Daisy Ellen Whalen (née McKiel)
January 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the Whalen family announces the sudden passing of Daisy Ellen (née McKiel) Whalen, on January 12, 2024, in her 90th year. Daisy will be greatly missed by her husband of 65 years, John Allen Whalen, daughters Sandra, and Cathy (Jim), son, Tim (Mary), and predeceased by son John Jr. Daisy will be missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as by her sister Barb, her brother-in-law Barry, and many nieces and nephews in Ontario and the East Coast.
She grew up in Glencoe near Campbellton, New Brunswick. Daisy met John in Fredericton, while she was attending college. The couple eventually settled in London, Ontario, where they raised their 4 children. Daisy was an artist, finishing out her later years, focusing on quilting, where she won many awards.
Funeral Service will take place Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 1:00 with visitation one hour prior at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London.
Those wishing to donate in memory of Daisy are asked to consider Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care.
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To Uncle John, Sandra, Cathy ,Tim and families, you have my heartfelt condolences of the loss of Daisy. I have fond and happy memories of the times our families spent together over the years in NB and Ontario. As her Godchild, Daisy always made me feel special. Through recent chats with my family I realize that Daisy made everyone feel that way. While I am sad that she is gone I am happy that her spirit if finally free. May she rest in peace. Much love Anne
Sending our love and condolences to Uncle John and all of Daisy's family. Daisy lived a life of service, faith, generosity and kindness. May her beautiful now rest in peace. Love from Ellen and John
John and family Sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Daisy. Daisy was a wonderful and caring person everytime she came in to our store. Thoughts are with you at this time. John Elston (Formerly Elston’s Hardware)
We are all saddened by the death of a special person, Daisy Whalen. We also feel permanently joyful in remembering Daisy's extraordinary emotional and practical intelligence, her industry and her extraordinarily sensitive and generous heart. Daisy and her husband John were a team in that direction. No one was ever forgotton by Daisy. She always gave her very best to her family, relatives and friends, as a gracious and courteous host, rivalled only by Martha Stewart. Daisy was extremely industrious and efficient at everything she did and was untiring. She drew great pleasure and wonderful results from her rare creativity and professional results, which were praised by others both privately and publicly. We will all miss her beyond words. Tina, David Sr., David Jr., Anthony Whalen
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Wedding Day, 26 Jul 1958.
Mom on her wedding day.
Sandra, Cathy, and Tim and families - we were sad to hear of Daisy’s passing and we are thinking of you and send our love. John and Daisy were both so kind to us when we were first married and living in Chatham and London and we have never forgotten how much that meant to us. Mike and Debbie Whalen Halifax, Nova Scotia
Services for Daisy Ellen Whalen (née McKiel)
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
January 16, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
January 16, 2024 1:00 pm
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Dear Tim, Mary, Lia (Will) and Nadia (Andrew). Sending all our love and sympathy on the loss of Daisy. She was a devoted wife, mom and grandmother who loved her family, and all of us by extension. I will always treasure the quilts she made for our boys when they were born and for all the kindness she showed to me, John, Brian and Kevin over the years. We know how much she will be missed, and hope that the wonderful memories you have will bring you all comfort. Elisa, John, Brian, Kevin and Hillary
~ Elisa (Canzona) O'Hare and family