Phyllis Gemmell
January 8, 1938 - December 19, 2025
Peacefully with family by her side at University Hospital, on Friday, December 19, 2025, Phyllis Gemmell (née Kelly) passed away in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Gemmell (2001). Loving mother of Phyllis Di Girolamo (Claudio) of Stouffville and Don Gemmell (Brooke) of Orlando, Florida. Adored Nana of Claudia, Sierra, Olivia, Bubacarr, and Nana Nana to Isabella. Dear sister of Frank Kelly (Mary), Betty Mullin (Christie), and Olive Karney. Predeceased by her brothers Joe and James.
The funeral service will be conducted at Northview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The burial will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Phyllis are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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My deepest condolences to all the family and friends. Phyllis was a one of kind, proud Irish-Canadian and a wonderful, loyal friend to our mom Jean. She was a constant visitor to mom during her last few years and brought the gifts of joy and laughter whenever she was there. For that we are eternally grateful. She will be missed by everyone.
Lots of love from Ireland for Auntie Philly, always a bright, loving and smiling joy to be around, as a boy when I travelled to Canada, she made our visit a joy I remember to this day, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Shocked and sad to hear of the passing of auntie Phyllie. Phyllie was a wonderful, vibrant person who brought much fun, warmth and love every time she returned home to Ireland. I will remember Phyllie for her appetite to embrace new adventures and travel, her joy for gardening, her delight for baking the best homemade tiramisu and showcasing the ‘Céad Míle Fáilte (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) with style in her beautiful home. Phyllie showed a special kind of enthusiasm for taking photos and capturing the many Irish family reunions (The Bridge, Dublin 1). Phyllie warmly spoke of her grá for her church & community and Daniel O Donnell. Phyllie religiously shared her love for her dear friends and especially her beloved Don, Phyllis, Donald, in-laws and all her wonderful grandchildren. Phyllie was a special lady that shared her kind Irish heart. She was the gift that kept giving and will always be remembered with love.
So sorry to hear about Phyllis she was a great friend and always made you very welcome in her home. Phyllis will be greatly missed.
A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Sad to hear the news of the passing of our beautiful aunty Philly . She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews in lreland we will remember the chats and bringing us down memory lane when she came to visit. We had great times with her and always enjoyed the chats on the phone. Love from the Kelly’s (32) lreland ☘️❤️
We were friends for over 25 years and she will be deeply missed. Our condolences to the entire Gemmell family.
Services for Phyllis Gemmell
Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario
December 22, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Funeral Service will be held at:
Northview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario
December 22, 2025 11:00 am
Burial will be held at:
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
303 Riverside Drive,
London, Ontario
December 22, 2025 2:30 pm
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~ Don Beauchamp