Obituary of Karen Anne Whistlecraft

Suddenly at University Hospital, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 in her 64th year. Loving wife of Jay for 39 years. Cherished Mom of Megan (Michael) Shea and Lauren (Mark) Thyssen. Proud grandma of Amelia, Daniel and Rayce. Dear sister of Randy (Sally) Grein, Janice (Mike) Norley, Steve (Joanne) Grein, step-sister of Janice (John) Stangler and sister-in-law of Paul (Judy) Whistlecraft. Karen will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Reuben and Ruby Grein and step-mother Jenny Grein. Karen was a member of the London Friendship Quilters Guild, and an active member at Rowntree Memorial United Church where she was involved in the Choir and Mission and Outreach. She also enjoyed her 33 years of employment at the Western University Lab School. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Thursday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The memorial service will be conducted at ROWNTREE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 156 Elliott Street, on Friday, October 9th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Karen are asked to consider the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.