We lost one of the GREATS! On Wednesday, February 19, in his 100th year, Raymond John Dufton, of St Mary’s ON, the kindest most gentle soul left this earth, leaving behind a remarkable imprint on all of those who knew him. 

A quiet, soft spoken true gentleman, Raymond’s kindness was paramount, his gratitude abundant. His many years spent serving in the Canadian Air Force and his love of travelling the West Coast kept his heart full.

A deep heart felt thanks to the incredible staff of Veterans Care / 3rd Floor Essex at Parkwood Hospital, for their continued dedication and constant presence in Raymond’s life for the last 2 ½ years.  Words can not express how truly grateful we are for the level of care that Raymond received. To his roommate John, you were a blessing.  Thank you for watching over Raymond and for your unwavering guidance and support.  We are forever grateful.

Raymond is survived by his youngest brother Bill, and many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents Charles and Flora May (Oliver), sister in law Anna. Also predeceased by his brothers and sisters Arlene, Elva (John), Vera (John), Ken (Gertie), Harold (Doris), Lyle, and Don (Edna).

Cremation has already taken place; interment and a gathering to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held in St. Mary’s at a later date. Please remember Raymond by sharing a kindness.  Donations in his memory can also be made to Veterans Care, Parkwood Hospital – London, MS Society of Canada or Diabetes Canada. On-line condolences can be shared at www.forestcitycremation.com.
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You are forever in our thoughts Uncle Nee Nee XO 

April 3, 1941 - January 23, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Adrianne "Leona" Gardham, surrounded by loved ones on January 23rd, 2020 at University Hospital in London at the age of 78.

Predeceased by her father George Miller, mother Adrianne Press, stepfather Bill Press, aunts and uncles and her Best Friend Bonnie Rosborough. Survived by her stepbrother Wayne Press (Bev.) her two Goddaughters Cheri and Laura Budd, aunt Barb Miller and many cousins. Forever our Guardian Angel. ​

Leona "Auntie" was a proud and loving mother to her cats and her goddaughter Cheri. (Mother. There won't be another place like her again that we call home.)

Leona retired from McCormicks (Beta Brands Ltd.) in 2005 after 46 years of service. She will forever live on in the hearts of many people; especially the “Lunch Ladies”.

Special Thanks to the Nurses and Physicians in the CCU at University Hospital.

No service by Leona's request. Cremation has taken place by Forest City Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat. April. 4/20 from 1-4pm at New Hope Community Church, 4009 Colonel Talbot Rd., London, ON N6P 1E8, 519-652-1026.

Donations can be made in Memory of Leona to New Hope Community Church or to Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit Leona's obituary notice on Facebook.

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, George Prendergast passed away peacefully at University Hospital with loved ones by his side. Beloved husband to Jennifer (Dawkins), dear father of Debbie (Steve) Stevenson, Susan (Terry) Dryden, Ken, Mike, Steve (Rachael), Ben, Julie, and Shannon. George is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Joyce Mould. Predeceased by sister Jean Robinson, and brothers Jack, Roy, and Allan. 
 
George was a longtime employee of Kellogg's Canada. Throughout his life he had a passion for golf, watching baseball, and playing poker with his friends. His favourite musician was Buddy Holly, and loved apple pie (well, any dessert really).
 
A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, January 16 from 1pm - 5pm at Berkshire Club in London. Friends and family are welcome to join us and share their favourite memories of George. In lieu of flowers, a donation to your local Humane Society would be appreciated.  Please visit George's obituary notice on Facebook.

​In loving memory of Irena Maria Cunningham (nee Snablic) born September 14th, 1931.  Irena passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Monday January 6th, 2019, in her 88th year.

She will be joining her beloved son Mirek, and her husband Peter in heaven. Irena will be sadly missed by her sons and their wives, her 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
 
I am standing upon the seashore.
A ship at my side spreads her white
sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
 She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until at length
she hangs like a speck of white cloud
just where the sea and sky come
to mingle with each other. 
Then, someone at my side says;
"There, she is gone!" 
"Gone where?"
Gone from my sight. That is all.
She is just as large in mast and hull
and spar as she was when she left my side
and she is just as able to bear her
load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. 
And just at the moment when someone
at my side says, "There, she is gone!"
There are other eyes watching her coming,
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout;
"Here she comes!"
And that is dying.
-Henry Van Dyke

Sadly, with family by his side David passed on Saturday, January 4, 2020.  

He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Betty, cherish son and daughter Derek and Donna.

​As per David’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com

Passed away suddenly at University Hospital on Monday December 30, 2019 at the age of 58 years.
 
Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, son of Margaret (Moore) Martin of Holyrood, Newfoundland and the late Joseph Martin (Flatrock, Newfoundland).
 
Beloved husband of Patricia Stalker for 17 years. Cherished father of Steven Forler. Dear brother of Hugh Martin (partner Patrick deceased). Also survived by many family including in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews both in Ontario and Newfoundland. Lovingly remembered by many friends across Canada including his Yurek family.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Joey was able to donate both organs and tissues to better the lives of others. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or London Humane Society would be appreciated in Joseph’s memory.

Please consider ensuring your wishes for organ and tissue donation are registered at www.beadonor.ca. Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com.

With broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of CHERYL LEE FULLER, wife of RANDY FULLER for 44 amazing years. Cheryl was born in London on October 7, 1954. She leaves behind her pride and joy, a remarkable son Jodie and our "other" son John. 

Cheryl's fight with cancer ended quickly at Victoria Hospital on Wednesday December 18, 2019.

