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Bonnie Bonthron

December 10, 2023

At Parkwood Institute on Sunday, December 10, 2023, Bonnie Jean (Taunton/Read) Bonthron of Bayfield, and formerly of London and Niagara Falls, aged 74 years, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Beloved wife of Bevan Bonthron. Loving and devoted mother of Robert (Christy) Taunton and Juliana Taunton, and stepmother to Amy (Troy) Bryson, Heidi (Paul) Needham and Erin Bonthron. Adoring grandma to James, Katelyn, Ellen, Ian, Ruby and Lucy. Dear sister of Sally (George 2020) Rennie, Linda (Doug) Fagan, Bruce Read, and sister-in-law to Carol (Gord) Rudkin. Survived also by brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bryan (Brenda Roberts) Bonthron, Janice Bonthron, and Shelley (Al) Popovich, as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her first husband James ‘Jimmy’ Taunton (1989), her parents Ronald and Helen (Porter) Read, and brother-in-law Michael Taunton.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Northview Funeral Chapel, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, as well as two hours prior to the funeral service being conducted on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

For those unable to attend the service there will be a livestream available. To view the livestream, please click here: Funeral Service for Bonnie Bonthron

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bonnie are asked to consider Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care or the London Regional Cancer Program.

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Dear Bevan; Just learned recently of Bonnie’s passing. I was so sorry to have missed it but the same tribute goes out today. I recall meeting her at a COFDA meeting. She was truly the Apple of your eye. May God continue to bless you.

~ Doug GILCHRIST

Bevan and family, My sincere condolences, thinking of you. ~Marianne Eagleson

~ Marianne Eagleson

Bevan, Juliana, Rob and Family, Was so very sorry to learn of Bonnie’s passing. I so enjoyed working with her at West Park. Our deepest condolences. Praying for God’s comfort. Lorie & John Grandmont

~ Lorie Grandmont

Bevan and Family, our sincere Condolences on your loss of Bonnie. Thinking of you at this sad time. Eric and Liz.

~ Eric and Elizabeth Campbell

We share so deeply in your loss Bevan, Juliana, Rob & Christy & family. Bonnie was more than a sister-in-law. We both felt like we were sisters. I’m going to miss her deeply. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Carol, Gord, Aaron & Amy

~ Carol & Gord Rudkin

Bevan, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family . I am sorry to hear about the loss of Bonnie. Sending you our thoughts and prayers at this time, Donna Marie and Jeff Wilson

~ Donna Marie Wilson

Bevan, We are sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. The Lockhart's

~ Jeff Lockhart

Bevan: Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Know that our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.

~ Reg and Janet Butcher/ Tillsonburg

Bevan, my sincere condolences to you and your family for your lost. My heart goes out to you in those difficult moments.

~ Nathalie Marcoux, Victoriaville & Co.

Bevan and Family, So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. May God's comfort surround you at this difficult time. Sending you our Thoughts & Prayers

~ Chuck & Tanya Erb

Dear Bevan and Family, Marguerite and I are very sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time . She is now with her Lord and is singing with all the angels. May her memory be a blessing. We will see you tomorrow. Michael and Marguerite Falconer

~ Michael and Marguerite Falconer

Dear Bevan, Robert and Christy, Juliana, and the rest of the family - we are so sorry for the loss. Bonnie touched so many people, and I have such fond memories of Bonnie from day one. Always smiling, and the word polite just doesn’t do her justice. Maria and I are out of country right now, and it saddens us we can’t be there. We both will be thinking of everyone and hope tomorrow is a wonderful celebration of her life with family and friends.

~ Shawn Popovich and Maria Villacob

Dear Bevan and family. Our sincere condolences with Bonnie's passing. May the hope of your faith in Jesus bring your comfort and encouragement for today and the days ahead.

~ Rick and Denise Ludwig

My deepest condolences. Thinking of you during this time. June Machacek

~ June Machacek (Smith Funeral Home- Sarnia)

A donation has been made to London Regional Cancer Program. Message from the donator: Bevan and Family Our condolences on the loss of Bonnie. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Wayne and Greg Young

~ Wayne Young

Bevon and family, We are so very sorry for your loss and send our sincere condolences. May your memories warm your heart and bring a smile. The Smiths and the Smith Funeral Home team

~ Don, Laurene, Scott, and Emily Smith and Smith Funeral Home and Family Centre

Bevan, please accept our sincerest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your dear wife Bonnie. We will continue to uphold you and your family in prayer during this difficult time for all of you.

