WEICK, Joel

Peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Victoria Hospital, London, Joel passed away in his 62nd year. Dear son of Richard Weick and the late Jean. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Loving brother of Carrie (India). Joel will be lovingly remembered by his extended family members and friends. Joel was the quintessential gamer. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Joel’s wishes there will be no services held. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Joel may be made to the Humane Society London & Middlesex. Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com

REED, Peggy…

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Peggy Reed (n. Martin) passed away peacefully in her 102nd year with her daughter by her side. She lived independently in her own home with her son’s assistance until June 20, 2024 when injuries resulting from a fall required her admission to Parkwood Institute.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Reed (d. 1987) and the loving mother of Carole Anne Reed and John Philip Reed. She was the loving sister of the late Phyllis Thrasher (London, ON), the late Andrew Martin (Fredericton, NB) and the late Joan Dondale (Carleton Place, ON). She was the grandmother of Christina, Louise and Monik Graham, the great grandmother of eight, and the great, great grandmother of two.

Dearly beloved Aunt Peggy will also be missed by her nieces and nephews: David and Marty Thrasher, Judy Cooke (n. Thrasher), Steve, Glenn, Graeme, Beverly and Leslie Dondale, and Bruce, Neil and Scott Martin, along with many other family members, friends and neighbours.

Peggy served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War 2. In addition to raising her family in Pointe Claire, Quebec, she was active in the Lakeside Heights Recreation Association, the Canadian Liberal Party and the Welcome Wagon, and she worked as the school secretary of Northview Elementary School, as an administrator for the Lakeshore School Board and finally as the guidance secretary in Lindsay Place High School.

After her retirement in 1992 she moved to London, Ontario where she became a valued member of her Surrey Court neighbourhood.

At Peggy’s request, cremation has taken place and celebrations of life on Surrey Court and in Ottawa will be arranged at a later date.

In her memory, donations made to the Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com

HYNES, Elizabeth…

May 1940 – August 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth “Betty” Hynes (nee Clark) announces her passing at the age of 84.

Betty is lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Dennis; her children Gary and his wife Belinda and Rodney and his wife Sionainn; her grandchildren Nicholas, Colby, and Rhegan; her great-grandchildren Emmett and Onyx; and her many family and friends both near and far.

She is predeceased by her parents David and Margaret.

Cremation has taken place. At Betty’s request, there will be no service.

Those wishing to donate in memory of Betty are asked to consider the Salvation Army or a charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences can be shared at www.cremationlondon.com

CRAWFORD, Elizabeth “Bett”…

Passed away quietly at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, July 27, 2024 just before her 99th birthday.

Loving mother of Jim Crawford and his wife Brenda, Jon Crawford and his partner Joan, Jeff Crawford and his wife Sharon and son-in-law Fred Pendlebury. Predeceased by her daughter Janet Pendlebury and the children’s father James Crawford. Proud Grandmother of Jay Pendlebury and his wife Jennifer, Jami Crawford and her partner Sean, Josh Crawford, Jessie Donald and her husband Glen, Jonathon Crawford, and Jennifer Claremont and her husband Sean. Great Grandmother of Finn Dermo, Kirsten Crawford, Parker Donald, Valora Claremont, and Jace Donald.

Cremation has taken place and at Elizabeth’s wishes, no service will take place. Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com

WINKLER-CALLIGHEN, MARY JOANNA…

Surrounded by loved ones, Mary Jo passed away at Victoria Hospital in London on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born April 10, 1957 to parents Eldred “Wink” and Dorothy “Pete” Winkler. Predeceased by both her parents and sister Anne, she is survived by daughters Sheena (Kevin) and Janice (Sylvie), as well as grandchildren Maddie, Asher, and Jimmy, and brother Paul (Barbara). BA York ‘96, BEd UWO ‘97. A lover of music, reading, licorice allsorts, and CBC Radio One, Mary Jo will be remembered for her humour, loyalty, and caring nature. She lived with incredible perseverance and bravery with ALS the last 15 years of her life. A celebration of life will be held at the Parkwood Hospital auditorium Tuesday July 30, 1-4. Her family wishes to thank the staff at Parkwood Hospital 3A East. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NDP, with whom she was an enthusiastic volunteer, or the ALS Society. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com

BREMNER, Janet Jean (nee Brush)

At St. Joseph’s Hospital (Parkwood), London, ON, Canada on 17, July, 2024, Janet Jean Bremner of Sarnia passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved wife of Norman Bremner, predeceased. Much loved and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother of: son John, his wife Lee Ann of Sugar Land, TX, and their children, Michael of Sugar Land, TX and Steven of Littleton, CO; son Paul, his wife Louise Daw of London, ON and their children, daughter Emily, husband Jeff and their daughters Piper and Scarlett of Toronto, ON, and son Geoffrey of London, ON; and son Bill and his wife Janis, of Singapore. Survived by beloved brother John Brush, his wife Ann, of Harrow, ON, and their family. Predeceased by her sister Margaret Stanberry, of Aurora, CO. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Odessa Brush of Harrow, ON. Janet is also predeceased by two later-in-life, loving partners William Dawson QC and David Dell, both of Sarnia, ON.

