Obituaries

November 8, 1927 – November 11, 2020 Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 of Ingersoll, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Eckhardt (1998). Cherished mother of Jeff of Herentals, Belgium, Nancy and her husband Gary Latimer of London, Jim and wife Kathy of Naples, Florida, and Carol Eckhardt of Woodstock. Proud grandma of Sean, Greg, Jill, Laura, Andreas, Jamie, and Jack and her great-grandsons, Nolan, Oscar, Gust, Louis, and Lex. Predeceased by infant daughter Gail Helen (1957), daughter-in-law Patsy (1996), sister Joy (2009) and brother Jim (1944). Keeping… Read complete obituary here.

At St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 23, 2020 of Thorndale at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Donald Phillips for 60 years. Dear mother of Susan (Brian) Pratten of Thorndale, Don (Rene) Phillips of Thorndale, Ted (Julie) Phillips of London, Kit Kinney (Rob Ward) of Belmont, Bob Phillips of London, David Phillips of Thorndale, Michelle (Eldon) Campbell of Stratford, and Kim (Jim) Judge of Mount Brydges. Loved grandmother of Alex, Jeremy, and Kate; Sarah, Rachel, and Kelly; Bart, Jason, and Sam; Ashley, Brent, Shyla, and Ayden; Jonathan; Brandon, and Owen; Jaxon and Emma; and also remembered by… Read complete obituary here.

At London Health Science Centre (LHSC) – University Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 of London and formerly of Sudbury at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Leo Robert Niemi married 65 years. Loving mom of Darrell Niemi (Terry Purvis) of Sudbury, and Brent (Geraldine) Niemi of London. Adored grandma of Jessica Niemi (Eric Levert) of Timmins, Pearl and Daisy Niemi of London. Dear great-grandmother of Drake. Lois was a devoted school teacher for the Sudbury School Board for 35 years. She will be remembered for her open-door policy and her whole hearted efforts (large and small) to make… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 of London, at the age of 82. Cherished mom of Timothy and Donna Puckett, Lee-Anne and Paul Charlton, Perry Puckett, and Keli-Lyn and Andrew Lockyer. Proud g’ma “mom” of Jennifer, Sheena, Aryanna, Dani, Sydney-Lyn, and Bryan and great-g’ma of Aiden, Emma, and Evan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bonnie and Rich Patton. Much loved aunt of Chris Patton. Predeceased by her brother Terry Benbow, niece Tara, and nephew Michael. Keeping with Judy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment Woodland Cemetery, London. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation… Read complete obituary here.

Following a courageous battle with cancer, Will passed away quietly at home on September 9, 2020, surrounded by his family and dearest friends at the age of 67. He is survived by his loving wife Cherryl, daughters Emily (Jon), Mary (Scott) and stepdaughter Crystal (Jamie). Grandsons Crosby, Quinn; Eli, Leo and Oli. Sister Joy, sons Doug (Stephanie), Matt (Carollyn), Jake (Lisa) Aunt Yvonne, Uncle Ron and Families. Predeceased by his mother Peggy (1926-1990), father William (1916-2001) and brother-in-law Doug Currie (1947-2014). Will was an amazing husband, dad, grandad, brother, uncle and cherished best friend of Bob, Jan, Gary and Cathy…. Read complete obituary here.

After a courageous battle with breast cancer, Sareen passed away peacefully at LHSC-Victoria Hospital with family by her side, at the age of 34. Cherished wife and best friend of Jatinder Singh Randhawa for over 10 years. Very proud, caring and loving mom of Agam Singh Randhawa. Much loved daughter of Pavinder Singh Bajwa and Gurbachan Kaur. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Simrnpreet Kaur Sekhon of Fishers Indianapolis, Gurpinder Singh Bajwa of Sultanpur lodhi Punjab, India, Ravinder Singh Randhawa of Brampton, and Jaswinder Kaur lehal of Kitchener. Sareen will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews Sareen was… Read complete obituary here.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Nelia passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London with family and friends by her side, on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the age of 42. Cherished wife and best friend of Mat Thompson for over 19 years. Proud mom of Daimin. Beloved daughter of Jose and Rosalina Cabral. Daughter-in-law of Doug and Sandra Thompson. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jose and Laurie Cabral, Paul and Sheila Cabral, Cherie Rudy, Kristy Thompson, and Bob and Tabitha Thompson. Aunt Nelia will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Nelia’s love for the sunshine and the… Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Sharon Rose Mackenzie announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 72 years old. Sharon MacKenzie of London, Ontario, is survived by her loving brother Rick MacKenzie of Morrisburg. Sharon is predeceased by her parents Gordon and Helen MacKenzie. Sharon will be fondly remembered by many cousins, as well as her “adopted” family, Rose, Sandra and Frank, Margo and their families and her two God-children William Ridgway and Patricia Gergich. Sharon was born and raised in Seaforth, Ontario and was a RPN for more… Read complete obituary here.

After battling an illness, Ross passed away at LHSC – University Hospital on Sunday, April 26, 2020 of London, formerly of Forest at the age of 71. Loved father of Jeff and Lorraine McColl, and John McColl and Peggy Malone all of London. Cherished grandpa of Sienna, and Mara McColl. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ken and Julie McColl, Alec and Sandy McColl, and Vickie and Al Harvey. Ross will be remembered by several nieces and nephews. Ross had a life long career in sales and had a special talent for design and construction. He loved boating, travelling and spending… Read complete obituary here.