Mary Louise Shanfeld
1936-2019
On December 24, 2019 at Parkwood Institute,
Mary Louise Shanfeld (nee Tucker), « Lou », passed away
peacefully, in her 84th year of a wonderful life. Beloved
wife of 50 years to Leon Shanfeld. Supportive and loving
mother to Terry Watson, Martin Webb and Leah Fish, and her husband
Jon. Adored Nana/ Bubby Lou to grandchildren Marie Remy,
Veronique Remy, Rachel Shanfeld and Shai, Tani & Orli Fish, as
well as five great grandchildren.
Louise was born in Georgetown, Ontario on
January 21, 1936. She is survived by brothers Doug Tucker
and his wife Mary, Leo Tucker and his wife Lynda and Paul Tucker, as
well as sister Anne Freeman and brother-in-law Irv Shanfeld.
Predeceased by sister Mary Jean and brother-in-law Pat Carty,
brothers-in-law Arthur Freeman and Brian Shanfeld. Dear cousin of
Marie Baehrle (and the late Gus). « Aunt Louise »
will be remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews, their spouses
and children.
The number of people who considered Lou a close
friend is beyond counting. She treasured every person she
ever met and became immediate friends with almost all of
them! Despite living with ovarian cancer for over seven
years, Lou lived her life without compromise. She personified kindness
and caring, and first cared for others every day of her
life. She will be missed by so many, of all ages and life
stages. If you knew Lou, you were her friend. Thank you to
everyone for your kind words, emails, cards, calls, visits, hugs,
meals, rides and loving support during this difficult
time.
The family would like to thank everyone who has taken
care of Louise over the past 7+ years. Our gratitude to the
doctors and nurses at the London Regional Cancer Program during
Louise’s treatment. In particular, thank you to Dr. George
Kim and Dr. Maria Parent for their compassionate care and support over
the past several weeks and months. Thank you to the teams of wonderful
nurses and providers at Victoria and Parkwood Hospital’s
Palliative Care units for your care, with utmost dignity and
respect.
Louise’s funeral will be held at the London
Jewish Community Centre (JCC), 536 Huron St. in London on Friday,
December 27 at 12 noon. The family will be receiving
visitors at the JCC, starting at 11:00 a.m. Private family
interment at Restmount Temple Israel Cemetery followed by a meal of
consolation at Temple Israel of London, until 4:00 p.m.
Shiva will be observed at the Shanfeld home (613B Wellington St. N) on
Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. Anyone is welcome to visit to comfort the
mourners.
A fund has been set up in memory of Louise, to
support research into cancer metastasis. Your donations
would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made online
at www.lhsf.ca/ways-give/memory. LOGAN FUNERAL
HOME, (519) 433-6181, entrusted with
arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca.
A tree will be planted by the staff of the Logan Funeral Home, as a
living memorial to Mary Shanfeld.
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19362019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Louise Shanfeld 19362019..
Décès pour la Ville:London, Province: Ontario