Vivian (Trethowan) Vanstone
Died: November 23, 2011 | Place: London, Ontario
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VANSTONE, Vivian……
Peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Vivian (Trethowan) Vanstone of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Vanstone (1991). She is survived by her sister Margaret Prestage and her husband Bob of Camrose, Alberta, her sister-in-law Eleanor Lucas and her husband Bob of London. Cherished aunt of Colleen Johnstone and her husband Jim of Penetanguishene, Wayne Prestage and his wife Donna of Camrose, Kelly McIssac and her husband Dale of Leduc, Alberta , Karen Lucas and her husband Michael Witt of London and Susan Fisher and her husband James of London. Dear great aunt of Takara and Colton Johnstone, Janel, Chelsey and Taryn Prestage, Kenzie and Brett McIssac, Cole and Claire Witt and Brock Fisher. She will be dearly missed by her special friend of many years Helen Thompson. Vivian taught school for 36 years and touched the lives of many young minds with her sense of humour, love of rabbits and nature, enjoyment of books and reading and her vivacious love of life and learning. Vivian enjoyed her stay at Ashwood Manor, the friendly people, beautiful trees and the abundant wildlife. Family and friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, November 25, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 10:30am with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Thinking of you all at this time. You will have many memories of happier times spent together.
So sorry to hear the news about Aunt Vivian. She was a lovely person and alot of fun. I will always remember the time she took Colleen and I to Niagra Falls, she made the trip alot of fun. My thoughts are with you all.
Margaret, Bob and Family
So sorry to hear of Vivian’s passing. We are travelling south so we will not be able to be at the funeral. Lynn Baker (Phillips) has my contact information. Please get in touch. Our thoughts are with you.
We are very sorry to read about Vivian in the newspaper this morning. We enjoyed Vivian’s participation in the Garden Club of London. Please accept our sympathy from her friends at the Garden Club.
I know Vivian through teaching with her at Oak Park in the 60’s. We team taught together my first year of teaching 62 . She was such a great mentor and we had many fun times together when Sam Munro was principal. We shared our love of flowers and gardening as we3ll She has left the world a much better place and she will be missed by many.My sincere condolences to the family. Lorraine Huffman
I am sorry that Vivian has passed. I have known her since we were teachers together in London years ago.
Please accept our sincere sympathies.
Tom & Hazel Telfer
Hi,Eleanor and Bob
I’m sorry to see that Vivian has passed away.I wish now that I had known she was at Ashwood Manor as I’m over there to see my aunt and a neighbour fairly often.Was she able to visit?Might have seen her and not known it was her.
Margaret