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Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Anna Estella “Estelle” Aldred (nee Wall) of London passed away in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Robert “Bob” Aldred (2019). Dear mother of Mary Anne (Pierre L’Abbé) Aldred of Toronto, Christopher Aldred of London and Janice (Rob) Van Dasler of London. Loved by … Read more

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Kavelaars of London and formerly of Ekfrid Twp.  John was the beloved husband of Anne (Witlox) Kavelaars, with whom he shared over 64 years of love, marriage and companionship and she already misses him terribly.  John died peacefully in his 91st year, on Wednesday, August 21st, … Read more

At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, August 18, 2024 it was a very good day for Cathyrn, no more pain, no more dealing with a worn out body, she went to be with her Saviour . Cathyrn Alward (NEE Evans) was in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Gary Alward for 40 years. Cathyrn was a … Read more

Peacefully at Babcock Community Care Centre on Friday August 9th , 2024 , Edna Abbott (Blain) passed away in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husbands Adair Blain and Phil Abbott. Dear mother to Marie (Dan) McNaughton, Charlie (Deanna) Blain, Bev (Ron) Kelly, Dan (Kieu Pham) Blain and step-mother to Mike (Deborah) Abbott, Bonnie (Mike) … Read more

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Randy Charles Murphy of Alvinston passed away in his 51st year.  Survived by his children, Randy Anthony Murphy and Stephany Perez-Murphy.  Son of Carol and the late Richard Murphy (2022).  Brother of Cindy (Mark), Roy (Brianne), Glenn and Keith.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews and his friend Kim … Read more

With heartfelt sympathy, the family  announces the passing of Muriel Violet Thompkins (nee Brockett), surrounded by family at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Sunday, July 28th, 2024 in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Richard “Dick” Thompkins (1997) and her son Mark Thompkins (2020). Cherished mother of Julie (Jim) Dedels, Richard Wm. (Mary) … Read more

Peacefully at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury with her family by her side, Olivia Mary “Libby” Kuhayda of Glencoe passed away in her 77th year.  Beloved wife of Andy.  Dear mother of Allison Eichler (Mike), Brian Kuhayda (Jeanette) and Tim Kuhayda (Katie).  Loved by her grandchildren Andrew, Mathew, Ava, Kya and Olivia. The family wishes … Read more

Peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospice of London with family by her side, Toni Coad (Brnka) of Glencoe in her 96th year, now shares a special place in Heaven with her husband Duncan (1982). Toni was the second of five daughters born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Marko) Brnka who immigrated from … Read more

June 19, 1947 – July 11, 2024 William (Bill) George Cann passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 77 on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home in Welland. He leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years, Elspeth Cann, daughters Dana (Tim), Julie (Marty), Brenda (Justin), Nicole (Danny), Danielle (Dustin), Sarah … Read more

Peacefully with his family at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Robert Frank Bunda “Bob” of Newbury passed away in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of Cathy (Smith).  Dear father of Kevin (Kim) Bunda and Connie Bunda.  Dear grandfather of Emily, Brady, Brooklyn and Taylor (Tyler).  Brother-in-law of Randy (Cathy) Smith.  … Read more