Peacefully at Jessica’s House Hospice (Exeter, ON) on Friday April 1st, 2022.

Alleyn was born in 1924 into a large family (one of seven surviving children) and although growing up during the Great Depression was unlike any time we can imagine, she looked back on her childhood as a happy time. She spoke of simple joys like playing in the snow with her siblings, attending a one room schoolhouse and simple fun like playing card games (Auction45s). Alleyn like most of her siblings left rural New Brunswick and in 1951 she was one of the first to graduate from St. Peters Infirmary (Hamilton, ON) as a Registered Nursing Assistant. Alleyn loved her work at LTC homes and retired from Parkwood Hospital LHSC in 1989. To care and be kind to others was just her quiet manner. Alleyn volunteered for many years at the London Mission Services. She loved practical work and spent time sewing, mending, cooking and gardening. In later years she was most content sitting in the shade watching the birds in the garden.

Alleyn is predeceased by her parents, sister and best friend Alice (2018) siblings and husband Vince (1988). She is always missed by her children Audrey, Josephine (Steve) and Vince, her grandchildren Elizabeth (Teresa), Audrey (Mike), Brenda (Jamie), Morgan and Thomas, her many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Alleyn believed in the power of community and the importance of volunteering. Donations to Jessica’s House, London Mission Services or a community partner you support would be appreciated in her honour.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com.

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts the family of Darrell Brent MacKay wish to announce his sudden passing. Darrell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and his family on February 9, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.
 
Darrell is the beloved husband and best friend of Flo for 48 years. Proud father of Dawn-Lee and Darrell James. Cherished "Pa" of Owen, MacKenna and MacKinley MacKay. 
 
Darrell is predeceased by his parents Maurice MacKay (1967) and Marguerite (1998) and William Neil (2007) and siblings Ted, Marilyn and Kathy. 
 
Darrell is loved and treasured by both the McCulloch and Manuel families. 
 
Cremation has taken place. The MacKay family will honour Darrell with a celebration of life which will be announced at a later date. 
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Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com. Please visit Darrell's obituary notice on Facebook.

 Born February 26, 1923.

It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Hector announce his passing on February 3, 2022 following a brief illness at University Hospital, London, Ontario.

Predeceased by his wife Donnie Hector (Dec.2, 2019), following 72 years of marriage.  Loving father to Pat Teasdale (Butch 2000), Don Hector (Joanne), Paul Hector (Donalda Patenaude) and Melanie Grabowski (Jim). Predeceased by his brother and lifelong friend Russell.  Dear Grandpa to Joyanne Beckett, Tim Beckett (Maggie), Laura Schauer (Jeff), Eric Hector (Erin), Ken Teasdale (Deb), Kathy Kohls (John), Terry Teasdale, Natalie Videka, and Peter Videka (Laura Casuccio).  Dearest Great Grandpa to Brittanie (Josh), Sara, Sean, Logan, Rachel, Abby, Hannah, Luke, Maddy, Emma, Jaxon, Willow, Levi and Colt. Great-Great Grandpa to Landon.

An extra thank you to the staff at the Village of Glendale Crossing especially the Lambeth floor for their outstanding service and care during his final years.  The family greatly appreciated the care and compassion of caregiver Maureen (Mo) Nisbet for her ability to bring out the best in him.  

Gord’s journey began in Hamilton Beach, Ontario where he grew up, attended elementary school, secondary school (Burlington Central High) and was a newspaper carrier for the Hamilton Spectator.   He was employed as a steel worker with STELCO on the open hearth furnace for a year.  He then enrolled in Queen’s University studying Electrical Engineering and obtained his degree in 1946.  At the same time he was enlisted as a Reserve member of the RCAF and then the RCN. At the end of the war, during the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day celebrations, he met the love of his life, Donnie Locke. They were married in Hamilton, on Sept. 6, 1947. They raised their family in Hamilton, Wiarton and North Bay. Following brief employment stints with Bell Canada and in the Pulp and Paper industry, Gord returned to Hamilton Beach and started an Electrical Contracting Business.  In 1962, it was time to change career direction again.  His new career as an educator lasted  until his retirement where he taught briefly at Wiarton District High School and then Chippewa Secondary in North Bay. Gord and Donnie travelled to Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Portugal in the 1990’s. They went on annual family camping trips throughout their childrens’ early year.  Later Gord built a family cottage on Georgian Bay which became a family focal point for over 55 years. They retired to a permanent home on Georgian Bay in 1990 and had many happy years there with family and friends. Christmas in July get togethers, bonfires, boating, horseshoe tournaments (Gord was usually the winner ), 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 final years were spent at Bayfield House Retirement Residence (Penetanguishene), Richmond Woods Retirement Residence (London) and the Village of Glendale Crossing (London).  

Gord was an avid curler both in North Bay and in the Penetanguishene area and coached a high school curling team that would go on to the Dominion school boy finals in St. Johns Nfld.  in the late 1960’s. He followed the Blue Jays closely throughout his life.  Gord was the original McGyver and master of home-made solutions generally working with readily available materials at hand.  This involved anything from moving rocks at the Georgian Bay waterfront property, installing boat dock systems and a unique boat launch and retrieval system.  Gord had the good fortune of both growing up and retiring along the Great Lakes, as a child on Lake Ontario (Hamilton Beach and Burlington Bay) and later in life at the waterfront home on Georgian Bay.  He had a fascination and love for the water and all the things that came with it, fishing, boating, sailing, swimming and snorkeling.  In recent years he often reminisced about his Hamilton Beach youth adventures with his brother Russ.  

