Services & Obituaries

Gardiner, Alison (Scott)…

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, Alison (Scott) Gardiner. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Gardiner (1987). Cherished mother of Marilyn Gardiner (Albert P. Elvin) of London. As we wave goodbye to friends on shore, we are greeting old friends on the other shore. At Alison’s request there will be no visitation or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Featherston, Jean …
With broken hearts we announce the passing of Jean on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in her 85th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Donald Ross Featherston. Treasured mother of Lori Featherston and the late Donny Ross and special mother to Sue Knox. Adored grandma to Tony, Brandon, Rikki-Lee, David Knox, Anthony, Joseph and Sherri. Grammy to Aubrey, Sprielyn, Kielyn, Colten, Bentley and Weston. Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Nellie McRae and her sister Irene Easton. Special aunt to Scott Easton. Family and Friends are welcomed for visiting on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation to follow. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

OLIVER, May….

We are saddened to announce the passing of our Mom on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 97 at the Village of Glendale Crossing, London. Beloved wife of the late Donald Oliver (2002). Dear mother of Donna and Brian Knowles and Ralph and Lynn Oliver. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Lori, Kim and Stu, Chris and Erin, Don and Helena, Tim and Carly and her great-grandchildren Brandon, Maya, Rylan, Arwen, Holden, Emme, Hanna, Peyton, Evan, Spencer, Jocelyn and Eden. Also loved by her brother Arthur Brown and his wife the late Thelma. Cremation and a private family inurnment to take place in Woodland Cemetery, London. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11 am on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will take place at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Donations in memory of May can be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ONO, Shigenobu…

At Victoria Hospital on March 18, 2019, Shigenobu Ono of London in his 98th year. Beloved husband of May (Seki) Ono. Loving father of Steven S. Ono and his wife Colleen of Port Elgin and their family and of step-son Evan Kayahara and his wife Arlene of Windsor and their family. Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Dear brother of 2 sisters and a brother. A private family service was held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 519-433-5184. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DRIVER, Jim….

Peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Victoria Hospital, London, James “Jim” Driver in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Driver (2000). Loving father of Faith Bourke and her husband Shaun of London. Super Grandpa of Jillian Bourke and her partner Marcin, Colleen Pierre and her husband Matt, and Adam James Bourke. Great grandpa of Harrison, Norah, and Elsie. Loving friend to Marjorie Parker. Predeceased by his sister Gabrielle Millward. Jim was proud of his war time service in the Royal Navy for 15 years including WWII. He immigrated to Canada in 1957, enjoying a Police career as an O.P.P. officer and instructing at the Ontario Police College, retiring as Chief Instructor. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 1-2 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DINNER, Anne….

Peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig, Anne Dinner in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late David Dinner (2017) for 54 years. Loving mom of Carmen Marcon (Paul). Proud grandma of Madison and Millana. Dear sister of Jean Acquin and Joan Edge and aunt of Carole-Rose. Anne will also be missed by her extended family. Predeceased by her nephew Marc. Anne was extremely proud of her granddaughters and always spoke highly of them and their accomplishments. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially beautiful Northern Ontario. Anne was very close with her sisters and she will be so dearly missed. Cremation has taken place and at the family’s request, no service will be held at this time. Donations in Anne’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CASPELL, Phyllis….
 
Unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Phyllis Caspell of London, in her 95th year. Dear mother of Paul Caspell (Allegra Sloman) of Burnaby, B.C., Ruth Caspell (John Suline) of Toronto, and Lois Schmidt (Robert) of Duchess, Alberta. Much loved grandmother of Keith, Kate, Jesse, Kaitlin, Jessica, Lindsay and Caileigh and great-grandmother of Ava, Meadow, Roman, and Alexander. Predeceased by her son John Caspell, parents Colin and Kathleen Palmer and brother Allan Palmer. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 1-2 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3E6, where the memorial service will take place at 2 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In memory of Phyllis, donations may be made to the St. Paul’s Cathedral Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KHOO, Liew Keoh …

Peacefully in her 99th year in London on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Predeceased by her beloved husband Soo Eng Poh (1962). Cherished mother of Gaik (Ted) Avery, the late Thuan Poon (Molly) Poh and Thuan Chong (Florence) Poh. Treasured grandma to Min Fong Poh (Ian Chee)  and Chin Chuan Poh. Loving great grandmother to Jonathan and Kai Li Chee. Friends will be received by the family from 12-1 pm on Monday, March 18, 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 1 pm. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Middleton, John Lindsay….

Passed away peacefully at Chelsey Park Long Term Care, on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the age of 67. Cousin and good friend to Wendy Cakarnis (John), Wayne Morrison (Christine), and Janet Jeffery (David). Survived by his brother Doug (Mike), his sister Alicia (Ric), and stepsons Cameron and Graham Stephenson (Janna). Predeceased by parents Alicia and Doug Middleton. Special thanks to nurses and PSWs at Chelsey Park and the Dialysis Centre at Victoria Hospital. Friends and family will be received from 12-1 pm on Sunday, May 26, 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 1 pm. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 11-77 Bessemer Road, London, ON N6E 1P9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PHELPS, Arthur D…

Passed away peacefully at McGarrell Place, London on March 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Jackson). Loving father of Marsha (Paul), Mark (Nora), Matt (Suzanne) and Margo (David). Will be dearly missed by grandchildren Justin, Kirstie, Sean, Chelsea, Samantha, Kelsey, and Christine. A private family service will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com