Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in her 98th year. Phyllis was a devoted wife of the late Thomas Harry Drennan for 34 years. Predeceased by her parents Vera and Fred Jackson and her siblings Mel Jackson (Sally), Leonard Jackson (Evelyn), Marion Traut (Don) and Norma Cahill (Jim).
Phyllis’s loss is sadly felt by her children, Barbara McIntyre (Jon Varey), Marilyn Skolny (Andy), Yvonne Daniel (predeceased Ric), Sharon Williamson (David), and Jerry Drennan (Sherry).
Proud grandmother of Christa Varey (Jeff), Stephen Skolny (Natasha), Tracie Dlouhy (Mike), Michelle Daniel, Christopher Williamson (Lindsay), Taylor Williamson (Kaitlyn), Michael Drennan (Beatrice), and Jarrod Drennan (Meagan). Phyllis is survived by several great grandchildren Ava, Emma, Emily, William, Jonathan, Reece, Hailee, Adelaide, Hannah, Logan, Pippa, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Phyllis created an extremely tight-knit family; they were the centre of her world and she was the glue that held the family together. Her passion was in the kitchen; baking, canning and special occasion dinners. Phyllis carried a life-long love for dogs that began in her childhood and continued throughout her years.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many caregivers who provided their services to their mother in her later years in her home.
Phyllis will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Westview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 am.
For anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Phyllis, please give to a charity of your choice.
Services for Phyllis Hannah Jean Drennan
Funeral Service be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
July 23, 2026 11:00 am
