Anthony Desmond

The family announces the passing of Anthony Desmond of Tillsonburg, Ontario, on November 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on July 16, 1937, Anthony was a beloved member of his community and cherished by many. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael Desmond and Winifred Desmond (Jeffries), as well as his siblings, Pat, George, and Grant. Anthony is survived by his wife, Valerie Desmond (Hunt), his daughter Lorraine and her husband Brian Forsberg, and his grandchildren, Helena, Alexander, Thomas, Matthew Desmond and his partner Jennifer Seymour, and Philip Desmond and his partner Shannon Hutton. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Owen, along with his siblings, Maureen, Mick, Anne, and Oliver. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, located at 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg, ON N4G3R7. A prayer service will be held that same evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, located at 51 Venison St W, Tillsonburg, ON N4G1V1. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice Wellington or the Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre. Donations can be made through Tony's online tribute page or by contacting Verhoeve Funeral Homes at (519) 842-4238, which is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.