish to send you my heartfelt prayers for easing your sadness.
Fran
Dear Grant,Gail and Lauren
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are holding you in prayer. Our memories of spending time with Lil this summer are so precious.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing,Grant
Dear family
Lily was very dear and special to us and we will all miss her so much. We can only hope that our daily care provided some peace in her times of need and struggle. God Bless from the Day Staff of Glendale Crossing – Peggy, Helat, Ashley, Sharon, Dianne
Although I never met your mother,knowing you Grant, she must have been a wonderful person. As we talked the other night, it is great that Lauren will have memories of her grandmother. Thinking of you, Gail and Lauren at this time,
Dianne
Dear Grant & Gayle,
Although we are not able to be with you at this time we do want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God is so good. You had a wonderful mother. We both loved and appreciated her very much. She is now home with her Lord and your dear dad. May God’s peace be yours. With our love, Ron & Jane Anne
Grant,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Steve & Tara
Dear Grant, Gail and Lauren;
Lily and Frank were the best young people’s leader that there could ever be. The Y.P.U. at Wesley-Knox was an amazing group, especially in the 50’s and 60’s, when I had the privilege of being there under their able leadership. I learned a great deal about the Christian faith from your committed parents. Lily always supported your father many efforts with us youth. They made a wonderful team.
I still have friends that I keep in touch with from those days. We go back so many years. I have many memories of your mom and dad and you kids.
Lily and my mother, Helen Dick were good friends for many years. They both lived long, fruitful and full life. We have been blessed by our wonderful parents. We lost my mother last Feb 25th. The loss has been significant, but we were so blessed to have had her in our lives for so many years. God blessed us with such exemplary mothers. It is difficult when you lose someone who has been such a steady and loving part of your life. Lily and Frank were very proud of their family. My heartfelt prayers go out to each of you.
One highlight day your mother enjoyed was to come to Toronto with Sue Mennill to my ordination. I was delighted that she and my mother could be there and they were great company for each other. Lily did enjoy this significant event in my life and expressed her delight to me on my arrival at that juncture in my Christian journey.
A donation has been made in Lily’s name to an orphanage in Beira, Mozambique. I will miss my visits to see Lily at the home where she has lived for so long.
I also extend a sincere expression of sympathy on behalf of my two brothers in the midst of your loss. Bill and David Dick knew your parents, but perhaps less that I knew them, however they would have me offer their condolences to you and your family as they two thought a great deal of both your parents.
Every best wish to each of you, especially as you process your grief and the loss of dear Lily.
God Bless,
Suzanne
Lily and Frank were great personal friends and also part of the Kiwanis family
we also go back to London Board of Education days when Frank and Jack worked togather.
lily truly leaves a blank in the Wren family since she dearly loved her children and grandchild.
We will miss her wonderful friendship but know that she is now with her soulmate in Paradise.
God bless the family
Betty & Jack
Dear Grant and Gail:
I was very sorry to read of your mother’s death. In every way, she was a truly lovely lady.
I see she will be buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. I live close by and often walk my dog there so I will be able to stop by for a visit and have a little prayer or two.
With Sympathy, Carole Jones
Please accept my condolences to the family . I had the pleasure of knowing both Frank and Lily and they always welcome me with a big smile and warm hearts,when we had the chance to see each other .Now they are back together and hopefully that can be a great comfort in your time of mourning .Lily was a great lady and a friend .My prayers are with the family
Sincerely
Dan Thrasher
Our condolences to Gail and Grant on the loss of your mother. Both Frank and Lily were long-time friends of my parents the late Roy and Margaret Ward at Wesley church. I too experienced their friendship during my time in London. I last saw your Mom at my mother’s Memorial Service at Wesley in February, 2001. Your mother was a great and always honest and sincere person. Judy and I send our deepest sympathies to Gail and Grant.
Pete and Judy Ward, Kitchener