~ Lynn and Dean Dryburgh

My deepest condolences to Bevan and family on the loss of Bonnie.

~ Wendy (Moir) Healy

Bevan, we are thinking of you and your family members at this time. So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength through your many memories.

~ Richard and Merry Clayton

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family at this time. Ron sends his regards and regrets that he will not be able to attend the burial. The Tallman Family

~ Tallman Funeral Homes

Dear Bevan Our deepest condolences for your loss. Please know we send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

~ Ken and Jodi Butcher, Ostrander's Funeral Home

Bevan and family, our deepest condolences. We are rejoicing that Bonnie is with her Saviour and praying that He provide you comfort and mercy during this difficult time.

~ Shawn and Adriana Walker

We are so sorry to hear about Bonnie, but we know she is safe in the Fathers arms. She was a wonderful lady, and we will be praying for you as you reflect on your memories.

~ Jim and Deanna Fawcett

To Bevan and the rest of the Bonthron family my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

~ Peter Denys formerly of Butlers St. Catharines

Our heart goes out to you Juliana and Bevan. We are saddened by your loss. We are sure that her soul will find eternal peace and rest in her heavenly abode.

~ Ginu Mathews and Family

Bevan So sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time!

~ Marilyn Taylor

Bev, Maureen and I are so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

~ Jim and Maureen Pedlar

Bevan and family, we were so saddened to learn of Bonnie's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

~ Brent & Georgia Sifton

Oh Bevin. Our hearts are with you. So sorry for your loss. We pray for peace and comfort for you and the family as you go through this time. We are in Florida so our hearts will be with you during Bonnie’s celebration of life. Hugs to you all Brian and Sue

~ Brian and Sue Lofgren

Bevan, Our sincerest condolences to you and your Family during this most difficult time.

~ Steve and Carol Edgar

Bevan. A truly great loss. May God's peace and comfort be with you in a strong way.

~ Kent Mason

Bevan, I'm so sorry for your loss! May her memories strengthen you and your entire family during this time. Jimmy Robb and the entire staff of D. J. Robb

~ Jimmy Robb

To Bevan and family, sincerely thinking of you, Sandra and Billy Sleep

~ Billy Sleep

Bevan I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Bonnie. May it help a little to know others have you their thoughts and prayers.

~ Tom Flood

Bevan Our deepest sympathies and condolences with Bonnie’s home coming. She is safe in the arms of Jesus. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. May you rest in His presence. Love Tony and Clara

~ Tony and Clara Vanderlaan

Our sympathy on your loss of a great lady. Although we are unable to attend her funeral know that our thoughts and prayers are with you

~ Doug and Joyce McBeath

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bevan and all your family. Bonnie was a lovely caring person who loved the Lord, she will be truly missed! ❤🙏

~ Dave and Vicki Westman

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time

~ Chuck and Janis Box

Bevan, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

~ Rob McKinlay

Sending condolences to the entire families. Thinking of you Bevan so sorry for your loss.

~ Bob and Joan Middleton

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Juliana and your family. What a beautiful woman and a blessing to all who met and known her. Bonnie is at rest and peace with her Heavenly Father. Can't imagine the glory she now is overwhelmed by. Hold each other close, cherish the memories. May the Lord Jesus Christ, envelope you in His love, presence, peace and comfort. Love always, my friend ❤️

~ Nancy, Nolan Hutchison


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~ Linda

Rest in peace sweet sister. ❤️ Sally xx

~ Sally Rennie

Brian and family.... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time...

~ Arlene (Chipchase) Styles

Services for Bonnie Bonthron

Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

December 13, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

December 14, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

December 14, 2023 2:00 pm

Interment will be held at:
Fairview Cemetery
4501 Stanley Avenue,
Niagara Falls, Ontario

December 15, 2023 1:30 pm

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