Obituaries & Condolences
Betty Pardy
PARDY, Betty……
With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Betty (Schwartzentruber) Pardy in her 69th year. Cherished mother of Michelle (Scott) Baker, Deb Best (Gary Bruckler), Trevor Pardy (Mandy Redmond). Proud grandmother of Jocelyne, Justin, Chloe and Peyton. Dear sister of Barbara (John) Duits, Ken (Moe) Schwartzentruber, Doug (Helen) Schwartzentruber, Brenda (Larry) Ehnes and Joe (Liane) Schwartzentruber. Also survived by her sister-in-law Elinor Schwartzentruber. Dear friend of Daniel Montross. Predeceased by her parents Delton and Frieda Schwartzentruber and her brothers Dave and Garry Schwartzentruber and his wife Gloria. Her family will always remember her fun loving ways and very giving nature. Betty retired from Cargill Canada (Cuddys) after providing over 30 years of dedicated service. During this time she was an advocate for her fellow co-workers as a representative of UFCW. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. In keeping with Betty’s wishes cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to join us at the Civic Gardens, 625 Springbank Dr. London, ON, on Monday February 8th between 5:30-8:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as this charity was close to her heart; or LHSC CCTC, the care received over the past few weeks was exceptional and we thank all of the staff that cared for her. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation London & Middlesex (519-858-2467). Online condolences accepted at www.cremationlondon.com
Patti Veale-Patterson
VEALE-PATTERSON, Patti….
At her residence with her husband Lawrence by her side, on Thursday, January 14, 2016, Patti Veale-Patterson in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Lawrence Patterson for 32 years. Cherished step-mother of Bernadette Patterson (Carlos). Proud Nana of Jocelyn. Cremation has take place. At Patti’s request there will be no visitation or service. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.cremationlondon.com
Otto Meces
Meces, Otto….
Passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015, at Victoria Hospital, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Josephine. Loving father of Sylvia and Ken. Cherished grandfather of Tianna and Stephen. Brother of Gertrude Opravil, and uncle to several neices and nephews. At Otto’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation London & Middlesex (519-858-2467).
Geoffrey Clark
CLARK, Geoffrey…
Peacefully at home in his sleep on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, in his 65th year. Loving husband of Lyndis (Neal) Clark for 29 years. Survived by his siblings Janis Gordon, Ted Clark and sister-in-law Janice Neal. Predeceased by his parents Eileen and Clifton Clark. He will be dearly missed by his furry friend Harvey. Cremation has taken place. Private inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the Alzheimer Society London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Cremation London & Middlesex 519-858-2467. Online condolences accepted at www.cremationlondon.com
Alwynne “Mabel” Boustred
BOUSTRED, Alwynne….
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Friday, October 30, 2015, Alwynne “Mabel” Boustred, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Boustred (1972). Loving mother of Russ Boustred (Diane) and Pat Stapylton (Peter). Proud Nan of Brett (Jenelle), Chris (Jessica) and Riley. A Celebration of Al’s life will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 1-7 pm (please contact the family for location details). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made Boys & Girls Club of London, 184 Horton Street East, London, ON N6B 2H6. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com
Larry Richard Owen
OWEN, Larry Richard…..
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, September 5, 2015, Larry Richard Owen in his 66th year. Beloved husband of the Bonnie (MacRae) Owen. Dearly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Cremation London & Middlesex 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com
Gerhard “Gerry” Schuetzek
SCHUETZEK, Gerry….
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, September 6, 2015, Gerhard “Gerry” Schuetzek in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (Hyatt) Schuetzek (2015). Dearly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Cremation London & Middlesex 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com
Ivan Leitch
LEITCH, Ivan….
Surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, July 27, 2015, Ivan Leitch in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Cupples) Leitch for 52 years. Loving father of Hugh Leitch. Dear brother of Dr. Garnet Leitch and brother-in-law of Mike Cupples (Margaret) and Donna Wilson (and the late Bruce Leitch). Missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Mungo and Monta (Anderson) Leitch. Ivan was a proud member of the LTC. A celebration of Ivan’s life will be held at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, East, London, on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 2 pm. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church – Memorial Fund, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London ON N6C 1J4. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation London & Middlesex 519-858-2467. Online condolences can be shared at www.cremationlondon.com
Marinus “Ries” Broere
BROERE, Marinus
Peacefully at University Hospital, on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Marinus “Ries” Broere, Long time Byron resident, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 61 years. Sadly missed by daughter Betty and Ted of London, and sons Ron of Strathroy and Paul of Woodstock. Cherished Opa of Jordan and Candace, both of London. Predeceased by son Rick (2005). Also, survived by his two caring sisters Truus Confurius of London and Corri Van DeVenter of the Netherlands. Friend and uncle to many in both Canada and Holland. Cremation has taken place. To keep with Ries wishes there will be no visitation or memorial service. We will forever miss those “Blue Eyes”. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation London & Middlesex 519-858-2467. Online condolences can be shared at www.cremationlondon.com
Albert “Saint” Ste. Marie
STE. MARIE, Albert…..
Peacefully with his family by his side at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, July 13, 2015, Albert “Saint” Ste. Marie in his 94th year. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Elaine, his first wife, Mabel, his sisters Marcelle Thorp and Renee Reid, along with his 6 children, Greg (Nathalie), Leslie (Louise), Penny (Mac), Jeff (Patsy), Armand and Manon (Marc), 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was raised in Saskatoon and enlisted with the Canadian Navy on September 6, 1939 and spent 2 years on convoy duty on the North Atlantic, then served the balance of the war at Naval Headquarters in Ottawa. His 50 year business career was in the printing, lithography and silkscreen industry, where he owned two businesses and held senior positions working in London, Toronto, Montreal and Bologna, Italy. His favorite pastimes were boating, trap shooting, photography, travelling and golf, yet he cherished the time with his family the most. The family wishes to thank the staff at Exeter Hospital and the supportive team at Parkwood who provided dad with compassion and heartfelt care for the past 18 months. Dad was instrumental in the “Percy Project”, a mission to improve the food quality for veterans at Parkwood, in which he served faithfully until the last 2 weeks of his life. His creative passions for colour and printing were rekindled in the Veteran’s Arts program, where he made over 50 silk scarves for family and friends. Thanks to the Veteran’s Art Program Team. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life and reception will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Civic Garden Centre, 625 Springbank Drive, London. Inurnment in Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, Montreal. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation London & Middlesex 519-858-2467. Online condolences can be shared at www.cremationlondon.com
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