At Chateau Gardens Nursing Home in London on Tuesday, March 25th, 2008, Janina Flodrowski passed in her 90th year.
Wife of the late Stefan Flodrowski (1985). Loving mother of Christine O'Neill (predeceased 2002) and son Leslie and his wife Laurie of London. Dear grandmother of Patricia (O'Neill) and her husband Rob Laurie, Jennifer (O'Neill) and her husband Sean Moumblow, Eric Flodrowski and his wife Lyndsay, and Michelle Flodrowski. Great grandmother of Stefan and Cameron. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S., Chatham. Parish prayers will be offered at 3 pm Friday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church on Saturday, March 29th at 1 p.m.
Leslie and Laurie extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Chateau Gardens for their excellent care and kindness. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society (alzheimerlondon.ca).
Gerald Gagner
At his residence, on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, Gerald Adrian Gagner, age 90, of Chatham, husband of the late Pauline (Roy) Gagner. Son of the late Delina Caron and Zacharie Gagner, Gerald was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28 and served in the army during WWII with the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders. He was past secretary of Dover Township Separate school Board for 19 years and a trustee for 5 years with the Kent County Separate School Board. Gerald was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Father James Assembly and a member of Le Club de L'Amitie Pain Court.
He will be sadly missed by: his 8 children; John Gagner and his wife Patricia of Chatham, Guy Gagner and his wife Julianna of Pain Court, Marc Gagner of Windsor, Zacharie Gagner of Chatham, Marie Claire Vinter Bishop and her husband Larry of Chatham, Bernadette "Bernie" Tilsz also of Chatham, Anne Louise Gagner of St. Catharines and Gerald Jr. and his wife April of Chatham and a sister Monique Gagner of Ottawa. Gerald will also be missed by his 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
He is predeceased by brothers Clement and Norbert and sisters Bernadette and Claudia and a grandson Paul.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, and again on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parish Prayers will be offered at 3 30 pm. Members of the Father James Assembly, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and Pain Court Council #9693 Prayers Thursday 7 30 pm. Colour guard will stand watch Thursday from 7-9 pm and the Presentation of the Chalice will follow prayers.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 10 am in St. Agnes' Church.
Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Church cemetery.
Donations to The Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Gerald Arsene Myers
It is with great sadness and joy that Gerald has reunited with his beloved wife Patricia who predeceased him on June 14, 2006. Leaving behind a cherished family and many close friends who will continue to celebrate his legacy of memories, gossip and life lessons. Gerald passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, Gerald Arsene Myers, age 63 of Pain Court, beloved husband of the late Patricia "Pat" (LaMarsh) Myers (2006). Born in Chatham in 1945 son of the late Rita Ouellette and Arsene Myers, Gerald is retired from the former Eaton Yale and was well known for his love of Cars and a member of the Kent Historical Car Club.
Loving father of Jerry Myers and his wife Joyce of Charing Cross and Linda Pink and her husband Steve of Chatham. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Hunter, Tyler and Liberty. Dear brother of Theresa Myers of Southampton, Patricia VanDurme and Kelly Lonergan of Rockwood and Rob Myers and his wife Cathy of Chatham. Also survived by nieces and nephews; Shelby and Jessica Myers, Blake Purdy and family and Jamie VanDurme and family. Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2008. Chapel Service will be conducted in the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:00 am with Rev. Susan Jolley officiating.
Burial will take place beside his wife in St. Anthony’s cemetery.
Donations to Pretty in Pink would be appreciated.
Reparata "Rita" Iannicello
Peacefully at her residence, in Chatham, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 21, 2008, Reparata "Rita" Iannicello, age 88, of Chatham, beloved wife of Diodoro "Ted" Iannicello. Born in Molinara, Italy in 1919, daughter of the late Christina Lillo and Marco Quarantello.
Loving mother of Dan Iannicello and his wife Lucy of Charing Cross and Lucy Pranovi and her husband Frank of Chatham. Cherished grandmother of Daniella, Joanna, Erica, Ted, Marco and Franca, sadly missed by one great grand son Luca.
