Services & Obituaries

COCHRANE, Heather….

Peacefully at home on Sunday, August 25, 2019, Ms. Heather Joanne Cochrane of Union, Ontario. Dearly loved wife of Ron Taylor for 27 years. Beloved mother of the late Kristin Erin Katoen. Daughter of the late Thelma and Douglas Cochrane. Sister-in-law of Jim (Rose) Taylor of London and Jean (Mark) Erstling of Huntington Beach, California. She was a wonderful and much-loved aunt to several nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many life-long friends.

A career public servant, Heather worked in Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet for the government of the Northwest Territories as well as a senior manager in the Ministry of Housing and the Attorney General’s office for the Province of Ontario. With a strong belief in community service, Heather was a long-time leader for the Girl Guides and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. In retirement, Heather was a keen gardener and a talented interior designer.
 
A private interment took place at Woodland Cemetery, London. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive, London.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9 or Pets/Friends for Life, 14 Catharine Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 2V6. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MULLEN, Sandy….

With family and friends by her side, it is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the death of Sandra (née Parnell) Mullen in her 76th year, on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Loving mother of Peggy Keeton (Steve) and Dave Mullen (Christie). Cherished daughter of Dorothy Parnell and the late Douglas (1998). Adored Guh-guh and Pappa of Brandon and Madison Keeton and Carson and Avery Mullen and Great Grandma of Benjamin. Beloved sister of Anne Richards (John), Peg Herbert and Tim Parnell (Judy). Sandy will be missed by her nieces, nephews and their families; Heather (Tom), Brent (Suzanne), Mark (Julie), Jesse, Lucas (Adrienne), Abe (Jessica), Dawson (Leah), Ben (Kristen) and Kate (Meg). Predeceased by her brothers Gordon and Ted. Our mom will be tremendously missed by her family and many close friends. She was a very kind, generous and loving person. We will forever have an enormous emptiness in our hearts for her. WE LOVE YOU MOM! Friends will be received by the family from 6-9 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 30, 2019, at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London. Cremation to take place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Community Foundation, Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CUNNINGHAM, Daisy….

Peacefully at her home with family by her side on Friday, August 23, 2019, Daisy Cunningham in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Wally Cunningham (2012). Loving mother of Paul, Craig and Gail. Cherished grandmother of two grandchildren and great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Peggy Kitchen (the late Reverend Alfred E. Kitchen) and Deanna Webster (Brian). Predeceased by her sister Gertrude Caldwell (the late Reverend Thomas Caldwell). Daisy will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews and extended family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 12-1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. In memory of Daisy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ALMOST, Mary Kathleen…

Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, Kathleen Almost of London, Ontario in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Morley Almost (2015). Cherished and devoted mother of Mary Anne (Bill Dowding) of Coldstream, and James (Kate Brown) of London. Loving grandma of Anna (Milos Dobrijevic) and Beth (Nicolas Klise) Almost. Remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents James and Lucy McWilliam and her siblings Jean Reid, Jack and Hugh McWilliam. The family will receive family and friends from 10-11 am on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 11 am. Interment in Rosanna Cemetery, South Norwich Township. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Parkwood Institute, 550 Wellington Road, London, ON N6C 0A7 or to Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, ON N6C 1J4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROSE, Rita Ann….

With heavy hearts, the family of Rita Ann Rose (nee Capitano) announces her peaceful passing on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Leslie “Les” Rose for 35 years. Loving mother of Heather Rose and Meaghan Higgins (Jason). Proud Nana of Mira, Zeya, Benaiah, Ethan, Bain, Kale and Reid. Cherished sister of Vic Capitano (Denise), Cathy Quick (Doug), Bernie Capitano (late Rowena), Phil Capitano (Debbie), Trish Andrew, Terri Capitano (Tim), John Capitano (Cathy), Don Capitano (Sharon), and Susan Fletcher (Scott) and sister-in-law of Denise Soall (Mark). Predeceased by her parents Victor and Catherine “Kay” Capitano and parents-in-law Dennis and Margaret Rose. Rita will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews and extended family. Rita was born in London, Ontario. She had a lengthy career of 35+ years at Canada Post. She became the biggest sideline soccer fan since meeting Les and continued as a fan watching her daughter and grandkids play. She loved going to the pub with her friends and thoroughly enjoyed her time around the pool and at the cottage with family. A heartfelt thank you to the Oncology and CCTC staff at LHSC for their excellent care during her courageous battle with leukemia. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 1-3pm at the German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, ON N6J 1H7. If desired, memorial donations at a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McLeod, Margery (Nee Doey)…
Passed away suddenly on August 19, 2019 at the age of 77. Loving mother to Marilyn (Mike), Douglas and the late Jim McLeod. Adored Gma to Andrew, Matthew (Joannie), Amanda-Lyn (Brodie) and Jamie. Great Gma to Gabriella, Nova and Sila. Predeceased by Ian Campbell McLeod. Caring sister to Paul (Sharon) Doey.  Margery will be missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 2-4 pm in the event room of 500 Ridout Street North, London ON N6A 0A2. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Evelyn Isobel Baxter (née DesBrisay) died in London, on August 13, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Winnipeg in 1925, Eve was a gifted pianist. She earned her Diploma in Music Performance and Teaching from the University of Manitoba and subsequently taught music in the province’s remote and agricultural communities.

