Obituary of Madeline Alvina Stinchcombe

Madeline Alvina Stinchcombe (nee White), known by her friends and family as Mamie, born in London April 6, 1926, passed peacefully at McGarrell Place in London Ontario, July27th, 2024 in her 99th year.

Mamie was always ready to have fun – she enjoyed singing, dancing and playing cards with her family and friends throughout the years.   In her early years, Mamie was a WREN (Women's Royal English Navy) When she was discharged, she met her husband John, at a dance for veterans and they soon married. Although retired from the navy, she continued to march with her fellow veterans annually.  One of the favourite highlights of her life was meeting Queen Elizabeth following one of those marches.    

Mamie touched many lives along the way with her sense of fun. She loved to sing, dance, and was known to surprise many a friend by showing up in costume.  Mamie was kind and would help anyone who needed her – offering her sewing skills, chauffeuring friends and providing a temporary roof to a friend in need.  She will be missed by many.

Mamie was the beloved wife of the late John William Stinchcombe, was the mother of Paul (Sorina), Jim, Linda Whitney (the late David Whitney), Dianne Wills (the late Greg Wills), the late John, Lucinda Becker (Bob), Tere and the late Glenn.  Fun-loving grandmother of the late Marty, Matt, Melissa, Rebecca, Andrew, Sandi, Jeff, Alison, Jamie, Sarah, Sean, Alex, Luke, JD, Olivia, Marisa, and great grandmother of 11.   Lovingly remembered by a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 am in the Chapel.  In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Madeline may be mailed to Extendicare McGarrell Place Long Term Care Home, 355 McGarrell Dr, London, Ontario N6G 0B1.