Elmer James Long

LONG: At McGarrell Place, London, Ontario on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Elmer James Long of London in his 102nd year. Finally his prayers were answered and Elmer joined his beloved wife and best friend the late Nellie (Wilson) Long in Heaven. Mr. Long was a co-founder of Wood Lynn Farms Limited. Dear father of Ted Long and his wife Sherri and Catherine Morrison and her husband Larry all of London. Predeceased by his parents James and Lillian Long, his brother Wilmer Long, his sisters Hazel Blaney, Evelyn Long, Pearl Hay, Pauline Long and his son Gerry Long and his wife Irene. Much loved grandfather to Jim Long and his wife Sarah, David Long, Dennis Long and his wife Mari, Christine Long and her husband Dean Gocan, Dan Long and his wife Amy Lepage, Merieh Gibbs and her husband Steve, and Jina Stainbrook and her husband Duane; great-grandfather to Ryan Long and his wife Nadine, Rhianna Leitch and her husband Jason, Spencer and Aidan Long, Katie, Bella and Sophia Long, Bo and Paige Gocan, Mikaila, Gage and Riley Gibbs and Bridger and Cooper Stainbrook, and great-great-grandfather to Neisa and Arianna Long. Also survived by Dianne Evans and his many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. At Elmer’s request donations would be greatly appreciated to Thames Valley Children’s Centre Auxiliary, 827 Headley Drive, London, ON N6H 3V7 of which Nellie and Catherine are life members. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON (519-433-5184)