Services & Obituaries

BUDD, Helen…
Peacefully with family by her side on Monday, September 23, 2019 at The Village of Glendale Crossing, Helen Budd in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Harold Budd. Dear mother of Michael Budd and his partner Linda Gignac of South Bruce Peninsula, Tim Budd and his husband Steven Miltimore of California, Barbara Condren and her husband Douglas of Penetanguishene, Shelley Budd of Montreal and Peter Budd of Toronto. Predeceased by her brothers Fred and Edwin Nabert. Much loved Grandma of ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Guests will be received by the family on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and on Saturday, September 28, 2019, half hour prior to the funeral service (10-10:30 am), which will be conducted at 10:30 am in the funeral home chapel. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas. Donations may be made to Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HAZZARD, Howard…
Howard passed away in his 95th year, peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Survived by Bernice Brown (nee McComb) and family, and grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife Bernadette (2008). Howard served with the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War, was a member of the 427 (London) Wing and retired from Canada Post in 1987. Howard was an avid sports fan, cheering on the London Knights and following the NHL for many years. Howard enjoyed travelling the world and exploring the outdoors. Howard was Past Master of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a and Past Grand Patron for the Ontario Order of the Eastern Star 1993-94. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 12-1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.  An Eastern Star Service under the Orphah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star No. 102 will be conducted in the funeral home chapel beginning at 1 pm (all welcome). Followed by the funeral service. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Institute, University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McIntyre, Barbara …
The family of Barbara McIntyre (née Hardie) of London and formerly of Sarnia, announce her passing on Friday, September 20, 2019 at London University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband John McIntyre (2018).  Loving mother and best mom ever of Laura, Ian (Jane), and Glen (Shauna).  Proud grandmother of Evan, Kate, Adeline, and Caelan.  Sister-in-law of Margaret Nichols and the late Mary Smith.  Predeceased by brothers-in-law Lloyd Nichols and Robert Smith.  Aunt of Larry Nichols.

Barbara was raised by her parents John Hardie and Madeline (MacLeod) Hardie in Quebec City.  She treasured summers and trips to Glengarry with the MacLeods and McCrimmons.  In her class at Queen’s University she was one of two females who graduated in Honours Chemistry.  Following a year at Dow Chemical, Sarnia, she enjoyed teaching math and chemistry.  She was an avid girl guide leader for many years. Scottish country dancing and dragon boat racing were two of her favourite activities.

Barbara will always inspire us for her sheer will power and determination along with some luck to do whatever it takes to live a normal life following palliative bowel cancer surgery 28 years ago.  She dared to hope.  From her we are reminded to focus on what is important and not worry too much about the rest, how fortunate one is to have good health and the ability to live life to the fullest, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and routine cancer screening.  Thanks to all of her doctors and other health care professionals for their years of professional care and compassion.  We are truly grateful.

The family would appreciate donations to any of the cancer charities.  No visitation nor service is planned.  Barbara’s ashes will be buried privately. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FORDE, Joseph “Joe” …

Peacefully with family by his side on Friday, September 20th, 2019 in his 78th year. Beloved husband to Merial Forde for 49 years. Cherished Dad to Joanna Forde and Michelle Forde (Stephen). Predeceased by his mother Ermie (1988). He will be deeply missed by the Archer family and his 7 siblings.  Joe was a highly-skilled craftsman who loved all things mechanical. His creativity extended into his passion for music, fine automobiles and nurturing his garden. Appropriately, the date of his passing coincided with the Toronto Stock Exchange reaching an all-time high. In lieu of flowers, Joe would have appreciated donations to the charities he supported:  Anova London, 255 Horton Street East 3rd Floor London, ON N6B 1L1; The London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences Centre 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Friends will be received by the family from 12 -1 pm on Friday, September 27th, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences, memories and photographs will be shared at www.amgfh.com 

PRITCHARD, George…
Peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Victoria Hospital, London, George passed away in his 92nd year. Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jean Pritchard. Dear father of Trish Layne (Joe) and Andy Pritchard. Proud Poppa of Keleigh, Breanne (Jay), Hannah and Abbey. George was a member of the London and District Darts League for many years and a passionate soccer fan. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses of D6-400 at Victoria Hospital for their compassion and quality care. Friends will be received on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 12-1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted at 1pm. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment at Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Humane Society of London & Middlesex, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HANSEN, Donna….

