Obituary of Colleen Alicia Willson

WILLSON (BANKS), Colleen Alicia – Peacefully, enveloped in love by family and friends both near and far at Victoria Hospital on Friday, August 23rd, 2013, Colleen Willson of London and formerly of Vancouver in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Terry Banks (Stacey Foote), Catherine Hicks (Paul Choquette), Phillip Banks (Adam Graham) and Stephen Banks (Jessica Adams). Cherished grandma of Mathias, Candice, Cody, Madison, Val, Ethan and Ewan. Dear sister of Carol Lalonde, Vaughan Sullivan and Cameron Mathias (Louise). Also sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and lifelong friend Beverly Bell. Predeceased by parents Carl and Eleanor Mathias and granddaughter Taylor Williams. A funeral service will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Thursday, August 29th 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Colleen are asked to consider the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or Rowbust Dragon Boat Racing Team.