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Shirley ‘Sally’ Rhea Hemming (née Elliott)

July 17, 2023

The family is sad to announce the unexpected passing of Shirley ‘Sally’ Rhea Hemming on Monday, July 17, 2023, peacefully at home in London, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents Glen (1987) and Edith (1994) Elliott and her husband Dr. John H. Hemming (2015). Loving mother of Jennifer Jane Rochon (Bruno) and Joanna Doreen Makinson (William).  Beloved grandmother of Kit and Onyx Makinson. Cherished friend to all who knew her. Private Graveside Service and Interment of Ashes on Friday, July 21, 2023 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church Byron. Memorial Service to be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church Byron, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph’s Health Care London – Parkwood Hospital, St. Anne’s Memorial Fund, SickKids Hospital or any Children’s Charity would be appreciated.

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Rest in the sweetest peace Sally, you were a wonderful human being! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this most difficult time.

~ Denise Copeland

My thoughts are with your family as you deal with Sally’s passing. I loved having her volunteer in my Kindergarten classroom where she was “grandma” to many more than Kit and Onyx. She was such a positive person. ❤️ I’m sure she will be missed by many.

~ Karen Bailey

We want to honour Sally's many years of service working with the Sisters of St. Joseph. We have made a donation in her honour to St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Parkwood Hospital. We hold Sally, Jennifer and Bruno, and Joanna and William, and their children in our heart and prayers. For Sally we sing: “The hand of God shall hold you, the Peace of God enfold you, and the Light of God guide you home to the loving heart of God.” The Sisters of St. Joseph

~ The Sisters of St. Joseph

Services for Shirley ‘Sally’ Rhea Hemming (née Elliott)

Memorial Service will be held at:
St. Anne's Anglican Church Byron
1344 Commissioners Road West,
London, Ontario

July 21, 2023 1:00 pm

Additional Service information

Private Graveside Service and Interment of Ashes on Friday, July 21, 2023 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church Byron.

Reception to follow.

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St. Joseph’s Health Care London – Parkwood Hospital

St. Anne’s Memorial Fund

SickKids Hospital

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