WILKINS, Betty Mary Elizabeth (nee Parkinson) – January 6th, 1918- July 24th, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Dr. Warren W. J. Wilkins. Dear mother of Wendy Johnston (Dr. Richard) of Orillia, Mary Calder (Brendan) of Toronto, Dr Warren Wilkins (Jane) of Peterborough, Rob Wilkins (Laura) of Vancouver, and Dr. Douglas Wilkins (Patti) of Ottawa. Dear daughter of Frank and Helena Parkinson of Cobourg, Ontario. Dear sister of Helen Fairley of Vancouver and predeceased by brothers Herbert, Arthur, and John Parkinson. Loved by her grandchildren Andrew, Beth (Tyler), Mary, Kate (Ben), Tess, Gillian (Andrew), Kalaigh, Alex, Monica, Tracy, Warren; and great-grandchildren Calvin and Claire. Betty was born and spent her early years in Cobourg, was a proud graduate and alumnus of Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing, and spent the war years with husband Warren in Halifax. Betty lived an active life in London, Ontario for fifty years and spent her last seven years in Orillia. She was a devout member of Metropolitan United Church; matriarch and role model to her loving family. Family and friends enjoyed many happy times at Betty and Warren’s home on 291 Sarnia Rd. in London, and their cottage in Kincardine, Ontario. Betty will be remembered for her love of life and family, generosity, energy, compassionate spirit, joyous laugh, the twinkle in her eye, and love of all desserts. Betty enjoyed every stage of her long and accomplished life. Betty’s family would like to thank the caring staff at Birchmere Retirement Residence in Orillia. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Terry Fox Foundation (www.terryfox.org) or a charity of your choice.