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Gloria Veronica McLaughlin (née Thwaites)

January 26, 2024

Passed peacefully with family at her side at Humber River Hospital, North York, on Friday, January 26, 2024, in her 91st year.

Predeceased by Oswald McLaughlin.  Loving Mother of Maria, Angela (predeceased), Arthur (predeceased), Lorraine, Jenice, Chiquita and Tina. Adored Grandmother of 19 Grandchildren, dear Great-Grandmother of 21 Great-Grandchildren, and honoured Great-Great-Grandmother of 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

She was the esteemed owner of Gloria’s Exclusive, located in City Centre Mall, London. Well known for her exceptional tailoring skills, loved by many for her kind, caring and generous spirit, she will be missed by all who loved and knew her.

A funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm with visitation one half-hour prior.  Interment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London, at 3:15 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gloria are asked to consider The Salvation Army.

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Gloria was a beautiful soul with an infectious laugh. She was an amazing cook and we had some very special time together . Always dressed up with her hair and nails beautifully done. My condolences to her family as your grieve her loss. Gloria will be dearly missed, may her beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.. Love Sophia & Isaiah

~ Sophia Brown

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family from David, Claudette Griffith and family. Also Ernesto Clarabel (China)McLaughlin (deceased) and Andrew McLaughlin (London Ontario).

~ Claudette Griffith

So sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the extended family - Gloria will be missed by all.

~ Renaldo McLaughlin

We wish to expres our heart-felt condolences to the family of Gloria, some of whom we have know for years and others we recently met. This is indeed a very difficult time but we are praying for you and are confident that "the Father of mercies and God of all comfort" (2 Cor 1:3-4) will comfort and console you during your time of grief and loss. As you mourn the loss of your dear loved one, Gloria, may these words from Revelation 21:4 bring you peace, comfort and hope: "And God will wipe away every tear from [your] eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

~ Kenroy & Marie Angela Allen

Services for Gloria Veronica McLaughlin (née Thwaites)

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

February 2, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

February 2, 2024 1:00 pm

Interment will be held at:
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
303 Riverside Drive
London, Ontario

February 2, 2024 3:15 pm

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