It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harlyn Jeanette Linda Madge with her parents by her side watching her Toronto Maple Leafs at the London Children’s Hospital. Harlyn was diagnosed with a brain tumour on March 22 2024. Although her life was cut short she made the most of every day and always left a smile on everyone’s faces she encountered. Harlyn will be fondly remembered by her parents Shannon and Liam Madge. Her sisters Sloane and Letti. Grandparents Tom and Jana Vance. Penny Evans, Larry Madge and Jill Nyren. Aunts and Uncles. Rory Madge, Pat Madge(Claire), Sophie Madge-Nyren, Nicole Henriques(Felix), Callie Van Osch (Paul). Her cousins Adelaide, Afonso, Athena, Desmond and Holland. Also remembered by her great grand parents many great aunts and uncles and all her Brookside Public School friends. Harlyn loved the outdoors from biking, adventuring and camping with her family. She loved to be busy playing any kind of game or sport her favourites were hockey and soccer. She fought an amazing fight but cancer unfortunately had the upper hand. Her parents would like to personally thank Dr. Ranger and Dr. Zelcer and the staff at London’s Children Hospital. There will be a small private family grave side funeral.
A Celebration of Life May 5th 2024 from 1-4 at the Dungannon Ag Hall.
Donations can be made to Brookside Public School Playground Fund. Donations can be directed by e transfer using the following email address and the family will direct all donations to the school fund. [email protected] or the the London Children’s Hospital Foundation www.childhealth.ca. Donations may also be directed through the funeral home.
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Sandy Edelsward & Peter Thompson
Shannon, Liam and family. We were so saddened to hear about your devastating loss. Our thoughts are with you as you grieve Harlyn’s passing. Sandy and Peter
Michelle & David Smith
Dearest Shannon, Liam, Sloane, Letti, Tom, Jana, Nicki, Callie and Families
We can’t imagine losing a child/grandchild so young. Cancer is a horrible thing and doesn’t care about age. She will always be with you in your hearts. Our prayers & sympathy are with the whole family
Michelle & David
Adrianna Ranger
It was the greatest privilege to care for your precious daughter. Everyone here at the Children’s Hospital are thinking about Harlyn and your whole family. I saw the most beautiful photograph of Harlyn in the PCCU yesterday with your message, handwritten on the back of it—it has been remarked upon by so many people who also cared for her. What a beautiful smile! Thank you for sharing this picture because this is how I would like to remember her. I am so deeply sorry for your loss–there are no words adequate to express my sorrow–not just as one of her doctors but also as a parent. Please accept my condolences and sympathy.
Ron (Tag) Sowerby
To all the Madge and Vance Families. My heart,thoughts and prayers go out to all of you thru this difficult time. I cant even to begin to imagine the sorrow you are feeling at this time. Know we all are thinking of you all!
Dennis and Kathryn McMeekin
Dear Jana, Tom and family, we were so deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beautiful little granddaughter. It is just a terrible and unfair situation, and we want to offer you our deepest sympathy. Dennis and Kathryn
Karla Hogan
My sincere condolences to all of your family at this very difficult time. You have a special guardian angel watching over you from above.
Wayne and Margaret Rudnitski
Dear Madge and Dekker families – Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear girl. Your families are in our hearts. from The Rudnitski family
Pauline Lewis Lewis
I am in deep sorrow for the loss of Harlyn, your Daughter (Granddaughter). Hold the love, joy and memories deep inside. Harlyn is a star in heaven, comforted by God. Perhaps, Harlyn is organizing hockey teams in heaven. I understand the feeling of the pressure on your chest, numbness all over, aching heart. I lost my son 2021. Hugs, prayers and love to all who remain on their journey through life. Pauline, Katrina & Trevor (Tobias/Aunika/Damon/Ebony) X0X0
Cathy Hakkers
Our hearts break for you Shannon and Liam, Tom, Jana and family and this tragic loss. Our heartfelt sympathies to everyone. Cathy & Jerry Hakkers
Allan & Christine McWhinney
Shannon, Liam, Sloane, Letti, Tom, Jana, Nicki & Callie and Families
There are no words to try to ease the pain you must be experiencing right now. Life can be so unfair. Know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and from the stories/memories we’re hearing about Harlyn, she was sooo loved and will be deeply missed by many.
CHARLENE CARRICK
My heart aches for you Shannon and Liam, Tom, Jana and family. Cannot find any words that can be said at this time, just sending my love and huge hugs to all
Ron & June Corriveau
Jana, Tom, Shannon and families: We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your young and beautiful little girl. It is heart breaking. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Suzanne and Bill Andrew
Our sincere condolences to all of Harlyn’s family.
