Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Douglas Harry Morgan

Douglas Harry Morgan

Sep 28, 2024

Peacefully passed away in Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario on Saturday, September 28, 2024, Douglas Harry Morgan at the age of 87. Douglas will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by Solange Yetman and her children Gilles Zikora (Jeff) and Elizabeth Rooke (Rob); Barbara Gaudet and their daughter Amanda Antolini (Guerino) and Barbara’s sons Danny and Scott MacDonald; the late Sheila...

Elsie Kameka

Elsie Kameka

Sep 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Elsie Kameka   announce her passing on Saturday, Sept. 28 2024 at the age of 71, at her residence in London, Ontario. 

Elsie was born in Seaford Town, Westmoreland, Jamaica, and was preceded by her parents Wilfred Kameks (1988), Violet Kameka (2015) and her sister Rose Marie (1999). Elsie leaves behind her...

Zofia Mitoraj

Zofia Mitoraj

Sep 23, 2024

After a long full life, Zofia Mitoraj passed away peacefully at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa at the age of 103. She is predeceased by her husband Klemens and her son Ricky. She is survived by her son Edward, daughters Wanda Graham and Sylvia (Chris) and two grandchildren Jennifer and Andrew Graham. Zofia was born in Poland in 1920. She...

Artur Andrzej Ratynski

Artur Andrzej Ratynski

Sep 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that the Ratynski family announces that Artur Andrzej Ratynski has passed on September 20, 2024 at Elgin General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bogatynia, Poland on November 15, 1973 he immigrated to Canada in December of 1988. Also known as Art, he was a general machinist who did his job diligently for...

Nawal Wakim

Nawal Wakim

Sep 18, 2024

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Nawal Wakim, wife of Bassam Chahine, on Wednesday September 18, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at O'Neil Funeral Home located at 350 William Street, London - Ontario.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 21st, at 10:30AM...

Miroslaw Skowron

Miroslaw Skowron

Sep 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miroslaw Skowron, beloved husband and best friend of 40 years to Malgorzata Skowron. He departed peacefully on September 18, 2024, at University Hospital, surrounded by family.

 Miroslaw was a proud father to three children: Sebastian (Rebecca), Edyta (Paul), and Patrick. He was the cherished son of Jadwiga (2005) and Stanislaw...

Denis Moniz

Denis Moniz

Sep 18, 2024

At his residence, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Denis Moniz in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Ilda Moniz. Dear father of Tiffany (John) and Andrea. Loving Vavo of Addison, Charlotte, Joaquim, and Olivia. Remembered by his sisters Maria Helena (Claudio), Conceicao (Joe), Vanessa (Humberto) and brother Tony (Debbie). Survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Predeceased...

Francesco "Frank" DeBenedictis

Francesco "Frank" DeBenedictis

Sep 8, 2024

At his home in London, on Sunday, September 8. 2024, Francesco DeBenedictis in his 90th year. Father of RoseAnne DeBenedictis of London, Dan DeBenedictis (Christine) of Maberley, Vince DeBenedictis , Sindy DeBenedictis, Francesca DeBenedictis and Frank DeBenedictis, all of London. Loving grandfather of Branden, Jake (Natalie), Emily and Alicia. Great grandfather of Jax and Emmett. Predeceased by his wife Elena...

Maria Orcaria De Melo

Maria Orcaria De Melo

Sep 2, 2024

After suffering a stroke on Thursday August 29th, our beloved mother and grandmother (avó) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday September 2nd. Maria was a dedicated and proud mother of 8 children; Lucinda, Maria (Bob), Jim (Kim), Linda (Kevin), Rose (Joe), Chrisy (Cam) and predeceased by her son Antonio (infant) and daughter Pat (Gus). Devoted grandmother...

John Christopher Gaynor

John Christopher Gaynor

Aug 29, 2024

Sadly John passed away with family by his side after a short battle with dementia at Henley Place, London, Ontario. John leaves behind his daughter Ann-Marie Harpur (Steve) and son Allen (Leanne). Proud Papa of Sean, Keira, Nolan and Finn Gaynor. Sisters Claire Gossman (Dashwood) and Rose Treanor of Killucan Co. Westmeath Ireland and brother James of St. Albans, England....

