Obituaries

August 25, 1950 – February 14, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Dixon on the evening of Friday, February 14, 2025 at Parkwood Institute, Palliative Care, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Dixon. He leaves behind his cherished family and friends. Loving father of Kristopher Hockey (Danielle), Teri-Lyn Hockey (Nate), and Douglas Hockey. Proud grandpa of Kenzie Hockey, Aliya Masse, Kolin Glendenning, Aiyana Doxtator, Alicia Doxtator Riley Hockey, Chase Hockey, and great-grandpa of Kaylin Glendenning, Karter Glendenning, and Elias Doxtator. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Tracey and Rob Riley,… Read complete obituary here.

Roy passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 72. He leaves behind his loving wife Phyllis, daughter Christine (Roque) Mejia, granddaughter Leticia, and Searena and great-grandson Luka. He also leaves behind his uncle Bill (Diane) Barnfather, aunt Margaret West along with his brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. In his younger days Roy played soccer for our local London Celtics, played slow-pitch baseball and had a love for fishing. He retired from H.C.L. Logistics where he had many friends. The family would like… Read complete obituary here.

With love and great sadness, we announce the passing of Karyn (Welsh) Parkinson. She passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Karyn was the ever-tolerant wife of Ralph Parkinson for 55 years. She was the best mom in the world to Shawn (Agnes Zabinska) and Jay Parkinson. She was also a much-loved younger sister to Richard Welsh and Lynn Savage, and a beloved elder sister to Sheila Dunlop and Christopher Welsh. Proud grandmother of Jaykob and Tyler Bezeau. Cherished “Mother” to Joanne and Wayne Bezeau. Karyn will be dearly missed by… Read complete obituary here.

Passed away peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice, Clinton on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Gladys (Baker) Vogel for 51 years. Cherished father of Rob Vogel, and Becky Vogel. Treasured father-in-law of Jennifer Vogel. Adored grandpa/papa of Justin, Kayla, Jaden, and Brandon. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sandy and Al Gilbert, Becky Chabassol, and Cheryl Mcleod. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Grace Gaisbaur, father Harold John Vogel and his sister Wendy Melanson. Harry lived a full life, filled with much love and laughter. He loved fishing, gardening,… Read complete obituary here.

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Jack Jepson on January 18, 2025 at Victoria Hospital, London at the age of 85 with family by his side. Jack was predeceased by his partner in life, Kathleen Bisset (April 15, 2014). He will be lovingly cherished and remembered by Karen (Scott) Sweet and Diane Bedard. He was “Grampa Jack” to Matthew (Jeanna) Dejong, Erica (Adam) Dejong, Denyse Zumach, Jocelyn Zumach, Ryan (Kim) Zumach, James Zumach and eleven great-grandchildren. Jack was well loved and so appreciated. We fondly witnessed his adoring love for our mother and his joy in his role… Read complete obituary here.

Passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 77. Loving husband of the late Jo-Anne “Jo” (Page) Sapala. Cherished father of Tania and Rick MacQueen of Appin, and Krysia and Eric Phillips of Stratford. Proud grandpa of Aidan and Mikey, Kyle, James and Mallory, and Nate. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ted and Josie Sapala of London. Fondly remembered by his nephew Mark. Predeceased by his parents Teofil and Zofia Sapala. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at LHSC – University Hospital and Dr. Jeff… Read complete obituary here.

Passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Jeany (Marissen) Kaptein for over 66 years. Cherished father of the late Sandra and Bill Anderson, Brian Kaptein, and David and Shawna Kaptein. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Dear brother and brother-in-law of late Wijnand Kaptein (late Magda), late Nel Mercer (late John), late Jopie Vergunst (late Loek), late Richard Kaptein (Agnes), Jannie Van Hemert (late Gerrit), Rien Kaptein (Tineke), Wil Bokhorst (late Leen), Annie Zylstra (late Dennis), Roland… Read complete obituary here.

Carl Hughes passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, at Parkwood Hospital, with his close friends by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved father Frank (2000) and his loving mother Madeleine (2022). Carl will be dearly missed by his sister Maureen White and his cherished nieces Laura White, and Jennifer White. His cousins Sylvia and Anne Baribeau, as well as his dear friends Saman Maleki, Solmaz Karamdoust, and Benjamin Maleki, who will remember him with love and fondness. A proud Navy veteran, Carl was known for his quiet nature, meticulous attention to detail and wonderful sense of humour…. Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully after a battle with dementia and with family by his side on January 1, 2025, in his 89th year Kenneth “Ken” Stainthorpe went home to be with his Lord and Saviour. Ken was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on November 16, 1936 and then moved with his family to Quebec in 1939 as his parents’ sought employment in the farming community eventually obtaining the family farm in Melbourne Quebec in 1947. Ken left the family farm moving to Toronto, Ontario in 1953 where he met his future wife Jean, in 1955 who he married in 1958. Ken retired from policing… Read complete obituary here.