Obituary of Ilene Halina Salej

Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, with her daughter by her side on Thursday, February 26, 2015, in her 73rd year. Predeceased by her beautiful eldest daughter Deborah (1991), and beloved husband and best friend George (1998). Survived by her youngest daughter Rachel (Michael), sisters Jessica (Paul) and Roma (Peter), and brother Steve (Myra). She was a loving aunt to eight nieces and nephews, and six great nieces and nephews. Ilene was born in Poland on September 7, 1942, to Stanley (1991) and Mary (2006) Studenny. She came to Canada in 1960, where she met and married the love of her life, George, in 1963. They lived in both Toronto and London, raised two beautiful daughters and had a wonderful circle of family and friends both here in Canada and in Poland. Ilene's family would like to express their gratitude to the Doctors and Nurses at the Parkwood Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care she received. Family and friends are invited to the visitation that will be held on Monday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As Ilene always put the needs of others first, donations may be made to a charity or cause that is important to you.