Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Mary Leo Kirwin

Mary Leo Kirwin

Mary Leo (Sister) Kirwin 1922 - 2015 The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, London site, announce the death of our dear Sr. Mary Leo at our Care Centre, on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Mary Margaret was born in 1922 in Ingersoll, Ontario. Received into our religious Community in 1948. Mary was given the name Sr. Mary...

Bernadette Boyde

Bernadette Boyde

BOYDE, Sister BernadetteThe Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, London Neighbourhood, announce the death of our dear Sister Bernadette Boyde at the Residence of the Sisters of St. Joseph at 485 Windermere Road in London. Sister died on March 13, 2018. She was accompanied on the last part of her journey by the Sisters, along with her...

Maria Pasquini

Maria Pasquini

Maria, loved by everyone who had the pleasure and opportunity to know her, passed away during the early morning hours this past Thursday, March 7, 2019. A proud family woman and Roman Catholic, Maria entered eternal life prepared and peacefully. The family is blessed for having 95 wonderful years with her. We will take her spirit, empathy, courage, honesty and...

Vasco Bettencourt

Vasco Bettencourt

BETTENCOURT - VascoOctober 17, 1936 - July 10, 2010Suddenly at his home in London on Saturday, July 10, 2010, after a short illness in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Liduina Maria (Silveira) Bettencourt. Devoted father of Ana Tirolese (Anthony), Joe Bettencourt (Brenda) and Emilio Bettencourt (Barbara). Grandfather of Krystina, David, Alexander, Brittany, Andrew and Sebastien. Great grandfather of Michael,...

Gertrude Darling

Gertrude Darling

Peacefully, at Westmount Gardens, London, on Friday, October 14, 2022, Gertrude (nee: Druar) Darling in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Willis James Darling (2019). Loving mother of Donald (Cora), George, Linda (Denis), John (Lynn), Mary (Rick), Robert (Rosie) and Jennifer. Dear grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of nine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by...

Michael Mychajlo Sawchuk

Michael Mychajlo Sawchuk

Peacefully, at home in London on Friday March 18, 2022, Michael ("Mike", "Mychajlo") Sawchuk, born April 4, 1926 near Kalush, Ukraine in his 96th year. Devoted husband and life partner for 67 years of the late Anastasia 'Nadia' Sawchuk. Beloved father of Eugene Sawchuk (Lillian), Terry Sawchuk (Anna) and Stephen Sawchuk (Linda). Loving grandfather of Krista (Ken), Natalia (Peter), Brett,...

Diane Mcmillen

Diane Mcmillen

McMILLEN - Diane At Victoria Hospital on Sunday, February 28, 2010, Diane Mary (nee: Taylor) McMillen in her 55th year. Beloved wife and soul mate of Edward B. "Ed" McMillen. Daughter-in-law of Lou McNeal of Burgessville. Dear sister of Brian Taylor (Marlise) of Orangeville, Chuck Taylor (Bev) of Trenton, her twin Debbie Sanders (George) of Toronto and Reggie Robinson (Edith)...

Patrick Alexandra Williams

Patrick Alexandra Williams

At his residence in London, on Thursday, June 14, 2018, Patrick Williams in his 48th year. Beloved husband of Giovanna Figueiredo. Dear father of Cameron Kitching and step-father of Ondreia Platt (Martin) and Jesse Figueiredo. Dear Papa of Jack and grandfather of Hailey. Survived by his mother Renate Williams and his siblings Marko Williams (Susan) and Brenda Williams, and many...

Maria De prazeres Barbosa

Maria De prazeres Barbosa

Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London, onMonday, February 1, 2021, Maria de PrazeresBarbosa passed away in her 94th year. Belovedwife of the late Antonio Barbosa (2009). Lovingmother of Tony (Lidya), Oswalda, Mary, Natalia,Joe (Rose), Ed (Ana) and Lourdes. Deargrandmother of fourteen and great-grandmother ofeighteen. Predeceased by grandson Zachary Barbosa(2016). A private family visitation will takeplace on Thursday February 4th, from 3:00...

