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  • Dr. John Smith McIntyre

    McINTYRE, Dr. John Smith…
        
    The family of Dr. John Smith McIntyre, of London and formerly of Sarnia, announce his passing on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at London University Hospital at the age of 84. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara (nee Hardie) McIntyre; daughter Laura McIntyre, Toronto; sons Ian (Jane) McIntyre, Peterborough and Glen (Shauna) McIntyre, Kelowna, BC; grandchildren Evan and Kate McIntyre, Peterborough and Adeline and Caelan McIntyre, Kelowna, BC; sister Margaret Nichols, Sarnia, and nephew Larry Nichols, Sarnia. He was predeceased by sister Mary Smith, Chatham (2018), brothers-in-law Lloyd Nichols (2000) and Bob Smith (2013). John was raised by his parents Campbell McIntyre and Cassie (nee Smith) McIntyre on a farm near Belmont. He is a graduate of St. Thomas Collegiate, The University of Western Ontario (BSc and MSc) and Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (PhD in Chemistry). John spent his entire professional career in research at Dow Chemical, Sarnia. He is the author of several scientific papers and received numerous patents.  His body has been given to further medical science and will be cremated at a later date.  At John’s request, there will be no visitation nor service; his ashes will be buried privately later. The family would like to thank all of his doctors and other health care professionals for their professional care and compassion.  The family would appreciate donations to either The Heart and Stroke Foundation or any of the cancer charities. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Florence Kerr

    KERR, Florence M.
    On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Florence peacefully passed away at People Care Oak Crossing in London in her 96th year. Loving sister of Jean Ferguson of Waterloo, Ontario and predeceased by Grace, David, Clara, George and Reg. Loving aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. Dear friend of Marj White and Sheila Sullivan of London, Ontario. Florence was a self-made woman who held positions as a bookkeeper for several local businesses. She loved her family and spent much time looking after her mother, Hilda in Sombra, Ontario, and her sister, Grace in Detroit, Michigan. She loved to play bridge and other card games with her friends. Special thanks go to the caring staff of People Care. Cremation has taken place with interment in Riverside Cemetery in Sombra, Ontario. 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

  • Reverend George Alexander Morris

    MORRIS, Reverend George Alexander  
    Peacefully at University Hospital on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in his 94th year.  Beloved husband of the late Clara Morris.  Dear father of Leigh Morris of London, Larry Morris (Lynn) of Surrey, B.C. and Cheryl Morris of Lucan.  Also loved by his grandchildren Andrea, Alex, Alexander, Zachary and Meriwether and his great-grandchildren Logan and Matei.  Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received for visiting from 2-4 pm on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com   

  • Phyllis MacNaughton

    MacNAUGHTON, Phyllis ….

    Suddenly, at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Phyllis MacNaughton, formerly of Toronto, passed away in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Alex MacNaughton. Predeceased by her sisters Marion Walker and Dorothy Hughson. Missed by her nephew Grant Walker and his wife Bonnie, their family Christopher and his wife Angela and their children Emerson, Tru and Jessica, Lori Holmes and her husband Darryl and their children Walker, Kyliegh, Teegan and Maci and Ryan Walker and his wife Laura and their children Abigail and Jack. Predeceased by her nephew Murray Walker, and missed by his wife Linda, their family Brent Walker and his fiancé Sara and  Julie Mason and her husband Kevin and their children Reese and Hudson. Also missed by her step-sons Ross and Donald MacNaughton of Toronto. Phyllis worked as a school teacher in Etobicoke, she was an avid sailing fan at her cottage in Muskoka and loved to travel with her husband. Friends are welcomed for visiting one hour prior to the funeral service (10-11am) on Saturday June 23, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11 am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

  • Jennie McCulloch

    McCULLOCH, Jennie …
    Peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Frederick A. McCulloch (1984). Cherished mother of Earl McCulloch and wife Wendy of Victoria, B.C. and Maureen Murphy and husband Rick of London. Loved grandmother of Ryan McCulloch and Keith McCulloch of Victoria B.C and great grandmother of Destiny, Darianna, Demyllia and Dela. Dear sister of Nellie Kostoff. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 3:00-5:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 1:00pm at the New Apostolic Church, 795 Third Street, London. Cremation to follow. If wished, 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

  • Martha McClenaghan

    MCCLENAGHAN, Martha….

    McClenaghan, Martha Arlene (nee Munro) – Of London, Ontario, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 4th, 2018, in her 75th year. Sadly missed by Thom, her husband of 53 years.  Dearly loved mother of David, Erin (Warren Helland), Kate (Tom Rigglesworth) and Andrew (Roxanne Regier). Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Samuel, Evelyn, Jacob, Elizabeth, Ruby, Anna, Isla and George. Dear sister of Sue Birse (Jim) and Steve Munro.  Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends across Canada, the United States and around the world. She will be greatly missed and always loved.

