Ken Friar

1938 – April 1, 2025

Kenneth Alfred Friar of R.R. #3 Paisley, passed away at Maple Court, Walkerton, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in his 87th year.

Loving father of Pat (Brian) Metcalfe of Mildmay, Cindy (Rob) Reisz of Kitchener, Mike (Lisa) Friar of Roslin, and Nancy (Doug) Robinson of Francis Lake. Grandfather of Kalena (Tyson), Krissy (Justin), Keira, Callum, Tess, Danielle (Matt), Julie (Scott), Cyndi (Jake), and great-grandfather of Halle, Max, Rhett, Aspen, Grayson, Oliver, Isabelle, and Samantha.

Dear brother of Joan (Barry) MacPherson of Hanover and Marilyn (Murray) Sinclair of Parksville, B.C. Ken was predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret (Walker) Friar.

A funeral service celebrating Ken’s life will be held at Paisley Missionary Church on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Spring interment in Paisley Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Paisley Missionary Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Rhody Family Funeral Home.

Anne Frances McEachen Cavanaugh

April 13, 1954 – March 29, 2025

Anne Frances McEachen (Cavanaugh), born on April 13, 1954, to the late Bernard and Helena Cavanaugh passed on peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, March 29th, 2025, with the love and comfort of family at her side and the exceptional care of staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice located in Sarnia, Ontario.

Loving wife to the late Shayne McEachen (2018), Mother of Kimberly (David), Cullen, and Kelly (Archie). Big Sister to Deb Cavanaugh (Tim), Glenn Cavanaugh (Chantal), Kevin Cavanaugh and Brad Cavanaugh. Predeceased by her brother Michael Cavanaugh (Wendy), and sister Sherry Cavanaugh. Cherished Nana of Kayla, Erienne, Katie, Aly, Liam, Briagh, Blake, Grace, and Rhett, and great-grandchildren, she had yet to meet. Remembered and loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Annie, a country girl at heart, enjoyed the solitude of country living, gardening, and had a deep connection with animals. She loved exploring the culinary world and found pleasure in entertaining family and friends while preparing her delicious recipes. Anne devoted her time to caretaking of the elderly and became an entrepreneur, founding the home-away-from-home retirement establishment, “Heather Brook Manor,” in Tweed, Ontario.

Anne adored her family and especially cherished every moment spent with her Grandchildren, who brought immeasurable joy to her life.

A memorial service will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with visitation held one hour prior from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Private interment at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery.

Special thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospice, Dr. Evan Lilly, Dr. Julie Lebert, Bluewater Health Palliative and Oncology Teams, and Kayla at Care Partners, for all their exceptional care and support.

Donations appreciated to St. Joseph’s Hospice (checks only at the funeral home please).

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Smith Funeral Home.

Rodney Kershaw

November 11, 1962 – March 20, 2025

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Rodney Kershaw passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 62. He was the cherished son of the late Donald and Mabel Kershaw. Rodney was a beloved brother to Ruth (Wayne) and Don.

He will be remembered with love by his nieces and nephews and greatly missed by his friends Charlie, Thys, and Jeffery, as well as his housemates Brian and Brendan. Through his life, he made numerous friends and will be fondly remembered for his passion for music, dancing, bowling, and shopping.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Rodney’s group home and the staff at Brantford General Hospital for their compassionate care.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Tranquility Cremation.

Larry Douglas Morris

1953 – 2025

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With his wife by his side at Bluewater Health on April 1st, 2025, Larry Douglas Morris passed away at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy and his proud sons Ryan and Brody.

Larry is also survived by his siblings Stephen (Diana), Vickie (Norm), and Pat (George), as well as his parents-in-law Grace and Carm Holbrook and brother-in-law Randy (Connie). He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and June.

Larry was the uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. He loved the miles he put on behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler. Larry was proud of his service to the Legion, including his term as president. His friends will fondly remember him as “Bear,” and his signature beard will not be forgotten.

Cremation has taken place, and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In memory of Larry, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Watford Royal Canadian Legion Branch 172.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Watford Funeral Home.

Carole Jacqueline Ellyatt

April 1, 2025

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Passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Carole Jacqueline Ellyatt on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was the devoted wife to the late Jerry Ellyatt.

