Passed away peacefully at People Care Oakcrossing on Wednesday November 7, 2018, at the age of 92.
 
Beloved husband of 67 years to Fran (Hopkins) McKay. Loving father of Barb Plunkett (Dan) and Douglas McKay (Kathy). Cherished grandfather of Kris Labadie (Sandra), Mac Plunkett and Sarah Cottrill (Andrew).  Great grandfather of Audrey and Bruce Cottrill.
 
Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. 

Of London, Ontario, at University Hospital on Thursday, November 1, 2018.  Peter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 87, on his 66th wedding Anniversary.

Beloved husband to Carole (nee Plumridge).  Loving father of Lynda Evoy (Tony Miles), Timothy (Valerie) Ming and Karen Ming (Henry Beldman).  Loving grandfather to Christopher Evoy, Maxwell (Allyson) Ming, Eric Ming, Andrew Ming, Braden Ming and Brianna Ming.  Great Grandfather to Marissa Evoy.

​There will be no visitation.  Those who wish to make a memorial donation could donate to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.  We would like to send special thanks to the Palliative Care staff, 9th floor of University Hospital. Messages and condolences may be made at forestcitycremation.com.

Sandra passed away with family by her side at Parkwood Hospital, London at the age of 51.

Sandy struggled for many years with a brain tumour that she was determined to beat but lost her battle on Monday September 17, 2018.

Sandy will be remembered by her husband Chris of 17 years; daughter Tasha, son- in-law Dustin and son Corey wife Kristian; grandchildren Chase, Kyla, Dawn and Galen. She will be remembered by her mother Marion (and the late Robert) Hardy; her siblings, Elaine Welbourn, Sue (Rob) Skinner, Karen Longworth, as well as her many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at LAMBETH UNITED CHURCH, 4268 Colonel Talbot Rd, Lambeth, Ontario on Saturday September 22, 2018  at 1pm.

The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Watling (Cancer Specialist) and the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital for their care, compassion and support. In Sandy’s memory, those wishing to make a donation are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society. 

​On Sunday September 9, 2018 with his family by his side at the age of 82.

Predeceased by his wife and best friend Susanne “Sue” Welch (2010). Mel will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Doug (Marie) and Steve (Jacquie). Loving Grandfather to Christopher (Caitlin), Justin, Nicholas, Mackenzie and Taylor Welch, Mike, Kristine and Matthew Petitta.  Cherished Great Grandpa of Aislynn and Emmytt Welch. Mel will be fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  
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Arrangements through Forest City Cremation. As per Mel’s wishes there will be no service at this time. ​

In Celebration of a Long Life
 
Spracklin, Margaret Scylla (née Francis) passed away on Tuesday August 14, 2018 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus at the age of 96. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 60 years, Roy Winston Spracklin in 2002.
 
Beloved Mother to Robert (Bob) and wife Jacqueline, Elizabeth and husband Jeffrey and to darling Grand-dog Robin. Treasured Grandma to Ryan, wife Heather and delightful great-grandchildren Rowan and Willow; and Erica and husband Wojtek. Margaret was the last of her generation and took delight in the lives of her nieces, nephews and their children.
 
Most recently she was part of the Grand Wood Park Community, enjoying her friends and the many activities that filled her days right up to the end. Quick witted, and fun-loving, she was game for anything: watercolours, pottery and card-making kept her creativity and lively imagination engaged. She came to London in 2004 and made RiverBend Golf Community her home, near Elizabeth and Jeffrey where she gardened, played Bocce and did Chair Yoga.
 
Margaret was a calm soul who lived every day as it came. A happy Mother she also contributed to the community in many ways. Margaret and Roy lived in Paisley, Ontario for 35 years. She was a “Life” Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Branch 295 and active in the Walkerton Hospital Auxiliary. They were members of Knox United Church where Margaret was an Elder and leader in the UCW (United Church Women). For many years she led the Ability Fund drive (formerly March of Dimes). She excelled at lawn bowling, which brought her many hours of fun.
 
Born in Toronto May 16, 1922, she enjoyed being the baby sister to adored brother Bill, and imp to older sister Mildred. Friends till they passed, she also enjoyed having her parents a long time as they lived to 100 and 101.
 
Granddaughter Erica sent her a Birthday card recently that sums it all up:

 “Grandma, when I look at you, I see more than a woman who’s loved me and taught me some of life’s most important lessons. I see a woman who represents what our family is, where we come from, and how strong we are. The older I get, the more I realize just how much you’ve given me through my whole life. You’re a very special woman. And I’m proud that you’re my Grandma.”
 
