Angela Hilary CHALLENOR

ANGELA HILARY CHALLENOR 'Angie' Peacefully at home on Monday, August 20, 2018, with family at her side, after a fall and short illness, in her 92nd year. Angela was born in Kelowna, BC on June 28, 1927 to George Leicester Challenor, of Barbados and his war bride, Muriel Hilary Edgcumbe (Devon, UK). She was their youngest child and only daughter. Predeceased by her three brothers, Richard, John, and George. The family moved to Victoria, and then in the mid-1930s to Barbados, where Angie attended school. She then returned to Canada and eventually settled in London, Ontario. She worked for the University of Western Ontario for 34 years, first at the Nursing School and later at the Ivey Business School. These were the happiest days of Angie's career; she always talked about her 34 years at Western with great pride, especially her time working with Professors Jim Taylor and Walter Thompson, with whom she maintained a lifelong friendship. She was ahead of her time: a career woman who enjoyed her life of independence, and who wasn't afraid to say so! Angie spent many years volunteering for 'Riding with the Disabled,' where she derived great pleasure from helping the kids. She was a dedicated patron of the former Orchestra London; two of its musicians played at her memorial service. Also in attendance then were several members of the 1968 Olympic women's rowing team - she was one of their more enthusiastic supporters. Angie was much loved for her generosity, love of life, fun and great sense of humour, and will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. The world was a richer place with her in it! Angela is survived by her nephew, Richard (UK); nieces, Hilary and Alison (UK) and Cathy (Canada) and their families; and by her sister-in-law, Diana Challenor. Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at University Hospital, London for their compassionate, excellent care and to the nurses who visited to care for Angela at home, keeping her comfortable in her final days. Sincere appreciation also to Mary and Sandy Wellman of Medical Priorities and their staff for their professional and dedicated care of Angela these last several years. A celebration of Angie's life has taken place at the Westview Funeral Chapel in London. Interment will take place in Barbados at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Angie are asked to consider a charity of your choice.