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Monday
9
February
Visitation
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Monday, February 9, 2026
McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown
76 Main Street East
Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday
10
February
Funeral Service
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Erie St. United Church
7 Erie St. North
Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
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Barb Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Jim, Joy. And Bob, Anne and families: My sincere condolences on the loas of your mother.
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Scott and Suanne Braun donated to Erie Street United Church
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Marianne, Shawn & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a dear person who really gave us our start as a young married couple when her and your dad sold us our first home on Ebenezer St over a cup of tea and a handshake. That speaks to the kind of people they were. Always remembered!
Suanne & Scott
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Melissa Edwards posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2026
Marianne, Shawn, Lydia and Anderson, our deepest condolences! Irene was a kind and caring lady who loved her family deeply! She will be greatly missed, but how fortunate to have been blessed with such a loving mother and grandmother! Love you all!
Melissa, Ron, Carson and Lauren
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Kathleen & Don Lunn posted a condolence
Friday, February 13, 2026
Sorry to hear of Irene’s passing just today. I have fond memories of her country meals when visiting with Bob.
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Marnie Johnstone (Johnston) posted a condolence
Friday, February 13, 2026
Campbell Family - so sorry to hear about Irene. I enjoyed the video - so many memories you have together. Your parents will be in each others company again….smiling as always. Thinking of you.
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Bj Spencer posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Sincere condolences to all the family , your many memories will give some comfort at this time , Bob and Bj Spencer
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Barb Holden posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Sending sincerest condolences.
Barb Holden
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Monica Robertson posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Dear Marianne, Shawn, Lydia, Anderson and all your family,
We were saddened to learn of the passing of your dear Mom and Grandmother. She was such a sweet lady and the loveliest of neighbours. May it somehow help to know that you are in our thoughts & prayers as you navigate through this difficult time.
Our most sincere sympathy,
Ken & Monica (Moore) Robertson
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Marc and Sharon Campbell posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Campbell family...Sorry to hear of Irene's passing. We were unable to come to the funeral but you were all in our thoughts.
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Al Clymans posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sincere condolences to Jim & Joy and families on the passing of Irene.
Al & Evelyn Clymans
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Larry & Patricia Rumble posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
To Irene's family -
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of your Mom/Grandma, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this very difficult time.
Irene was always a joy to visit with, may the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days to come.
Larry & Patricia Rumble
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Nancy Kirk Mifflin posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Joy Jim and Campbell families.. my deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. She will be missed by my parents for frequent visits at the Village..Thinking of you all ❤️
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Howard and Mary Marg Branscombe posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
To Irene’s family,
Howard and I moved to Terrace Beach area around 2000. We met Irene and Gord playing shuffleboard in a Thursday night league.
What fun they were ! We have special memories of them. Rest in peace Irene !
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Sue and Daryl Dawson posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Jim and Joy and family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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John & Sonia Simpson posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
To the Campbell Family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Irene. She was a wonderful lady, always greeting us with a smile or a wave.
She will be missed by many.
Know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
John & Sonia Simpson
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Fred & Kaye Lee posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Marianne and family we are so very sorry for your loss. Let all your happy memories carry you through this sad time
Fred & Kaye
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Derek & Kelly Edwards posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Please accept our sincere condolences. Thinking of you.
Derek & Kelly Edwards
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Cathy and Paul Misener and Crack donated to London Health Science Foundation
Monday, February 9, 2026
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Cathy Misener posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Bob, Anne and boys
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. . She sounds like she was a wonderful and talented lady. May your treasured memories help to bring you some comfort.
Hugs, Cathy and Paul
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Linda Hebblethwaite posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Jim, Joy, Bob, Janet, Marianne and families,
Sincere Sympathy to the family on the passing of your mother, grandmother ,and great grandmother.
Irene was a wonderful, kind and gentle lady.
She always had a smile whenever you would cross paths with her.
Share the many happy memories you had with her and may they bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Peter & Linda
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Kim Scoyne posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
To the Campbell Family
We are so sorry to hear about your moms passing
She so loved telling us all about the family. And was also a dear neighbour to our family.
As well as the visits while in the village.
Many sympathies
Peter , Gary and Kim Scoyne.
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Larry Garside posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Marianne& Shawn and family,
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family with the passing of your mother.
Larry Garside
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Bob and Pat Andruchow posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sorry to read about the passing of Irene. We have lived down the road for many years.
