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At St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Thursday, December 25, 2025, Redvers Albert “Red” Noble of Melbourne passed away in his 76^th year. Son of the late Red and Sally Noble. Predeceased by his wife Ella.  Beloved father of  Red (Jen) Noble and grandfather of Wyatt.  Dear brother of the late Lucille (Alec) McColl, Cindy-Lu (Norm) Snelgrove, the late Veronica (late Don) Eames, the late Joan Noble, Terri (late Mike) Ruddy, the late Robert Noble, Mary (Karl) Kettler, late Paul  Noble and Sara (Rob) Beaupre. Uncle to 16 nieces and nephews and their families.  Fondly remembered by his close friend Tina and all his family.  Red was a respected community member and will be greatly missed by many friends.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 1^st, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe where the  Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 2^nd at 11a.m. with interment to follow at the Longwood Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, London or New Melbourne United Church.

Peacefully and surrounded by her family at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury, on December 9^th, 2025 , Jean Helen Noon passed away in her 85^th year. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Terry Noon (2020).  Beloved mother to Kevin (Pam) Noon of Sarnia, Angela (Dan) Perry of Delhi, Michelle (Rick) Dundas of Sarnia and Robyn (Ryan) Wilkie of Wardsville. Dear grandmother to Kyle (Lauren), Melissa, Tyler (Katerina), Jordan (Nicole), Matthew (Brittany), Amanda, Tessa, and Piper and great grandmother  to Emilia, Cameron, Wyatt, Morgan, Claire, Autumn, Nolan, and Olivia. Survived by her sister-in-law, best friend Patricia Noon and many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by her parents Reggie and Nelly Hall and her brothers Allan and Brian. Jean enjoyed spending time working on her jigsaw puzzles and watching her favourite TV shows. She adored her family and cherished every moment shared with them. In keeping with Jean’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Jeans birthday, Saturday April 25th 2026 at 190 Nicholas St Sarnia at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Four Counties Health Services Foundation , Alzheimer’s Society South West Partners or South West Middlesex Animal Shelter.

Peacefully at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury, on Friday, December 5, 2025 Donald Miller Webster passed away in his 97^th year. Predeceased by his wife Leona (Fisher) (2017). Beloved Father of Janet (Brian) Watson and Margie (Pierre) Bernard.  Dear “Papa” of Christa (Randy) Cosyns, Kara (Brent) Jackson, Dan (Kim) Watson and Tim Zavitz. “Papa Don” to Kenzi, Eilee and Max Watson, Eve and Cale Jackson, Preston, Owen and Elinor Zavitz. Fondly remembered by Correy, Carter and Jordan, Jason and Julie Bernard, many nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law Marlene Fisher and Donna Fisher.  Predeceased by his brother Kenneth Webster.  Don was a lifelong community man in the village of Glencoe. He barbered on Main street from the young age of 18 and retired at 93. Many will remember him for his musical talent. He played the saxophone at countless dances, played the pipes in many parades, Highland Games and other events. Historically he was a pilot, it was always his passion. He could look at any plane and tell you exactly what it was. Don will be missed for his sense of humour and all his memories of years gone by that he loved to share.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9^th from 2-4 & 6-8. p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10^th at 11 a.m.  Cremation with inurnment at Oakland Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to Four Counties Health Services Foundation or Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Glencoe

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Stella Mildred (Murphy) Mahovlich announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the age of 94 years.  She was predeceased by Charlie, her husband of 39 years, her daughter Lorrie, her grandson Joshua, her granddaughter Rachael, her sons-in-law Paul and Wayne, her sisters Evelyn, Jean, Mary and Vernetta and her brothers Clyde and Laurence.  Stella lived her entire adult life in Newbury and spent most of her working life at Four Counties General Hospital.  She raised 6 children; Linda (late Paul) DeBryune, late Lorrie (late Wayne) Abbott, Chris, Valerie (Jim), Trudy and Vicky (Allan) Fletcher and set a strong example of hard work, the importance of family, generosity and laughter.  Her example lives on in her 12 remaining grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and her great-great-granddaughter.  She is survived by her 2 sisters Joyce Wallis and Vivian Wright and special niece Gail Cassidy.  Stella’s spirit and humour earned her many friends at Strathmere Lodge where she lived the last 3 years. She will be missed by all who knew her and remembered at Van Heck Funeral Home, Glencoe.  Visitation will be Wednesday December 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 4^th at 11 a.m.  Rev. Canon Nick Wells officiating. Interment Alvinston Cemetery.  If you wish to make a memorial donation , please consider St. John’s Anglican Church, Glencoe to honour her faith or Strathmere Lodge Auxiliary in appreciation of the wonderful care she received there.

After a long and courageous battle with cancer at his home in Glencoe, Bryan Robert Nelson passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 in his 79^th year. Loving and devoted partner to Shirley Young. Dear father to Rhoni (Aaron) and Rick (Cynthia) of Alberta who were able to be with Bryan for his final journey. Grandpa to Victoria and Justin and great-grandpa to Griffin, Isabel and Hazel. Bryan will be missed by Shirley’s family; Terri (Kevin) Pitt, Ryan, Matt, Ally (Kyle)  and  Sheri (Jamie) Squire, Shane, Morgan (Dalton) , Melissa (Logan), Cole , Jesse (Ashley) Jayden, Lily. Bryan was a retired Local 488 Edmonton Pipefitter and worked in the oil sands for many years. His greatest passion was golfing, he could always be found at the Wardsville Golf Course. Following Bryan’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family graveside will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Glencoe. A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 29^th from 1-4p.m. at the Wardsville Golf Course. A special thank-you to Bryan’s care co-ordinator Briana and Ontario Health at Home. Memorial Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.