Carman Edwin Walpole

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Carman Edwin Walpole on Thursday, January 1, 2026, just shy of his 97th birthday.

Carman is predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Mary Walpole (2001) and survived by his loving partner and friend Maggie of 21 years; his children, the late Susan (1950) and her twin, Linda (Kevin) Brown, the late Sheila (2023) (Rick) Spencer, Robert Walpole (Barb), David (Lois) Walpole and Christine Baker (Mike), Stephen Walpole (Lori). Carman was blessed with 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren who will forever keep Carman in their hearts, along with his nieces, nephews and many friends to remember him.

Born and raised on a small farm in Kincardine, Ontario. The youngest and last of 7 children to parents Franklin and Margaret Walpole. Carman worked on the farm until he was 16, developing his strong work ethic. He moved to London and became involved in construction which led to his own business, CarMar Building Products, for over 70 years. To this day, he enjoyed building unique keepsakes for his family. Carman loved his home and took delight in working in his vegetable and flower gardens in his spare time.

We wish to express our gratitude to Carman’s neighbours who gave such wonderful support and surrounded him with kindness, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff at Victoria Hospital London Health Sciences Palliative Care.

In keeping with Carman’s wishes, funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Westview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre. The family invites guests for a time of visitation on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Carman’s life will begin at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow in the funeral home. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

For those unable to attend the celebration of life a livestream has been arranged. To register for the livestream click on Remembering Carman.