    Martha was born in London to the late Sam and Cora Munro.  She was a graduate of Central Secondary School and Western University.  She was a Kindergarten teacher for many years with the Board of Education for the City of London and 3 Wing RCAF Primary School, Zweibrucken, West Germany. She was an accomplished athlete in her younger days excelling in high jumping and volleyball. She loved her dogs, gardening, reading, hosting many great parties, sunning herself at the beach, and had many fond memories of her childhood at Long Point during the summer holidays with her siblings.

    Martha was a world traveller. She walked the trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg with three small children in tow, ate lunch on the summit of the Jungfrau, rode a camel on her way to see the Sphinx, drove a lap on the Nürburgring in a Porsche, and listened to the BBC news of the moon landing in a campground in Bucharest.

    Martha was devoted to the care and service of others.  She was an active member of the Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church community and volunteered for many years with the London Health Sciences Centre Service League.

    The family would like to thank Dr. Sugimoto, his team and the 5th-floor nursing staff for her initial care.  As well, Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Stack, Sherry Vergilio RN, Laurie Mitchell and the fine staff with the VON palliative team for making her final days comfortable. We would also like to thank Dr. Andrew Fullerton and the many friends and neighbours whose visits, cards, food, treats and flowers were greatly appreciated.  

    A celebration of Martha’s life will take place at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue East, London, ON N6C 1J4 on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 1 p.m.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, or to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9.

    Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Lucille Gascho

    GASCHO, Lucille Evelyne ….

    It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother Lucille Evelyne Gascho, peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in her 93rd year. She now joins her parents, her sister and brother, our dear father Ross Gascho and our unforgettable brother Brian Gascho. She will be greatly missed by her cherished daughter Karen Gascho of London, her much loved son Wayne Gascho (Fay) of Ingersoll and all of her extended family. She will also be very much missed by her special niece Marolyn Corriere (her second daughter) of Lewiston, NY, whose love and kindness toward our mother throughout life, will never be forgotten. Our mother will also be remembered and missed by her many friends at Kirby Manor whose caring and concern during her brief illness has been so appreciated. Her ladies lunch group, the Opals, will not be the same without her and we thank them for all of their love. Our thanks to the palliative team and LHSC – Victoria Hospital for their compassionate care and for helping our mother transition on to her next life with dignity. A special thank you and appreciation to Father Fred Howard-Smith who assisted our mother in her last rights and final prayers, providing her with great peace in her last hours. In keeping with our mother’s generous spirit, it was her wish that her body be donated to the University of Western Ontario, Body Donation Program so that others could benefit from learning from her. Cremation and a celebration of her life to be held at a later date. To all those who knew and loved our mother, we hope that you will honour her memory by extending an act of kindness at every opportunity and by living life with an open, loving, generous heart just like she did. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared www.amgfh.com

  • Derek Ireland

    IRELAND, Derek….

    On Saturday, June 2, 2018, Derek Ireland passed in his 93rd year at University Hospital, London. Beloved husband of the late Anne Ireland (2007). Loving father of Jennifer Jane Ireland and her husband Roy Santin of Toronto. Dear brother-in-law of Gwen Ireland of Australia and Margaret Kaye of England. Derek will also be missed by his several nieces and nephews of Australia and England and by his loving neighbours of the circle, including Marie, Larry, Shannon and Kyle, Cheryl and Chris, Norma and Phil, Val and Joe, and Pat and his many friends at St. Anne’s. Predeceased by his sister Eunice Warren (1983) and his brother Eddie Ireland (2012). Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 1 pm at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6K 1E1. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Anne’s Anglican Church. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Douglas Richard Phillips

    PHILLIPS, Douglas Richard …
    At University Hospital, London on Friday, June 1, 2018, Doug Phillips in his 56th year. Son of Doug (Mary) and Lyn Phillips. Brother to Carlene (Bob), Shari (Mark) and Mike. Best friend of Carol Archer. Doug will also be missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. Visitation to take place from 12:00-1:00pm on Thursday, June 7, 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 1:00pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Rudolf Alfred “Rudy” Affeldt

    AFFELDT, Rudolf Alfred “Rudy”….

    Peacefully at Extendicare London on Thursday, May 31, 2018, Rudy Affeldt in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Maria Affeldt. Loving father of Brigitte Gowers and her husband Ken of London and Fred Affeldt and his fiancé Susan Belrose of Owen Sound. Also loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In keeping with Rudy’s wishes, no funeral service to take place however a private family interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Ontario Veterinary College, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G 2M7 (please make cheque payable to the University of Guelph). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com