Aileen Wainhouse

Aileen Wainhouse passed away peacefully in a loving home on November 23, 2015. She was born in the small rural town of Madoc, Ontario, Canada on May 17, 1933 and grew up on a farm with her parents and 6 siblings. She graduated from St. Michael’s College of Nursing in Toronto in 1952 and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. She married Paul Wainhouse in 1955. They lived in a suburb of Toronto until 1973 when they moved to Mercer Island, Washington.

Aileen is greatly missed by her 5 children, Patt, Wilf (Diane), Mary, Theresa Ankney (Mike), and David along with her 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is loved and missed by her siblings, Margaret Garvey (Brian), Edward Tobin (Monica), Geraldine Whalen, Annastasia Cliffe (Richard), Evelyn Tobin (Mike Horne) and a large extended family. Aileen is now reunited with those who have gone before her; Paul, her husband of 56 years; her sister, Agnes; her brother, James; and her parents, Francis and Kathleen Tobin.

Aileen lived her life for her family. She was the heart and center of us, always bringing and keeping us together. She attended and supported all of our activities as we grew up; sports, music, theater, and school occasions. She stayed involved in our college organizations and events as well.

When we had children of our own, Mom was always there for our kids as she was for us. She was present for the birth of each grandchild as soon as possible even when it meant traveling across the country. She was a regular at their many events and celebrations, and she cared for them often while we worked or needed help.

Mom made every holiday and birthday special with beautiful decorations, wonderful meals, special gifts, but mainly a home where we all wanted to be together to celebrate.

Mom loved playing Bridge and the friends she made. She volunteered regularly at St. Monica Parish cooking for the needy, caring for the Altar and serving at special events. She was on the go constantly helping others. If she ever grew tired she did not show it.

Mom touched the lives of countless people and will be remembered in a special way by everyone. Her deep faith in God and the Church, and her unwavering optimism was an inspiration, and always will be.

The family would like to express our deepest thanks to Estera Termure and her staff at Green Gables Adult Family home for the love and care they provided our dear Mom in her final years. In particular Eliza Tantos who was so gentle and kind to Mom and made sure she looked beautiful every day, including her last.

Recitation of the Rosary will be

Wednesday, December 16th, 10:15 AM

followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM,

BOTH at St. Monica Catholic Church

4311 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island

Reception to follow in the Family Center.

Private Family Interment following at

Calvary Cemetery

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

Seattle, Washington

Guestbook at www.harveyfuneral.com