Margarete Johanna O’Shea (née Mitrovic)

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.