General

It is with great sadness that we share the recent passing of Johnathan Howard Smith on Sunday, August 11, 2013 in his 32nd year. John grew up in Bothwell before moving to Hamilton where he has lived for the past several years.  John was a loving father of four beautiful children, with whom he gave … Read more

At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Monday, August 5, 2013, John McCahon of R.R. 2 Wardsville in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Margaret (Stewart) McCahon.  Dear brother of Hugh (Judy) McCahon, Herbert (Grace) McCahon, Eileen Winship (late Floyd), late David McCahon (late Ruth).  Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and their families.  … Read more

At his residence in Inwood on Saturday, July 20, 2013, Ray Kenneth Poland in his 68th year.  Survived by his son, Scot Poland (Miranda) of Petrolia, and his grandchildren, Angel, Hope, Abby and Seth.  Predeceased by his parents Walter and Anna Poland.  Relatives and friends will be received at the Van Heck Visitation Centre, 3232 … Read more

Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Monday, July 8, 2013, Zelda Margaret (Sterling) Mayhew formerly of Glencoe passed away in her 89th year.  Beloved wife of the late Edward Randall “Bud” Mayhew.  Cherished mother of Patricia (Robert) McMillian, Allan (Linda) Mayhew and Kathryn (Ronald) Smulders.  Dearly loved grandmother of Megan (Bill), Melissa (Mark), Christopher (Jen), … Read more

Peacefully at Watford Quality Care Centre, on Monday, July 1, 2013, Gordon Empey of Alvinston in his 82nd year.  Survived by his wife Jean McAllister.  Dear father of Stan Empey (Alida), Aileen Dana Blake, William Miller (Ange), Ricky Miller (Tavia), Kevin Miller (Lisa), late Leonard Empey (Karen Parish) and late Margaret Clark (Lennox Hamilton).  Also … Read more

At Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville, on Monday, June 24, 2013, James “Morley” McCready in his 84th year.  Predeceased by his wife Mildred in 2003.  Dear father of Garry and Wendy McCready, Nancy Therrien and Terry Russell.  Dear grandfather of Tonya (Paul Albert), Cassy (Cory Laughton), Roxanne (Ben Gould), Nikita, Mike (Chantel) Therrien and Jackie … Read more

At University Campus of London Health Sciences Centre, on Sunday, June 23, 2013, Mary Anne (Havens) Haggith of London in her 70th year.  Beloved wife of Richard Haggith.  Dear mother of Greg (Wendy) and Renee (Greg).  Loving grandmother of Devin, Breanna, Gracie, Emma and Cooper.  Dear sister of Julie (Wentworth).  Cremation has taken place.  A … Read more

At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, Myles Francis Fitzpatrick of Alvinston in his 78th year.  Survived by his children; Kevin (Suzette), Tim, Troy (Debbie) and Barb (Dan) Lightfoot, grandchildren; Tiffany (Jared), Samantha (Cody), Danielle, Paige and Kali and great grandchildren; Josh, Caleb, Demi and Micah as well as 2 sisters; Kathleen … Read more

At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, Reta Mae (Cornfoot) Allan of Glencoe in her 91st year.  Beloved wife of the late Hugh T. Allan (2002).  Much loved and admired mother of Bill & Sue Allan of Glencoe, Jan Allan (Wayne Abbott) of Glencoe and Bruce & Lynne Allan of Calgary, … Read more

Peacefully at Ian Anderson House, Oakville on Saturday, June 8, 2013, Marie Graham (McCracken) Leitch formerly of Glencoe and Alvinston in her 90th year.  Predeceased by her husbands, Stanley A. Graham (1970), George A. Graham (1990) and Archie D. Leitch (2003).  Survived by her daughter, Christine and her husband Darryl Mitchell and their family; Scott … Read more