It is with great sorrow that the family announces her passing in Sudbury on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Daughter of the late Patrick and the late Laura Anne Whelan (née Wry). Loving mother of Carolyn McCallum (Dane), Joanne Milne both of British Columbia, Bill (Monique) Walton of Chelmsford, Russ Walton (Carol) of Onaping Lake, Philip Walton (Carrie) of Chelmsford. Dear sister of Charles Whelan of California and Bernard Whelan of British Columbia. Predeceased by her siblings William, Marion, Patrick, Bobby and Richard. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Curtis, Calvin, Morgan, Megan, Corey, Natalie, Alicia, Kyle and Jessica, great grandmother of Devin, Kaitlyn, Michael, Caelyn, Owen, Rylan, Blake, Emma, Cohen and Kipten and great great grandmother of Amelia. Predeceased by her great-granddaughter Madisyn. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, and her many friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Pioneer Manor for the loving care during her stay. Family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME 4691 R.R. 15 Chelmsford, ON, Monday, May 1st, 2017 from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St-Alexander Church, Chelmsford. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice by cheque or online at www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca