Obituaries

On Sunday, May 19, 2024 our family said goodbye to Bryan Fredrick Watson. It brings our family a great deal of comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering. We trust that God has reunited him with his parents, brothers, sisters, and friends, and we believe that he will spend the afterlife playing and singing at one big kitchen jam. Bryan is survived by a loving wife, two children, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. Cremation has taken place. There will be no formal service. Immediate family will be contacted regarding a private celebration of life…. Read complete obituary here.

Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024 of London at the age of 60. Proud dad of Sara Mai Chitty, and Felicity Chitty. Cherished son of Jill and the late Don Chitty. Survived by his sisters Susan Lesser, and Dorothy Chitty. Fondly remembered uncle Mike of Gregory, Katie, and David.  Mike was a lover of Rock N Roll and Blues music and always enjoyed a good concert. In his earlier years, he enjoyed motorcycle rides through the countryside. Mike was a friend to many and at times, enjoyed a good cigar. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation… Read complete obituary here.

April 27, 1956 – April 25, 2024 Fran passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital, London on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Fran was born on April 27, 1956 in Perth, Ontario, the youngest of seven children of Jean (Maloney) and Bernard Brady. Cherished sister of Vince (Theresa) Brady of Perth, Peggy (Hank) Gosar of Aurora, Mike (Sharon) Brady of Comox, B.C., Sister Alda Brady of the Sisters of Providence, Kingston, and Ken Brady (Colleen Donahue) of Perth and sister-in-law of Martin Van Sickle of Ottawa. Predeceased in 1999 by her sister Kathy Van Sickle. Fran will be sadly missed… Read complete obituary here.

March 24, 1936 – March 17, 2024 Passed away peacefully on March 17th 2024 at Richmond Woods Retirement Village, London, Ontario. Margaret was born on March 24, 1936 in Glasgow Scotland, the youngest of five girls born to Edith and William McArthur. Margaret left school at an early age and worked for Rolls-Royce before emigrating from Scotland to Canada in 1955. Having met William (Bill) Turner in Scotland (Inspector in Rolls Royce) he joined her in Canada and they married in Toronto, June 1956. Together they raised two children Sharon (Phil) and Scot (Stacy) and would welcome two granddaughters Desarae… Read complete obituary here.

  Sadly, in the midst of writing his own memoirs, Michael Sansone’s story has come to an end, many chapters too early – just before his 70th birthday. After a short yet valiant battle against cancer which he faced with such strength and determination, Mike passed away on March 18th in the loving embrace of his family. He will be fiercely missed but his legacy will live on forever in the hearts, minds and actions of all those he touched in so many ways. There is no question that if love alone could keep someone alive, Mike would be immortal…. Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sorrow that we announce his passing on February 18, 2024 after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. His brother John was by his side.   Loving son of the late Jean and Ranald MacKinnon. Dear brother of Emerson (predeceased 1980) Wayne (predeceased 2010) John (Nella) of Blezard Valley and Heather of Sudbury. Dear uncle of Connor (Karley), Brett (Amanda) and Andrew.   After high school our adventurous Ian held many part time jobs and travelled across North America and Europe. Ian eventually settled in London and worked for Canada Post for 30 years. He loved… Read complete obituary here.

At their home in Ailsa Craig on March 5, 2024 Sandra (Kaptein), age 65 and her husband William Anderson, age 66 passed away peacefully together. Beloved parents of Casey and Brianna (Steeper) Anderson. Missed by Sandra’s parents Kees and Jeany (Marissen) Kaptein, her siblings Brian Kaptein and David Kaptein (Shawna) and Bill’s siblings Lee Anderson and Ellen Anderson. Predeceased by Bill’s parents Bill and Mable (Gigg) Anderson. Cremation has taken place.  A celebration of life for Bill and Sandra will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 155 Queen Street, Ailsa Craig on Wednesday, March 20th at 2 PM. Cremation… Read complete obituary here.

His family regrets to announce the passing of William James Ritchie. Bill was born in Lucknow, Ontario, the son of Alfred and Ellen Ritchie. A natural storyteller with endless curiosity about the world around him, Bill walked his own path. His relationships were not always easy, but he will be remembered by everyone who knew him as “a real character.” Bill leaves behind his sister Donna Hodgins; children Laura Dawson, Christopher Ritchie, and Micah Beaton-Ritchie; former wife Darlene Beaton; grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; as well as countless relatives from the Ritchie and Burns clans. A private memorial will follow at… Read complete obituary here.