Online Remembrance

Fondly remembered and cherished by the LEF family

Cecilia Willcocks

Sunday, August 2nd, 1953 - Monday, January 18th, 2021

Obituary

Cecilia was a strong and passionate childhood educator who was loved by one and all at LEF.

She started her career in childhood education with LEF and went on to receive her Childhood Educator certificate through LEF, eventually devoting 24 years of her life to help nurture many young lives by doing what she did the best; caring, supporting, and leading from the front.

Known for always speaking her mind, Cecilia just knew how to take charge of any situation. She dedicated her efforts towards the betterment of lives around her, by ensuring a safe and healthy environment. Cecilia touched and impacted many lives at LEF though her warm smile and a big heart.

She will be remembered and cherished fondly by the LEF family. Her presence will be truly missed.

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Following the news of the passing of our LEF colleague Cecilia Willcocks, we have reached out to the team at Homewood Health for support to all of you at this difficult time. Whether you knew or worked with Cecilia or not, news of this nature, especially during a pandemic can impact each of us in a different way. It is important for everyone to acknowledge your feelings and if needed to reach out to speak with someone.

This service is completely confidential and LEF does not receive any information on who called or what was discussed. It is completely between you and them as it should be.

If you feel the need to reach out and have a quick chat, please call 1-877-632-3165, press option 1 for English. At that time, you can identify yourself as calling from the Learning Enrichment Foundation and the Customer Care Specialist will set you up with a counsellor.

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At this time, the family will not be holding any funeral service due to Covid and other circumstances. In memory of Cecilia, at the family’s request, memorial donations to the Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) can be made through this page, and would be greatly appreciated.

To make a memorial donation to LEF, please click on the Canada Helps link below. Alternatively, you can copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14098

The Learning Enrichment Foundation is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation please contact 416-769-0830 or info@lefca.org