Steve and Angie Hewitt
Liam, Shannon, Madge and Vance families,
We are so deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Harlyn. Our hearts break for you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Thinking of you all and sending our love.
Steve & Angie Hewitt
Larry and Janice Swick
It is with profound sadness that we extend our sympathies to all of your family for the loss of your Beautiful Daughter and Granddaughter.
Sharon Brown
Our heatfelt condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Sharon
Derek Madge
I am usually good with words but sometimes they are just not up to the task. Today they can’t express enough my sympathies and those of my partner, Heather, at your loss.
Bradley McIntosh
Penny, Larry and Jill and the Madge and Dekker families….we are so sad to hear this…in our thoughts and prayers
Brad and Christine McIntosh and family
Greg Wylie
Shannon, Liam, Jana and your entire family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.
Greg Wylie
Dawna Davis (Madge)
Words can not express how much our hearts go go out to you all at this time. Our deepest condolences.
Kate Underwood
So sorry to hear about the loss of Harlyn. I remember when she was first born and Shannon brought her to She-Devil hockey. Sounds like Harlyn loved hockey from that first dressing room visit. Thinking of you.
Darryl McMillen
My condolences to the family.
Friends with Tom and Jana for years in my time in Goderich. Heartbreaking for all.
Take care of each other.
Darryl McMillen
Samantha & David Jenkins
We are thinking of you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. When I think of Harlyn I think of everyone in the camping group passing her around as a baby, she was the cutest baby. She was the first baby of the second generation of campers and got lots of love from everyone. Sending our love.
– Dave, Sam & Leah
Patricia M. Haskell
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I lost a son many years ago and I can imagine what you are all going through at this time. I worked with Jana for several years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Pat Haskell
Brenda and Jacques Martel
Such an unimaginable loss…sending prayers and condolences. 🥰
Pat & Stu Steenstra
Our deepest condolences and sending each of you our love.
Stu and Pat
Roger and Kendra Matthews
We are so sorry for loss Shannon and Liam. Thinking of you all at this sad time .
Al and Dianne Bogie
There are no words that can be said for your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Gayle and (Barney) Barron Purser
Dear Jana and Tom and Family
We are so very saddened to hear of your precious granddaughter!
She was beautiful and reminds me of you Jana
RIP little ones💕
Gayle and Barney
Diane Roger and Matthew McCoag
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We are so very sorry for your loss
Alex Gammie
Harlyn is back row centre
Alex Gammie
I coached Harlyn’s U4 soccer team. We always knew we would win, if Harlyn was there. She scored many goals. She was the first one to have her hand up to answer questions and always had a smile on her face. She was a kind and supportive teammate to all. I really cannot imagine the tremendous pain you are all experiencing. Our deepest condolences. Alex, Andy, Cohen, Mac and Hugh Gammie
Emily Fielder
I asked Shelby for a good memory of her friend Harlyn. She said “she always made my day. If I was sad she could always make me happy.” We will never forget our friend Harlyn.
Michael and Josie Hamilton
Mike and I are so sorry to hear this new. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Deb and Marlowe Austin
Although we have never met your granddaughter (Tom & Jana) we cannot wrap our heads around the pain and sorrow your hearts are feeling.
We send deepest sympathies and prayers for your beloved family. You have the best Angel watching over you all.
Brenda & Jeff Chuter
Words cannot be said how deeply sorry we feel about your loss. Our heart goes out to you Shannon and Liam, your kids and your family.
Bev Lecomte
My heartfelt condolences to you. I am so sorry for your loss
Aunt Karen and Marilyn Dekker
In our thoughts and prayers,
Debbie Brooks
We are thinking about you and the rest of the of the family at this time. Debbie and Elaine
Marion McNaughton
To all the family
I am so sorry for your loss,Heaven just got a beautiful little Angel
Marion McNaughton
Alex Martin
Struggling to find the appropriate condolences for the magnitude of this loss. With deepest sympathy.
Jen Lawrence (Madge)
From a very distant cousin, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your precious little girl.
Lori and Ron Maize
Our hearts are breaking for all of you. Heaven gained another little angel. ♥️
Cheryl Pellett (Irwin)
My heart aches for you Shannon and Liam, Tom, Jana and family. No words can be said at this time, just sending my love.
Olivia Sauro
My condolences, Shannon and Liam… she will always be in our hearts 🤍