Gord was kind, honest and a true gentleman. He had a great sense of humour and a ready smile for everyone. He loved his family dearly and was remembered fondly by anyone who met him.

Cremation has taken place with a funeral service and interment to follow at St. James-on-the Lines Anglican Church, Penetanguishene, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. Contact a family member for more details. Donations to Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation (Midland) would be appreciated.
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Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com. Please visit Gord's obituary notice on Facebook.

Eileen Joyce Allen (nee Sutton), departed her loving family on January 6, 2022. She passed peacefully at London Health Sciences after a very brief illness.
 
Eileen was born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario on September 14, 1931 to Euphemia (Fern) and Lorne Sutton (both from Quebec).
 
Eileen was mother to Derwyn (Larry), Scott and Lynn. She raised her children with love and devotion with her husband William (Bill) Allen.
 
Eileen was a secretary for the military prior to marriage. She travelled as a military wife with her husband for several years before settling in Ontario with a young family where she worked at a school as a secretary.

She was the church secretary at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church in London for over 30 years until she retired at age 81 (https://www.facebook.com/staidanschurchlondon/), Eileen was known for her love of the church, attention to detail and sense of community.  Her hobbies included many forms of needle work, church activities and travel.  She was very proud of her grandchildren and her children’s accomplishments.
 
She is survived by her sons Larry (Karen) and Scott (Joanne) Allen and daughter Lynn along with her grandchildren Sean, Craig (Amy), David, Blake, Kahli, Brett and Travis and her great grandson John. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
 
Eileen was predeceased by her husband Bill and her parents Fern and Lorne and brother Bill.
 
In these unprecedented times, the family has chosen to postpone a celebration of life until the Spring of 2022.  She will be cremated at Forest City Cremation Services in London, Ontario. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice can be made in Eileen’s name. 

Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com. Please visit Eileen's obituary notice  on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at University Hospital on Sunday January 2, 2022, at the age of 84.
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Born in London, daughter of the late Wilfred and Kathleen (Winchester) Williams.

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, she is predeceased by her husband Gordon Douglas Lane, who passed away on May 26, 2017. Survived by her Sons; Fred Lane (Michelle) and Tim Lane (Lynn). Grandchildren; Brandi, Madison and Mikayla. Dear Sister in law of Rick Potter (Wendy), Chris Lane (late Gerry Lanes wife) nieces, nephews and family.

Predeceased by Brothers Jerry Williams and Fred Williams, Brothers in law Bob Lane (Louise), Bill Lane (Helen) and Gerry Lane.

To all the poker players Mom is with now, prepare to be Evelyned!

RIP Mom, until we play again…

Cremation has taken place. An open house will take place at a later date, when COVID restrictions are lifted.  Please visit Evelyn's obituary notice on Facebook.

Dale Stuart Brown of Komoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday December 20, 2021, at the age of 69.

Dale worked for many years at Xerox Canada as a technician.

Cremation has taken place. A   celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com.  Please visit Dale's obituary notice on Facebook.

It is with heavy hearts and sadness the family of Wilfred Bruce Potts announces his passing at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Sunday October 24 2021 in his 87th year.

Cremation has already taken place. His ashes will be scattered at a later date with family.

​A very special thank you to the Emergency Dept and 2nd floor Staff for his excellent care and compassion during his stay.

Please visit Wilfred's obituary notice on Facebook.

​Francine Madelon Hutchings of London  Ont, passed away in Victoria Hospital on Sunday, Sept 26th in her 89th year.

Fran is survived by Stewart, her husband of 70 years,  daughter Lexanne of Norland and son Bradley (Ann), step grand-daughter Alana (Nicolas), step great-grandchildren, Helena, Sydney and Cameron all of Ottawa.  

She was predeceased by her parents Marie and Oscar Richer, her sister Gerane and her first born son Kirk.  

Francine was born and raised in Kapuskasing and moved to London in retirement years. She loved hunting, fishing, camping,  chopping wood, shoveling snow, being at the cottage and singing in the Church choir.  Her interests later expanded to horticulture where she and Stew excelled; winning many yard & garden awards. Fran went so far as to hold several positions of office and schooled to become a Horticultural Judge. 

Francine was a good cook and a great baker, her Christmas shortbread was highly anticipated each year. She enjoyed doing cross-stitch, scratch art and puzzles, reading and playing board games. 

In retirement years Fran and Stew spent just shy of 30 years RVing south each winter and spending summers at their Remi Lake cottage. 

Due to a previously planned & imminent move to Ottawa, the family requests no flowers. There will be no visitation nor service at this time, however as an expression of sympathy, donations to your choice of The Leprosy Mission of Canada or The Canadian Red Cross, would be appreciated by the family.

Of London, Ontario, at University Hospital on Monday, September 20, 2021.  Carole passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 87. 

Beloved wife to the late Peter Ming.  Loving mother of Lynda Evoy (Tony Miles), Timothy (Valerie) Ming, and Karen Ming (Henry Beldman).  Loving grandmother to the late Christopher Evoy, Maxwell (Allyson) Ming, Eric Ming, Andrew Ming, Braden Ming, and Brianna Ming.  Great Grandmother to Marissa Evoy, Heidi Ming, and Ainsley Ming. 

There will be no visitation.  Those who wish to make a memorial donation can donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.  We would like to send special thanks to the staff and residents of Kensington Village Retirement Community, whom she adored. Messages and condolences may be made at forestcitycremation.com.