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Peacefully at her home in Glencoe, on Tuesday June 10 , 2025, Ruth Ann Amels passed away in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Ken. Dear mother to the late Louanne Gibbons, Tammy (Lawrence) Duquette, Michelle (Ryan) Thomas. Loving Nana to Amy (Josh), Keith (Danny), Austin, Peyton , Georgia and great-nana to Blake. Following Ruth Ann’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private celebration will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Nancy Eleanor McEachren (nee Bishop) passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025 at Four Counties Health Services in Newbury, Ontario. She was 81 years in age. Survived by her two sons, Chris and Michael (Melanie) and two grandchildren, Robbie and Emmett. Nancy was born in Becher (Sombra Township), Ontario in October 1943 to Harold Maurice Bishop and Anna Fern Gregory. When she was a young girl, Nancy and her family moved to a farm outside of Strathroy, Ontario. Nancy described herself as a “Caradoc farm girl who loved to dig in the dirt, climb apple trees, play pond hockey, read books, and travel (but not fly!).” Upon graduation from the University of Western Ontario, Nancy became a secondary school teacher at Glencoe District High School. Nancy taught English and Physical Education. After taking some time off to raise two sons, Nancy resuming teaching, this time at West Elgin Secondary School. After her sons were grown and out of the home, Nancy tutored local children in English and grammar. In her spare time, Nancy helped to manage the family farm, raise and chauffeur children, cheered herself hoarse at hockey and baseball games, and volunteered with Quad County Support Services – an association which supports adults with developmental disabilities in the area in which she resided. She was also a voracious reader and a frequent patron of the Glencoe Public Library. Nancy enjoyed many bus trips with her oldest son, Chris, as well as car trips to Eganville, Ontario. Despite her fear of flying, Nancy resolutely accompanied her family on vacations to St. Martin, Nassau, Bahamas, and Nova Scotia. Following Nancy’s wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Thursday, June 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe where a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 13 at 11 a.m . Memorial donations may be made to Quad County Support Services.
Peacefully at Watford Quality Care on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Sheila “Mary Anne” Davidson (nee Pavey) of Alvinston passed away in her 80th year. Survived by her children Nancy (Brent), Connie (Ric), Patti (Fabio), Pam (Steve), Scott, Tracy (Scott) Crystal (Matt) and her grandchildren Krista, Brently, Tyler, Brady, Shayla, Cody, Chelsy, Carter, Chase, Danica, Mekenna, … Read more
With heavy hearts, the family of Ronald “Sam” Lee Munro of Alvinston announce his passing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in his 89th year, after a brief battle with pneumonia. Cherished husband of Marion (nee Harris) Munro for 60 years. Loving father of Diane Cullen, Jarrod Munro and Chris Patterson. Adoring grandfather to Marlieta Munro (Kyle), Bailey Cullen and Sydney … Read more
Peacefully at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on May 21 , 2025, Timothy George Rice passed away in his 70th year. Dear husband to Cathy (nee Haddon). Loving father to Alex (Hayley) Rice and Sarah Rice. Grandpa to Madelyn and Zachary. Brother to John (Barb) Rice of Brandon, Manitoba, Annette (Ken) Pole of London, Ontario, … Read more
Peacefully at her home, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Anna Elizabeth McCallum passed away at the age of 61 years. Daughter of the late Dougald (2020) and Mabel (nee Burley) (2010) McCallum. Anna is survived by her aunts, uncles and many cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 … Read more
Peacefully with family, at Watford Quality Care Centre, on Tuesday, May, 6, 2025, Alexander Neil MacKellar of Alvinston passed away in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Maxine (nee Freer). They were united in marriage November 7, 1958. Dear father of David (Annette) MacKellar and Darlene (David) Schumacher. Loved grandfather of Adam (Katie) MacKellar and … Read more
On May 6, 2025, on the morning of his 82nd birthday, we said goodbye to Stefan (Steven) John Bradley after a short fight with lung disease. Steven is survived by Alicia (nee Nelms), his beloved wife and soul mate of 38 years, and his children Dayna (Andrea), Aaron (Julia) and Mark (Alina). He deeply loved … Read more
At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, James Douglas O’Hara of Wardsville passed away in his 77th year. Predeceased by his parents James and Margaret O’Hara. J.D will be fondly remembered by the caring staff and residents of Babcock Community Care Centre where he called home for many years. In keeping … Read more
At Victoria Hospital, in the incredible care of the palliative nurses in London, Ontario, on April 27, 2025, Larry Norman McILmoyle passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife , daughter Melissa and closest friends, in his 74th year. Larry was born on March 25th, 1952 , beloved Son to late Norman Everett and Mary Cecelia McILmoyle. Beloved … Read more