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Joyce Louise Brown

7/19/2021

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Of London, Ontario passed away peacefully at London Health Science Centre Victoria Site on Monday July 19, 2021 at the age of 71.

She was Loving mother of Natalie Simmons (Sean), Rachael and Aaron Brown-Kert (Brianne). Cherished Grandmother of Alyssa (Rachael), Zara and Ezra (Natalie), Elijah (Aaron) and Great Grandmother of Lorelei and A.J. (Alyssa). Joyce is preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Cora Brown. She is survived by 6 siblings, many nieces and nephews.

Joyce Louise Brown was born at home in Hamilton, Ontario on May 26, 1950. She was married and divorced. Joyce completed high school at Southmount Secondary School and went on to attend Mohawk College for Medical Radiation and X-ray Technology. She held positions as an Ultrasound and X-Ray Technician while working at the Hamilton General Hospital, Henderson Hospital and McMaster Hospital.

After the birth of her youngest child Aaron, she enrolled part-time at McMaster University where she obtained her degree. She graduated with an Honors BA in English Literature and a minor in Women’s Studies. After graduation, she worked at McMaster University as a TA in the Women’s Studies Dept. She also held positions with NGO’s including: The Hamilton Region Arts Council and The Ottawa Arts Council. For a time, she also a consultant with the United Nations.

Joyce was an active member of the arts community in Hamilton. She was a published poet, spoken word artist and a youth mentor. In her later years, she volunteered most of her time at the Kingsway Blessing Centre in Hamilton. She earned numerous awards and distinctions including Women of the Year. Joyce had a passion for gardening, cooking, and she was a music lover (Motown). Joyce loved animals, most recently her miniature chihuahua Porsche.

As per Joyce’s wishes cremation has taken place. Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com. Please visit Joyce's obituary notice on Facebook.
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Alastair MacDonald

7/16/2021

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On Friday, July 16, 2021, Alastair MacDonald, loving husband (and best friend) of Dorothy, father of Jennifer MacDonald (Alvin Wong) and Megan Beecroft (J.J.), pae to Travis and dog dad to Takoda, passed away at the age of 78.
 
Alastair was born on May 27, 1943 in Regina, Saskatchewan to Louis and Ethel MacDonald. As a young man Alastair trained as a Reservist with the Royal Regina Rifles. He later graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Physics in May 1968. On May 22, 1976, he married Dorothy Foy. They raised their two daughters, Jennifer and Megan, and lived in Flamborough, Ontario where Alastair worked as a mathematics teacher at Waterdown District High School. In 2002 Alastair, Dorothy and their younger daughter Megan moved to Tillsonburg, Ontario.
 
Al was a proud and active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 153, helping with the Poppy Campaign every year. Alastair was a fiercely proud Canadian and loyal supporter of the Legion. His jokes, stories and welcoming spirit will be missed in the canteen.
 
Donations to the Royal Canadian Poppy Fund are gratefully appreciated by Al’s family and can be made at www.legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy-campaign/donate-to-the-poppy-fund
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com.
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Carol Ann Parker

7/15/2021

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Passed away at London Health Science Centre Victoria Site on Thursday July 15, 2021 at the age of 80. 
  
Beloved wife of 62 years to Norman Parker. Loving mother of Terri Lee Parker and Rob Parker (Marg). Cherished grandmother of Rob McCallum (Tanya), Christopher Byford (Shannon), Brandon Parker and Ryan Parker. Great grandmother of Serenity, Harrison, Scarlett and Aiden.
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She will be missed by her siblings Bonnie (the late Ken) Wilkinson, Nadine (Doug) Work, Peter (Sheila) Belanger and Jeff (Gayle) Belanger.
 
As per Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com. Please visit Carol's obituary notice on Facebook.
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