Mary Louise Dickinson (nee Douglas)
July 12, 2012
Passed in London on Thursday, July 12th, 2012 in her 79th year. Beloved wife and very best friend of Alan Dickinson, for 59 wonderful years. Mary Lou is survived by son Douglas of Valrico, Florida, and daughter, Susan Hathaway (Brian) of Appin. A loving grandmother to Danielle, Julie (Ian) and Ben (Laura) and a special great-grandmother to Gryffin and Dylan. Predeceased by sister Diane Fillman. Mary Lou and Alan were high school sweethearts at Lawrence Park in Toronto and during her last year there, Mary Lou was chosen Miss Cheerleader for the city of Toronto. Mary Lou loved sports and was an avid curler, serving as president of the Ladies section of the London Curling Club in 1973-4. She also golfed, played tennis and bridge. Mary Lou enjoyed travelling, had a wonderful life and lived it to the fullest. Cremation has taken place and friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, July 18th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where a celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mary Lou may do so to the ALS Society of Ontario. The family would like to thank the many golfers, curlers, friends and neighbours who visited and sent cards to Mary Lou. Thanks also to the caring staff at Mount Hope Long Term Care Centre.
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Aunt Mary Lou (aka 'Nana-Lou') will be missed by the entire Kellam clan. Such a dynamic, enthusiastic and energetic lady! Her love of family, sports, and animals will always be a part of us. We were blessed to have her in our lives. Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. With love, Laurie, George, David, Peter & John.
Dear Alan, My sincere sympathy to you and your family. May your wife Mary Lou rest in peace. Thank you in advance for memorial donations to ALS Ontario. Appreciated. This help for today benefits our loan pool and supportive services and provides hope for tomorrow by funding research to help find a cure of this devestating disease. With gratitude and warm regards, Charlene Spector, MEd Regional Manager, ALS Ontario
I remember a wonderful caring mother of a good friend. She was at my wedding and my wifes funeral. I don't think she was feeling that well when she came to my wifes visitation but she was old school and did what she felt was important. I'm going to miss her.
Dear Al and family. We are so sorry for your loss of Mary Lou. Knowing that she is now at peace and in Gods hands is how we will remember her. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.
Mary Lou, for me, will forever be that wonderful, lovely and spirited teenage girl I knew as a member of the Douglas "Clan" living on Avenue Road in Toronto. The particular years were the last of the 1940s when Mary Lou's husband, Al, and I played football and basketball for Lawrence Park high school and Mary Lou was always there cheering us on to a hoped for victory. Mary Lou and Al had a marvelous marriage and long life as partners but I can only claim to have known them as two young and engaging people who fell in love as high school sweethearts. I will always hold dear those long ago times and memories of Mary Lou. And today, in my sadness of saying goodbye to Mary Lou, I pray she will now be blessed with eternal peace and happiness.
To the Dickinson Family...... As staff we were more than happy to care for such a lovely lady. Even though we didnt know her before her illness, we could see what a wonderful and caring person she was thru flowers, visitors of friends who truly were "friends". Al was a very stoic and supportive husband, one I hope our "husbands" will be at our time of need. Every death for us is so tough, we quickly become attached to some and Mary Lou was definitely one of those people. She and your family will always be remembered on that floor and we will definitely miss her gorgeous smile and the beautiful friends that came to visit and a family who stuck by her side to the end. Take care Dickinson Family.....the day staff send big hugs to you all and take care of Al, he now carries the torch and strength for you all Lots of care.........Susan, Margaret, Lenie, and Inez
Dear Al and family: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Mary Lou - wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We will remember the chats across the fence and her tending to her beautiful garden. We hope that your lovely memories will sustain you during this sad time. Dianne and Bill
Uncle Al, Doug, Sue, Brian, Julie & Ben, My deepest sympathy to all of you now. Auntie Mary Lou was certainly an inspiration and my best memories were the sweaters she made us off and on when we were younger. I was so happy when Al, Mary Lou, mom & Bruce were able to take that fantastic trip to Greece and so appreciated all the visits to mom during her illness in Burlington. Much love to you all, Dale
DEAR AL AND FAMILY . PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES
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Dear Uncle Al. Doug Susan, Brian Julie and Ben We are very sorry for your loss of a dear Wife, Mother,Grandmother and Aunt. I was so glad to be able to see Aunt Marylou recently,we had a nice visit. Aunt Marylou will be soo missed and now in the arms of our loving Mother her sister. Love you all, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time oxoxo Your Niece Jill, Glenn, Jay, Shelly,and Braden
~ Jill Bishop