Tiplady, Dennis
October 26th, 2020
March 30, 1939 – October 26, 2020
It is with profound sadness that his family writes the last chapter of this amazing life and love story. It began in Sault Ste. Marie, then to Toronto, Orillia, Brampton, eventually settling in London to raise their family. Dennis passed in the arms of his loving wife Karen, of 59 years, and with his devoted daughters, Debbie and Kristen, by his side and holding his hands. He fought his last courageous battle – a terrible fall that was to be the mountain he could not climb. Together and working side by side, Dennis and Karen started their retail career with three Radio Shack stores, that lead them to building a small empire of 17 stores that lasted 37 years. Their establishments, some of which included: The Brandy Tree, Pippins bath shop, Baker Street kitchen store, and three Hallmark stores, achieved many retail awards, including Retailer of the Year for Canada. Dennis and Karen travelled extensively from coast to coast in Canada, to the Yukon and Arctic, and then the Antarctic, touching all but one continent during their travels. Dennis was always the life of the party – he had a big, booming voice and distinctive laugh that could be heard long before he entered the room. He will be missed by many dear friends and family, especially John Lauridsen, who spent many hours by his bed comforting Karen during his struggle. His brother-in-law Ken Hewett and his family, too. Dennis is survived by his wife Karen; daughters Debbie Tiplady and Kristen Tiplady-Berlemont (Derek); grandchildren: Trista Brintnell (Andrew), Brittany Berlemont and Brennan Berlemont; as well as four great-grandchildren: Brayden, Corbin, Lincoln Brintnell and Saphvira Berlemont. Predeceased by his mother, Arvilla Erkkila, father, Fred Tiplady, his brother Ronnie and sister Carole Hewett. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses of LHSC – University Hospital, who showed incredible compassion and care while looking after Dennis. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Registration is required to attend the service.
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Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted. Please be aware that COVID-19 protocols are in place which may preclude some from being able to attend and masks are mandatory. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Dennis are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation or the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
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Lynn & Bill ArbingOur deepest sympathies go out to Karen , Kristen Debbie and families. We have shared many, many years working and socializing with Karen and Dennis, and watching Kristen and Debbie grow up. So many adventures and laughs over the thirty years of The Brandy Tree stores. Dennis was someone you never forget. He and Karen were inseparable. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Lynn & Bill
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Tiplady Dennis October 26th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario
R.I. P to my Uncle Dennis
To describe my uncle in just a few,
to those who knew him, it’s hard to do
He had a booming voice, with a boisterous laugh
He was the life of the party
On a successful path
He was outgoing with an entrepreneurial life
That he shared with his kids and his hard working wife
When he entered a room you knew he was there
His jolly laugh made you all aware
A positive bloke with a contagious smile
Lived life to the fullest, with class and with style
Love Vince and Darlene Marinelli and family xo