Ella Vivian Bocking
Died: May 10, 2011 | Place: residence
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Ella Vivian Bocking
Ella Vivian Bocking (nee Dixon) died peacefully at home in London in her 92nd year surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Douglas, and much loved mother of Barbara Thompson (John) of Grey Highlands; Bruce (Elizabeth Van Ryn) of Acton; Kenneth (Dianne) of St Thomas, Alan (Barbara) of Toronto; Donald (Anne Morawetz) of Peterborough; Robert (Barbara Souther) of Saanichton, B.C.
Predeceased by her parents, Walter and Lillian Dixon of Montreal, and her sisters, Dorothy Dixon and Jean Hobberlin. Dearly loved Grandmother of David Thompson (Lecia) and Heather Warkentin (Brad); Kristen Eaton (Jeff), Jennifer Bolden (Ben), Lauren Broderick (Wade), David Bocking and Emma Van Ryn; Andrew (Andrea), Steven and Kathryn Bocking (Nathan Johnston); Natalie, Jacqueline and Kimberley Bocking; Christopher, Graham and Laura Bocking; Tara and Bryce Bocking.
Vivian was the proud great grandmother of Caleb and Ella Eaton, Benjamin Warkentin, Max and Riley Bolden, Bradley Bocking, and Zaela Thompson.
Also loved by her nieces and nephews and Carolyn Bocking.
Born in Montreal, Vivian lived in Notre Dame de Grace and attended the Montreal High School for Girls. She then entered the Montreal General Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1942. After two years of working as a nurse at the MGH, she served as a Lieutenant Nursing Sister in the RCAMC (1944-45) stationed at St.Anne de Bellevue, P.Q. and Camp Petawawa, Ontario. Vivian and Douglas were married on March 24, 1945 and lived in Saint Hyacinthe, Strathmore, Town of Mount Royal, Hawkesbury and Boston before moving to London in 1952.
Vivian was a busy mother with six active children, yet found time to serve on the Board and as President of the London YM-YWCA, and as a member and President of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Christian Association.
Vivian followed her six children in attending the University of Western Ontario, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1982.
Vivian and Doug enjoyed many summers at the cottage in Muskoka and numerous canoe trips in Northern Ontario. Vivian was an avid reader, loved to knit and enjoyed bridge with friends.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the staff of Medical Priorities, the Community Care Access Centre and the VON Nurses and Personal Support Workers. Appreciation also to Dr. Scott McKay, Dr. John Sangster, Toula Gerace, and the staff of the Byron Family Medical Clinic as well as Dr. John Feightner.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm Thursday May 12, 2011. A memorial service conducted by Reverend Dr. Kate Crawford will be held at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue at Waterloo Street, London on Friday, May 13th. at 11:00 am. Inurnment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Women’s Christian Association,2022 Kains Road, Room 1411, London, ON N6K 0A8 or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (Douglas and Vivian Bocking Chair for Fetal and Neonatal Growth), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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I was thinking of the Bocking family this past Mother’s Day weekend. Growing up on Averill Crescent, I was very lucky to know that I alway had a second family looking out for me. I have wonderful memories which I will truly cherish. A very special lady. My sympathies to all of you.
Andrea
Don and Anne and family, we are thinking of you at this sad time and hope that your good memories will help you all through the days ahead.
Take care.
Dear Dr. Alan Bocking: My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Dear Barbara,
Your Mother’s obituary in the Globe caught my eye this morning- and reminded me of our time together at South Collegiate, from grades 10 through 13. Your Mom’s photo on the funeral home web-site reminds me of you very much.
Your parents and mine were born and lived in Montreal, arriving in London in the midst of raising their children. You and I also went into Nursing, albeit along different paths.
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your Mom. She was clearly a very accomplished woman, with a full to overflowing life- in the busy midst of your large family. From our own experience, we know well how hard it is to say good-bye to a dearly- loved mother. We also know the blessings from being able to care for someone we love when they are failing in health- and hope this has been the case for your family.
With sympathy to you and all your family,
Carolyn Skimson (Hamnett)
Dear Doug,
It must be hard to say “goodbye” to you life partner. I know you and Vivian did so many things together when she was well.
