Services & Obituaries

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MALCOMSON, P. Carole (nee Robertson)
Peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Monday, December 31, 2018 in her 75th year.  Beloved wife of Alden R. Malcomson of 52 years. Loving mother of Kelly-Anne Malcomson of Victoria, BC and Paul Malcomson and his wife Paula of London. Devoted grandmother of Evan and James Malcomson. Dear daughter of the late Mel and Una Robertson. Caring sister of Dale Robertson and his wife Joy of Toronto. Also survived by her nephews William (Sian) and Derek and her niece Emily. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11 am on Wednesday, January, 9, 2019 at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, London, ON N6H 1V4, where the funeral service will be held at 11 am. Inurnment to follow at Woodland Cemetery, London at 1:30 pm. Donations in Carole’s name may be made to the Mission Services of London, 4-797 York Street, London, ON  N5W 6A8 or to the London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East P.O. Box 5010 STN B, London, Ontario N6A 5W9. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TRAN, Sang Quang “Kevin” …
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Kevin born on March 20, 1987, Ottawa who died on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the age of 31. Loving son of Xo Tran and Huong Le. Beloved brother of Phuong (Andy), Vikki Loan (Mike) and Vanessa Linh (Matt).  Caring uncle to Maya, Caitlynn and Kobie. Friends will be received by the family from 1-2 pm on Saturday, January 5, 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 pm. Cremation to follow. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STEWART, Lois….

Quietly and peacefully at Village of Glendale Crossing, London, on December 27th, 2018, Lois Stewart was called home. An avid reader with a voracious curiosity for life, Lois was a faithful member of the Anglican church communities of St. Michael & All Angels and later St. James Westminster. A natural caregiver her whole life, Lois was immensely proud of her four children, Steve, Nancy, Cindy and Andrew and an engaged and loving Grandmother to Marie-Chantelle, Mathew, David, Peter, Brendan, Caeli and Dylan. She was thrilled in recent years that the addition of 7 Great-Grandchildren continues her family legacy. A Memorial Service for Lois will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London. Donations in Lois’ memory may be made to the Huron Church Camp, 190 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6A 6H7. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUNT, Fernande….

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London, on Thursday, December 27, 2018, Fernande Hunt in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late William Quesnel (1956), the late Richard Guerin (1966) and the late Bill Hunt (2008). Loving mother of the late Gaitanne (Marcel), the late Jeanne (Rex), Ronald (Denise) and René (Lois). Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister of Jean Pelland. Predeceased by her siblings Fernand, Jim, Gerry, René, Lucienne, Lillianne and Soeur Flore. The family is grateful that after battling Alzheimer’s for over 10 years, Fernande has finally found her peace. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10-11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Lasalle Cemetery, Sudbury. Donations in memory of Fernande may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WOOD, William L. (“Bill”)

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 with his family by his side. Loving husband of the late Donna Wood (2017) for 61 years. Much loved father of Tom (Monica), Kelly (Paul Marshall) and Brian (Megan). Predeceased by his son, Bobby. Proud Grandpa of Vanessa (Steve), Nikki, Joshua, Sarah (Adam), Owen and Emily, and great grandfather of Anthony, Logan, Hailey and Marshall.   Bill will be missed by many other family and friends.  After a 30 year career with London Life, he retired to travel the world with Donna and enjoy countless hours in his workshop.   Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 2 – 4 pm & 6 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 am. In keeping with Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kidney Care Centre, 785 Wonderland Road South, London, ON N6K 1M6 or the Ronald McDonald House 741 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSON, Joan….

Peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, Joan Johnson in her 94th year. Beloved wife for 68 years of the late Walter T. Johnson (2014). Cherished mother of Gail McNeilage and her husband James of Dresden, Carol Ellison and her husband Guy, Tom Johnson and his wife Rosita, Pamela Johnson-Levstik and her husband John, and Deborah Cann and her husband Bob all of London. Very proud grandma to the late Blair McNeilage (Serina Wilson), Tara (Ted Greenway), Lindsay (Troy Verriez), Courtney (Nick Simpson), Erica (Steve Chiras), Andrew Johnson (Michelle Gibson), Ryan Johnson, Kristen Levstik, Andrea Levstik, Robert Cann (Catherine) and Brittany (Kris Sayers). Beloved great-grandmother to 12 and great-great-grandmother to 4. Dear sister-in-law of Edward Johnson (Mary) and Marilyn Johnson. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Christine Hamm (Merlyn) and Roberta Jean Stewart, brothers Hazen Stewart (Erminie) and John Westley Stewart and sisters-in-law Phyllis Byway (Walter) and Mary Beaurone. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will take place on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London, ON N6A 5M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CROUCHER, Tessa Ann …(nee Conner)
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tessa on Monday, December 24, 2018 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Croucher. Loving mother to Lesley and Nicole (George) Copp. Adored nana of Leanne and James Copp. Caring sister to Joanne, Debbie, Tish and Alex. In keeping with Tessa’s wishes cremation has taken place. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DOWN, Harold Russell….

Harold passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at University Hospital after illnesses related to cancer in his 78th year. He was the beloved husband of Lois for 51 years. Father to Heather (Ron) Koolen, and Michelle Down-Coghlin. Loving grandfather to Talia, Caleb and Delilah. Predeceased by mother Irene (nee Linton), father David, aunt Elizabeth “Lizzie” and brother Stanley (Helen). He will be missed greatly by his nieces, nephews, extended family and especially by his feline friend, Felix. The family is extremely grateful for the amazing care provided by the compassionate nurses and doctors at University Hospital. Harold was an employee of Kelloggs for 33 years and took a great interest in music, especially the keyboard and bass guitar. He loved being able to bring joy to any room through music and enjoyed his years playing in small bands with his friends. After his retirement, you could find him every Thursday night playing pool with his buddies at the Moose Lodge. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10:30 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In memory of Harold, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9, Diabetes Canada, 1400-522 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2R5 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TOWNSEND, Melanie Adaire …

Melanie Adaire Townsend, 50, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in London, Ontario with her husband by her side. She was born May 2, 1968 in Windsor, Ontario to Ada Fraser and Tom Townsend. That was also the city where she met her husband and partner of 22 years, Troy Ouellette. Melanie treasured their son, four-year-old Declan. Melanie spent childhood summers with her grandparents in Rondeau on Lake Erie. She grew up in Windsor with Ada and step father, Allan Macpherson. She attended Kennedy Collegiate and, after earning a B.A. from Western University and an M.A. in history from the University of Windsor, she began her career in the visual arts there, working at the Art Gallery of Windsor under Robert McKaskell, Helga Pakasaar and Nataly Nagy. She subsequently became Curator of the Walter Phillips Gallery in Banff where she established lifelong friendships with many in the national and international arts community. In 2004, she moved to Museum London as Head of Exhibitions and Collections. There, she became a respected colleague and beloved friend to whomever she met. She was a board member of the Ontario Association of Art Galleries and active with numerous charities. Her interests included: family, gardening and working with artists. Because she grew up in Windsor she was sometimes known as the “Blue Collar Curator.” Melanie is survived by her son, husband, father and step father, and by her loving aunt, Carol Bishop. The family is looking into establishing an arts scholarship in Melanie’s name. More details will be available at the memorial. Friends will be received by the family for Visitation from 2-5 pm and 7-9pm on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Charlie …
Suddenly although peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Jane Smith (nee Archer) for 50 years. Devoted father to Andrew (Rachelle Martin) and Teddy (Kendra). Treasured Grandpa Charlie to Caroline, Christina and Amelia Martin-Smith. Charlie will be missed by his many friends, bowling, bridge buddies, and Temagami and London neighbours. Always a teacher (in The Thames Valley Board) even when not actually at work, Charlie helped to lighten any mood with his non-ending supply of witticisms, stories, and jokes. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, hunter, Eagle Scout, and sensitive lover of poetry, reading and music. He had his pilot’s license before he could drive a car and was a true historian on the subject of World Wars I and II. Charlie is now furthering education by donating his body to science at  Western University. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The May Court Club of London, 594 Dundas Street, London, ON N6B1W8 www.maycourtlondon.ca or to First- St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B1X6.  A private gathering to take place. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com