Obituary of Margaret Mary Braithwaite

BRAITHWAITE It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Margaret Mary (Chisholm) Braithwaite in her 85th year. At London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital on October 29, 2005 after a brief illness. Devoted wife, companion and friend of Robert James Braithwaite for 63 years. Loving mother of Sharon Cox (David), Donald Braithwaite (Karen), Barbara (nee Lill) Braithwaite, and Ellen Haasen (John). Dear Grandmother of Becky Braithwaite, Wendi (nee Braithwaite) Tashlikowich, D' Arcy Cox, Andrea and Colin Braithwaite, Katrina and Anna Haasen. Great grandmother of Jayden and Ryann Tashlikowich in Alberta. Dear sister of Mary Nelligan (T. Barry). Predeceased by son Robert Jr. (1999) and granddaughter Johanna Haasen (1985). Mom was genuinely patient and kind, always looking for the positive in what life offered her. Her sunny, cheerful nature will be missed. The family is grateful to all the caregivers, nurses, staff and friends at McCormack home, her beloved home away from home these past 3 years. We are also grateful to the many doctors, nurses and caregivers we encountered at University Hospital over the past two weeks who combined their professional skill equally with sincere compassion and caring. Visitors will be received at the John. T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Memorial Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church, 377 Oakland Avenue on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery at a later date. Prayers Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to the McCormick Home Building Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family. Please insert in Monday and Tuesday's editions and contact 434-2708 to confirm.