Joan Geraldine Skidmore London, Ontario Obituary

Joan Geraldine Skidmore

Skidmore, Joan Joan Geraldine Skidmore, our dear aunt, age 85 passed away peacefully at Spucedale Care Centre, Strathroy early on Friday morning, February 14, 2020 Daughter of the late David and Celina Skidmore. Predeceased by her brothers Joseph and Leo, her sisters Mary and Rita Singleton and her husband Dick, her nephews David, Ward and Joseph Skidmore. Survived by her nieces Martha and Mae Skidmore, Mary Celina Harmsworth and special great nephew Duncan Harmsworth. Joan will be very missed by her resident friends and care workers at Sprucedale. Joan will be remembered as a long-time downtown merchant, who with her sister Mary had the Mary Skidmore Shoppe almost 50 years. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Monday, February 17th from 2-5 o'clock and on Tuesday morning from 11 o'clock until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
August 10, 1934 - February 14, 202008/10/193402/14/2020
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Janice Granger
February 20, 2020
Michael and I were so fond of Joan and Mary…they were a delight. My husband was manager of Birks for many years and we got to know them well because their shop was just around the corner. My main Christmas gift always came from their store. So many great memories of two ... Continue Reading
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Tina Podpecan
February 19, 2020
I will be forever grateful to have met Joan. She had the kindest heart. Even when she wasn't feeling well, she didn't show it. She was more concerned for others. \nJoan was the most sweet, strong, and wise woman I have ever met! In the short time I knew her, I learned a ... Continue Reading
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Kevin hartley
February 17, 2020
Rest in peace Joan from all in england
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David & Gisèle Galvin
February 17, 2020
We have many fond memories of times with Joan and Mary and friends in Southampton, at the cottage, dinner at our house, strawberries and cream, walking in town, visits to London. Joan was a kind, caring lady. We will miss her friendship. Our deepest condolences to all.
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Frank Ward, Valerie and Jennifer Utley, John Ward and family
February 16, 2020
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February 16, 2020
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Barb Savelle
February 15, 2020
My grandpa was Reg Skidmore from Stratford.i believe the were cousins We would take the train over to London and always stop in for a visit with Joan and Mary. I remember them fondly. \nI’m A redhead and they always told me not to be afraid to were bright pink! So when... Continue Reading
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Linda
February 15, 2020
You do not know me but I shopped frequently at the sisters shop on Richmond Street. They were always a delight and made shopping fun. Their taste in fashion was definitely ahead of its time. I happen to meet them on Southampton many years ago and we had a little visit. ... Continue Reading
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David Wright
February 15, 2020
Thinking of the Skidmore family at this time. We are sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Joan and Mary. The times I spent with Joan and Mary at South Hampton were special.\nDeepest Sympathy. David and Micheal
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Liz Schellenberger
February 15, 2020
I used to love dropping into the Mary Skidmore Shoppe. That was a time when downtown London was a totally different experience. My sympathies to you all.