Alliene Dowswell

DOWSWELL, Alliene…

Alliene chose to have a “Living” Celebration of her Life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, where her family, friends and staff from Craigwiel Gardens could celebrate her by sharing stories, giving tributes, and singing to her. Alliene later passed away the following Saturday, February 18, 2023 with family by her side at Craigwiel Gardens Long Term Care Home, Ailsa Craig, in her 90th year.

Much loved mother of Jeffery Dowswell of Corunna, Chuck Dowswell and his wife Jo of London, Melanie Evans of Richmond, B.C. and Joshua Dowswell and his wife Liz of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Shawn, Spencer and Jesse Dowswell, Jason, Jeffery and Scott Dowswell, Amanda and Melissa Evans and Sadie and Ashley Dowswell and great-grandmother of Morgan, Ben, Joel, Kaitlyn, Rebecca, Austin, Aidyn, Liam and Ewan. Dear sister of Jack Thompson of Trenton, Murray Thompson and his wife Elaine of Burlington and Helen Thompson of London and also survived by her sister-in-law Chris Thompson, as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Dorothy Boam, her brother Barry Thompson and her sister-in-law Ann Thompson. Alliene will be greatly missed by many.

A special thanks to Dr. Andrew Whynot, Mr. Ernie Harris, and the wonderful family of nurses, PSWs, RPNs, and the many support staff in Craigwiel Gardens LTC Home. The family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts.

Cremation has taken place and the interment of her ashes will take place at a later date in Parkhill Cemetery, Parkhill. In honour of Alliene, donations may be made to Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre, P.O. Box 601, Mount Brydges, ON N0L 1W0, the Breast Care Centre at St. Joseph’s Hospital, c/o St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or to Craigwiel Gardens for “Building a New Craigholme”, 221 Ailsa Craig Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences shared at www.amgfh.com