In Celebration of

Elizabeth "Libby" Holwell

February 18, 1955 - February 9, 2020

Unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of John and Alice Clare Abbott. Loving mother of Lori (Chris) and Michael (Suzanne). Devoted Nana of Olivia, Hannah, John, Megan, Erin, Alex, and Andrew. Sister to John (Fiona). Adored by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter ‘Neweduk-Erin Mills’ Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., Mississauga (east of Erin Mills Pkwy), on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 3 p.m.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Down Syndrome Association of Peel, DSAP.ca.
Libby worked closely with children with intellectual disabilities as a teaching assistant with the Peel Board.

Guestbook

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Deborah Murphy (Dearest of friends... 50 years.)

Entered February 11, 2020 from London

Deepest condolences to Libby's beloved children, grandchildren, brother, and parents... her entire family and her friends on this tragic loss. Words can't express the precious soul and character of Libby. To know her is to love her. I love you and miss you, Lib. See you again one day on the other side. "Be still and know that I am God." xxoo

Carol & Brendan Corcoran (Long Time Friends)

Entered February 11, 2020 from St. John's

Losing a loved one is a never easy.
Our hearts go out to Libby’s daughter Lori and son Michael, also her beloved Grandchildren.
A mother’s love is always with her children whether it is in life or death.
Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows the heart can know.
Knowing that Libby loved you so much will help you get through this difficult time!

Brendan & Carol Corcoran

Klaus & Julie Asmus (In-Laws to Libby's son, Michael)

Entered February 11, 2020 from Brampton

We will cherish the memories of watching Libby interacting with her grandchildren, especially with Olivia and John. As she patiently listened and tenderly spoke, Libby demonstrated how closely she held them in her heart.

Joyce and Chris Bellerby (Lori’s mother and father -in-law)

Entered February 11, 2020 from Stouffville

We are deeply saddened to hear of our daughter-law Lori, our son Christopher and grandchildren Hannah, Megan, Erin, Alex and Andrew John’s loss. Libby was a very special member of your family and will be greatly missed. She loved her grandchildren so much and played such an active caring part in their daily lives. May she continue to live in your hearts and the many loving memories help you all through this difficult time and remain with you always.
We love you dearly.
Our deepest sympathy extends to all Libby’s family who are also feeling the great loss of a wife, mother, grandmother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt

Betty Lou and Patrick Kennedy (Aunt and uncle)

Entered February 11, 2020 from St.Johns Newfoundland

Our deepest condolences to all of the family and friends. You were A loving and spirited niece. You will be forever missed. Rest In Peace my darling Libby.