Franklin De Gouveia

Franklin De Gouveia

Aug 27, 2024

It is with a broken heart that we announce the sudden passing of my dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend at his home in Nassau Bahamas, Franklin “Frank” De Gouveia at the age of 75. Loving husband of Mayra De Gouveia. Much loved father of Nelio, Paulo (Lisa) and Clácio. Cherished brother of Odilia Gouveia, Connie Haight (Raymond Haight)...

Hanna Gadacz

Hanna Gadacz

Aug 26, 2024

After a long and heroic battle with Cancer, Hanna Anna Gadacz passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2024 at 12:17pm, with her family by her side in her 70th year. Hanna was a true fighter, teaching us all what it means to be strong. She was loved by her spouse Andrzej Gadacz, beloved daughter Dominika Zajac and son...

Sabina Birute Markas

Sabina Birute Markas

Aug 23, 2024

Sabina Markas, nee Birute Pociute was born in Mosedis, Lithuania in 1932. She came to Canada after the Second World War with her parents and two brothers. She is survived by her two children, Lydia and Bernard, her two grandchildren Andrew and Emily, and two great-granddaughters, Skylar and Abigail. She was a homemaker and a devoted gardener. Her proudest achievement...

Trevor Darren Cranney

Trevor Darren Cranney

Aug 13, 2024

After a long and heroic battle with ALS, Trevor Darren Cranney passed away peacefully at LHSC on August 13, 2024, surrounded by his family in his 53rd year. Trevor was a true fighter, teaching us all what it means to face adversity with courage and resilience. He was the cherished husband of Jennifer (née Paquet), proud father of Austin (Emily),...

Amandio Carvalho

Amandio Carvalho

Aug 6, 2024

Suddenly on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll with his wife at his side, at the age of 72, Amandio Carvalho passed into the arms of God.

Amandio will be missed dearly by his wife Maria de Lourdes (Oliveira).

Dearest father of Tina Melo (Jesse), Bela Franze (Frank) and Lena Gabriel (Tom).

Much loved grandfather of Skyla, Brooklyn, Logan, Mason, Maddix,...

Shaun Amaral

Shaun Amaral

Aug 4, 2024

The Amaral family announces with sadness the passing of Shaun Amaral on Sunday August 4th 2024 in his 38th year.

Shaun was born May 12th, 1986 in London Ontario. 

Shaun is survived by his Mother Lucia Amaral and Father Dinarte Amaral, his older brother Rick Amaral (Notosha Kloc), younger brother Wesley Hillier ( Drue Hillier) nieces and nephews Tavia Amaral, Brooklyn Amaral,...

Patrick William Currie

Patrick William Currie

Aug 3, 2024

Peacefully at his home in London with a brew in his hand and his family by his side, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, Patrick William Currie in his 85th year.   Loving husband of Joan (Wendell) Currie.    Cherished father of Kevin, Sean, Terence (Miran), Ned (Theresa) and Doris Kayte Currie, all of London.   Treasured Grumpa of Madeleine Currie...

Mary Jeaneen "Neenie" Dolan

Mary Jeaneen "Neenie" Dolan

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Jeaneen “Neenie” (Casey) Dolan passed away peacefully July 23, 2024, in London Ontario at the age of 89. Born on April 29, 1935, in Tweed Ontario, Jeaneen moved to Belleville in her earlier years and then later in life to Stratford Ontario for 20 + years. 

Pre-deceased by her dear twin sister Jeanette ”Nettie” (Casey) Mascaro, Donald Dolan, her mother...

Frank Haggarty

Frank Haggarty

Jul 21, 2024

Peacefully passed away at Mount Hope on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at age 95. Predeceased by his wife Betty (Johnson) in 2011. Dear father of Neil, Judy (Paul) Purves, Paul, Donna (Mike) DeKleyn, Michael (Cathy), Larry (Marsha), Diane, and Peter (Lori).Loving Papa of Mandy Trinh (Ngoc), Kelly Hefford (Matt), Jaclyn Beamish (Mike), Tyla Haggarty, Becky Kernohan (Rob), Sarah Halonen (Conner),...