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Jim and Colleen posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
We are sorry to hear of your mum's passing. Our condolences to the family.
Marianne, Shawn, and family - we send our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. Hugs to you all.
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Barbara Rose lit a candle
Monday, February 9, 2026
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Jim and Joy, Bob and Anne, Janet and Jim, Marianne and Shawn and Aunt Audrey.
Irene and I attended London Teachers College together. Aunt Audrey and Lyle had a boat as Don and I did We did a lot of boating and Water skiing together back in those days. Irene always had a smile and was always interested in having a visit when we met.She was such a pleasant genuine lady. Gord always came to sing at New Scotland when we did a cantata when I was leading the choir. I also met Grandma Vivian when I retired from teaching and joined Retired Teachers. So many memories to share. I am unable to attend visitation as I have a Doctor's appointment and tomorrow I play at Blenheim Village for their Church Service. I do send my sincere sympathy to all the family. May your memories help to comfort you.
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Cindy Simpson posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Marianne. Shawn and family…we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and Jamie Simpson
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Keith Johnston posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Cousin Irene, I have always remembered you selling me 1955 baseball cards when you worked at the Rondeau Bay store. I was so proud telling my friends that you were my cousin. Many times I told you how you reminded me so much of Grace Kelly, not only in your appearance but also in the manner in which you carried yourself.
The summer of ‘62, working in Blenheim, gave me the chance to drop in for frequent visits. Aunt Vivian lived there with you at the time, but oh how I enjoyed those visits with you and Gordon, so much fun. You always made me feel so welcome. My only regret is that Phyl and I were not able to visit with you more frequently.
Our sincere condolences to all of the family and may God bless and comfort each of you.
Love & hugs. - Phyl & Keith
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Vicki King posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Marianne, Janet and families,
We are so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. Celebrate a life well lived and know we are thinking of you in the days ahead. Big hugs, Vicki and Patti
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D. Randy Campbell posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Jim , Janet , Bob , & Marianne , and Families
Very sorry to hear of your Mom and, our farm neighbor passing.
Thinking of you all.
Randy, Carrie , Doug and Glen Campbell
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John Clark posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Thinking of your loss as we admire the strong family legacy that Irene clearly cultivated so well.
John & Jacqui Clark
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Sally & Lloyd Thompson posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Mary Ann, Shawn and Campbell Familes,
Sending our sincere sympathy on the death of your Mom. Cherish those many memories and keep them close in your heart forever
Sally and Lloyd Thompson
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Kevin & Kelli-An DeCook posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May you be comforted by the many memories you shared and know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. With sympathy.
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Allan Parks posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
To Jim, Joy and the entire Campbell family. Our condolences go out to you and have kept you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Allan and Christine Parks
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John and Karen posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
To the Campbell Family, our hearts go out to you as you grieve the loss of your mother, such a lovely lady. Our deepest condolences to all.
The Roe Family
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Cassandra McMahon posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Hello my mom is Darlene McMahon (north). She used to house clean for Irene and she went to school with her kids she wanted to send her condolences to the family. Irene was a sweet lady and she will be missed by all who knew her. We are so very sorry.
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Susan Litwin posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
I met Irene (and Gord) about 30 years ago when I joined a women’s baseball league in Blenheim (on Janet’s team). Irene and Gord were loyal spectators, doing their best to view two games at once (Janet’s, and also Marianne’s). I was blessed to see more of Irene later when she moved to Ridgetown. She will be missed, but my heart is warmed by the thought of her and Gord sitting side-by-side on their lawn chairs, cheering us on.
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Brenda Rumble posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Thinking of you all.
Remembering your Mom from her teaching days at Harwich Raleigh Public School .
Such a kind and special lady.
Cherish your many special memories.❤️
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Pat Taylor posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Our sincere condolences to the Campbell family. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during this sad time.
Doug & Pat
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Ann Martens posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Jim, Bob, Janet and Maryanne and families. Words can not express how sad we are to hear about Irene’s passing. She and Gordon were a staple in our community but more importantly in our family. We have so many happy memories of the years they shared with us.
She was a kind and caring individual who we were all blessed to have in our lives and we will all miss greatly.
Thinking of you all.
Ann and Paul Martens
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Becky and Duane Lamers posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Our condolences to Irene's family.