Janet, a Bachelors graduate from the University of Western Ontario (1954) and sorority sister of Kappa Alpha Theta, devoted over twenty five years working professionally as a Registered Dietician in the healthcare foodservice sector in Ontario and Michigan where she was highly regarded by her many institutional clients. Following retirement, she also enjoyed an enriching career extension working for University Scholarships of Canada helping young families plan for their children’s educations. Janet was also an enthusiastic conservationist and faithfully served as a multi-term President and long-term Board Member of Lambton Wildlife Inc. over more than twenty years.

Beyond professional life, Janet and Norm were keen, competitive curlers at the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club. They were also avid sailors and active members of the Sarnia Yacht Club. Janet’s career in foodservice extended lovingly into her kitchen at home as an accomplished chef and baker.

Janet’s remains will be cremated and later interred at Blackwell Cemetery, Sarnia. No funeral service is to be held. In memory of Janet, donations to Lambton Wildlife Inc. are welcomed and can be made through this address: https://lambtonwildlife.com/contact-us/join-us-or-donate/ .  Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com

2024-06-30

Ana Miriam “Midi” “Tia Midi” “Mami”

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Ana Miriam on June 28^th, 2024 surrounded by her family at the age of 85. She was a loving great-grandmother, grandmother, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and cousin. Ana Miriam (Mami) will be deeply missed by her children Iclea, Urania, Manlio, and Naho; her (Midi/Tia Midi) grand-children Fabian, Susan, Christian, Melissa, Elizabeth, Manlio Flavian, Irayda, Nelson Jr., Hurania, Jency Karina, Elvis and Olivia; her great-grandchildren Sophia, Josue, Jonathan, Isabella, Savannah and Xavi, and many extended family members.

Tia Midi is joining her loving husband, Agustin de Jesus, her parents, Jose David and Leticia Angelica, her daughter Urania Maria and her sons Roger and Vladimir in the warm embrace of God.

Tia Midi was born in El Salvador and spent a lot of time in both Mexico and the United States before settling in Canada for nearly 30 years. Tia Midi was always known for her larger than life personality, adventurous spirit, big heart and always being dressed to impress with large jewelry and matching outfits. She loved fiercely and never missed any birthday, graduation or celebration of her family. She adored having her hair dyed in reds, pinks or purples. She loved to celebrate holidays both with matching outfits and by cooking the most delicious meals for her loved ones, whether it be making delicious birthday cakes for her grandchildren, the turkey at Thanksgiving or the many traditional foods from Mexico and El Salvador that will be sorely missed by all. She delighted in music and loved to dance to Mexican rancheras, cumbia and everything in between. She could be found dancing anywhere and everywhere.

She spent a large part of her life volunteering with local non-profit organizations that provided meals for the unhoused and those struggling in our community. She could make friends with anyone she encountered throughout her days, even where language might be a barrier. Tia Midi always remained very adventurous and could always be found telling her many stories to those she met.

The family would like to thank the staff at Dearness Long-term-care Home that took the time to talk to, care for and get to know Ana.

A private celebration of life will take place at a later date. In memory of Ana Miriam donations may be made to the Unity Project at: https://unityproject.ca/give-portal/. For other ways to give please call Silvia Langer via 519-433-8700 ext. 201 or via email at: slanger@unityproject.ca. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com.

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Ana Miriam “Midi” “Tia Midi” “Mami”

Es con gran tristeza que anunciamos el fallecimiento tranquilo de Ana Miriam, de 85 años, el 28 de junio del 2024., Mientras estava rodeada de su familia.  Fue una cariñosa bisabuela, abuela, esposa, madre, hija, hermana, amiga y prima.  Sus hijos Iclea, Urania, Manlio, and Naho la extrañaran profundamente.  Asi como sus nietos Fabian, Susan, Christian, Melissa, Elizabeth, Manlio Flavian, Irayda, Nelson Jr., Hurania, Jency Karina, Elvis y Olivia.  Y sus bisnietos Sophia, Josue, Jonathan, Isabella, Savannah y Xavi.  Tambien como otros familiares lejanos.