She is predeceased by one sister and one brother.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday March 24, 2008 where Parish Prayers will be offered at 7:00 pm on Monday. Visitation also on Tuesday from 11 am until 12:30 pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm in St. Joseph's Church.
Entombment will be in Maple Leaf Mausoleum.
Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.
Zofia Jedlinska
At Riverview Gardens, Chatham, on Sunday, March 16, 2008, Zofia Jedlinska, age 74, of Chatham. Born in Augustow Poland on April 11, 1933, daughter of the late Helena Wojtkiewicz and Antoni Jedlinski, she came to Canada 20 years ago.
She will be sadly missed by: a son Bogdan Wojcik and his wife Barbara, A granddaughter Sylwia, 2 brothers, Antoni Jedlinski and wife Carolyn and Edward Jedlinski and wife Lucyna all of Chatham and 5 nieces, Beata, Kasia, Katie, Lisa and Monica.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, where Parish Prayers will be offered at 8:15 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 1:00 pm in Our Lady of Victory Church.
Donations for Mass Offerings would be appreciated.
Jennie Barbara Lozon
Peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham-Kent, on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, Jennie Barbara Lozon, at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late William Hector Lozon (1980). Born in Tilbury East Township in 1921, daughter of the late Julie Perry and George Carson, Jennie worked for Canadian Caners before her retirement.
Loving mother of Yvonne Stubbs of Chatham, Mary Carruthers of London and William Lozon of Montreal. Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family, being predeceased by 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2008. Chapel Service will be conducted in the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 1 pm with Rev. Susan Jolley officiating.
Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Leona Marie Koekuyt
Suddenly as the result of an auto accident at Four Counties Hospital, Newbury, on Friday, March 7, 2008, Leona Marie Koekuyt, age 65, beloved wife of Julien Koekuyt of Chatham. Born in Grande Pointe in 1942, daughter of the late Helena Gagner and Leo Tetrault. Leona was a member of the Ladies of Ste. Anne Society.
Loving mother of Denise Williams and her husband Steve and their daughter Stephanie of Chatham. Leona will also be sadly missed by many friends.
She is predeceased by a daughter Louise Koekuyt (1971).
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. Monday March 10, 2008, and again on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers will be offered 3:00 pm on Tuesday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:00 am in Immaculate Conception Church, Pain Court.
Burial will be in St. Philippe Church cemetery , Grande Pointe.
Donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Bernadette Marie Lassaline
After a courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by her family at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham, on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Bernadette Marie Lassaline passes away at age 62. Born in Windsor on December 07, 1945, daughter of the late Bernice (Bezaire) and Lionel Ouellette, she was an employee of Essex County for 27 years.
She will be sadly missed by: her daughters Jeanine and husband John Berglund of Chatham, Nicole Lassaline and husband John "Frank" Garbutt of Ottawa, special longtime friend Karen Couch of Chatham, 4 grandchildren, Katelin Papp, Gabrielle, Emerson and Olivia Berglund, 2 sisters, Denise Fuerth and husband Don of Woodslee and Anita Uhrig and husband John of Waterloo as well and 5 nephews and a niece.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and again on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parish Prayers will be offered on Sunday at 7 pm., with C. W. L. prayers to follow.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11:00 am in St. Ursula's Church.
Cremation will follow.
Special thanks to the staff of the London Cancer Clinic and The C-K Health Alliance as well as the V.O.N. for all their time and care.
Donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Milton Frederick Mardling
At Sydenham Campus (Wallaceburg), Chatham-Kent, on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Milton Frederick Mardling, age 91, beloved husband of Clara (Gillier) Mardling. Born in Chatham in 1917, son of the late Margaret Gwilt and George Mardling. Milton farmed all of his life in Harwich Township and was a member of St. Joseph's Church.
