Services & Obituaries

EDWARDS, James Bispham…

Peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Victoria Hospital, London, James Bispham Edwards in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Ann Edwards for 55 years. Proud father of Mandy Edwards (Dan) and Graeme Edwards (Shana). Loving Grandfather of Kyle (Mandy), Ashley, Tyla, Bryce, Kaitlynn, and Bryanne. Pre-deceased by his sister Maureen Calvert. Survived by the rest of his siblings Sandra Walker, Peter Edwards, and Debra Hodgson. Brother in law of June (Jack), Doreen (Keith), and Keith (Jacqueline). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Will also be remembered by Lindsay, Hugh and many neighbours and friends. Formerly worked at Canadian Timkin, St. Thomas. Cremation has taken place. Friends and Guests will be received by the family on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Donation’s may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LEE, Arthur….
Peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London, Arthur Lee passed away in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Helen (Wright) Lee for 69 years. Dear father of Cary Lee and his wife Debbie of London, Linda Lee and her husband Steven Zronik of London, Barbara Lee of St. Marys, Jeffrey Lee and his wife Kate of Brampton. Dear grandfather (Papa) of Carrie-Anne Zronik, Erin Loring (Alexander), Jeffrey Lee (Brittany), Heather Lee and Stephan Lee. Great grandfather of January and Piper Loring and Ronin Lee. Predeceased by his siblings Ethel Williams, Lavina Hall, George Lee and Kay Fowler. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Arthur was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force and a member of the Air Force Club 427 Wing, a retired special education teacher and graduated with a BA in History from the University of Western Ontario. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Cremation to follow. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 427 (London) Wing, 2155 Crumlin Side Road, London, ON N5V 3Z9, London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180- 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FOREHT, Vera….

Peacefully at Kipling Acres, Etobicoke, Vera Foreht passed away in her 99th year. Beloved wife of late Harold C. Foreht (2001). Dear mother of Dennis Foreht and his partner Coleen Ashford of Toronto and Joan Richardson and her husband David of London. Loving grandmother of Shari Foreht and her husband Stephen Baechler of Kitchener and Chris Foreht of Halifax. Great-grandmother of Mikyla and Tanner Foreht. She will also be missed by Kathleen Foreht. Predeceased by her brothers Jack Russell and his wife Edith and Ronald Russell and his wife Helen. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in Vera’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HANNEMAN, Sharon (nee Wood, Wilson)…

Peacefully at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Friday, October 25, 2019 Sharon Hanneman (nee Wood, Wilson) in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Dick Hanneman (2016). Mother of Dean Genttner (Marcy), Gary Genttner (Betty) and Liz Campbell (Ian). Grandmother of Michael, Libby, Madelynn and Mikayla. Sister to the late Pat (the late Rob), the late Eddie (Lorraine), Paul (Mara), Rita (Brian), Rick, Len, Martin and Mike (Peggy). She will also be missed by Dan (Cindy), Clay, Chloe, and Abby. Cremation has taken place. Friends and Guests will be received by the family on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 12 – 1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be held at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Donations in Sharon’s memory may be made to Diabetes Canada, 1300-522 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2R5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com  

VINCE, Stanley S.C.G….

Stanley S.C.G. Vince passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Parkwood Institute, London at the age of 95. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Margaret Beth Vince (nee Tufford), RN. Stan and Beth were married on July 26, 1947 in Fingal, Ontario during the final years of WWII. Beth was a nurse in St. Thomas and Stan served in the R.C.A.F. as an aircrew navigator in the European theatre of wartime operations. He is predeceased by his father Group Captain Archibald George Vince MBE born in County of Hampshire, England, his mother Dorothea Mary Vince (nee Lee), an honoured chef born in County of Devon, England, his sister Nancy Mahala Beatrice, his brothers Leslie Archibald Frank and Melville Lee, his niece Brenda Jane Vince and nephew Alex Tufford. Survived by nieces and nephews Carolyn Vince, Nancy Vince, Mary Waldick (Rod), Susan Andersen (Mike), Lyle McLean (Viola), Heather McLean, Bonnie Graham (Randy), Owen Tufford (Margaret), Stanley Tufford (Laura), Janice Tufford (John), Karen Brehn (Robert) and Ruth-Ann Lockhart (Bob).  Also survived by sister-in-law Betty Vince. After the war Stan embarked on an oil industry managerial career with Supertest Petroleum, British Petroleum (BP) and Petro Canada where he retired in 1983 as a Manager, Systems and Administration.  He was also a noted collector of memorabilia in a variety of interests and enjoyed many hobbies including genealogy, reading, collaborating on a book about his mother (Storming the Castle: The World of Dora and the Duchess) and travelling with his Beth. Stan’s father left him with a quote that he lived his life by “You Cannot be Bored”. And he filled each day to the fullest. Visitation will be held from 7-9 pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 am on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 489 Pinetree Drive, London, ON N6H 3M9. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, please consider tributes to his family church St. Martin-in-the-Fields or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HIND, Gord….

