Maureen Mary Wheeler

In Loving Memory of MAUREEN MARY WHEELER (nee Camenzind) March 25th, 1935 – September 14th, 2023 Maureen Mary Wheeler of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2023, at the age of 88. Maureen was predeceased by her loving husband and partner of forty years, Colin Brooks, who died February 18th of this year. She is survived by her three children, Nicola (Arthur), Mark (Mary), James (Patricia), her grandchildren, Sonya, Jeremy, Emma, Marika, Ingmara and Justin. As well as her great-grandchildren Anna, Eva, Luna, Rose, Eyla, Athena and Levi. Maureen Mary Camenzind was born March 25th, 1935, in Manchester, England to Mary and James Camenzind. Maureen was loved by her younger sisters Ann Howard and Susan Gerard. She was a loved aunt of Adam, Kate, Emma, Christian and Lara. Maureen lived a full and creative life. She was an inspiration to her children and all who knew her. Maureen graduated from Twickenham School of Art in 1953, where her love of fashion, fabrics and needlework remained a passion throughout her life. Maureen married Jan Wheeler at the age of 19 and travelled by ship and train to Northern Rhodesia. As a young mother, Maureen embraced the challenges of living far away from home. The family moved once again and settled in North York, Toronto where her two sons were born. Maureen continued her education and in 1972 graduated from Fanshawe College in the Social Service Worker program. She worked for the City of Toronto, (primarily for Ontario Housing) until retirement. Once retired Maureen, set a course of creative pursuits, she had a passion for all the art forms: poetry, ballet, classical music, horticulture, painting, and a unique form of textile art. Her subjects were often landscapes and images of nature, all beautifully rendered with thread and a sewing machine. Her passions included her love of travel and food, there was always a new recipe and tasty meals to enjoy. She loved her cats, Bowie and Pip, and dogs, Heathcliff and Rochester. Maureen’s life was touched by many wonderful and long friendships in England and Canada. We want to thank the caring and compassionate team of professionals at Harmony Hills Care Community. Maureen, suffered for the last 10 years with Alzheimer’s disease. At Maureen’s request there will be no funeral service.

Maureen Mary Wheeler

September 14, 2023