Please convey my sympathy to your family,
With sympathy,
Joyce
we are both sorry for your loss.
may your family know no more sorrows
Dr. Bocking,
I want to send you my condolences,I know the pain you are feeling right now and it hurts. Keep the memories of your mom close to your heart and that is what will get you through.
Dear Doug and Family:
I was so saddened, Doug, when I leared from you that Vivian was no longer with us. Jean, I know, would want to join me is expressing just how sorry we are. Vivian was more that just a great friend since our family moved to London early in 1965.
Please permit me to extend to you and to all members of that exemplary Bocking family, Jean’s and my most profound and heartfelt sympathy.
As a memorial tribute to Vivian, we are privileged to make a contribution to the WCA on whose Board both Viv and Jean served.
Most sincerely,
Wes
Dear Alan and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Alan and Family:
We offer our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dan and Diana Lovatsis
To Alan and Barbara and the entire family of Ella, my thoughts are with you at this time. Wishing you all strenght and the ability to share all the wonderful memories of your Mom, wife, grandmom and great grandmom in yeasr to come. I did not know her but she clearly was an extraordinary woman!
To the Bocking family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your mother’s passing. May the many memories of her long life remain with you forever.
Dear Al and Barb, and all of Ella’s family, please accept my condolences at your loss. A mother’s love is forever missed. With deepest sympathy, Lee.
Dear Al, Barb and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies at the loss of your mother. Take some joy as you tell her many wonderful stories at this difficult time. A life well lived for sure.
Kind regards,
Sandra Carey
Condolences from the Radiology Imaging group at the CEOU.
Dr Bocking
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Amanda Selk
Alan, our sincere condolences to you and the entire Bocking family. We know how difficult it is to lose a parent, Alan. We hope your sorrow is replaced with happy memories of family times shared.
Fondly, Barb. and Pat.
Please accept our condolences on your mother’s passing. Her memories and kindness will be with you forever.
To Dr. Bocking and family – our thoughts are with you at this time. We have fond memories of shared times at your house with Mrs. Bocking. She touched many lives and has left a great legacy.
Dear Al and Barb,
Our condolences on the passing of your mother and mother-in-law. Losing a loved one is never easy at any age.
Joe and I will be with you in spirit as you celebrate her life on Friday. Please offer our condolences to your Dad. My mother thought a great deal of both of your parents. Sincerely,
Joe and Ginger
JACQUELINE,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
SHARON HODGES
Dear Al, Barb and all of your family,
Please accept my condolences and know that I’m am thinking of you at this time.
To Dr. Alan Bocking and Family: Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Dear Doug, Bruce, Al, Ken, Don and Barbara
Please accept our sincere wishes of sympathy on the passing of Vivian. Vivian touched everyone that she met and contributed so much to our community. We had planned to be at visitation tonight and the funeral tomorrow, but our daughter is about to deliver our first grandchild, so we have had to head to Toronto for the birth. Thanks again Al for arranging Laurie’s obstetrician at Mt Sinai.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Best wishes
Donna and Bob Bourne
Dear Don,
I was so sorry to hear of your mothers death. My sincerest condolences and I will see you and Anne at Ponacka.
Best wishes, David Giannone
I have very fond memories of Mrs. Bocking- she was always so gracious and kind, her home was always welcoming and she helped raise a fine family. Yvonne and I want you to know that our thoughts and best wishes go out to all of you.
Doug: Frances and I did not make it to the reception at the church yesterday, following the service, but I wanted to reinforce our sympathies to you and your great family. Vivian was a wonderful girl – there are not many who can equal her accomplishments! I still remember when you were at the MGH and I at the RVH, and she had us at her home in NDG for dinner! Our deepest sympathies. Charlie and Frances
Dr. Bocking and family,
Our sincere condolences for your large loss. May her good memories always stay with you.
Doug and Family,
I am thinking about you all at this time of loss.
Susan Latremoille
Al and family,
My condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. The loss is a hole in the fabric of the family, but the memories of her in your lives will help ease the sorrow of her passing.
Sending condolences from the Aldis family.