Doris Evelyn Hall
September 11, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Evelyn Hall, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 85.
Doris (née Elliott, formerly Wilton) was the beloved wife of the late Douglas C. Hall, with whom she shared 49 wonderful years. Together, Doris and Doug built a life filled with love, music, dancing, friendship, and adventure. They successfully operated a lottery kiosk at Oxbury Mall for 16 years and later owned Art U Frame It, a picture-framing store.
Doris is survived by and was a devoted mother to Richard Wilton (Cathy) of Mississauga, Randall (Lynn), and Roger (Annette, predeceased 2025) both of London; her stepdaughter Tonji Hall of Texas; sister Shirley May (née Elliott) of Strathroy, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A woman of remarkable determination, Doris was especially proud of earning her Bachelor of Degree in Administrative Management from the University of Western Ontario. She went on to devote much of her life to empowering women and serving her community.
A member of BPW London since 1987, Doris served as Club President in 1989, BPW Ontario President in 2000, and BPW Canada President in 2010. She later became BPW Canada’s first Women’s Empowerment Chair. She co-founded the Canadian Coalition to Empower Women and supported women’s equality initiatives across Canada and internationally. She also served the London community through the Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition and the CNIB.
Doris was a long-time member of ECKANKAR, and a lover of country music and dancing. She will be remembered for her courage, compassion, generosity, joyful spirit, and unwavering belief in the potential of others.
Doris once wrote of her life with Doug: “Meeting him and spending 49 years together was a miracle in my life.” Her love, energy, and brilliant light will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at Westview Funeral Home, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. For those unable to join the funeral in person, the service will be livestreamed. To register for the livestream, please click;
A celebration of Doris’s life and lunch will follow at 3:00 p.m. In Doris’s memory, donations may be made to the London Abused Women’s Centre.
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I got to know Doris Hall back in 1989 when I joined BPW. I so admired her work there for many years. Thanks a million, Doris, for empowering women. from Patricia Glen Palmer aka Glenda Palmer
Having known Doris for many years, I have always I admired her graciousness and friendliness. She will be missed in the music world and by many other people. Condolences also to her sister Shirley.
I’m so sorry to learn of Doris’ passing. She was such a positive mentor for women in business and in supporting one another in our professional development. Her influence and dedication to empowering and encouraging women will be everlasting. My sympathies to her family and friends.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother Doris. I had the privilege of knowing Doris through our investment group The W,I.L.D. Ones (Women Investing Lots of Dough). She was an important part of our group and made a valuable contribution to its success. . I am sure she will be deeply missed but is at peace with her beloved Doug. “Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other That we are still Call me by my old familiar name Speak to me in the easy way you always used Put no difference into your tone Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow Laugh as we always laughed At the little jokes we always enjoyed together Play, smile, think of me, pray for me Let my name be ever the household word that it always was Let it be spoken without effort Without the ghost of a shadow in it Life means all that it ever meant It is the same as it ever was There is absolute unbroken continuity What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind Because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval Somewhere very near Just around the corner All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost One brief moment and all will be as it was before How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!” Canon Henry Scott-Holland (1847-1918)
Services for Doris Evelyn Hall
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
September 26, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Memorial Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
September 26, 2026 2:00 pm
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I am very saddened to learn of Doris’ passing. I knew Doris well, working alongside her on countless political campaigns. She was a wonderful woman and my deepest sympathies to Randy and her entire family. She will be missed. We could always count on Doris.
~ Devin Munro