Peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at I.C.U. at the London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus. Carole Bender beloved daughter of C.J. “Terry” Bender (Gisele). Loving mother of Derrick George Claridge. Cherished wife and best friend of Peter James Dixon. Dear sister of Lynda (Robert) Lyons, Elaine (Tom) Loche and Richard (Jennifer) Bender. Loved by nephews Jason (Joanne) and Justin (Michelle) Lyons, Rob and Ryan Chartand and Ethan Bender. Carole was a dedicated nursing administrator at Veteran’s Affairs, Canada and formerly with Public Health Ontario. Family and friends will be received at the Township Chapel of Gordon F. Tompkins, 435 Davis Drive, (Waterloo Village) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Liturgy of the word service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. Cremation and interment Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation. In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Township Chapel, 613-546-5150. gftompkins-township.ca
