Services & Obituaries

SHARPE, Mary Ann…

At her residence on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, Mary Ann (née Wright) Sharpe at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob Sharpe (1963). Proud mother of Julie Sharpe, Bob Sharpe, Karen Bedard (John) and Wayne Sharpe (Sydney Shore). Cherished grandma of Sam Sharpe. Dear sister of Sharon Tighe (Pat) and sister-in-law of Marilyn Wright. Predeceased by her brothers Edward Wright and Norman Wright. A private service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private interment in Irwin Cemetery, Lambton County. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STUART, Virginia Margaret (nee Stutt)… 

Peacefully at home, Virginia (Ginny) Stuart in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Dr. Ken Stuart for 58 years. Dear mother of Gavin (Caroline) and Alan (Lynda). Cherished grandmother of Monica and Jillian. Sister-in-law of Rae Alexander, Jan Ellison, Bevan Stuart, Connie Adams and Judy O’Donnell. Predeceased by her bother, John Stutt. She will also be missed by other extended family members. Ginny was a volunteer at the London branch of the Red Cross for many years and was a dedicated member of Calvary United Church. Donations in memory of Ginny may be made to the Red Cross, PO Box 4000 Mississauga, ON L5M 9Z9 or London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Ginny will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the A. Millard George funeral chapel Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:00pm with visitation one hour prior.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SOTELO, Jose Luis “Joe” …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the age of 64. Caring dad to Kathy (Mike) and Jon (Heather). Papa and Grandpa Joe to  Mikenna, Ryan, Jaymee, Austin, Sofia and Holden. Predeceased by his father Eduberto and survived by his mother Guillermina, brother Carlos and sister Jackie and their families. Friends will be received by the family from 12-1 pm on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1pm.  In keeping with Joe’s wishes cremation has taken place. If wished, donations may be made to the Dialysis Program c/o London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital, 339 Windermere Road, London, ON N6A 5A5  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Petrie, Phyllis …

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Saturday, November 24, 2018, Phyllis Petrie of London (formerly of Dorchester and Grand Bend) passed away in her 87^th year. She was the beloved wife of Jack (2006); loving mother of Debra Males (Lee), Alan (1999), Donna (1961), Kent (Michelle) and Leah Kleinjan (Peter); grandmother to 6 grandchildren and great-grandmother to newborn Jack.  She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Bill and Karol Clipperton, brother-in-law Steve Barta and sister-in-law Olive Manley. Phyllis was predeceased by her Clipperton siblings Calvin (Edith), Dolly Allen (Bud), Russ, Jim (Agnes), Doris O’Connor (Mike), Kim Barta, and Ruth White (Ray); Jack’s siblings Lorne (Pearl), Bill (Jean), Glen (Hazel), Ken (Frances), Bud (Jean), Lenore Duncan (Arthur) and Steve Manley.  Phyllis was the aunt to 73 nieces and nephews.  She was blessed with a large and close-knit family. Her likability and generosity with her time gave her the blessing of many life-time friendships including Margaret Mason, Judy Portis & Margaret McLaughlin. She had a good life. The family is grateful to Dr. Hugh Rooney, Dr. Erin Spicer and Jill Gibson for our mother’s care.  We thank University Hospital 4^th floor (particularly Dr. Myers, Sandy, Ryan and Gina), where she was a frequent patient over the previous 13 months. All of you gave our mother the best care possible. At Phyllis’ preference, a private funeral was held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Interment was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.  A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROSE: Les……

