Anne McFarland
March 15, 2026
Anne McFarland (nee Mee) of London passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at University Hospital in London.
Predeceased by her beloved parents David Mee and Sarah Mabel Mee Goodwin.
Anne is survived by her much loved husband David. Devoted mother of Sarah and cherished mother-in-law of Michael. Proud and affectionate grandmother to her fur-grandbaby Mabel. Deeply regretted by her extended family and a wide circle of loyal friends.
She will be fondly remembered for her impeccable sense of style, and her love of good wine.
Anne had a successful career as an administrative assistant at London Health Sciences Centre and Western University. She also volunteered often, including at St. Joseph’s Hospice and St. Jude’s Chancel. Her long standing servitude towards The Church of St. Jude will be deeply missed.
Upon retirement Anne pursued a career as an actress, channeling her inner Meryl Streep, with Western University’s clinical skills learning program. Her participation was greatly appreciated by numerous medical and nursing students.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6-8 p.m., at The Church of St. Jude at 1537 Adelaide Street North, London.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Jude at 1537 Adelaide Street North, London, with reception to follow.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
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A donation has been made to Alzheimer’s Association. Message from the donator: You will be missed by all who loved your smile and infectious laugh. Love from the smith family.
Anne always went out of her way to make London feel like home while I was at Western. I have such warm memories of sitting at her kitchen island eating pizza and drinking wine while we chatted about whatever was happening in our lives. Of course, Dave was always on standby to make sure I got home safely. My condolences to Dave, Sarah, and Michael. Anne touched so many hearts and lives. May she rest in peace.
Dear David ,Sarah and Michael, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife and Mom. Good memories of knowing both of your parents Sarah, when you and our boys were at school with you. She was a lovely lady. Sending our heartfelt condolences. Ken and Cheryl Borrows
I am glad to have been neighbours with both David and Anne for a few years at Richmondhill. Lovely people sorry for the loss.
Dear David, Sarah and Michael. Sarah was sad to see your mom passed away. I recognized her face right away. I remember meeting her numerous times near UH and we always stopped and chatted. Always had a smile on her face! May your beautiful memories help during this time. Sending hugs to each of you.
Our condolences to Dave, Sarah, Mick and Anne’s extended family. We’re sorry we can’t be with you to celebrate the well lived life of our “darling” Anne. So many happy memories to share!
On behalf of the Clinical Skills Learning Program at Western University, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to David, Sarah, Michael, and all of Anne's family and friends. Anne was a valued and dedicated member of our program for several years, and her contributions made a genuine difference in the education of countless medical and nursing students. She brought a kindness and thoughtfulness to everything she did, and her warmth was felt by everyone who had the privilege of working alongside her. Anne will be greatly missed by our entire team and by the many students whose education she helped shape. Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this time.
Anne, we will miss your laughter, love and endless generosity. David, Sarah, Mike and Mabel, we are sending our love and hope that revisiting all your happiest memories with family and friends will help heal your hearts. Love Sheri, Moe, and Morgan Mankal
I knew Anne for many years as part of our amazing admin team at UWO English and Writing Studies, but I first met her on the day of my interview at the department in January 2004. She was the first person EVER to call me "professor Solga". I will never forget the pride I felt in that address, and the gratitude to this warm and gracious person for honouring me that way. I was not yet a professor let alone a PhD grad! We both knew that, but Anne also knew I needed to feel cared for and confident in myself that day. I never forgot her easy kindness and I'm so grateful I got to work with Anne thereafter.
I am so very sorry to hear this news. Anne was the administrative assistant in the English Department when I came to Western in 2008. To say that she was warm and welcoming would be a terrible understatement: her kindness and generosity were matched by her competence and attentiveness, all gilded with her sense of humour. She was in all ways a good soul, the type that seems so wanting in our world right now.
It was with great sadness that I heard the news of Anne’s passing on Sunday. I know that she is at Peace and in the Arms of the Lord after her health struggles. My heartfelt Condolences go out to David, Sarah and Michael. I know that we will all be comforted by our memories of the good times we shared with Anne, always smiling and full of Irish charm!
Services for Anne McFarland
Visitation will be held at:
The Church of St. Jude at 1537 Adelaide Street North, London, ON, N5X 1K6
March 18, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Funeral Mass will be held at:
The Church of St. Jude at 1537 Adelaide Street North, London, ON, N5X 1K6
March 19, 2026 11:00 am to March 18, 2026 12:00 pm
Reception will be held at:
The Church of St. Jude at 1537 Adelaide Street North, London, ON, N5X 1K6
March 19, 2026 12:00 pm to March 18, 2026 2:00 pm
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When I first met my Aunt Anne she was a young woman, Uncle David brought her over to our house to meet his sister Margaret and brother in-law Malcolm . At that time we lived on Queen street in Brampton. Aunt Anne was a lovely soft spoken Irish woman with great hair. lol That was the beginning of our relationship. Here we now 53 years later on a very sad day to pray tribe to a loyal, happy, smart educated woman. My Aunt Anne will be sorely missed by a lot of people. But for now she had gone on to meet her Father Big Dave as my mother called him and her Mum. All her family that had gone on before her will be waiting to welcome her into paradise. I will miss you Aunt Anne till we meet again. The link is broken but the chain will come together someday till then rest in peace 😢❤️
~ Linda Sproat