VanHeck Funeral Home

At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Donald Leslie Coad of Ekfrid Twp., passed away in his 95th year.  He was the last of eight children of the late Richard and Catherine (McAlpine) Coad. Beloved husband of Mary (Puspoky) Coad. Dear father of Terry (Colleen) Coad and Cathy Anne (James) Beecroft.  … Read more

At Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, Petrolia on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, Robert “Bob” Kenneth Benstead of Alvinston passed away in his 74th year.  Predeceased by his Parents Donald(1988) and Mabel(2022), his brother Frederick (1995) and sister Betty Jean (1950). Survived by his cousins of the Cameron, Huffman and Hillman families. A Graveside Service will held … Read more

Peacefully at his home in London, surrounded by family, on Wednesday,  August 21st, 2024 Donald J. Ryan passed away in his 72nd year. Loved husband to Brenda (nee Carruthers) and father to Matthew, Stephen, David (Shelby) Ryan and Angela (Brendan) Shepherd. Loving Grandpa to Taylor, Jaidyn, Dany, Olivia and Lucas. Dear brother to Marg, Laura, Pat, … Read more

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