Whittaker, Darlene Patricia (Died)

WHITTAKER - Darlene Patricia Whittaker of R.R.#1, Embro passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 2, 2006 in her 54th year. She was born at Stratford on November 10, 1952 a daughter of the late Lorne and Ruth (Lowes) Walters. She owned and operated “Homestyle Catering”, was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Brooksdale; a member of Embro Memorial Branch 318 Royal Canadian Legion; an Honorary Member of the Kiwanis Club of Stratford and was an avid golfer and member of the Tavistock and Embro Ladies Golf Leagues. Darlene is survived by her husband, Andrew Alex “Andy” Whittaker, whom she married at Brooksdale on May 22, 1971; two daughters, Sherri and husband Andrew Bell, Sheila Whittaker and companion Dave Bell, all of R.R.#1, Stratford; two sons, Keith Whittaker ofEmbro, Kyle and wife Tracey Whittaker of Woodstock; six grandchildren, Brayden, Codie, Griffin and Gracie Bell; Scott Bennett and Blake Whittaker; one brother, Bob and wife Gail Walters of Stratford; three sisters, Sharon and husband Larry Pye of Ingersoll, Judy Walters-Chandler of R.R.#2, Embro; Lori and husband Fred Ellis of R.R.#5, Stratford; brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, George and Marjorie Whittaker of Lakeside, James “Jim” Whittaker and Shirley Watling of Woodstock, Alex and Jane Whittaker of Embro along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alex and Isabella (McFarland) Whittaker. Relatives and friends will be received in the FRANCIS FUNERAL HOME, 77 Woodstock Street North,Tavistock on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Janice Aicken will officiate. Interment in Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Harrington. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Cardiac Surgery Program of London Health Sciences Centre, Embro Fire Department or Sunshine Dreams for Kids would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home by calling 1-519-655-2431.