Viola Adeline Riley (née Cardiff)

Viola Adeline Riley (née Cardiff) passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at Seaforth Long Term Care Home. In her 93 years among us, Viola lived a life fashioned by love, faith and kindness.  

Predeceased by her husband Archie, Viola will be lovingly remembered by their children Shirley Langlois, Calgary; David and Joan Riley, Kitchener; Harvey and Carol Riley, St. Thomas; Clayton and Dawn Riley, Kinburn; Nancy and Doug Bickell, Brampton and Steven and Stella Riley, Kitchener. Cherishing memories of a special grandma are 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Viola will be fondly remembered by her sister Olive (Art) Bell and many nieces and nephews. 

Along with her husband, Archie, and their infant son Ross, in faith, we trust that Viola’s spirit will be reunited in eternal life with her siblings Bill, Jack (Peg), Pete (Helen) and George Cardiff, Vera (Lloyd) Weber and Verna in infancy.

Visitation was held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth, Thursday, Dec. 28. A funeral service to honour Viola’s life, was held at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 29. Pastor Paul De Weerd presided. A reception followed at Vanastra Community Christian Reformed Church. 

As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one’s choice. 

Online condolences can be made by visiting Viola’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneral home.com