Services & Obituaries

HOLE, Antoinette…

Antoinette Hole passed away quietly at Victoria Hospital, London with her beloved husband and kids at her side, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Edwin Hole for 54 years. Loving mother of Stanley Hole and his wife Shana, Gordon Hole and his wife Jennifer, and Rachel Murray and her husband Korey. Dearly loved Nanna of Sloane and Brogan Hole; Ethan and Emily Hole; and Owen and Sophie Murray. Cherished sister of Louis, Margaret, Rose, the late Gaetano, Frank, Joseph, Monica, Michael and Alexander. Antoinette will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and adored family dog Alfie. Antoinette’s greatest joy was her family, especially her adored grandchildren and she cherished any time spent together. She expressed her love through cooking, always ensuring that no one ever left her home with an empty stomach. To her, everyone who walked through her door was family, welcomed with warmth and generosity. Her home was truly her heart. A place where love, comfort, and togetherness were always found. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Justin Martyr’s Parish, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London. Entombment in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London. In memory of Antoinette, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BURROUGHS, Patrick Sydney Forrest…

October 23, 1940 – April 29, 2026

Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and dedicated violin Teacher, Patrick Sydney Forrest Burroughs, passed away in hospital on April 29, 2026, following a loving vigil kept by his family.

Born in Victoria, British Columbia on October 23, 1940, Patrick spent his high school years in Trail, BC, where he was inspired by many musical friends of his parents. He studied at the University of Toronto, where his lifelong passion for music and teaching took root. He went on to become an inspiring and highly respected high school music teacher at Richview Collegiate Institute and Newtonbrook Secondary School. During this time, he created the Bach Youth Ensemble, performed many concerts, and led the group on a memorable European tour, leaving a lasting impression on his students.

In 1976, Patrick became Professor at the Faculty of Education at Western University in London, Ontario, and was Assistant Dean at the Faculty of Music in the early 1980s. He served as Assistant Director to Tom Rolston at the Banff School of Fine Arts from 1976 to 1981. Having also been a student there earlier in his life, Banff held a special place in his heart, and he deeply cherished his time there.

Patrick was the first conductor of the Woodstock Strings, which he led for 20 years. He was the founding director of the Forest City School for Talent Education, now known as the Forest City School for Strings.

Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Patrick Elton Burroughs and Dorothy Eileen (née Horswill), his brother Michael Horswill Burroughs, and his beloved first wife, Jeannetta Marion (née House). He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Bonnie Shewan Burroughs; his cherished daughter, Lisa Ntantoulis (Dean); his much-loved stepchildren, Paul Jeffrey (Rodica), Sarah Jeffrey (Gabriel), and Mark Jeffrey (Ellen); and his adored grandchildren, Marina, Grace, Evelyn, Thomas, Aidan, and Amelia.

Patrick’s legacy lives on through the many students he inspired, the communities he enriched, and the family he cherished.

The funeral service for Patrick will be held on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London with a reception following. Donations in Patrick’s memory may be made to St. George’s Anglican Church, to Forest City School for Strings, or to a music charity of your choosing.

We are deeply grateful to the Verspeeten Cancer Centre at Victoria Hospital, especially Dr. Saini, who cared for Patrick over many years, and to all the staff at the ODU for the exceptional care he received under them.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Grant, Carol

On April 27, 2026, Carol died peacefully at the age of 83.  She is predeceased by her beloved husband Ian on October 23, 2012. Carol is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Grant and her husband Brian Wald, and her son, James Grant and his wife Sue Silcox. Much loved Grandma of Sean Coles and his wife Kayla McNeil, Meghan Grant and her husband Andrew Fields, and Valerie Grant.  Also survived by one brother, Michael Heslop and his wife Diane Bevan of Boston, Massachusetts and by nieces, Suzanne Luxton, Lianne Heslop, Andrea Heslop and Carly Heslop.  Predeceased by her brother Thomas Heslop in 2005, sister-in-law Ruth Heslop in 2004, nephew Thomas Heslop in 1996; and sister-in-law Eleanor Shaver in 2024 and brother-in-law Bill Shaver in 1995.  The funeral service is to take place at St. Paul’s Cathedral (472 Richmond Street, London, Ontario) on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11 o’clock, with a reception to follow immediately.  Interment is to take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Memorial Donations to St. Paul’s Social Services at St. Paul’s Cathedral would be much appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ATKINSON, Julia…

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Julia (nee Zerko) Atkinson announce her peaceful passing at home in London, on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the age of 66. Loving wife and best friend of Mike O’Neill. Cherished mother and grandmother of Antoni and his son Hayes and Kennedy (Adam) and their children Porter and Ryken.

