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Francis James, M.D. Linsdell

January 11, 2011

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 11, 2011, in his 85th year. Francis James Linsdell, beloved husband of Joan (Catalano) for 53 years.  A devoted father to Mary Helen (Peter), Jim (Juliana), Francie (Andy) and Don (Sandra).  Much loved grandfather (Go-Go) of Burke, Allison, Hilary, Will, Jamie, Daphne, Caroline, Melissa and Elizabeth.  Son of the late James and Pearl, dear brother of Doreen Gruber (Peter), and the late Harry (Rita).  Born in North Bay, Ontario, on January 20, 1926.  Frank served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.  He graduated from the University of Western Ontario Medical School in 1952.  He had a longstanding and rewarding career with St. Joseph’s Hospital, London and London X-Ray Associates.  An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather and friend.  We will miss him.  Special thanks to the Specialized Geriatrics Program at Parkwood Hospital.  Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, on Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. In Frank’s memory, the family would gratefully appreciate donations to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Diagnostic Radiology St. Joseph’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.  Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

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(Donated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation â€" Diagnostic Imaging St. Joseph’s Hospital)

~ John Bennett

(Donated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation â€" Diagnostic Imaging St. Joseph’s Hospital)

~ Partners of LXA

(Donated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation â€" Diagnostic Radiology St. Joseph’s Hospital)

~ Lee and Dave Wolf

(Donated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation â€" Diagnostic Radiology St. Joseph’s Hospital)

~ Rosemary and Bill Redhead

(Donated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation â€" Diagnostic Radiology St. Joseph’s Hospital)

~ Agnes and Jim McCauley

(Donated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation â€" Diagnostic Radiology St. Joseph’s Hospital)

~ Carol Weekes Schacter

(Donated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation â€" Diagnostic Radiology St. Joseph’s Hospital)

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Heather and I are very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I have fond memories of Frank as a radiologist and partner at LXA. He will be missed.

~ John Bennett

Mary Helen, Peter and family Our heartfelt sympathies go to you and your family on the passing of your father. Our prayers are with you.

~ Jeff and Sally Aarssen

Dear Joan, Mary Helen, Francie, Jim and Don we are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you with love and affection and that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love Dino, Carol Ann and Family.

~ Dino and Carol Ann Genise

I am so sorry for your loss. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God's Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.

~ S Ford

Re Frank LOinsdell Dear Joan & Family Our family respected him and we were very fond of him Our condolences Marilyn Collyer

~ Marilyn Collyer

Sorry to read about your father's death Mary Helen Marilyn

~ marilyn mcgilvray

I am not 100% positive, but my mother (Freda Barnes, who passed away Oct 23, 2008), mentioned "Joan Linsdell" frequently, I think, through the Bridge Club, so I just wanted to say, on her behalf, that thoughts are with you at this difficult time, emotionally...I wish you ' fond memories. 'Closure'..... it's another "stage" of life, as my father, Les Barnes" would say to his children all our lives, until he passed, in 1988, at the young age of 63. Memories....cherish them!

~ Margaret (Peggy) Allman (nee Barnes)

Thinking of you and sending our love at this difficult time. Frank Linsdell was a lovely, kind man who will be greatly missed.

~ Shona, Kerry & David Eakins

M.H.: It was with great sadness that I read of your father's passing last week. I was three days behind in reading the paper and was literally reading his obituary at 1:30 on Friday as the funeral was underway. Having read it sooner I would have been there in person to extend my condolences. As you know, I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, at any age - yours or theirs. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending a hug your way. You have wonderful memories of your Dad and had a great relationship with him. Keep these things close to you. Please extend my sympathies to the rest of your family. Carol

~ Carol Weekes Schacter

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