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EAGLESON: Leona Ruth (O’Neill)

March 17, 2021 By 6 Condolences

EAGLESON: Leona Ruth (O’Neill)

EAGLESON:  It is with great sadness, that the family of Leona Ruth (O’Neill) Eagleson announces her passing on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Chartwell Parkhill LTC, Parkhill, formerly of London and Port Franks, age 86.  Beloved wife of the late Gerald I. Eagleson (2002).  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Wayne O’Neill of Alberta, Bob and Donna Mae O’Neill of Parkhill, Donald and Jeanette O’Neill of Thedford, Donna Rock of Ilderton, Norma Romphf of Parkhill, Joan Eagleson of Grand Bend, Marylou and Doug Dixon of Centralia, Bill and Barb Mercer of St. Thomas.  Leona will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by her parents Robert (1979) and Alma (Wilkins) O’Neill (1977), infant son Daniel (1952), brother Edmund O’Neill (2015), sister-in-law Louise O’Neill (2019), brothers-in-law Glen Rock (1995), Norm Romphf (2017), Jack Eagleson (2016), nephews Craig O’Neill (1976) and Mark Rock (1977).   A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with Interment Grand Bend Cemetery.  The Rev. Dr. Kate Crawford Officiant.  In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations (payable direct) to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Huron Shores United Church – Building Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 

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  1. Lori Turnbull

    March 19, 2021 at 2:58 PM

    Sincere condolences to Leona’s family. So many wonderful memories of Leona and Gerry with our family. An end of an era.

  2. Jim & Paul Augustine

    March 19, 2021 at 7:37 AM

    To the family: We are saddened to hear about the passing of Leona

  3. Linda Dietrich

    March 18, 2021 at 3:24 PM

    Sincere sympathy to all the family, I have so many fond memories of the years working with Leona in Grand Bend along with the good times after work with her and Gerry, A terrific lady.
    Linda (Hodgins) & Jim Dietrich

  4. Don and Edith ( Carter) Lewis & family

    March 18, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    Joan, Doug and Lou, Bill and Barb, and the rest of her family

    Please accept our condolence in the loss of Leona.
    Cherish her memories and may she rest in Peace.

  5. Jeanette Hodgins

    March 18, 2021 at 9:53 AM

    My condolence on the passing of Leona to all the families. May your memories help to ease your loss. Jeanette Hodgins

  6. Peter Warner

    March 18, 2021 at 9:29 AM

    So so sorry to learn of Leona’s passing. I have many fond memories of Leona & Gerry from the 60’s starting the dragstrip. She will be missed. Sincerely, Peter Warner

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