Aileen Giles Dundon

DUNDON, Aileen Giles, 85, died peacefully at home on December 10, 2009. She joins her husband of 65 years, James Dundon, who died on February 12, 2009. Aileen was the essence of a lady, a devoted mother of five, dedicated Army officer's wife, savvy Bridge player, great cook and would dispense everyday wisdom in a moment's notice. Even though Alzheimer's slowly crippled her over the years, she found great pleasure in eating sweet potatoes, savoring a milk shake and watching reruns of Lawrence Welk. In the end, she will be remembered as a kind, gentle and forgiving person. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held on December 14, 2009, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, with visitation at 6 p.m., Mass at 7 p.m., and hospitality immediately following. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on March 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.