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John Abbott Sholdice

January 26, 2025

John Sholdice passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario on January 26, 2025 at the age of 87. Survived by daughter Anne and son Mark. Predeceased by sons John (1971) and Scott (2005). John is also survived by brother Richard and sister-in-law Judy. He is missed by former wife Mary Ann.

John led a full life: radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force, biologist at the Fisheries Research Board of Canada and the Department of Agriculture, university instructor at Western and Windsor, and departmental manager at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario, on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Sholdice Memorial Bursary at Western University, attention Legacy Giving, Western University, Westminster Hall, Suite 110, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 3K7 (cheques payable to Western University) or by calling 519-661-4200 or online (see Donations tab).

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Services for John Abbott Sholdice

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

February 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Celebration of Life will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

February 21, 2025 1:00 pm

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