VanHeck Funeral Home

It is with great sorrow that the family of Ruth Isabel Coulthard announce her passing January 20, 2024 at Parkwood Hospital, London. Predeceased by her parents Alexander and Edith (Urquhart) Coulthard, her sisters Irene Carruthers (late Christopher), Margaret McPherson (late Angus) and brother Robert Coulthard (Jeanne).  Survived by her nieces and nephews and their families. … Read more

At St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas with her sister Maureen and niece Rebecca by her side on Monday January 15, 2024, Mavis Bedford passed away in her 76th year. Dear sister to Maureen (Paul) Eastwood, Kay (Mike) Evans and Mark (Beth) Bedford. Mavis will be missed by her many nieces and nephews and … Read more

Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Saturday, January 13, 2024, Kenneth Clarence Haggith of Glencoe passed away in his 91st year,  with family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Shirley (Kellestine) in 2020.  Dear father of Joel “Jody” (Jessie) Haggith, Rhonda (Brian) Feddema and April Haggith (Rob).  Loved by his grandchildren Amber, Dennis (Cecille), … Read more

Peacefully at Sumac Lodge on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Ian Carman McKellar of Alvinston passed away in his 89th year. Father of the late Robert (2022) and Betty McKellar and Keith McKellar. Proud grandfather of Carman and Courtney McKellar. Dear brother to Marilyn Ingleby (late Chris) and Beth Henderson (late Bill and late Denis Collins). … Read more

At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Monday January 8, 2024, Peter Marinus Heynen of Newbury passed away in his 79th year.  Beloved husband of Theresa.  Dear father of Eric, Christine and Joanne (Mark) McNeil.  Also survived by one brother Bill.  Predeceased by his grandson Matthew Ethan (2007), his parents Henry and Jacoba Heynen, brother … Read more

It is with great sorrow that the family of Susanne Lorraine Walker (Holland) announce that she left her earthly body on January 06, 2024 at the London Health Sciences Center. There was a greater plan orchestrated at the time of her gentle and quick passing which had a friend/nurse, Nikki Lyons, and family by her … Read more

Peacefully, surrounded by family at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on December 26, 2023, Sandra Iwaniw (nee Dobie) of Carleton Place, formerly of Glencoe passed away in her 76th year. Survived by her daughters Katie (Brad) Muller of Elmira and Krista (John) Newton of Carleton Place. She will be greatly missed by her grand-children Kenzie and Raewyn … Read more

A beautiful light has left this world and now shines from the heavens above. Following a brief but courageous battle, Shannon Margaret Elizabeth (Thornicroft) Havens passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. Beloved wife and best friend of Steve Havens. Devoted mother of Mitchell and Sarah. Predeceased by her parents John (1995) and Elizabeth (Williams) … Read more

Suddenly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Susan Anne McColl (nee Buttinger) of Ekfrid Twp. passed away at the age of 63 years.  Beloved wife of Robert  and loving mother of Connor.  Dear daughter of Jean and the late Jim Buttinger and sister of Linda (Mike) Lang.  Also survived by her mother-in law Viola McColl and … Read more

Peacefully at her home in London, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Margaret Michalek of London and formerly of Alvinston passed away in her 88th year, with family by her side.  Predeceased by her husband Frank (2000).  Dear mother of Frank (Christine) Michalek and Mary Ann (Rick) Pinter. Loved by her grandchildren Frank Michalek and Courtney … Read more