Services & Obituaries

COOPER, Nellie….

Peacefully at Extendicare, London on Monday, October 15, 2018, Nellie Cooper in her 83rd year. Beloved mother of Judy Myers (late Wade) of Nanaimo, BC. Cherished grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Jean Cooper, Allin Sharp and Verne Johnson. Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Annie Cooper, her sisters Muriel Archer, Betty Johnson, Nettie Sharp, Ila Byerlay and brother Tom Cooper and by her son Chris DeMeester. Nellie was a fun-loving person, there was always laughter when she was around. She worked for Tim Hortons for over 15 years and was well-respected by her co-workers and patrons. For the past several years of her life she loved her home on Commissioners Road with her cat Katie. Nellie was very dedicated and loyal to her family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Extendicare for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11am, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2001 Dundas Street, London (Please meet at cemetery office). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of London, 184 Horton Street East, London, ON N6B 1K8 or Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road, East, London ON N5X 3Z8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GREEN, Robert F. …
At Erie Shores Healthcare, Leamington, on Monday, October 15, 2018, Robert F. Green in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara L. Green (2004). Loving partner of Margaret Litt of Kingsville, ON. Dear father of Michael Green and his wife Audean, Cathy Taylor and Martha Mitchell and her husband Michael. Also loved by his grandchildren, Nicholas and his wife Jennifer and Justin, Alexander and Abigayle and Robbie, Ian and Paige and his great-grandson Mark. Dear brother of Fred and Geraldine. A private family service has been held. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Lung Association, 387 Wellington Road South, PO Box 25116, London, ON N6C 6A8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MILLS, Lorna….

After a courageous battle, on Monday, October 15, 2018 at University Hospital, London, Lorna Mills passed peacefully with her family by her side in her 75th year. Loving mother of Angela Owen and her husband Tom, Debbie Miller and her husband Scott and Tera Edestrand and her husband Darryn. Cherished grandmother of Grady (Maebetty), Taylor, Michaela, Shawn, Nathan, Nicholas, Megan, Kailyn and Matthew. Much loved sister of Dallis Knight (Eric). She will also be missed by her nieces Katrina, Pamela and Erica and her precious fur babies Marty and Molly. The family would like to thank the incredible nursing staff at the hospital for their support, love and kind words through the last few months. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 3-5 pm with words of remembrance at 4 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home – Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorna’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 600-60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FINLAY, Elizabeth Anne (nee Teams)…

After a brief illness, on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Victoria Hospital, London, Elizabeth passed away at the age of 68. Daughter of the late William and Vivian Teams. Beloved mother of Andrea Finlay. Best friend and life partner of Mike. Dear sister of Vickie Martin (Stephen) of Peterborough, ON. Loving aunt of Matthew Turner of New Liskeard, ON. Elizabeth worked as an RNA at Victoria Hospital, she was an avid camper and lover of nature. Cremation has taken place. At Elizabeth’s request, no visitation or funeral service will take place. Elizabeth’s life was celebrated by family and friends on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CHAMBERLAIN, Donald “Don” ….

Peacefully with family by his side at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Don Chamberlain passed away at the age of 70. Beloved partner of Mary Anne Chamberlain. Loving father of Reece Russ (Cleo), Adam Chamberlain (Carol), William Chamberlain (Emily), Kerri Larsh (Aron), Anne-Marie Baxter (Paul) and Ian Mills (Judy). Also missed by his grandchildren, Donovan, Kallie, Richard, Tristan, Damian, Akeila, Nevaeh, Victoria, Cierra, Kaitlyn, Micaela, Savanna, Tristian, Cameron, Ethan, Nicholas, Emily, Brandon and Amelia and by his great-grandchildren Dmitri and Azaliyah. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 12 – 1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place in the chapel at 1pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Forward House of London, 111 Waterloo Street, Suite 402 London, ON N6B 2M4 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 . Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com 

WORRALL (nee Morton), Grace….

On Monday, October 8, 2018 in London, Grace Worrall in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Worrall (2011). Loving mother of Evelyn Jane Morton (Jim). Cherished grandma of Tamara Louise Estelle Tait (Mickey) and Andrew William David Miller and great-grandma of Christian Dean, Brooklyn Dufour, Olivia Tait and Izabella Tait. Much loved sister of David Wright. Grace will also be missed by her nieces Lois, Cheryl, Lorie-Lee and Tracey and her nephews Peter and Michael. Predeceased by her siblings Ken, Gary, Pauline and Ruth. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, October 15, 2018 from 10-11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or the Canadian Liver Foundation. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

THAR, Joyce Catherine (nee McDougall)
Peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in her 93rd year at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. Wife of the late Harry William Thar (1981) and the late Stanley Ogg (1992). Dear mother of Carol Warner, Reverend R. Wayne Ogg and his wife Penny, Donna Jackman and her husband Peter, Deborah Messervey and her husband Clarence & Lorraine Thar. Also loved by her grandchildren Michele Warner and her husband Jeff Laur, the late Melanie Warner and her husband Jason Aurini, Mathew Warner and his wife Laurie Bondy, Darren Cordell and his wife Rachel, Trevor Cordell and his wife Crystal, Aaron Lukianow, Tracy Britten, Michael Messervey and his wife Joni, Ryan Messervey and his wife Leanne, Alison McQuin and her husband Kevin, John, Cody and Tyler Harriman and by her great-grandchildren Caleb Cordell, Frances and Harlow Aurini, Mackenzie and Carter Messervey, Natalie, Nicholas, Autumn and Isaiah Cordell and Annmarie Laur. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 7-9 pm and Friday, October 12, 2018 from 10-11am at Trinity Anglican Church, 55 Southwick Street, St. Thomas, ON N5R 3S3. The funeral service will take place on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Trinity Anglican Church at 11 am. A private family interment to take place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made at Trinity Anglican Church. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com  

HILL, Nora Kathleen “Kae”….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, October 5, 2018, Kae Hill in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Ronald A. Hill. Mother of Barry Joyes (Alice). She will also be missed by her grandchildren and great grand child. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Mildred Soper and her brother Russell Soper.  Friends will be received for visiting on Monday, October 15, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11 am. Interment to follow in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LANGFORD, Margaret Joan “Joanne” (nee Hanna)…

Passed away peacefully at her home in London on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Loving mother of the late John Horner (Karen) and Cat Lane (Alex). Dear grandmother of Robyn and dear sister of the late Judy Drews. Very special friend of Bruce, Darlene and Ben Langford. Joanne was a gifted piano entertainer for many years in London. She had a profound love for animals, the written word, and had a passion for classic movies. Friends and family will be received for visitation on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m in the funeral home chapel. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or London Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Frances Dell (nee Leach, Box) …
On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Horizon Place in her 101st year.  Beloved wife of the late Walter Smith (1984) and the late Charles Box (1964). Predeceased by her son John Box (1984). Dear mother-in-law of Dale Box of London. Loving grandmother of Kelley Box of Nelson, BC and Stephen Box and his wife Kelly of Winlaw, BC and great-grandmother of Tenai Scott (Joel Hall) of Nelson, BC, Holly Frey and Mackenzie Frey both of BC, Terra Mae Box of Winlaw, BC and Joshua Dewbury of Tofino, BC. Great great grandmother to Clementine Frannie Hall. Aunt of John Belmont (Karen). Sister-in-law of Jeanette Box and nieces Margaret Campbell (Brian) and Barbara Box. Fran will be missed by all who knew her. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, ON N6H2B6 at 11 am. Cremation to follow. Private family interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations if wished, can be made to St. George’s Anglican Church or the Ronald McDonald House, 741 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com