She is predeceased by her parents Bing and Doreen Quesseth., She leaves behind brother Wayne (Colombe), sisters, Bonnie (Gerry), Luanne and Pattie (Fred), and her many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Cheryl also leaves behind some incredible friends that she would be upset if not acknowledged. Her long time friend Susan Green, who was Cheryl's partner in crime while working In the Urology clinic at St. Joseph's Hospital. Her love for the "other" men in her life, Dr. Gerald Brock, Dr. John Denstedt and Dr. Hassan Razvi. She looked forward to going to work for you everyday. After 35 years of working at St. Joseph's, Cheryl officially RETIRED just this past October 8. 

Also, a special heartfelt thank you to Andrea and Roland, Gariepy, Susan Green and Susan McLeish who have been a God send during this most difficult time. Jodie and I will be forever grateful. To all doctors, nurses and staff at Victoria Hospital, we thank you. To all who sent cards, flowers and expressions of support, encouragement and love, we thank you and are humbled.

As per Cheryl's wishes, there will be no funeral but as she always wanted a 'PARTY' that will be held in the spring with "fancy sandwiches". Cremation has taken place and all arrangements caringly entrusted to Forest City Cremation Services. 

​Even though mine, Jodie's and John's hearts remain heavy, please know that having Cheryl in our lives will forever be etched in our fondest memories and we will miss her beyond words. Sleep in peace Cheryl, we love you. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society of London.

1924 - 2019
 
On December 8, peacefully with her children by her side, Mary Elizabeth Elliott (nee Tutton) passed away in her 96th year.
 
Beloved wife of the late Dr. Donald Elliott (1993) and of the late Len Birchard (2008). Loving Mother of Douglas (Johanne), Victor (Karyn) and Martha. Grandmother of five, Lindsey, Nicole, Arran, Lauren and Colin. Greatgrandmother of six. Sister of late Elinor and Hilda.
 
Born near Galt, Ontario in 1924 to Velma and Charles Tutton. Mary graduated from Galt Collegiate High School. She served as a sergeant in WWII, and married her high school sweetheart. Mary was a graduate of McMaster University, and the Western School of Library and Information Science. Mary was a faithful member of Rowntree United Church and was Past President of the Women’s Canadian Club. She was an active volunteer with Friendship in Action, and ELUCO. After Don’s retirement, they enjoyed spending time at Sonaburn Farm.
 
We would like to thank our Arbor Trace family for their kindness and love for our mother.
 
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the Spring when interment will take place.
 
In lieu of flowers, please consider helping others the way Mary did, and support ELUCO, Teen Challenge or similar agencies in your community. Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com

Born February 21, 1925.

It is with great sadness that the family of Donnie Hector announce her passing on December 2, 2019 following a brief illness at University Hospital, London, Ontario.

She is survived by her husband Gordon following 72 years of marriage. Loving mother to Pat Teasdale (Butch 2000), Don Hector (Joanne), Paul Hector (Donalda) and Melanie Grabowski (Jim). Predeceased by brothers Charlie, Lachie and Roy Locke and sister Marrion Rosbottom. Dear Grandma to Joyanne Beckett, Tim Beckett (Maggie), Laura Schauer (Jeff), Eric Hector (Erin), Ken Teasdale (Deb), Kathy Kohls (John), Terry Teasdale, Peter Videka (Laura) and Natalie Videka. Dearest Great Grandma (“GG”) to Brittanie (Josh), Sara, Sean, Logan, Rachel, Abby, Hannah, Luke, Maddy, Emma, Jaxon, Willow, Levi and Colt. Great-Great Grandma to Landon.  She will be fondly remembered by her cousin and friend Marg Randa and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

After some difficult early years, she thrived as a student in Novar, Huntsville, and then graduated from Secondary School in Peterborough at the age of 16. During the war years, she became a bank employee in Hamilton, Ontario as a safe deposit box clerk. At the same time, she was guardian to her younger sister when she herself was still a teenager. At the end of the war, during the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day celebrations, she met the love of her life Gordon Hector. They were married in Hamilton, on Sept. 6, 1947. They raised their family in Hamilton, Wiarton and North Bay.

Donnie enrolled at the North Bay Teacher’s College in 1965 and began a 22-year career as an educator in 1966 with the Nipissing Board of Education. She was active as a Barbershop Quartet singer (the Baytones), curler, bridge and euchre player, loved to play scrabble, was an avid reader, a great seamstress and an excellent cook. Using every dish available was usually the sign of a good day in the kitchen.

Donnie and Gordon went on annual family camping trips until a rainy camping week in 1961. Donnie announced she was not going to camp with 4 young children, one being a baby, anymore! The result was the building of a cottage on Georgian Bay which became the family focal point for over 55 years. She and Gordon retired to their home on Georgian Bay in 1990 where they enjoyed many happy years with family and friends. Days were filled with Christmas in July get togethers, bonfires, boating, horseshoe and card tournaments, Sibs weekends, cross country skiing and walks around Kettle’s Lake in Awenda Provincial Park. They also travelled around Ontario to square dancing meetups. Their adventurous side took them to Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Portugal.

The last several years have been spent in the London, Ontario retirement residences of Richmond Woods and Glendale Crossing.

Anyone who knew Donnie, can testify to her enthusiasm for enjoying life, having fun and her kindness to others. She always went out of her way to know or meet everyone in a group wherever she went.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation (Midland) would be appreciated.

In accordance with Donnie’s wishes, she has been cremated.  A funeral service and burial is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, May 9 at St. James on-the-Lines Anglican Church, Penetanguishene, Ontario. A reception will immediately follow. A confirmation announcement will be issued as that date nears or contact a family member to confirm. Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com