Jessie Isabel Benford (née Wilton, Root)
October 29, 2022
On Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 2:30 a.m. in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Benford (2005) and the late Orville J. Wilton (1972). Loving mother of the late Karen Wilton and R. Keith (late Forrest) Wilton. Step-mother of the late Allan (Sheila) Benford and Charlene (Gus) Miller. Grandmother of Megan (Aaron) Holm and Nicky Wilton. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Clara Root; and siblings Gordon, Clayton, Kenneth, Margaret, and Marion. Survived by her sister, Anne. Jessie will be missed by many nieces and nephews including Don (Sue), Debbie, Steve (Shirley), Sheri (Moe), Ryan (Tanya), Blair (Dani), and Morgan, along with many great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral in the chapel with Rev. Alan Roberts officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens beside her first husband, Orville J. Wilton.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jessie are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Services for Jessie Isabel Benford (née Wilton, Root)
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
November 7, 2022 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
November 7, 2022 10:00 am
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