VanHeck Funeral Home

Surrounded by family, Robert Alexander “Bob” passed away on Saturday March 25, 2023, in his 90th year. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Jeanne (McDonald).  Beloved father to Dean (Janice Davis), Lori, and Greg (Mireille Cyr).  Also survived by one sister Ruth Coulthard.  He was predeceased by parents Alex and Edith, … Read more

Peacefully at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Joanne “Jody” Mitchell of Glencoe passed away in her 71st year.  Beloved wife of Gord for nearly 50 years.  Dear mother of Caralee Mitchell (Will DeWild), Kyle (Erika) Mitchell and Cody (Lindsay) Mitchell. Loving grandmother of Tyson and Braxton Haggith, Adelyn and Mackinley … Read more

Peacefully at Ashwood Manor, Lambeth, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Hugh Nisbet, formerly of Dorchester and Wardsville passed away in his 90th year.  Predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Moore) in 2016.  Dear father of Barry (Chris) Nisbet and Joy (Brian) Hardy.  Loved grandpa of Trevor (Mira) Nisbet, Thomas Nisbet, Hayley Nisbet (Ryan Hemphill) and Sarah … Read more

After a long courageous battle with cancer, Lorne Harold Thomas of Appin passed away at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in his 74th year.  Beloved husband of Lynne (Humphrey) for 53 years.  Loving father of Kimberley, Kristina (Aaron) Fichter, and Michael.  Proud “Grampa” to Justyce (Hailey), Rylan, Samantha, Madelyn, Aiden and … Read more

At Beattie Manor, Wardsville on Monday, March 6, 2023, William Gillett of R.R. 3 Newbury, passed away in his 91st year. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy Gillett (2015). Dear father of James and David and his wife Sonya. Loving grandfather of Ashley (Bradley) and Brian. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later … Read more

Peacefully at her home in Glencoe, on March 2 , 2023 , Hedwig Vetter passed away in her 85th year. Pre-deceased by her husband Max and grand-daughter Kristina Vetter. Dear mother to Patricia and Peter(Jenny). Loving Omi to Mathew and Johannes. Hedwig will be missed by her family in Germany and Kelowna, B.C. and her … Read more

At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, February 19, 2023 Walter Osoka of London passed away in his 69th year.  Survived by his sister Naida (Bill) Cushman of Newbury as by his nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Osoka and 2 brothers William and Victor.  Cremation has taken place and a graveside … Read more

At his home in Glencoe, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, James “Jim” Laczo passed away. Loving husband to Kathy (nee Dennis) for over 30 years. Brother to Tibor “Ted” (Laura Jean) Laczo. Brother-in-law to Marilyn (Bob) Walker, Paul (Kim) Dennis and Karen Dennis. Dear uncle to Phillip (Stephanie), Curtis (Melisa), Jennifer, Bryce, Taylor, great-uncle to … Read more

Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Friday, February 10, 2023, Carol Munro passed away in her 78th year. Loving mother to Andrew Munro, Susanne Bruggeman, and Mary Lou (Selena) Munro. Dear grandma to Richard Bruggeman (Alisa), Cassandra Bruggeman (Keith), Daniel Munro (Laura), and Candice Munro (Daniel). Sister to Albert (Linda) Oatman, Stan (Vivian) Oatman, Nancy … Read more

At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Monday, February 6, 2023, Gloria Mae Paris of Glencoe passed away in her 72nd year.  Predeceased by her husband Marc Cookson (2021). Following her wishes cremation has taken place and arrangements are private.