Cherished daughter of the late Antoni (1971) and Maria (1990) Zerko. Dear sister and aunt of George and his children Adam (Glorie) and Mindy; Leila (2021); Roman and Vivian and their daughters Natalia (Ben) and Maria; and Leon and Wilma and their children Allison (Rob), Vincent (2013), and Jacob.

Loved daughter-in-law of Martina and Edward O’Neill. Julia was a special sister-in-law and aunt to Maureen and Kieran and their children Sara (Graiden) and Shane (Lydia); John and Alice and their children Timmy, Drew (Hailey) and Taylor; Trish and Eric and their children Emaly, Katelyn, Marshall, Kenzie and Augusta.

Special great aunt to Leo, Luke, Logan, Camilo, Catalina, Hailey and Maxwell.

We will remember Julia for her strong character and work ethic, her generous hospitality and amazing cooking when family and friends gathered, and the joy she felt spending summer days at their cottage. She will be deeply missed.

The family would like to thank the staff at London Health Sciences Centre for their compassionate care and kindness.

A private Funeral Service will take place. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FISHER, Margaret “Isabel”

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Mount Hope, London in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas A. Fisher. Dear mother of Glenn (Christine) Fisher, the late Karen (the late John) Steward, Pamela Potts, and Kevin Fisher (Geri Dibsdale). Loving grandmother of Seanna (Jon), Colleen (Ste), Rebecca (Devin), Stephanie, Ian (Telma), Lori (Islamuddin), Kayla, Kelsey (Greg), and Meghan (Nick). Isabel was a special great-grandmother of 14. Predeceased by her sisters Barbara Anne (Ken) Craig and Freda (Harold) Graham. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and many extended family members.

Isabel found joy in life’s simple pleasures-reading, tending her garden, spending time at the lake with family and playing bridge-and was deeply devoted to her church community, but nothing brought her more happiness than entertaining guests and sharing warmth with those around her.

The family wishes to extend a warm thank you to the staff of Marian Villa 5th floor for the kind and compassionate care they provided. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are welcome to visitation on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon in the chapel. For those who are unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the AMG YouTube channel. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, London,

As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Isabel may be made to the Canadian Bible Society or the Alzheimer’s Society Southwest Partners.

Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Stambler, Martin

A canoeist, a skier, a woodsman, a photographer and a jurist.  That was Martin (Mendy) Stambler.  A titan of a character, whose stories and zest for life would liven up any room.  Sadly, we lost this exceptional generous loving man on 16 April 2026.

Mendy was most at home in the outdoors, pursuing one spontaneous adventure after another.  The passion started early in life during summers as a counsellor then waterfront director at Camp Winnebagoe where he learned to canoe and camp in the back country.  He loved to be on the water in his canoe, paddling through rivers and lakes then portaging to find hidden gems obscured by the trees and rocks.  Mendy did not keep these experiences to himself; he shared this love of nature through the photography he captured with his Leica and most importantly taking others along with him, most notably his Pam.  Youthfulness never escaped Mendy as he continued to showboat his gunneling skills on the canoe at age 80.  This energy underpinned his desire to live life to its fullest and be most generous with those closest to him.  Later in life Mendy took up downhill skiing, relishing the exhilaration of tackling the most challenging of expert ski runs across the slopes of Utah.  When not on the ski slopes, he was exploring the beautiful National Parks that dot southern Utah: hiking, photographing, camping and always wanting to share the experience.

Born 6 March 1932, Mendy was the youngest of seven, including five sisters and one brother.  The family home was brimming with love, art and culture, and Saturday afternoons spent around the radio listening to the opera.  This fostered a lifelong appreciation and support for the arts.  Mendy saw the beauty manifest within in prints, paintings, photography, sculpture, and architecture.  He avidly shared this love affair with everyone around him.  Mendy’s love of music was deep and profound; except not for rock and roll.  Not a day would go by where Mendy would not jump on his grand piano and play a beautiful melody with no sheet music, or call you up on the day to play happy birthday over the phone.

According to Mendy’s storytelling, his career in law started as a bit of an accident by tagging along with a friend to lectures at Osgoode Hall Law School.  In no time at all, he soon became a stalwart of the legal community in London, Ontario, and willingly gave his professional service to those in need.  A true champion and gentleman!  He practised law for more than 40 years in London with his law partner and friend Randy Mills under the name of Stambler and Mills.  He was the acknowledged expert in the areas of Construction Liens and Mortgage Enforcement.

