Obituaries

Our world lost a beacon of love and joy on Friday, August 11, 2023, when Millie McLaughlin passed away at Kensington Village in London, Ontario. Surrounded by loving family, she finally succumbed to her long battle with cancer, and she has moved on to the waiting arms of God.   Mille was born in Montréal, Quebec on October 30, 1935 and was raised in Two Mountains (Deux Montagnes), Quebec. There, she married her loving husband, John Richard McLaughlin, in 1957, and they raised three beautiful daughters, eventually moving to Brockville in 1970. Millie was known by her community for her… Read complete obituary here.

Passed away peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London with her family by her side on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved wife for 51 years of the late Gerald Whidden. Proud mother of Linda, Bruce (Lesley), and Harvey. Loving grandmother to Heather; Adam, Christopher, David; Dylan, and Erin and great-grandmother to Ava, and Ashton. Dear sister of Reneè, Carmen and sister-in-law of Leo, Amy, Edna, and Ernest. Predeceased by her parents Ovila and Yvonne (Morin) Fredette, siblings, Jacqueline, Fernand, Jeannine, and Diane, sister-in-law Velma, and her parents-in-law Robie and Annie Whidden. Born… Read complete obituary here.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Doug Colley on Sunday, July 30, 2023, surrounded by family at the age of 79.  Beloved husband of Mudite Colley (Spricis), loving father of Jason Colley (Lisa) and daughter Lija Ironside.  Adored Grandpa of Erik, William, Sarah, Sophie, Ava Colley (2013), Liam, Aidan and Maija Ironside.  Also missed by brother Richard Colley (Liz) and many friends and extended family. Doug loved tennis, travelling, fishing and spending time at his cottage with family and friends.  He always had a story to tell and a generous helping hand. A celebration of life will be… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, Pam passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the age of 67. Loving companion and best friend to David Borland for over 28 years. Pam will be missed by her father Richard Carter, son Benjamin Lacelle, aunt Dee, cousins Vicky and Wayne, and many close friends. Her love and devotion to animals will always be remembered.    Cremation & Celebrations, GRAND BEND entrusted with arrangements.  In Pam’s honour donations to the OSPCA would be appreciated by the family.

Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Monday, July 17, 2023 of London, at the age of 88. Cherished and devoted husband of  the late Denise (Patenaude) Trepanier (2022) for over 63 years. Proud father of Louise and John Bryans and Robert Trepanier and Paula Tyers. Adored grandpa of Nathan, Sean, Julianne, Michel, Nicholas, and Brandon. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Cremation & Celebrations, ARVA (519-963-4003). Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

1957-2023 Peacefully at the Huron Residential Hospice, with family by his side, on Thursday, June 1, 2023 of Goderich and formerly of Waterloo at the age of 66. Loving husband of Monica (Seiler) Ross. Loving father to Dustin Ross of Goderich and step-father of Jason and Dana Weber of Belgrave, Jonathan Weber of Ottawa, Alan and Angela Thompson of Waterloo, and Daniel and Sarah Weber of Kitchener. Cherished grandfather of Trystan, Brianna, Alex, Alexis, Benjamin, Abigail, Adam, and Casey. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Judi and Thomas Aitkenhead of Ajax/Muskoka. Always remembered by brother and sister in laws Michael and… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully with her husband by her side at LHSC – University Hospital on May 12, 2023 of London at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Peter Szomolanyi for over 42 years. Cherished mother of Martin Szomolanyi and his wife Candice. Proud grandmother of Arron. Dear sister of Janina Spinosa and her husband Mario and their children; Christina, Danielle (Joseph). Predeceased by her parents Franciszka (Kochanski) and Wladyslaw Sycz. In keeping with Zofia’s wishes cremation has taken place.

Robert Thomas Putherbough passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Bob was born in London, Ontario on September 11, 1938. Predeceased by his wife Helen Elizabeth “Liz” (2022), mother Mabel Beatrice (Carrothers) and father Thomas Herbert. Bob is survived by his children Stephanie Walsh (Graham), and Stephen Putherbough (Sandy), adored grandchildren Emily, Julia, Amanda, Allison, Brittany, and Cole and great-grandchildren Blair, Nolan, and Riley, twin brother and best friend, William Putherbough and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a dedicated employee of the T. Eaton Co. for… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the age of 87. Dear husband of the late Loretta (Brodhagen) Bennewies (1994) and the late Barbara (Fraiser) Bennewies (2013). Dear father of Sheryl and Steve Small of London, Murray and Michelle of Winthrop, Donald and Dianne of New Brunswick, Christine and Ron Fleischauer of Brodhagen, Greg and Marnie of Matheson, Lisa and Steve Fraser of Stratford. Missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Shirley and Claude Stewart, Wayne, Barry, Joanne Knights, Roger and Yvonne, Dan and Carol, Bonnie and Doug Holcomb and brother-in-law Bill Wilds…. Read complete obituary here.