Obituary of PHYLLIS ELIZABETH BENDER

BENDER: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Phyllis Elizabeth (Workman) Bender of Crediton, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Edward Bender (December 2, 2014). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ralph Bender and friend Lori of St. Marys, Elizabeth and Don Millson of Guelph. Cherished grandma of Christine and Jamie Anderson of Elora, Jaclyn Millson-Powell and Michael Powell of Guelph, Justin Bender of Exeter, Jasmine Bender of St. Catharines. Treasured great-grandma of Landen Anderson. Phyllis will be fondly remembered by her brother Leroy Workman and his wife Linda Straus of Stratford, dear sister-in-law of Don and MaryAnn Bender of Dashwood, Shirley Richardson of Mount Forest, Patricia and Don DelBrocco of Midland and Terry Brooks of Hanover. She will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families and dear friends Anne and Dave Cottel of Crediton. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Thelma (Dowson) Workman, father-in-law and mother-in-law Gordon and Violet (Frayne) Bender, brothers-in-law Robert Bender, Douglas and Ann Bender, Harold Bender and Ken Richardson. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark Graves Officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Brain Tumor Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.