Margarete Johanna O’Shea (née Mitrovic)
April 2, 1943 - June 11, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Margarete Johanna O’Shea (née Mitrovic) of London announces her passing on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas “Tom” O’Shea (d. 2021) for over 60 years. She was a wonderful mother, Oma and Great-Oma. She is survived by her children, Michael (Donna), Terence (Krista), Stephen (Jackie) and Sean (Karen). Proud Oma of Courtney, Sabina, Karmen (Innes) Kieron (Ashley), Chantal (April), Deryk, Benjamin, Keegan, Jesse and Piah. Beloved Great-Oma of Henry, George, Elizabeth, Evelyn, Maria, Kingston and Walker. Margarete is fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters: Renate Wolff (Joachim), Silvia Hölscher (Bernhard), Rosemarie Hollman (Wolfgang), Hans Mitrovic (Manuela), Anneliese Matrangolo (Francesco), Peter Mitrovic (Rosemarie), Erwin Mitrovic (d), Wilma Mitrovic (d) and many nieces and nephews in both Canada and Germany.
Born on April 2, 1943, in Soest, Germany, to Otto Mitrovic and Therese Mitrovic, (née Paul). Margarete lived a rich and meaningful life marked by family, friendship, and generosity of spirit.
She left us quietly in her sleep at Stoneridge Manor. While we will miss her dearly, we take comfort in knowing she has finally reunited with the love of her life, our dad. Gone from our sight, but forever held tightly in our hearts. May they both rest in eternal peace together.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff at Extendicare Stoneridge Manor at Carleton Place Ontario for their compassion and support.
A funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Home, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. The family welcomes those who are unable to attend to participate in the service via livestream. To register for the livestream, click on Remembering Margarete.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Margarete are asked to consider the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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We will miss you dearly mom. I take comfort in knowing you have moved on to a better place and are now reunited with dad and the other family members you have lost over the years.
Services for Margarete Johanna O’Shea (née Mitrovic)
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
June 18, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
June 18, 2026 2:00 pm
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There are people whose presence illuminates a room, and there are people whose life's work and character leave a lasting foundation in the hearts of those who knew them. Margret O'Shea was such a woman. With her passing, the community loses not only a valued member of the community, but a person of immeasurable worth, profound empathy, and unwavering strength. Margret had a gift for building bridges—between people, ideas, and generations. Her view of the world was always characterized by deep compassion. Where others saw obstacles, she offered patience, energy, and a listening ear. She was a reliable support, a confidante in quiet moments, and a driving force when it came to taking action and standing up for one another. "The most beautiful thing a person can leave behind is a smile on the faces of those who think of them." Those who think of Margret remember her very special way of making people feel heard and valued. She left her mark – a legacy of helpfulness, warmth, and dedication that will remain visible even after her death. We mourn the loss of a wonderful woman whose memory we will always cherish. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family, her friends, and all those who must now share in this painful loss. Margret O'Shea will be sorely missed, but she lives on in the stories we tell about her and in the values she exemplified. With deepest sorrow and gratitude, Hans Mitrovic your brother.
~ Hans Mitrovic