Marilyn Riley
December 6, 2012
RILEY, Marilyn Jane (Leach) – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6th, 2012, in her 82nd year after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Charles Riley (1993). Will be missed by her dog and best friend Missy. Predeceased by her parents George and Lillian (Rowe) Leach, and siblings Eileen (Scully) White, Bud Leach, Alfred Scully, and Betty (Leach) Nitche. Survived by her brother George Leach, and sisters-in-law Ruth Leach and Mary Scully. The funeral service will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 1:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society or the London Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated.
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Marilyn was my step-mother for 50 years. My Dad met the love of his life, and they enjoyed a 32 year marriage of happiness. I will miss her wit, wisdom and stories of the past. She was a great conversationalist and could talk on the phone for hours, especially with her dear sister-in-law, Ruth Leach. My step-mom loved all animals, especially dogs, having many through the years. My condolences go to her Pekingese, Missy who will miss her "Mum" dearly. Missy will come to live with us in Michigan. My husband, Grant and I were able to help Marilyn in the past year as her illness progressed. She was able to stay in her home with Missy along with her nephew, Stewart White's help and homecare nurses. My condolences especially go to Stewart, who lost his own Mother at a young age, and had a closer relationship with Marilyn. She always told me how much she appreciated the "fried egg, toast and coffee" he prepared for her every morning.
~ Debbie Riley Carver