Her brother introduced her to Peter, her future husband; the handsome WWII veteran impressed her because he invited her to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. They married in 1949. While raising her young family, Eve taught music at Balmoral Hall in Winnipeg.

After the family moved to Toronto, Eve became a major force across Canada as a curator, arts administrator and advisor. Her vision has left its stamp on the Ontario urban landscape: Toronto-Dominion Centre and Metro Hall in Toronto and Constitution Square in Ottawa are among the many public art projects she administered. She helped develop major corporate collections-particularly Sun Life Assurance Company and Osler Hoskin and Harcourt. But above all, she is remembered by many visual artists across Canada for the time and support that she gave them.

Eve also believed in the power of volunteerism to build community. She sewed costumes for the Manitoba Theatre Centre, organized Art Gallery of Ontario volunteer committee exhibitions, played piano at the nursery school in her Etobicoke neighbourhood, helped organize Toronto’s Sesquicentennial and contributed leadership to the boards of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Julia Greenshields Home in Toronto and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound.
Despite the demands of a busy career, family remained Eve’s top priority; she loved fiercely, and instilled in her children and grandchildren her thirst for reading, learning and sports (she was a lifelong Blue Bombers fan).

Eve is predeceased by her parents, Charlotte Austen and Normand Rudolph DesBrisay; her sisters Ann, Charlotte Bean and Elizabeth Wilcox; brother, John; brother-and sister-in-law, Robert and Patricia; husband, Peter, and son, Andrew Peter Mackenzie.

Left to mourn and to remember her fondly are her son, John (Miranda); her daughters, Charlotte Jones (Kent); Susan; Mary (Robert Osthoff), as well as her grandchildren, Maggie Jones (Michael Nemec), Cary Jones (Nell Reis), Grace Park (Brinton), and Stephanie Baxter.
The family thanks the staff at Mount Hope for their care for Eve over the years.

Help us to celebrate Eve’s life at a reception on Saturday August 24, 2019 from 3-5 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home Reception Centre (located on the Southeast corner of the parking lot), 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held in Winnipeg at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the acquisitions fund of a gallery of your choice or the Canadian Mental Health Association, 534 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Y6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TUCKEY, Donald “Don” George …

Peacefully with family by his side on August 13, 2019 in his 95th year at Amica London. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Jean (Courtis) Tuckey for 62 years. Dear father of Barbara Elliott and her husband Robert of Georgetown, Kenneth Tuckey and his wife Danielle of Cambridge and David Tuckey of London. Much loved grandfather of Christine and Matthew, Jonathan and Jacob, Clara, Olivia and Grace. Don lived his life to the fullest. Don was a navy veteran, serving in WWII. He was a lifelong member of Calvary United Church. Established Tuckey Hardware with his father in 1946 becoming one of the founding members of Home Hardware Stores Ltd. in 1964. Also, a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and a member of St. John`s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M . Dad enjoyed many summers and sunsets with family and friends in Bayfield. A special thank you to the staff at Amica for their care and compassion. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel with visitation 1 hour prior to the service (1-2pm) on Friday August 16, 2019 at 2pm.  Private family interment to take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DOYER, Rollande…

Rollande Doyer in her 96th year passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019 at Grand Wood Park in London, Ontario. Predeceased by her Husband Lawrence Faulkner. Loving mother of Jeanne Faulkner, Michelle Faulkner, Larry Faulkner and his wife Linda, Marcel Faulkner and his wife Josie. Dear grandmother of Christine, Liane (Brent), Lauren (Dan) and Amanda (Steven). She will also be missed by her great-grandchildren Tyler, Tayla, Tyrnan, Travis, Jacob and Sydnee. Donations may be made to the CNIB Foundation, 749 Baseline Road, 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