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Barb Thatcher posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Marianne, Shawn, Lydia, Anderson and family, my condolences to you all. Barb Thatcher
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Brad Campbell posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Wonderful memories of Aunt Irene that I will always treasure; not the least of which is our conversation just a few short months ago in Blenheim. She always had a way to brighten your day even after hours of picking stones or hoeing beans. How it is that I still laugh a little when I see a "fresh crop" of stones every spring has everything to do with both Aunt Irene and Uncle Gordon; I cherish them both. She will be missed.
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Tom Lunn posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Condolences to all affected by Irene’s passing
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Randy and Lynda Ross posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Our sincere condolences to the family.
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Glenda Yule posted a condolence
Sunday, February 8, 2026
My sincere sympathy to all of Irene’s family. She will be remembered as a very kind & friendly lady. May she rest in peace.
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Mike & Sandy Dotterman posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Our deepest sympathy to Irene's family. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
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Saturday, February 7, 2026
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Richard and Arlene Taylor posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Marianne and family. Sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Arlene and I send our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. May God Bless. Richard and Arlene Taylor
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Margie Wathke posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Mrs. Campbell was a beautiful soul. Her quiet nature and kindness are something I will remember. Sending love and reminders to remember all of the fond memories. Take care. Margie Wathke (nee Burk)
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Sandra Ferren posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family.
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Kim & Jill Cooper posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Jim, Bob, Janet, Marianne and the Campbell family - We are so very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. What an amazing person she was and a tremendous and loving family she and your father brought into this world. What a legacy! May each of you sense the Lord's presence, comfort, and strength during this difficult time.
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Linda Trudgen posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
My sincere sympathy to all of Irene’s family. She was a wonderful lady who will be dearly missed
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Lila & Pete Brennan posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Our sympathy to you all. I was lucky to have been one of the many Johnston cousins who spent happy times as children at the trailer at Rondeau with Aunt Vivian, Audrey and Irene. They were fun times and later we often visited the Campbell farm on the Ridge. Irene and Gordie loved to visit and laugh. Irene was a kind and generous person. Pete and I visited with her at the Village after her diagnosis. As usual, she was upbeat and involved in the activities. We heard about her children and many grandchildren and we’re thinking of you all now. Please accept our condolences.
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D & V Towsley posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
We were deeply saddened to hear of Irene’s passing. She was always so nice and always greeted everyone with a smile. She will be missed. Our deepest condolences to the family. David & Valerie Towsley
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Glen & Margie Richardson posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Our sincere condolences to Audrey and the Campbell family on the passing of Irene. Always remember the special times you shared together!
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Gary and Mary Hogg posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Marianne, Shawn, Lydia and Anderson,
We are so sorry to hear about Irene. She was such a nice lady and was so proud of all her family.
Thinking of you,
Gary and Mary Hogg
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Krista and Mike Gladstone posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, Janet.
Krista & Mike Gladstone
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Mary McFadden posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
So sorry to hear of Irene’s passing she was a wonderful woman, shared many stories with her. Irene did love her time at the village she will be missed the family is in my prayers,
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Dayle & Donna Zehr posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Sending our sincere condolences to Marianne & Shawm Lydia & Anderson and the Campbell Family on the passing of Irene. She was such a lovely lady and will be missed. Keeping you in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Dayle & Donna
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Joyce Smith posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
My Deepest Sympathy Marianne, Shawn and all your family and the Campbell Family on the passing of your Mom (Grandma).
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult and sad time.
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Deb Vandenhende posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Jim, Bob, Janet, Marianne and families
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. My Mom had the best visit with your Mom at the home a few months ago and Mom said they picked up where they left off at their last visit and many memories and family updates were shared. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of such a kind-hearted woman. RIP Aunt Irene xo
Nancy Pickering
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Jennifer Parney posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
So very sorry to hear the news of Irene's passing, or as I referred to her as Mrs C ❤️. Irene was always welcoming during the many days and nights spent at the Campbell farm in my youth. During recent visits at the Village, she continued to have a positive outlook and always had many wonderful compliments toward our daughter Hilary, who had worked there during Irene's time there. Her smiling face and beautiful soul will be missed by so many. Condolences from Jeff, Jen, Claire, and Hilary Parney
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Laurie Hackett posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of this wonderful woman. Irene always had a smile and time to chat. RIP Irene
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Saturday, February 7, 2026
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Mike and Barb Ferren posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Our sympathies on the loss of your Mom. I knew her as a teacher, a church goer, and a slow pitch fan. I am sure she will be missed and also sure she left a lot of great memories. We will keep you in our prayers.
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