Donna Darlene Wells
Died: April 26, 2011 | Place:
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Donna Darlene (Sweazey) Wells of London passed away at University Hospital on April 26, 2011 at age 78. Daughter of the late Harold Sweazey (1972) & the late Beulah (Thomas) Sweazey (1996) of Norwich. Cherished sister of Kay (Jack, 1991) Vigar of London, Howard (Joyce) Sweazey of Sweaburg, the late Don (Shirley) Sweazey (2004), Carm (Darlene) Sweazey and the late Glenn Allan Sweazey (infant, 1929) all of Norwich. Loving mother of Darrell (Claire) Wells of Victoria, BC and Barry Wells of London. Grandmother to C. Adam Lauder-Wells of Waterloo. Survived by numerous dear nieces & nephews, Darlene was a retired employee of UWO and friend to all at Wesley-Knox United Church & Cherryhill Village. Cremation. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London. A memorial service will be held at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, on Wednesday, May 4th at 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) Share a memory or condolence at www.amgfh.com
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Darleen was my very good neighbor and friend.
She will be missed!
Mary Pollard
Darlene was a lovely person and will be dearly missed by many people. I feel honored to have known her and am thankful for her kindnesses to me and my family. Our deepest sympathies to her surviving family, who are in our prayers.
Dear Barry & family…I’m so sorry about your loss. Your mother was so kind to me when I met her. Sincere sympathy,
Donald D’Haene
Darrell & Barry & family I am so sorry to hear about your mom .Darlene was such a beautiful lady she had a smile that would light up a room. And I will always remember her great sense of humor. My thought are with you at this very difficult time
Darlene was a wonderful person, a dear friend and a great mom. Her generosity and kindness to others is well known and she will be missed by her many friends, neighbours and family. Grace and I express our sincere condolences to the family.
Dear Barry,
Your mom was a gift. She was never without a smile, a gentle touch and a supportive word.
Darlene was always supportive of me in particular and we both loved her greatly. During my election campaign, she rallied the troops in Cherryhill and was front and centre when Jack Layton arrived at the mall. She went door to door in the apartments with me and sang my praises.
She had a great love of life and of living and it was contagious.
Our lives have been enriched because of our friendship with Darlene and we will both miss her very much.
Our love and thoughts are with you Barry.
Megan and Morris
Dear Barry,
All the years I’ve known Darlene have been filled with joy and happiness. She was almost like a grandmother to me, and I will never forget her warm personality and her beautiful smile.
Sincerely,
Samantha DeWit
Darlene will be missed for the love she so willingly shared.
Barry,
Only met your mum three times.
If first impressions count, she was a classy lady.
Hearing about what she had to deal with in life and looking at the way you’ve turned out dosen’t leave any excuses for anybody.
Though the sun might seem dimmer for you, she’s managed to leave the day brighter for everyone else through those she’s left behind.
Thanks for that and may peace be upon you.
God bless.
Oliver, Elizabeth and family.
Thank you all for your heartfelt sympathies.
It is greatly appreciated and they will always be cherished.
My mother and I were the best of friends ~ through thick and thin ~ for many, many years and realizing now that I will never see her again, rips my heart out.
But rest assured Mom’s spirit was strong and good, as is mine.
I was at Mom’s bedside when she passed away at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at University Hospital, and I saw a golden aura come over the room the very moment that she passed away.
There were six others in the room with me to comfort my dear Mother. At least two others in the room I have spoken with saw the same thing as I did.
I am firmly convinced that my Mother is now with the Lord of Love.
Her sense of giving to others never stopped and I was her son for 56 years, and as I whispered into her ear several times before she passed away, “I will be your son forever,” I meant it.
The song “Abide with Me,” with God’s blessing, will be played at Mom’s funeral on May 4 at her specific request.
Check out the lyrics of that song if you have a moment (Google). It tells it all.
Thank you.
Sorry for your loss, Barry and family. Thinking of you.
Joe Belanger
Darlene was so welcoming and caring of me during the year I spent with her while attending UWO. We had many wonderful times together, chatting, shopping, attending church. She had a wonderful zest for life and found only the best in everyone. Her faith gave her strength to face whatever life put in her path. My life was enriched for knowing her. My sincere condolences to her family.
