GRIFFITHS LESTER, Monica

A long –time resident of Stanstead, Qc,, died on November 5, 2010, at the Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Born in England on May 21, 1927, she emigrated to Canada in 1955 with her husband Raymond and three sons. After 2 years in Hazenmore, Saskatchewan and 6 years in Winnipeg her family moved east- first to Montreal and then to Stanstead in 1966 where Raymond was appointed headmaster of Stanstead College. After Raymond died in 1971, Monica returned to Montreal and worked at the Montreal General Hospital for 20 years. Retirement brought her back to Stanstead in 1992. There, with her partner Tony Eveleigh (deceased), she enjoyed gardening, socializing, traveling, and entertaining family and friends at her Lac Lyster cottage. She also worked with the IODE serving the community and supporting local charities. Most of all she enjoyed people. She said farewell to many friends last February when, due to illness, she moved to London where she could be closer to her family. She is survived by her three sons: Kevin (Leena) in England, Nigel ( Ellen Post) in Peterborough and Andrew (Jinx Weise) and daughter-in-law Pam Dopp in London. Much loved grandmother of Sebastian, Dominic, Tamara, Jonah, Gillian, Emily and Fiona. Monica will also be sadly missed by her three great-grandchildren: Rose, Caitlin and Harry. Resting at the Cass funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca on Friday, November 12th, where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m.. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family

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