Doris Barbara McArdle (née Henry)

Doris Barbara McArdle (née Henry), daughter of Wilbur and Susan, was born in her family home in Chippewa of the Thames First Nation on October 24, 1938, and passed away peacefully in her home on Jamestown Line, Aylmer, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

She was predeceased by her husband, John McArdle (2004), her children Gerry, Debbie, Maurice, Maureen, Shawn, and Brendan, and her granddaughter, Theresa Stocker (Paul) and also predeceased by siblings, George, Avis and Karen and step-siblings, Lenley, Rena, Herman and Gladys.

She will be missed by her brother, Alfred and sister Georgina. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren; Nicholas and Adam Booth, Jennifer McArdle, (Ryan), Spencer McArdle (Mercedes), great-grandchildren; Jamieson McArdle and Roman St. George, step-great-grandchild Connor St. George, and great-grandchildren Ava, Clara and Lana Stocker.

Since her relocation from London to Aylmer, she lived with and was cared for by Linda (McArdle) Martin, who passed away December 2, 2025.

Until her retirement, Doris was an employee of Canada Revenue Agency. Her holidays were spent camping with John and various family members near Ferndale on Bruce Peninsula. Her many interests included bird watching, gardening, knitting, crafts, puzzles and caring for the housecats and Molly, the family’s dog. Fondly, she would carry one of the youngest cats on her walker as she moved about the house.

Doris, our memory of you will always be a blessing.

“Live strong as the mountains, true as the eagle and the Great Spirit will be with you always.”

Doris’ graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London, Ontario.