Alison Elizabeth REID

ALISON ELIZABETH REID Wife of Richard Delbert Whelan, mother of Avery Constance Qui ye Whelan, died tragically at the age of 42 on Thursday, July 10, 2008. She is also survived by her parents, James and Perdita (Pert) Reid and by her sister Catherine Turnbull and her brother Jeffrey Reid. Also by her brother-in-law David Turnbull, niece Caitlin and her nephews Thomas and Reid. In addition she will be greatly missed by her father-in-law Chris Whelan. Loved by her sister-in-law Kim Whelan, Courtney and Ryan Pirie; her brother-in-law Michael Whelan, Mary Anne, Sean and Elizabeth; her sister-in-law Trish Dallimore, Martyn and Ashley; and her brother-in-law Gerry Whelan, Linda, Christopher, Richard and Lauren. Alison was a beautiful spirit who lit up every room she entered. She was cherished and loved by her family, siblings, in-laws and nieces and nephews. She was a gift to all of the lives she touched and will be forever remembered in our hearts. She will be dearly missed by her many friends from the Clarkson-Lor ne Park area, Lorne Park Secondary School, The University of Western Ontario and the Kingsway area. She had a successful marketing career in the fashion industry and was an active volunteer with several charitable organizations. Heartfelt thanks to her relatives and friends who provided comfort and support and to her professional advisors. The family will receive friends at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, at Windemere Avenue, east of Jane subway (416-7673153), from 2-4 and 6:30-9 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008. A Celebration of Alison's life will be held at Kingsway Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway (at Prince Edward Drive, 416-234-8224), at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 followed by a reception at St. George's Golf and Country Club, 1668 Islington Avenue, Toronto. If desired, donations may be made to 'The Children's Bridge Foundation', 1400 Clyde Avenue, Suite 221, Ottawa, Ontario K2G 3J2.