Mendy was loved by so many and will be sorely missed by family, friends, colleagues and his Pam.  Memorial donations may be made to the Carla (Mills) Cameron Memorial Fund which is administered by the Thames Valley Education Foundation, 1250 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, N5W 5P2.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MORRIS, Joyce Marie

Peacefully, with her family by her side, on April 20, 2026 at Highview Residences in London, Ontario in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of The Reverend Alex Morris for 66 years. Loving mother of Susan Sterner (Brent) and the late David Morris. Proud grandmother of Matthew Sterner and Nicholas Sterner (Geraldine Kocher), and dear friend to many.

Friends are welcome to attend a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London, Ontario, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. In keeping with Joyce’s vibrant spirit and love of life, those attending are kindly asked to celebrate her memory by wearing bright, cheerful colours.

Interment will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00pm in Farringdon Burial Ground, 287 Mount Pleasant Street, Brantford, Ontario. Friends are welcome.

In Joyce’s memory and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society or the McCormick Care Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at ww.amgfh.com

KEE, John “Murray”

Murray passed away peacefully at Country Terrace, Komoka, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in his 99th year.  Beloved husband of the late Ruth J. Kee (2011). Cherished father of Chris (Cheryl) of Delaware, and Paul (Angel) of Madoc. Dear grandfather of Erin (Neil) Lindsay, Allison Kee (Marcio Riberio), Jason (LeeAnne) Kee, Ryan Kee (Lisa Inwood), and Courtney (Richard) Barrow. Missed by his 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by his niece Shari Carter. Murray will be held dear in the hearts of his family.  Cremation has taken place. Private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London.  Family and friends are welcome to a celebration of Murray’s life that will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the A. Millard George Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South London, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in memory of Murray may be made to a charity of your choice.  Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JONES, Isabella “Isabelle”…

After a brief illness, Isabella Janette Jones (nee Smith) passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on April 19th, 2026 in her 86th year with her beloved dog, Gracie, cradled in her arms. For 64 years, she was the beloved wife of Douglas. Her greatest achievement, in her mind, was her children. As she told everyone she met (to her children’s great embarrassment) she raised a doctor, a lawyer, and a teacher. She leaves behind her legacies, Dr. David-she always insisted on the Dr.-Jones (Kim); Darcy (Damion) Ketchum; and Janna (Tone) Jones. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Krystyna (Kashmira) and Tristan (Layla) Jones; Logan and London Ketchum; and Isabella, Penelope, and Gracelyn Pepin. She has been gratefully reunited with her much missed grandson, Luke Ketchum, and all her dogs of the past (Perky, Buttons, Debbie, Maxwell, Bonnie, Clara, and Maggie). Remembered with affection by Lisa Jones. Isabelle was the daughter of David and Janet (Nettie) Smith. She was an empathetic, and sensitive mother who put everything into raising her children with love, kindness, and much humour. Isabelle was a retired teacher, proof-reader for the London Free Press, and later, a valued bank employee. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, where the funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Because of her lifelong love of dogs (hers and every other one she met), in lieu of flowers, her memory would be best honoured by donations to the Humane Society London & Middlesex, 1414 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 3B6. May her children and grandchildren carry forward her example of steadfastness, kindness, laughter, and great compassion. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FLYNN, Margaret “Maggie”…

Peacefully in her sleep at home, Margaret “Maggie” passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Michael Flynn for 48 years. Loving mother of Erin Flynn (Adam Taylor) and Julie O’Donnell (Martin). Proud nana of Josephine and Ivy. Maggie will be so dearly missed by her sisters Marilyn Henigan, Annie Redmond (Barry), Mary McDonald, Rosie Manning and Theresa Flanagan (Lou) and their families. She shared a special relationship with her cousins and will be forever remembered by her many in-laws, their families and her closest friends. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Kate, and her brother Gary.

Maggie found her greatest joy at Ipperwash Beach, where she spent countless summers surrounded by family, trailers, and cozy cottages, creating memories that will be cherished for generations. She had a natural gift for bringing people together, whether hosting lively gatherings or being the heart of any celebration she attended. She loved to travel, especially anywhere with water, and enjoyed simple adventures like day trips on the motorcycle, embracing every moment along the way. Deeply devoted to her family, she especially adored her granddaughters, who brought her endless pride and happiness. Maggie loved the outdoors, whether tending to her garden or soaking in the peace of the beach, she was happiest under the open sky. She took great pride in her career in retail, retiring from Costco after many dedicated years, where she built not only a strong work legacy but also many lasting friendships.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Maggie’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In Maggie’s memory, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or to the Breast Care Program through St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, PO Box 5777 STN B, London, ON, N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com