Carole was a cherished mother to Mark and Cheryl Ellyatt and Catharine and Scott Hammond. She was a sweet Grammy to Jessica, Brandi and Matt, and Jack and Emily. Carole was the second daughter of Sidney and Mildred Coulson and will be dearly missed by her siblings Connie and Murray White, and Norm and Grace Coulson. She was predeceased by her beloved younger sister Pam and Ted Shack.

Visitation will take place at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carole’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Though she is no longer with us in person, her steadfast love, strength, and humour will live forever in our hearts.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Westview Funeral Chapel.

Margaret M. Waller

January 10, 1933 – March 13, 2025

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Margaret M. Waller (née Murrant), a longtime resident of Stratford, Ontario, passed away at Hillside Manor on March 13th, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born and raised in Port Morien, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Margaret is predeceased by brothers Donald and John and sister Norma. She was the beloved wife of L. Ray Waller for 60 years until his death in 2014. Margaret was a loving mother to her daughter Jacquelyn, who passed away in 2023.

She is survived by her children: Heidi Holdsworth (Stratford), Edward Waller (West Palm Beach, FL), and Julianne Waller (Stratford). She was a loving grandmother to Tessa, Graydon, Luka, Jay, Paige, Madeleine, Ashley, Nicolas, and Kevan, and great-grandmother to Aleks, Mika, and Samy.

Margaret grew up with a deep love for her East Coast lifestyle. She was a bright, determined, and hardworking student who excelled in music, passing Royal Conservatory piano levels with ease. She studied to be a laboratory technician in Halifax, where she met her future husband, Ray. Together they moved to Ontario, where Margaret became a dedicated mother to four children in five years.

Margaret had a successful career in pottery, opening Unicorn Studios in 1980, which later became Pottery Five Studios. For more than 20 years, customers returned year after year to collect her intricately designed pottery, contributing to the development of York Street in Stratford.

Margaret's family and friends will always remember her quick wit, sense of humor, and love for chocolate and sweet treats. She was a loving daughter, sister, friend, wife, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she gave her best to every role she embraced.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Hillside for their care, as well as to Lynn Simpson for her unwavering support and love.

Cremation has taken place, and a private graveside service will be held at Avondale Cemetery in the spring.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Stratford – Rotary Respite House, through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. For more information, please visit www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at W.G. Young Funeral Home.

Annette Oostveen Deyle

June 29, 1945 – March 25, 2025

Peacefully with family at her side, Annette Deyle (née Oostveen), in her 80th year, was reunited with lost loved ones on March 25, 2025, at Strathroy Hospital. Predeceased by her husband John (2017), and parents Karl and Annie Oostveen.

Remembered and loved by her children Terry (Kim) Deyle, Lorrie (Jon) Rushton, John Deyle, Annie Deyle (Rick). Predeceased by her son Ronnie Deyle. Special Grandmother to Tracey, Tyler, Tara Deyle; Evan, Lucas, Emilie Vezsenyi; Fred, Tiffany Hathaway; Nathan, Amanda Deyle; Michael, Jacob, Brittany Deyle. Great-Grandmother to 24.

Annette enjoyed the serenity of her gardens, coffee, conversation, and a good laugh with friends, and her furry companion Babe. She will be remembered for her many years spent devoted to the Rodney Legion serving veterans and her community.

A long-time member of The Rodney Christian Mission, Annette enjoyed fellowship with her “church family.” She found peace knowing that she would leave this life to cross over into paradise with her Lord.

Annette rests at Arn Funeral Home, 212 Furnival Rd, Rodney. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 pm. Funeral service to commence Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Interment in Rodney Cemetery to follow. Friends and family are invited for fellowship afterward at Arn Funeral Home.

Donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Ontario Rett Syndrome Association of Canada are greatly appreciated.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Arn Funeral Home.

Krzysztof Zbigniew Skalski

2025

Surrounded by his family at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025, Kris Skalski, at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Iwona Skalski for 44 years. Loving father of Kamila and Luk Skalski. Proud Dziadek of Nel, Damian and Kai. Missed by his sister Danuta Skalski. Predeceased by his parents Tadeusz and Helen Skalski.

Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady Of Czestochowa Polish Church, 419 Hill Street, London, on Friday, April 4 at 11 am. A reception will be held following at the Polish Hall, 554 Hill St, London at 12:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kris to Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Donohue Funeral Home.