Loving father of Murray Mardling and Rita Greco of Sarnia. Cherished grandpa of Rebecca and Elishea. Milton has 3 brothers; Garnet and Lloyd are predeceased and Stan Mardling lives outside Thamesville. He is also sadly missed by several nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday May 16, 2008 where Parish Prayers will be offered 3:00 pm on Friday. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at
(Cilena Anna) peacefully entered Eternal Life on Thursday, April 17, 2008 in Chatham, Ontario. She was born in Brownfield, Alberta in 1916, the daughter of the late William Maxfield and Anna (Adams) Maxfield Dooling. She entered the Ursuline Sisters in Calgary, Alberta in 1932 and joined the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London in 1934. During her religious life she served as a Child Care Worker and Teacher in Chatham, Toronto, Calgary, Grayson, Rockyford and Edmonton. From 1982 to 2001 she did retreat work at the FCJ Christian Life Centre in Calgary. In 2003 Sister moved to Colonel Belcher Seniors’ Residence in Calgary. In January 2007 she moved to Villa Angela, Chatham, Ontario. She is survived by sisters, Margaret Wotske and Elsie Poile and a brother Lloyd Dooling. She is predeceased by a brother, George Dooling. Relatives and friends are invited to join the Ursuline Community at a prayer service to be held on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kiva at Villa Angela, 20 Merici Way, Chatham. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Kiva at Villa Angela, Chatham, Ontario. Donations in memory of Sister Bernadette may be made to “Chatham Ursuline Charities” or to the charity of your choice. The Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham is in charge of arrangements.
Madeline Dutry
passed away peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham, on Sunday, March 16, 2008, Madeline Dutry, age 86 years.
Born in Eerneghem, Belgium on January 22, 1922 daughter of the late Mary Dekyzer and Edward Durty, she was a retiree of Siemen's Corporation and a member of St Joseph’s Church. Madeline was much loved at Riverview Gardens and was known as Maddy. Many thanks to the 3rd Floor West (Rose Arbour) Staff at Riverview for their excellent service and care.
She will be sadly missed by: a sister Irene Van Raemdonck and her husband Leonard of Raleigh and several nieces and nephews
She is predeceased by 2 brothers Cyril and Maurice Dutry.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 3-5 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Funeral Service will be conducted in The Hinnegan-Peseski Chapel, on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm with Fr. Dennis Wilhelm of St. Joseph's Church, officiating.
Entombment will take place in St. Anthony's Mausoleum.
Donations to the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated.
Roy Thomas Adams
After 22 years, finally has peace, after a brain aneurysm, passed away at Riverview Gardens, Chatham, on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Roy Thomas Adams, age 71 of Chatham, beloved husband of 47 years of Betty (Grant) Adams.
Born in London on March 06, 1937 he was the son of the late Vera (Chance) and Thomas Adams. He will be sadly missed by: his children, Carol Hepp and husband Chris of London, Karen Caughey and husband Bob of Alliston, Linda Endicott and husband Brian of North Carolina and Debbie Gale and her husband Brendan of London, grandchildren, Samantha, Tyler, Michelle, Matthew, Brittney, Kayla, Michael and Madison as well as many brothers, sister and family.
Taken from the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham to be cremated. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Ursula’s Church on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Daniel Vere, officiating.
Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
John Blake Sheldrick
Suddenly, after a lengthy illness, at his residence in Chatham, on Sunday, April 20, 2008, “J. B.” Sheldrick, at age 46 years.
Born in Toronto on July 17, 1961 he was the son of the late Anne (Proskurniak) and Max Sheldrick,
He will be sadly missed by: his much beloved children and source of his strength Stacey and Max Sheldrick of Chatham, and his beloved brother Dr. Peter Sheldrick also of Chatham. He was beloved nephew of Dr. Blake and Janet Barlow and special cousin of Howie, Debbie, David, Gloria, Barbara Anne, Collin, Wendy, Jan and George. He will also be remembered by Mary Anne and the Vajdik family.
He is predeceased by a brother Gary Sheldrick in 2003.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 9 a.m. until Service time Thursday, April 24, 2008. Funeral Service will be conducted in The Hinnegan-Peseski Chapel, on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11:00 am with Fr. Joseph Nevett of Blessed Sacrament Church, officiating.