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Lennie Vassil
September 25, 1924 - November 23, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">Late in the night of Sunday, November 23rd, in her 90th year, Lennie Vassil lost her short battle with pneumonia surrounded by her loving family. She knew we were with her and yet dictated how it would be up to the end, just as she always did. <br /> <br />Predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Peter Vassil, she leaves behind her daughters Denise (Don) Phelps and Janice Long, grandchildren Jennifer (Stu) Thompson and Jeremy (Joanne) Long, and the lights of her life, her 3 great-granddaughters, Lauren and Sophie Thompson and Emily Long.<br /> <br />Lennie is a lifetime honorary member of Sts. Cyril and Methody church, long serving in several roles including Secretary of the Church Committee and President of the Ladies Auxiliary, recognized for her service with a special award from Bishop Metropolian Joseph. <br /> <br />She partnered with her husband Peter in their restaurant business, first with the Avenue Rd. Coffee Shop and ending with the Squires Tavern on Lawrence Ave. E. <br /> <br />Friends and family will be received at the York Visitation Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Rd. (1st street west of Yonge St.) 416-221-3404, on Monday, December 1, 2014 from 1-2 p.m. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. followed by afternoon tea. Private Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. She will be forever remembered as &quot;The Commander in Chief&quot;.<br /></div>