The family will be having a private celebration late August. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, who strive “to conserve nature in all its diversity, and safeguard the lands and waters that sustain life”.  Inside the “Donate” process you can direct your donation to whichever province you wish.                        

Blaine Joseph Casey passed away surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital on July 30th 2018.  

He lived his entire life in the Sarnia area working as an insulator in the valley. Blaine was known to many by his signature cowboy hat and hard work ethic. He will be missed by his parents, Clifford and Venolia Casey, of Wyoming. He was loved by his five children Brenda Casey, Cory (Christine) Casey, Blaine Joseph Casey, Michael (Samantha) Casey, and Theresa (Adam) Davidson.  He will be mourned by his siblings Mary Lou (George) Stamm, Millie (Gary) Dobbin, Wayne (Robin) Casey and Bonnie (Bob) VanVliet. He was also loved by 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Receiving to be held at St. Philips Church, 415 King Street, Petrolia, Ontario at 10am on Saturday, August 4, 2018 followed by Mass and reception. 

In lieu of flowers donations to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre would be appreciated.

Please visit Blaine's obituary notice on Facebook.

Age 88 of London, passed away peacefully at London University Hospital.

Daughter of the late Howard and  Evelyn Young, predeceased by husband David and son David, one sister and one brother. Survived by two sisters and children, Chris, Gina, Mark, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

No visitation or service, private family gathering. She will be lovingly remembered always in our hearts. 

It is with incredible sadness we announce the passing of Wanda Argentieri on Tuesday, July 17th, 2018.

Predeceased by her husband Peter in 2015. Deeply loved and profoundly respected and admired by her daughters D.M. Wood and Leanne Wood (Jim). Fraser had a special relationship with his Grandma and he will dearly miss her.

​A celebration of Wanda’s life will be held on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the RiverBend Golf Community Club House, 1200 Sandy Somerville Drive, London, Ontario. 

​Livingstone,  Diane Louise ,  52 , passed June 10th, 2018 peacefully in her sleep at Woodstock General Hospital.
 
Diane was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario August 18th, 1965, predeceased by her parents Lloyd Livingstone and Lillian Causier.
 
Diane is survived by her partner, Jack Balkema and separated spouse, Doug Limpert and their two children; son Taylor (Kristen) Rowling and their daughter Sapphira, and daughter Sabrina Limpert. Sisters Linda (John) Davies, Darlene (Tim) Walker, Jodie (Dennis) Kushneryk, nephews Bobby, Lukas, and Landon and best friend Evie Klassen.
 
Friends and family will visit on Saturday July 14, 2018, from 1 p.m. until the time of Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. at Avondale United Church, 60 Harvey Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

Cremation has taken place. Messages and condolences may be left at forestcitycremation.com.

​Peacefully surrounded by her family at Glendale Crossing Village, Dorothea (Dorothy) Lee (Hicks) Herdman passed away after battling illness on Friday, 1, June 2018. Dorothy was in her 78th year.

She was a wonderful woman who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Herdman for 45 years. Dorothy was the loving mother of Janet and Jeff Gile of Geraldton, Lynn and Mark Twohey of London, Jo-Anne and Jeff Donovan of Grand Prairie, and Lisa Herdman of Hamilton. She was the devoted grandmother of Jennifer and Danny, Shannon and Ralph, Ashley and Sean, Douglas and Sylvie, Kathleen, Grace, David and Erin, and Matthew and Natalie. She was the Great-Grandmother of Ethan, Joey, Mia, Layla, MacKenzie, MacKayla, Olivia, Russell, Kieran, Jayden, Zander and Jaxsen. She was the cherished sister of Jan, Isabelle, Jane, Ernie, Lorrie and Wes.

She was born in Strathroy and was the eldest of seven children. Dorothy met the love of her life in 1957 and married in 1958. She happily raised her four daughters. She loved to travel. She saw all of Canada, many of the States, and travelled extensively across Europe. She loved to cruise and soak up the sun. She was an avid sports fan, loved figure skating, New York Yankees, horse racing and loved to watch golf. Dorothy bowled many years and her crowning achievement was bowling a perfect game. She was also a great card player and taught her children to play euchre and cribbage at an early age. She loved to read to her children and grandchildren, creating wonderful characters and made her stories come to life.

Dorothy and Doug owned a four season resort, Paradise Valley Campground. They enjoyed building their business, meeting many families and providing a wonderful family atmosphere filled with activities.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, 7 June at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Strathroy. You are welcome to visit the family prior to the service. A reception will be taking place at Caradoc Sands Golf Club at 12:30.