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, Donna (Jarvis) Hansen passed away peacefully.  Beloved wife of the late Chris Hansen (2006). Proud and Loving mother of Bruce Hansen (Nancy), Dale McLeod (Don) and Jan Radford (Richard). Cherished gramma of Chris Hansen (Laura), Alex Hansen (Melissa), Adam McLeod (Courtney), Derek McLeod (Nikki) and Jesse Radford. Left with a heavy heart by the loss of her granddaughter Marie Radford (2002).  Dear great-gramma of Jackson, Hailey, Emily, Oliver, Elijah, Felix, Brooke, Taylor and Onni. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place in St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron) Cemetery, 1344 Commissioner’s Road West, London ON N6K 1E1 on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 am, with refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the St. Anne’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolence, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com   

OTTEN, Adele…
Peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, on Monday, September 16, 2019, Adele passed away in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Werner Gerald Otten. Proud and loving mother of Irma Pedersen, Ute Marita Otten and Gerald Otten. Dear grandmother of Edward (Shannon), Dan (Janelle), Erich, Leiah and their mother Rhonda, Brooke and Brooke’s mother Susan Hopper, Taylor and Erica and great-grandmother of Alysse, Ashlyn, Ethan and Emma. Dear sister of Ida Menz of Germany. Predeceased by her brothers-in-law Udo Menz, Gunther Otten and Fritz Kasseler and sisters-in-law Therese Kasseler and Margret Otten. Also loved by her nieces and nephews. Adele was a dedicated and hardworking wife and mother, she lived a long and productive life in the farming community in Union, Ontario. Adele will be missed and remembered by many long-life friends and members of the German Canadian Club and St. John’s Lutheran Church. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 10-11am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted at 11 am. Interment in Aylmer Cemetery, Aylmer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario, 4500 Blakie Rd #117, London, ON N6L 1G5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BETTS, Jean….

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, Jean Betts passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Betts (2004). Loving mother of Tammie Betts. Cherished sister of Freda Beckel. Much loved aunt of Gregg Beckel and Sharron Thatcher (Bill). Dear great aunt of Kelly Laderoute (Matt) and Ashley Malone (Dallas) and great-great aunt of Grayson, Camden, Isla and Mila. Close cousin of Una Flood. Predeceased by her brothers-in-law John Beckel and Harold Betts. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 12-1 pm where the memorial service will follow at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or St. Joseph’s Hospice of London, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London, ON N6A 5M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUSTY, Christopher James …

With heavy hearts, we announce that Chris Husty, 59, of London, Ontario, was unexpectedly taken from us on Friday, September 13, 2019. Loving father of Dylan and Morgan Husty, husband of Rhian Husty, and brother of Charles Husty, all of London. Remembered dearly for his kind acts, generosity, and constant willingness to help others. Chris had battled courageously with illness, including lung cancer, and had been in remission and in greatly improved health and spirits before his sudden passing. A visitation celebrating his life will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 3 – 5pm. A reception to follow nearby from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. He will be greatly missed. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, PO Box 640 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GRUNDY, Kenneth Brian…
Grundy, Kenneth Brian passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Dear son of the late Jim and Ivy Grundy. Brother of the late Sharron McKee. Dearly loved husband of Patricia for 51 years, dear father of Paul (Corienne), Mike and Shayne.

Ken began his career as a first year electrical apprentice in 1964. After obtaining his journeyman’s and master’s licenses, he started his own business K.B. Grundy Electrical Contractor, continuing until his retirement in 2013. Over the years, he had many wonderful customers.

Ken enjoyed his northern fishing trips, especially to the Key and French Rivers at Georgian Bay, Long Point Lodge, north of New Liskeard and Lake Kipawa in Quebec. Ken also enjoyed his sports cars, a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner and a 1988 Ford Mustang, attending several car shows in the area.

Special thanks to Dr. K. Shu, Dr Moist and staff at the Kidney Clinic, Westmount. Dr Gonder, Dr. Letheren, Dr Weingert and the staff at IV Therapy, University Hospital for all their wonderful care and kindness over the last few years! Also a very special thank you to Dr. Kirk Hamilton, Dr. Gena Hamilton, South West LHIN, Paramed, especially nurses Christine and Lindsay, VON PSWs and VON E Shift (24 hour care) for all the care and support given in Ken’s final days so he could remain happily at home.

Friends are welcomed to celebrate Ken’s life on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 2-4 pm at the A. Millard George Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London, situated in the southeast corner of the parking lot. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Diabetes Canada or London Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com