Phyllis Laidlaw
Died: October 3, 2026 | Place: London, Ontario
Services
Visitation
2-4pm & 7-9pm
Thursday, October 15, 2026
A. Millard George Funeral Home
60 Ridout Street South, London
Service
11am
Friday, October 16, 2026
A. Millard George Funeral Home
60 Ridout Street South, London
Private Interment
Pond Mills Cemetery
London, Ontario
Obituary
LAIDLAW, Phyllis Marilyn (née McCowan)…
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens on October 3rd, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of 62 years to Andy Laidlaw. Loving mother of Sheri Laidlaw and her wife Lisa Burton, and Janice Webber and her husband Ken Webber. Cherished grandmother of Edward Butler and Kendra Webber. Dear sister of Shirley Elliott and her husband Bill. Predeceased by her parents, John and Mary McCowan.
Born in Goderich and raised on farms in Brucefield and Porters Hill, Phyllis graduated from Goderich High School and moved to London, where she worked at Eaton’s and PepsiCo before becoming co-owner of To Wheels, London’s oldest bicycle shop. She had a lifelong love of music, a passion for travel, and a deep interest in researching the McCowan family history.
Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11am. Burial to take place in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. Donations in memory of Phyllis Laidlaw can be made to Craigwiel Gardens via cheque, e-transfer to [email protected] or by following the website donation link at www.craigwielgardens.on.ca. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Our sincerest condolences we loved her.
Debbie and Joel
Andy, Sheri, and Janice, we extend our thoughts and sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. We remember Phyllis well when you lived in our neighbourhood. She was a lovely, caring woman who will be greatly missed by many. Sincere sympathy Keith and Phyllis Johnston, Leslee, Marnie and Jill.
Dear uncle Andy, Janice & Ken, Sheri & Lisa, Edward and indeed everyone who loved and was loved by Aunt Phyllis, We send heartfelt sympathy in this painful time. We will always be grateful that you brought this extraordinary lady into our lives. We’re proud to have been in her family and will remember her and the times we shared with warmth, fondness and a smile. Until we meet again, love, Andy & Paul
Jan Youare in my heart and healing prayers. Your mother is resting in eternal peace. May you feel her love surrounding you and giving you strength and comfort inthe days ahead. Know we are here from you
Sorry for your loss, we are thinking about you both. Love
So many of my childhood memories turn around Aunt Phyllis, whether visits with the Laidlaw family in London, Christmases at Grandma and Grandpa McCowan’s, visits of the Laidlaws to Manitoulin Island, and meetings at unlikely places across Ontario. Later, there were Christmases at the Laidlaw’s in London and even a train trip from Paris and across southern France. The peppery taste of the grapes that we tried in the field of Chateau Margaux remains with me to this day. The bike from To Wheels is being restored and will be put to use commuting across Paris. And that is not the only gift that came to me through her that I treasure to this day. She was a great aunt to me and a great sister to my mother. Her telephone calls were legendary. It is with sadness that I wish her goodbye and joy that I remember her.