Obituary of Flora Lillian Margrierite Turple

TURPLE:  Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Flora Lillian Margrierite (LaFond) Turple, of London, formerly of Port Franks, age 91.  Beloved wife of 43 colourful years, mostly sharing the military life style, to MWO Walter Meighen Turple (1996).  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert “Rob” and Lilly Turple of Lake Cowichan, BC., Laurie and Clare Skinner of West Palm Beach, FL. and Karen Perry of Owen Sound.  Loving Grams to her six grandchildren; Rodney Turple, Ryan and Michala Turple, Calvin and Lydia Skinner, Tara Lynn and Cory Glass, Jason Hubley and Trevor Hubley.  Cherished great-grams of Brennan Skinner, Charlie Glass, Brooks Glass and Ada Turple.  Dear step-sister of Jim McLaren, George and Maggie McLaren, Bob and Rosie McLaren, Donna Marie LaFond,  Sharon LaFond and Elroy and Debbie LaFond. Fondly remembered by her brother Ray’s children Dan and Adele LaFond, Michael and Angela LaFond, Andrew LaFond, and Michele and Mike Clairmont.   Remembered by her nieces, nephews, their families and cousins from Coast to Coast and in England and Australia.  Predeceased by her parents Henry C. LaFond and C. Ruth (Hope) (LaFond) McLaren, brother Raymond and his wife Jean LaFond.  At Flora’s request, cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m.  Padre Rev. Jim Innes Officiant.  Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend.  Flora and Wally were life members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 498, Grand Bend and later Flora became a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Victory Branch 317, London.  If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Royal Canadian Legion, Victory Branch 317, London or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.