Services & Obituaries

LATHAM, Malcolm…

Suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Malcolm Latham passed away at the age of 22. Loving son of Carrie Swain (Walter Hasselman) and Gary (Cathy) Latham. Cherished grandson of Malcolm and Margaret Latham and Irene and the late Charles Swain. Much loved brother of Madisyn, Morgan and Jamie. Best friend of Colin Geddes. Malcolm will also be greatly missed by his numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family and many friends. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, May 6, 2019 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Cremation to follow and his ashes will travel up north to his favourite place… Remi Lake with Grandpa Charlie. Donations in Malcolm’s memory may be made to S.C.A.A.R., 410-1566 Trossacks Avenue, London, ON N5X 2P5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CLAXTON, Frances…

Peacefully at Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville on Saturday, April 27, 2019, Frances Claxton in her 100th year. Known to many as “Fran” or “Maude”. Beloved wife of the late Gerald M. Claxton (2010). Loving mother of Dulcie Cartlidge and her husband David. Cherished grandmother of Jason Kells (Aidann), Tara-Lynn Meldrum (Craig), and Christina Powell (Richard). Great-grandmother to Mikenzee, Braydon, Joshua, Piper, Matthew, Caleb and Kyra. Dear sister of Dulcie Andreae. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her 3 brothers and 1 sister. Fran was a long-standing member of the Eastern Star Temple in Moose Jaw, United Commercial Travelers of America, AYPA and a long-term volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Clinic and the Church of St. Andrew Memorial. Friends will be welcomed for visiting at St. Andrew Memorial Anglican Church, 55 Foxbar Road, London, ON N6C 2A6 on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 10-11 am. The funeral service will follow taking place at 11 am. Donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of the St. Andrew Memorial Church. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CARDINAL, Linda….

Peacefully and surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London Linda Cardinal passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the age of 73. Loving mother of Kathy Macdonald (James), Tara Fitzpatrick (Sean) and Nora Fletcher. Cherished life partner of Tom White. Best friend of Carol Sharp. Sister and best friend of Debra Snowball and her late husband Dave Jennings. Wonderful Nanny of Luke MacDonald (Kristen), Landon MacDonald (Bri), Abigail MacDonald (Nick Mejia), Nathan Auld, Shane Fletcher and Ava Fitzpatrick. Survived by eight great grandchildren. She will be so missed by niece Vikki and several other nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to The Lung Association, 401-18 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 0K8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BRATTON, Ella…

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Ella Bratton in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Bratton (2003). Predeceased by her daughter Cathy Crinklaw. Survived by her daughter Karen McDonald and husband Cam of Durham, North Carolina, and son-in-law Wayne Crinklaw of Thorndale. Dear sister of Jean Matheson of St. Marys. Loved by her grandchildren John, Melissa, Andrea and Scott. Great-grandmother to Madison, Kevin, Rowan. Will also be missed by her nieces and nephews Arline, Bob, Donna, Doug, Marie and many great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Rind and the nursing staff at Victoria Hospital Unit D6 100 for their care and compassion. Visiting to take place from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:30 pm. Interment to take place at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3, to the Canadian Celiac Association 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 503, Mississauga, ON L5T 2N5 or to St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church 397 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1G7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TOPPING, Ronald William …

Peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Lynn Topping (nee England) of 60 years. Cherished dad of Lori (Byron Atchison), Julie, Tracy and Gary Topping. Treasured Grandpa to Jamie, Jeff, Sandra, Alicia, Matthew, Ryan, Joe and Mackenzie and great grandpa to William. Dear brother of Glen (Marie) Topping and Doris (John) Morris. Will also be missed by many other family and friends. Ron was well known for standardbred horse racing and breeding and dairy farming. He was given the life time achievement award for horse racing. He was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family service will take place with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FOUBERT, Shirley….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Shirley Foubert in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Murray Foubert for 66 years. Loving mother of Michael and Michelle Foubert. Cherished grandma of Courtney (Kenny) Rowley and GG of Jaxxon and Caden. Aunt of Steve Lupa. Sister-in-law of Alan and Brian Foubert of Essex. Predeceased by her sister Norine Lupa (the late Matt). Shirley loved her dogs, the Blue Jays, London Knights, golf and NCA College Basketball. She was the “Den Mother” to many basketball referees – always knew what games were playing and who was available to fill in. At her request, there will be no funeral service held. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 in memory of Shirley’s sister Norine would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LEAVER, Mike….

Michael Leaver passed away peacefully with his sister and brother-in-law by his side at his residence on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in his 64th year. Father of Erin Breen and Michael Leaver (Eileen), both of Saint John, New Brunswick and grandfather of three and great-grandfather of one. Brother of Elaine Reed (Matt), Elizabeth Ann Hayward (Paul), David Freeze, Wanda Gladue and Karen Werstuik (Brent). Mike also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and extended family. Cremation has taken place and as per Mike’s wishes, there will be no funeral service held and his ashes will be returning to his home in New Brunswick. Donations in memory of Mike may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FLAMAN, Diane…

Returning into the loving arms of her Saviour, Diane Flaman passed peacefully on April 17, 2019 at University Hospital, London in her 89th year. Wife of the late Henry Flaman (2011). Loving mother of Grace and her husband Russell and John and his wife Trudi. Sister of Gerrie Schneiders in Holland and the late Rein Kroesbergen and Wim Kroesbergen.  Adoring grandmother of Jennifer, Melisa (Chris), Allison, Jon (Sherry), Dan (Ashley) and Amanda (Dan). Diane was also a proud great and great-great grandmother. Family meant absolutely everything to her and she will be greatly missed. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Henley Place, who went above and beyond for Diane. Friends will be received by the family from 12pm-1pm on Monday, April 22, 2019 at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, with a service to follow at 1pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to Diabetes Canada, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SAUNDERS, Robert “Bob” …

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bob in his 83rd year on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Betty Lou (nee Thatcher) of 54 years. Loving dad of Sonia (Dave) Greig, Debrah (Terry) Hamlin and Lynda (Randy) Steele. Treasured grandpa to Lacy, Dana, Matthew, Kevin, Paul, Andrew, Scott, Eric and Olivia as well as 8 great grandchildren. Will be missed by his nephew Michael George and his family. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Crohns Colitis Foundation, 1063 William Street, London, ON N5Y 2T2. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com