Lionel Maracle

MARACLE, Lionel of London, passed away at LHSC on Sunday, April 1, 2018.  He was 78.  Dear Father of Christine Maracle of St. Thomas, Pete of Aylmer, Jennifer Maracle (Ron) of Aylmer, Sue Sadler  (Norm) of London, Sandy Harder (Frank) of Aylmer and Steve Maracle (Barbara Cabala) of London. Loving Grandfather of Nick, Cole, Spencer, Sydney, Pete, Stephanie, Curtis, Rebecca, Andrew, Raven, Elizabeth, Emily, Matt and Gabrielle.  Brother of Audrey (Bob), Yvonne, Joyce (Steve), Gayle and brother Robert, and a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Barb, Shirley and Lois, brothers Gary, Clifford, Larry, Bob and Kenny. Born on December 30, 1939, son of the late Joseph and Mina Maracle.  Lionel loved sports and coached Aylmer Minor Baseball and Aylmer Minor Hockey.  He drove bus for 26 years for University of Western Ontario. He will be missed by his dog, Aylmer, who was his best friend. The funeral service was held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer. Cremation.  Interment, Aylmer Cemetery. Donations to the Aylmer Minor Hockey Association would be appreciated.