Lena Geleynse

GELEYNSE, Lena ….. Peacefully, surrounded by family at Mount Hope Centre for Long-term Care London, Lena Geleynse passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Michael Pardy and the late Benjamin Geleynse (2002). Dear mother of Donna and husband David Van Helvoort, Steven and wife Marianne, Ian and wife Lesley. Proud Grandmother of Michael and wife Stephanie, Joshua, Andrew, Mark, Megan, Adam and Willem. Adoring Great-Oma of Leah, Benjamin and Elise. Dear sister of Oekie and husband Vic Mueller, Urb and wife Jan Buwalda and Doug and wife Marg Buwalda. Remembered by her brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Michael and her parents Fred and Evelyn Buwalda. Lena was a long-time member of the Young at Heart Singers of the Boys and Girls Club. Lena was an active participant in various organizations and hobbies, including rug-hooking. A special thank you to the staff of the fourth and fifth floor at Marian Villa and the first floor Palliative Care staff of St. Mary’s. Friends will be received by the family from 9-11 am on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Talbot Street Church, 513 Talbot Street, London, where the funeral service will be held at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. Private interment in Elmdale Cemetery, St. Thomas, at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com