Margaret Lillias Parsons

February 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Margaret Lillias Parsons (née Munroe), of London, Ontario on Saturday, February 6, 2021. A country girl at heart, she was born in 1924 on the family farm in Ekfrid Township. She was predeceased by her father Duncan, mother Wilhelmina (née Mawhinney), and her brother Blair Campbell Munroe. She is survived by her four children: Gail Parsons, Lynda Klaassen, Brian Parsons (Irene) and Cory Haystead (Mike). She will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Meagan Klaassen (Alex Cook), Eric Klaassen, Larissa Vafiades (Nick), Christina Parsons, Dane Haystead (Jessica) and Zachary Haystead; and her great-grandchildren: Stuart and Siri Cook, Kalliope and James Vafiades. Margaret enjoyed a long career with 3M Canada here in London. She was an avid golfer and a good artist known for her quilts, which she created for herself, family, and friends. A private funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, and interment followed at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Margaret are asked to consider Diabetes Canada or Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre.

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Brian, Gail, Lynda, Cory ... I hope the many memories you have together with your mother will help you through these difficult days. ... Mitch

~ Mitchell Young

I am so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I enjoyed playing computer games with her and also her sense of humour. She was a lovely woman.

~ Joanne Gray

Dear Gail,Linda,Brian,and Cory and family members and friends;On behalf of our entire family we would like to express our very sincere condolences on the recent passing of a truly fine lady,former neighbor and kind friend to many people in London,Ontario and the surrounding area wherever you all travelled as family member on your many family vacations in Canada and abroad we trust or simply at home gathered for many family occasions we trust for numerous birthdays and likewise special events in years past regarding each one of you with smiles on your faces and a truly welcoming handshake for each of us,In closing please just remember all these great moments in each of your lives okay for us.We trust these memories will truly sustain you all as you move forward in your perspective carreers and lives we trust into the future okay.Yours Sincerely Brian and Mary Cross,Harry and Darlene TenHaaf and family London,Ontario,Doug and Brenda Martin Sxarborough,Ontario.

~ BRIAN CROSS

Brian, Irene, Larissa and Christina: I am very sorry for your loss. May the special times you shared bring you comfort at this time. Sincerely, Maria Aiello-Mastorakos

~ Maria Aiello-Mastorakos

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