With heavy hearts, the family of Charles Leslie “Les” Rose announces his sudden passing on Saturday November 24, 2018 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Rita (Capitano) Rose for 35 years. Loving father of Meaghan Higgins (Jason), and Heather Rose. Proud Papa of Mira, Zeya, Ethan, Bain, Kale and Reid. Cherished brother of Denise Soall (and best friend Mark). Dear brother in-law to 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). Adored “Uncle Les” to many nieces, nephews and families. Survived by special mother in-law Catherine “Kay” Capitano. Predeceased by his parents Dennis and Margaret Rose and father in-law Vic Capitano Sr. Les was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived along the Promenade of Portabello beach. His family moved to London, Ontario in 1966. He had a lengthy career of 37 years with Canada Post and was an avid soccer player with a semi-professional career at the German Canadian Club. Les was a proud Scotsman who regularly enjoyed meeting friends at the pub. He had an open heart for everyone he met and will be fondly remembered by many special friends. Over the years he enjoyed cooking, gardening, curling, times around the pool and being at the cottage with family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 1 – 3pm, at the German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London. Please wear your favourite soccer jersey (or any sports jersey), something Scottish or plaid if you wish. 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

McMULLEN, Beverly….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, November 24, 2018, Beverly McMullen passed away in her 84th year. Loving mother of Christine Henderson and her partner Ron Vanraes of Manitoulin Island, ON and Natalie Mitton and her husband Doug of Nova Scotia. Cherished grandmother of Kevin Henderson of London. Sister of Shirley Allen and Raymond McMullen. Beverly will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her brother Gordon McMullen and sister Doreen McMullen. Bev was a successful entrepreneur and owned many businesses. She was a founder of Turtle Creek Lodge on Manitoulin Island and the MacSpuds franchise. She took great pride in her lawn and flower beds at her home and was a recipient of the Trillium Award for property maintenance. Volunteered at the Lambeth Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Sympathy donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STORER:  Reverend Donald L…

At home on Friday, November 23rd, 2018 in his 79th year.  Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Storer (2010).  Dear father of Brenda Storer and her husband Andre and Monica Storer.  Also loved by his grand-daughters Clarissa and Isabelle. Survived by brother Edward (Ted) Storer and his wife Janet, sisters Betty Dahms and Linda Norris and her husband Andy and brother-in-law Douglas Fries. Predeceased by sister Shirley Fries.

Don was a retired minister of the New Apostolic Church for 24 years in Tillsonburg. Don also worked for 51 years in engineering related offices including 41 years at CJDL Consulting Engineers in Tillsonburg. Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at the New Apostolic Church, 795 Third Street at Cheapside Street, London on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Apostolic Church, Foreign Extension Fund, 319 Bridgeport Road East, Waterloo Ontario, N2J 2K9. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DRENNAN, Eric….

With his wife by his side at Victoria Hospital, London, on November 19, 2018 Eric Drennan passed away in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Juanita Drennan for 40 years. Loving father of Crystal, Tara and Derek. Cherished grandfather of five grandchildren. Brother of Donna (Don), Lorraine (John) and Bev (Mark). Eric will also be missed by his numerous nieces, nephews and his extended family. Eric was a projectionist, stage hand and member of the IATSE union for over 50 years and was a dedicated Royal Canadian Legion member. Friends are welcome for visiting on Monday, November 26, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel with visitation 1-hour prior (12-1 pm). Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, 800-2323 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4P 2C9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WALTERS, Catherine Grace (RN) (nee Scott) …

Passed peacefully with family by her side on Monday, November 19, 2018 in her 79th year. Loving mother of Graham (Liz) and Daniel (Jennifer). Treasured Nana to Emma Grace. Cherished sister of the late Walter, the late Marg, Norm (Amelia), the late Helen and Shirley (Greg). Catherine will be missed by all who knew her. A special thank you to the staff at Parkwood Institute for their care and compassion. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, November 22, 2018 from 2-5pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 11am with visitation 1 hour prior to the service (10-11am). Cremation and a private family interment has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary United Church-Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SKINNER, Alexander Peter…

December 25, 1919 – November 17, 2018

Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Murphy) Skinner (2017). Predeceased by his daughter Carole Dianne Skinner (1948), brother William Skinner, sister Jean Grove, brother-in-law Walter Grove and sister-in-law Madeline Skinner. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Interred at Presbyterian Cemetery, Woodstock. Funeral arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com