Dear Barry, Darryl and family: Darlene was known and loved by everyone at Wesley-Knox. Always a smile and kind work for everyone she met. Her sense of humour brightened many a day for some of us and she was never without a good joke to share. A valued member of the UCW, she will be sorely missed. She loved you all very much. My heartfelt prayers go out to you. May God give you strength and comfort on the journey ahead. Ronalee
Dear Barry and Darrell –
I’m so sorry to hear about the death of your mom. I only met her briefly a few times (always with Barry at various rallies and political events) and was impressed by her generosity of spirit. Like her son, you didn’t have to agree with her on everything, to earn her friendliness and respect.
Barry, you might be doing this already, but if you aren’t, please consider writing about her. I know you’ve done so in the past and it was some of your best and most powerful work in my estimation. The floodgates of memory get blown off their hinges at a time like this, incapacitating you for most kinds of work anyway and I found it a great consolation during my own times of parental bereavement to just dive into that enormous pool and get writing it all down before the details start to evaporate. I’d love to learn more about her.
My condolences to you and Darrell.
HG
Darlene was a wonderful lady who always had a smile and a kind word for me,she will be greatly missed by many.
Barry and Darrel and Family my sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom. Aunt Darlene was such a Wonderfull Lady.
My very deepest Sympathy on the lose of your dear mom.I know how much you cared about her.You will be comforted by our Lord and he will keep you strong during this hard time.Rest assured Barry that your mom is looking down on you and your family and she must be very proud of all you did for her.I will pray for you and your family Barry.The song I just listened to “Abide With Me” was very beautiful.God Bless From Terry Dart,Scott’s Father
I have so many wonderful memories of times spent with Darlene. She will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, and help us to carry on.
Love, Janette
Kay, Howard & Joyce, Shirley, Carm & Darlene and the Wells Family
Thinking of you and sending deepest sympathy and condolences.
Bob Bishop and Pam (Bishop) Christie
Darlene was such a delightful person to be with. She seemed ageless, perhaps because of the years she spent with the students at Saugeen-Maitland. I loved sitting beside her at London Major games or listening to her lawn chair commentary at the annual Labor Day picnic. She was a keen observer of the London political scene – with very funny and cogent comments on that scene. I have known few parents that enjoyed such a close relationship with an adult child – or who respected that adult child’s opinions more. I will think of her always when I walk through the Labatt Park gates. She was a remarkable woman who led an inspiring life. A truly matchless mother.
I had the pleasure of working with Darlene on some committees at Wesley-Knox. She always had a smile and kind word to say, no matter what we were discussing. She was a dedicated committee member and willing participant in the life of the church. She will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy and may God give your family added strength to get through the difficult days of adjustment ahead. Sincerely, Grant
Dear Barry, I was sad to hear your mom passed.I will always remember her smile and how at ease she made you feel being around her.Take care of yourself and let your memories heal your sadness.
Barry,
I remember Darlene looking at you with the greatest pride and joy. I hope you still feel the magnitude of that love and
the real depth of her connection to you.
The University of Western Ontario will be lowering the flag at University College tomorrow (Wed. May 4) in memory of Darlene Wells (1933-2011).
Dear Barry & Family
It is difficult for me to express how sorry I am for your loss as I do not think there are words that can really say how much of an impact Darlene had on so many people (including myself). I was thinking today that I had known Darlene for over 30 years and her humour, wit and general disposition influenced a very large portion of students that passed through Saugeen while she was at the University. Her caring nature was welcomed by many students who were homesick and needing some “motherly” advice along the way. I hope that good memories will comfort you at this difficult time.
Barry & Family: Diana and I wish to express our deepest condolensces to you on the death of your mom. I know how much you loved her. I only met her once at a Majors Game. She seemed to enjoy it so much. You showed your love to her this winter as she struggled with many ailments. She was a gratious, kind woman, full of spirit and happiness. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barry & Family: Diana and I wish to express our deepest condolensces to you on the death of your mom. I know how much you loved her. I only met her once at a Majors Game. She seemed to enjoy it so much. You showed your love to her this winter as she struggled with many ailments. She was a gratious, kind woman, full of spirit and happiness. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene worked as an administrative secretary in the Department of Housing at Saugeen-Maitland Hall from 1969-1974 and then from 1976-1994.
Dear Barry,
Having known your mother for over forty years, I can say that my first, last and, therefore, indelible impressions of her were that of a kind, deeply feeling, perceptive, fun-loving woman. I feel the deepest respect and gratitude for the gift of her life. She will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.
Love Robert and Marguerite Aziz
Barry,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She spoke of you often.
Darlene’s support while I stayed at Saugeen meant a lot to me. We became friends when I moved to Cherryhill and shared lots of laughs over the years.
Take Care,
Lisa
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