Obituary of Doris Helen Biesenthal

Peacefully, at McCormick Home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Doris Biesenthal of London in her 86th year. Devoted wife of Dr. Robert Biesenthal. Cherished mother of Heather Guild (Iain). Proud grandmother of Emily, Nicholas, Jenny, Iain (Tara) and great-grandmother of Theo and Sunny. Dear sister of Rev. Don Hansford (Angie). Pre-deceased by her sister, Ruth Hansford and her brother, Ron Hansford. Missed by her sisters-in-law, Claire Hansford, Kay Weppler, Marlene Arnold, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Doris enjoyed bridge, gardening, travelling, volunteering and her time at the family cottage. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London where a memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are graciously declined. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Doris are asked to consider McCormick Dementia Services or Calvary United Church, London. The family wish to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Memory Lane at McCormick Home. Also, thank you to her family physicians, Drs. Bob and Heather Dunkerley.