Obituary of Jeannie Whitehead
Jeannie Viola Whitehead
May 25, 1949 to June 16, 2025
Peacefully, on her own terms, with her family by her side. Jeannie was a beautiful, special soul who loved babies, golf, baseball, theatre and travelling. She had a huge family and some of her favorite times were quiet coffees on the deck, quad rides with her grandchildren, dancing and playing the spoons to her favorite country music.
Born in London, Ontario, to Stan and Ruth Gratton, Jeannie was the oldest of seven siblings. She obtained her BA in English from Huron College at UWO before embarking on a successful career in bookkeeping. She had a great sense of humour and loved spending time with her family and in recent years dancing to live music with her friends at Ashwood Manor.
Predeceased by her first husband Glenn Newton, parents Ruth and Stan Gratton, sister Peggy Shepley, and in-laws Daphne and Howard Newton. Jeannie is survived by her loving husband Ken Whitehead, daughters Sarah Newton and Heather (Ron) Derks, step-daughters Lori (Jim) Newton, Carla (Rob) Brown, Tammy (Rosaire) Bondy, Angie (Marc Dyke) Whitehead, grandchildren Jackson and Heron Derks, Tara and Tyler Peters, Daniel and Alysha Brown, Nicole and the late Lauren Bondy, great-grandchildren Mackenzie Manners and Dalton Mitton and siblings Yvonne (Tom) Barley, Elaine (Scott) Beierling, Donna Vine, Bill (Kari) Gratton and Becky Gratton.
A Celebration of Jeannie’s life will be held at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home 2240 Wharncliffe Rd S., Lambeth on Sunday, June 29th at 12:30 pm. Memorial visitation one hour prior to the service. Following the service at the funeral home family and friends are invited to the Lambeth Legion 7097 Kilbourne Rd., Lambeth for a time of fellowship and refreshment until 4:00 pm. Cremation has taken place and private interment of ashes at a later date.
Donations in Jeannie’s memory may be directed to Littlewood United Church where she was a long serving board member and active member of the congregation.
E transfer littlewoodunitedchurch@gmail.com or mail your donation to Littlewood United Church13-2020 Logan's Run, London ON N6K 0K3
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