Tia Midi se une a su amado esposo, Agustín de Jesús, a sus padres, José David y Leticia Angélica, a su hija Urania María y sus hijos Roger y Vladimir.

Tia Midi nació en El Salvador y pasó mucho tiempo en México y Estados Unidos antes de establecerse en Canadá por casi 30 años.  Amaba intensamente y nunca se perdía ningún cumpleaños, graduación o celebración de su familia. Ella siempre fue conocida por su gran personalidad, espíritu gozoso y gran corazón.  Tambien por vestirse con colores brillantes y joyas que daban con su vestuario.  Le encantaba teñirse el pelo de color rojo, rosado o morado.  Tambien le gustaba celebrar las fiestas tanto con su vestuario coordinado, como cocinando las comidas más deliciosas para sus seres queridos, ya sea preparando deliciosos pasteles de cumpleaños para sus nietos, el pavo en el dia de Acción de Gracias o las muchas comidas tradicionales de México y El Salvador que todos extrañaremos profundamente.  Le encantaba la música y bailar rancheras mexicanas, cumbia y cualquier otro tipo de musica.  Se la podía encontrar bailando en cualquier lugar.

Pasó gran parte de su vida como voluntaria en organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro, que regalaban comidas a los desamparados y probres.  Podía hacerse amiga de cualquier persona que encontrara a lo largo de sus días, incluso cuando el idioma pudiera ser una barrera.  Tia Midi siempre tuvo mucha audacia y se la podía encontrar contando historias a sus familiares y amigas.

La familia desea agradecer al personal de Dearness Long-term-care Home que se tomó el tiempo para hablar, cuidar y conocer a Ana.

Más adelante se hará una celebración de vida privada.  En memoria de Ana Miriam se podrán realizar donaciones al Unity Project:  https://unityproject.ca/give-portal/.  Para otras formas de donar por favor llame a Silvia Langer tel. # 519-433-8700 ext. 201 o por email a: slanger@unityproject.ca.

Condolencias en línea pueden ser compartidas en www.cremationlondon.com.

BRANIFF, Aaron…

Peacefully with his family at his side, Aaron Braniff quietly took his last breath at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Tuesday, June 26, 2024 at the age of 30.

Beloved son of Deb and Rob Braniff. Cherished older brother of Katelyn Braniff. Dear grandson of Ruth Bray (Gardner). Loving nephew of Grace and Robert Welch and cousin to William and Isabel. Predeceased by his grandpa Rick Gardner.

Aaron always had a smile to share with those he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. On the darkest days, Aaron could light up a room with his laughter. Music made Aaron happy and he also loved to be surrounded by activity. Aaron’s gentle and kind spirit was evident in every situation and he had the ability to speak through his beautiful and expressive eyes. Our hearts are broken but we know that he is in the arms of Jesus in paradise. Praise be to God for the promise of tomorrow as our hope is not in this world, but in our final resting place with him. Aaron has left our world but he will never be forgotten and will be forever loved.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

We would like to thank the Woodstock hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospice of London for the exceptional care of Aaron during his stay. Our family would also like to extend our heartfelt thankfulness for the understanding and support we felt as we walked alongside of our son and brother these past few months. God bless.

In Aaron’s memory, sympathy donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 (https://www.sjhospicelondon.com/donate-now) or the Mucolipidosis Type IV (ML4) Foundation, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_7ddc7fa4-dce3-11e6-bb7f-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=53248) and would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com

CARR, Jeffery…

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Parkwood Institute, London, Jeffery passed away peacefully in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Marion. Dear father of Randy and Yvonne. Loving brother of John and Jane. Jeffery was a devoted husband who enjoyed his time spent roller blading with Marion finding joy in their shared passion. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Jeffery may be made to the Verspeeten Family Cancer  Centre (London Regional Cancer Program) In keeping with Jeffery’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com

HOAD, Alexander “Sandy”…

Alexander “Sandy” Hoad passed away suddenly at home in London, Ontario, on June 19th, 2024 in his 71st year. Sandy will be missed by his wife Marsha. Loving stepfather to Stephanie (Piet) and Shawn (Tammy). Amazing poppa of Tre, Teghan, Calen, Piet, Joshua, Hannah and Jacob. Proud great-grandfather of baby Piet.

Sandy was a proud and dedicated member of local 663 pipefitters union of Sarnia. Sandy was known for his generous nature and his dedication to volunteer work. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Sandy may be made to the Diabetes Canada. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com