Obituaries

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.

Peacefully at St. Josephs Hospice in the loving arms of family on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 54.  Devoted wife of Kevin Collins for over 24 years.  Loving mother of David Collins of London and Stephen Collins of London.  Beloved daughter of June Watson of London.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Fiona Watson of London, Christine Watson-Taylor and Mark Taylor of Oakville. Fondly remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Dearly missed by her four-legged companion Cinder. Predeceased by her father Gordon Watson and mother-in-law Carolyn Collins. Heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation to the staff and… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at The Village of Glendale Crossing, London with family by her side, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, formerly of Exeter, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Walkom (1978). Cherished mom of Kathryn Walkom and Chauncey Durkin of Toronto, and Carolyn Walkom and Robert Newhook of London. Proud and adored grandma of Mackenzie McKim. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Helen Dalby of Kingston, Iva Bell of Stratford, and Nelson Walkom of London. Evelyn will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Margaret Beardshaw, Harold Albright, Ruby Turner, and David Albright. Evelyn and Arthur… Read complete obituary here.

Unexpectedly, after a short illness, Lynda, of London, at the age of 69, passed away at Parkwood Institute, London, on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Cherished and much loved mother of Jeff and Lorraine McColl, and John McColl and Peggy Malone both of London. Adored gran of Sienna, and Mara. Dear sister of Ron Hall of Kitchener. Aunt of Lauren, Alexandra, and Evan Hall. Predeceased by her parents Leslie and Annie Hall, and her sister Patricia Hall. Lynda cherished the time she spent with her many friends, playing the saxophone, golfing, and travelling various places. Cremation has taken place. A celebration… Read complete obituary here.

After a long, hard, nearly six-year battle against an unrelenting illness, our superhero Hayden hung up her cape and left this world at the LHSC – Children’s Hospital, London (her home away from home) on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the tender age of 7. Much loved and one-of-a-kind daughter of Lindsay (Rawn) and Jonathan Foulon of London. Brave big sister and partner-in-crime of Harlow. Adored granddaughter of Wayne and Ruth-Anne Rawn of Mount Forest, and Remi and Debbie Foulon of Wallaceburg. Dear great-granddaughter of June Holliday of Mount Forest, and Mary Foulon of Wallaceburg. Grateful to call Hayden their… Read complete obituary here.