At her late residence in London on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Cliff O’Neill (1971). She will be missed by her daughters Karen Dumancic of Alberta, Sr. Ellen O’Neill CPS of Richmond Hill, sons Dan (Donna) of Calgary, Joe (Henrietta) of Leamington, Ernie (Wenda) of Bridgewater, N.S. Mark (Luise) of Springfield N. S., Mike (Kerri) of Lucknow, Art (Josie) of Fisherville, Matt (Lisa) of Glen Sandfields, son-in-law Jim Hoffer of London, 36 grandchilden and 42 great-granchildren. Also survived by brothers Edmund and Frank (Helen) of Windsor and Gordon of London. Predeceased by her daughter Jo-Anne Hoffer (2005), son-in-law Mikro Dumancic, infant son Edmund Carl (1960), brothers Abner and Alphonsus (infants), Rev. Fr. Aaron Gignac, Amos (Gladys), Irwin (Florence) and sisters Grace (Ira) Want and Doris Gignac. Alma was a member of the Catholic Women’s League for seventy-five years including one term as president and spiritual convenor. She worked as an RNA for seven years, then four years as housekeeper for Fr. Finn at St. Patrick’s Parish in Lucan. After her retirement Alma enjoyed pilgrimages which took her to Rome, The Holy Land, Loudres, Fatima, Garabandal, Medjugoje, Our Lady of Walsingham, Our Lady of Guadeloupe and Our Lady of the Angels Monastery Irondale.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung at 3PM with the Rosary and Parish prayers at 8PM. Alma’s life will be celebrated with a mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lucan on Thursday, May 31st at 11AM with Fr. Dariusz Lewandowski presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Donations to London & Area Right to Life Association, or Canadian Food for Children appreciated by the family.
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Alma Madonna (Gignac) O’Neill
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Muriel O'Connor
Aunt Alma, still showing me her love. On Thur,the 24th we talked on the phone, on Fri the 25th , I received a birthday card from her, and her funeral was on Thur the 31st , my birthday. Thanks Aunt Alma for more happy memories.
Kelli
I join you in spirit in this wonderful celebration of Our Lord welcoming
Aunt Alma home, with open arms and a huge smile on both their faces. Oh what a glorious glorious day. I love you all!!
Sr. Pat Cataldi, CPS, Louisa, KY
My sincere condolences go to the O’Neill family and esp. to Sr. Ellen on the death of Alma. I never met her, but somehow we got into correspondence and it was always a joy to hear from her. May she now rejoice with the Lord whom she served so well.
Sr. Magdalena
May dear Alma rest in peace, and watch over all whom she loved dearly, especially the O’Neill clan. She will be sorely missed, and London will not be the same without Alma on her scooter. A great woman of faith has gone home to rest in God – who surely welcomed Alma with open arms.
Judy Campbell
My sympathies on the loss of your mother and grandmother I’m sure she will be greatly missed.
Frank & Helen Gignac
Please accept our sincere condolence in the loss of your mother and my sister. You are all in our prayers. We are unable to attend due to health reasons.
Love Uncle Frank and Aunt Helen Gignac.
Valerie (Cox) Grant
Our sincere condolences to your family on the passing of your mother Alma. She was a dear, dear friend and CWL sister. She will be very much missed. I will always remember how she counseled, “Storm Heaven with Rosaries!” Rest with Our Lord, dear Alma.
Sr. Nancy and Sr. Pietra
Our love, prayer and sympathy to Sr Ellen and Family. What a blessing to have Mom for so long and what a family! We are sure the Lord received Alma with open arms: ‘Well done my good and faithful servant.’ Alma is always only a prayer away.
Denise Capitano (nee O'Brien)
Matt & Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Manders
My thoughts and prayers are with. Sincere Sympathy to all the family.
Bonnie
Fr. Jack Lynch sfm
I extend to all of you our sincere condolences on the passing of Alma the sister of our Aaron Gignac. We will remember her and the family at our community Eucharist on Thursday morning. Sincerely in Christ. Fr. Jack Lynch sfm
Sr. Eva Janning, CPS
My heartfelt condolences to Sr. Ellen and all of Alma’s family. My love and prayer are with you at this time of loss. I fondly remember her as a woman of great faith, strength and courage, a true mother! I am sure she is having a grand reception in heaven.
St Francis Community - Mariann Home Richmond Hill
Good people never die, they continue to live in this life in their deeds. Alma is with her loving Saviour who never disappoints those who trust in his promise. We pray that you be consoled and celebrate her life of faith.
Sr. Christa Mary and Beatrice Jones
Our condolences to the family and our prayers and thoughts are with you all. My mother counted Alma as one of her “best” friends and neighbour. She will be missed but we are strengthened by Alma’s example of faith and unwavering devotion.