Peacefully succumbed to cancer on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at his home, Gordon Richard Hind at the age of 66. Gord was the son of Harley (1979) and Connie Hind (2002), brother of Bob (1980) and the son-in-law of Jack (1994) and Mary Lou Kerr (2014). He is survived by the love of his life, Nancy, was a very proud father of Emily Hind and Richard Hind (Jen Watt) and Grandpa of Parker Hind. He is survived by brothers-in-law Jim (Helen) and David Kerr, scattered cousins and even a couple of friends.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Gord’s Life will be held at the Highland Country Club on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 1-4 pm (an informal gathering but please, no blue jeans). Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

“I don’t need flowers, so do something nice for someone you love. I had a lot of fun in my time, thanks to the people around me. If only I could putt. Go make some birdies and raise a glass. Miss you all.” -Gord.

McCARTEN, Don….

Unexpectedly but peacefully with family by his side, Donald McCarten passed away at University Hospital, London on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Sue Edgington. Cherished father of Jennifer, Matt (Danielle) and the late Christopher. Proud Grandpa of Sawyer. Dear brother of Tom McCarten (Daly). The family wishes to thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at University Hospital for the compassionate care they provided to Don. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 10-11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Club of London East, c/o Bonnie Hudson, 605 Inverness Avenue, London, ON N6H 3C5 would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Van Daalen, Fenny…
Peacefully, with family by her side on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Cornelis Van Daalen (1995). Loving mother of Peter Van Daalen and  Wilma of Edmonton, Alberta, Siebren Van Daalen and Nancy of Newmarket, Ontario, Kees Van Daalen and Marg of London, Ontario. Loving Oma to John, Catherine and Chris, Philip and Juley, Karin & Dwayne, Michael and Helen, Joy and Dave, Avaleigh and Shane, Kelly and Mike, Jeff and Jessica, Erica and Mark, and Susan and Steve. Loving Oma to 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Compassion Canada, 985 Adelaide Street, London, ON N6E 4A3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

COUTINHO, Marian Olsen

Peacefully after a short struggle, surrounded by her family and friends, Marian Olsen Coutinho passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the age of 93. Beloved daughter of the late Clarence Olsen and Edith (Carr) Olsen. Loving wife of the late Evaristo Coutinho (2014), and lovingly remembered by her many cousins (Carr), step daughters (Grace, Ana, Tereza and Paula Coutinho), and close family friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her cousins Albert Carr, Sherry Arthur, and Reverend Jim Carr. Marian was a woman who was generous in her hospitality, and loyal to her family and friends. She strongly believed in civic duty and that everyone could make their communities a better place. She was very proud of her Elgin County roots, and always looked on the bright side of things. Visitation will be held at A. MILLARD GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 60 Ridout Street South on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 2-3 pm. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel at 3 pm with Reverend Patt Nunn officiating. Cremation and interment will take place at a later date. Many thanks to the care and compassion provided by the staff of Victoria Hospital. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

O’NEILL, Ileane Parr (nee Dolson) ….

Peacefully at Extendicare London, on Thursday, October 17, 2019 Ileane passed away in her 97th year with her family by her side. Ileane will be missed by her children Larry Parr (Doreen), Gayle Webber (Bryan), Jimmy Parr, Lori Urquhart (Deb) and Maureen Carlyle (Ken) and all their families. Predeceased by her daughter Lois Yandt and son in law Wayne. Much loved grandma to Matthew, Katie, Debbie (Howie) and Robert and great grandmother to Kristy and Amanda and many great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings Gladys, Ina, Florence, Charles, Roy and Ron. Ileane will also be missed by her niece Carol and many other nieces and nephews. Ileane was a war vet and a member of The Royal Canadian Legion in London and Cambridge. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 10 – 11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9 or to the Alzheimer Society London Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com