Giovanna Villani

Giovanna Villani

VILLANI - GiovannaAt home in London, with her family by her side, on Sunday, April 18, 2010, Giovanna (De Vita) Villani in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Michele Villani. Cherished mother of Aldo Villani (Josephine), Rosemary McDonald (David) and Anna Villani. Also loved by 11 grandchildren. Dear sister of Lucia Pirro, Rev. James C. De Vita, Lina Palcich, Mary...

Anthony Joseph Borrett

Anthony Joseph Borrett

BORRETT, Anthony JosephAt Victoria Hospital on Monday, November 16, 2009, Anthony Joseph "Tony" Borrett in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Stella (Hrushka) Borrett. Dear father of James Borrett of Mount Forest and Donald Borrett M.D. (Raina) of Toronto. Loving grandfather of Daniel, Michael and Sarah. Uncle of Adele Doig and brother in law of May Mulcahy. Predeceased by his...

Barbara Anne Whitty

Barbara Anne Whitty

WHITTY - Barbara Anne At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Saturday, April 10, 2010, Barbara Anne Whitty in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Leo Whitty (2009). Loving mother of Cathy Classens (Marty), John Whitty (Connie), Tim Whitty (Jeannie) and Rick Whitty (Theresa). Barbara will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Kerri (James), Michael (Serena), Joey, Christopher (Jennifer), Paul,...

George Henry Chapman

George Henry Chapman

Peacefully, at Parkwood Institute, London, on Monday, December 7, 2020, George Henry Chapman in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Lorraine Chapman (nee: Lewis). Treasured uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Oscar Chapman and Mary Chapman. Also predeceased by his siblings Lucy, Mildred (Strell), Doris (Lewis), Oscar (Bud),...

Jan Sciezka

Jan Sciezka

S C I E Z K APeacefully at Victoria Hospital on Saturday, August 16, 2008, Jan Sciezia in his 89th year. Survived by his two nephews in Poland and his many friends here in London and Niagara Falls. Visitors will be received on Monday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. (South of King)....

Michele D'andrea

Michele D'andrea

At his residence, on Friday, November 11, 2022, Michele "Mike" D'Andrea in his 62nd year. Cherished son of Maria D'Andrea and the late Salvatore D'Andrea (2003). Dear brother of Grace Clark (Terry). Loving uncle of Paula Clark(Riley Bovay) & Karla Clark. He adored his nieces. Dear nephew of Concetta Circelli (the late Giovanni) of London, Michele & Maria Del Re...

Zofia Sochacki

Zofia Sochacki

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at her residence in London on Saturday, April 25, 2020, Zofia Sochacki in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Jozef Sochacki (2017). Dear mother of Jan (Miryana) and the late Wiesia (Vicki) (1978). A live streaming of the visitation may be viewed online on Tuesday, April 28, from 9:30 to...

Nicola John Russo

Nicola John Russo

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Friday, December 25, 2009, Nicola John "Nick" Russo in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Madeleine J. Russo. Dear father of Jerry Russo of Riverside, CA., and John Russo (Lori) of San Diego, CA. Loving grandfather of Jason Russo (Shannon) and Nicole Russo. Great-grandfather of Ethan, Kaylee and Nicholas. Visitors will be received in...

Benedetto Merucci

Benedetto Merucci

Peacefully, in his Long Term Care home in London on Thursday, August 25th, 2022, Benedetto “Bernie” Merucci in his 68th year. Beloved father of Jennifer Merucci (Colin) and Laura Merucci. Much loved son of Guiseppe “Joe” Merucci and his late mother, Filomena Merucci. Dear brother of Angelo, Cosimo (Pam), and Bruno (Jan) Merucci. Also survived by his nieces, Amanda, and...

Caterina Mistretta

Caterina Mistretta

With her family at her side at Oneida Long Term Care, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, Caterina Mistretta in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Leonardo "Leo" Mistretta (2014) for 73 years. Loving mother of Benedetto Mistretta (Giovanna), Lina Vivona (Andy), Vita Farci (Isidore) and Gaetano "Tom" Mistretta (Debbie). Dear grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of nineteen. Survived...

Mary Ann Tobin

Mary Ann Tobin

At University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Mary Ann Tobin M.Sc N. in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Witold "Maurice" Krzyzosiak (1999). Dear sister of Christina Kasza of London, Stephen Tobin of England, Sean Tobin and Katherine Canny both of Ireland. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Ileen and her...