Surrounded by the love of her family, Loretta passed away at the Dearness Home early on the morning of Sunday, August 7, 2022. Welcomed into heaven by her late husband Bob (2017) and her eldest son George (2008). Also survived by George’s wife Marianne and their children Michael (Stephanie Dyck) and Chelsea Flemington (Jake), Patti Landry (Doug), Linda Schmalz (Wayne) and their children Brianna and Ryan, Mike (Laurie) and their children Robert and Michelle. Dearest great-grandmother to Leo Flemington. Loving sister to Liz Sokolik (Jerry), Diane MacIsaac and Linda Holgate (Tom). Loving sister-in-law to Ivy VanderZanden, Gerry Lefave (Joan) and Lorette Jackson.
Predeceased by her parents Louis and Adrienne VanderZanden, brother George, sisters Helen O’Connor (Terry) and Mary Nappa (Louis). Also predeceased by Gus MacIsaac, Georgine Jackson (Ron) and Jim Lefave. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Dearest friend to Terry and Joanne Austin and their children Kelly (Jordan) and Derek (Kerrie).
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where a service will follow on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Private family interment to take place.
To register for the livestream, please click here: Registration page for Loretta’s service on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. George Kim and to our wonderful niece Chelsea for ensuring mom was able to pass peacefully. As well as to the Dearness Home, 4 West (Pinegrove), who provided wonderful care to mom in the last two years.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to make a donation in memory of Loretta are asked to consider donating to the Dorchester Food Bank or the Dearness Home Auxiliary.
“If every tear we shed for you,
Became a star above,
You would stroll through angels’ garden,
Lit by everlasting love.”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Loretta Lefave nee VanderZanden August 7 2022..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario