Services & Obituaries

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

MILNER, John “Jack”….

Peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Victoria Hospital, London, John “Jack” Milner passed away at the age of 88. Father of David Fortner (Maureen). Grandfather of John Fortner. Brother of Shirley Carere. Uncle of Joseph Carere (Lori) and Liz Carere and great uncle of Jason, Matthew and Ashley. Predeceased by parents Cecil and Eliza Milner and brother-in-law Dominic Carere. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 5-7 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home – Reception Centre (located on the southeast corner of the parking lot), 60 Ridout Street South, London. The family wishes to thank the compassionate nurses and PSWs who cared for Jack, along with the countless friends and neighbours who were always there for him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BLACK, Doug ” Chico ” …
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Doug on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 58. Loving husband of Mo, together for 38 years. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Barb Black. Survived by his brother Steve Black and nieces Amanda and Jessica Black. Son in law of Georgie Robertson, brother in law of Ray (Michele) Robertson and their son Jacob. Doug was a passionate golfer who enjoyed travelling to other countries like Scotland to golf. He was a hard core Bruins, Red Sox and Dolphins fan. A special thank you to the cardiac team at University Hospital for their care and compassion. An opportunity to share memories will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the St. Thomas Golf and Country Club, 42325 Sparta Line, Union, ON N0L 2L0 from 1-4 pm. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BOWMAN, Frederick “Fred”…

After many years of struggling with Alzheimer’s, Fred has passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Elgin Manor at the age of 66. Beloved son of the late Joe and Grace Bowman. Dear brother of Ray Bowman (Kathy) of St. Thomas, Stuart Bowman (Lisa), Doug Bowman (Laura) and David Bowman all of London.  Also survived by his 2 sons Andrew of Mount Brydges and Jeremy of London and his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to staff at Elgin Manor for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11 am on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, where the funeral service will be held at 11 am. Interment to take place at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London. If wished, donations in Fred’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Elgin-St. Thomas, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MORTON, Alice May “Maisey”…

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019, Alice May Morton, lovingly known as Maisey, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Morton (2016) for over 60 years. Loving companion to Gerry Embury. Loving mother of Ron, Don, and daughter-in-law Gail. Cherished Nana of Heather and husband Craig, Laura, Samantha and Amanda, and Great-Nana to Maisy. Loving sister to the late Doreen Lansborough. To all those that knew Maisey, she was a kind-hearted, nurturing and bright-light in this world. Always there to offer an encouraging word, Maisey was a positive woman who worked hard on everything she did. From devoting herself to her career at London Life, to supporting her children and grandchildren in their dreams, she always did so with an admirable amount of grace. We will miss you every day – Sweet Dreams, Nana. Maisey’s family wants to lovingly thank Kelsey, Laureen and Rachel, as well as all of the staff at the Waverly Retirement Residence for their unwavering care and support. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 7, between 11am – 1pm, at A. Millard George Funeral Home Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London, situated on the southeast corner of the parking lot. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maisey’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com