Obituary of Linda Maureen O'Neil
Peacefully and surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, on Monday, October 8, 2018, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Dr. Paul G. J. Vezina, and dear mother of Dr. Grant C. Vezina. Loving sister of Diane (Ron) Bender, Steven O’Neil and Janet (Phil) Wallace, and sister-in-law of Marillian (Ray) MacDougall. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Gerald O’Neil (1988) and Gladys Irene O’Neil (Thomson) (2012), and by brother Ralph O’Neil (1986). Linda was passionate about the field of dentistry, practicing as an expanded duty dental hygienist throughout her adult life and achieving an esteemed education in the field, including a Certificate of Expanded Duty Dental Hygiene from George Brown College, a Dental Hygiene Certificate from Algonquin College, and a Certificate of Dental Assisting from Fanshawe College. She also achieved a Certificate in Nutrition from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She worked tirelessly to promote cancer awareness in her practice and through Wellspring London. Linda was a deeply spiritual soul of the Anglican Communion, earning a lay Certificate in Theology from Huron University College in 2008. She was an active member on the Board of St. George’s Anglican church, and an avid participant in the Port Franks Anglican community. A very special thank you to Dr. Mark Vincent, Dr. Dalilah Fortin, the caring staff at Victoria Hospital, and all others involved in her treatment. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London where the funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Interment at Birr Anglican Cemetery on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Linda are asked to consider Wellspring London and Region, the Canadian Cancer Society, St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church, or St. Anne’s Anglican Church – Port Franks.
