Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 25, 2017, in her 87 year.
Beloved wife of the late James McDougall Anderson (1998). Loving mother of Carol (Tom) Storr of Guelph and Sandra Anderson of Stratford. Dear grandmother of Tracey, Jeff and Shane. She was predeceased by her parents Daisy and George Inglis of Glasgow, Scotland as well as sisters Lily and Jessie. Survived by one sister, Daisy Inglis, also of Glasgow. Loving aunt to Esther (Steve) Sumka and Gordon (Eleanor) Bruce. She sadly leaves her dear friends Elma and Glen Gray and Roger Matz. And not to be forgotten, her cherished pet, Blackie the Cat.
Leila will be dearly missed.
Our family would like to thank all of the kind and helpful care workers from both the CCAC as well as Warm Embrace Elder Care. Their assistance has been very much appreciated.
Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Tuesday (7-9 pm) and Wednesday (11-11:30 am). Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:30 am. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Due to Mom’s love of animals, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Guelph Humane Society would be gratefully appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Leila A. Anderson in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:30 pm.