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John Whittaker Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of John Whittaker of London, Ontario is shared. John passed away on October 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Whittaker to pay them a last tribute.

John will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honour John by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Rosemary; and his parents, Henry Bettley and Valeada Ann Whittaker (Wray).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Harris Funeral Home (220 St James St, London, ON N6A3H6). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

If desired, remembrances may be made to New St. James Presbyterian Church (https://www.newstjames.ca) or the Canadian Cancer Society.



Wed

Oct 14

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Harris Funeral Home
220 St James St, London, ON N6A3H6

Thu

Oct 15

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Harris Funeral Home
220 St James St, London, ON N6A3H6

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