Obituary of Lily Theresa Whelehan
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WHELEHAN, LILY: It is with extreme sadness and great loss that the family of Lily Theresa Whelehan (born in Glasgow, Scotland April 9, 1915) announces the news of her passing. Lily passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on November 6, 2008 at Deer Park Villa in her 94th year. Lily emigrated to Canada on March 23, 1929 aboard the S.S. Athenia. She was the beloved wife of the late John Patrick Whelehan, and daughter of the late William Thomas Morris and Isabella (nee Hutchinson) Morris. Loving mother to Letitia Gold (and the late Albert), the late Eunice Debaie (Edward), the late Beatrice Soulliere (Bob), and of Susan Spain (and the late Paul). Cherished grandmother of John Spain, Paul Spain and Cindy Spain (whom she raised as her own children); Gary Gold, Albert Gold and the late Laura Gold; Lisa Robinson, Maureen Wilkens, and the late Michael Theobald; Jane Richards, Lyle Jacobs, David Keegan, Murphy Keegan (also raised as her own child), Peter Keegan, Kathleen Simms, Angela Keegan, and Lorne Jacobs. Lovingly remembered by 17 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Isabella Shultz. Predeceased by her brothers Sidney Morris, Herbert Morris, Willy Morris, Tommy Morris, Eddy Morris and Joseph Morris. Lily will also be missed by her extended family at Deer Park Villa. A private family memorial service will be held at Merritt Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
