Services & Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEE, Margaret……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, Margaret (Ferguson) Lee of London in her 92nd year.  Beloved wife of the late Ernest W. “Ernie” Lee (2011). Dear mother of Ian Lee of London, David Lee of Victoria, BC and Peggy McKenna and her husband Joe of Dartmouth, NS. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Brittany) and Ian McKenna (Summer) and great-grandmother of Orien and Aurora. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret (“Miggs”) Ferguson. Special aunt of Cameron, Judy and Peter. Dear Godmother of Diana Welker. Predeceased by her parents Andrew Ferguson (1966) and Elsie Brown (1945), her sister Heather Ferguson (2011) and brother Bob Ferguson (2013). Friends will be received by the family on Monday, June 4, 2018 from 5-7 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 11am. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew Memorial Anglican Church, 55 Foxbar Road, London ON N6C 2A6 or the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MACTAVISH, Cameron….

Peacefully at Mount Hope, London on Thursday, May 24, 2018, Cameron MacTavish in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Lois MacTavish for 66 years. Dear father of Tim MacTavish of London and Susan Jovanovic-De Domenicis and her husband Carlo of Windsor. Cherished grandfather of Rebekah Lever and her husband Tim and Brynden MacTavish, Philip Jovanovic and his wife Ga Ram Kim and Alexander Jovanovic, and great grandfather of Emmett Lever. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Evelyn Lee. Friends will be received by the family from 12-1 pm on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3 where the memorial service will be held at 1 pm. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Edward’s memory can be made to the Salvation Army London Citadel. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JOHRENDT, Melanie Jo (nee Perreault)…
Suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the age of 48. Beloved wife of Walter for 21 years. Cherished mother of Jessica, Jolene and Jenna. Loving daughter of Linda and the late Charly (1997). Caring sister to Kelly Waghorn. She will also be missed by many of her family, friends and co-workers. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in the Churchill Ballroom at The Ramada Inn, 817 Exeter Road, London from 1pm until 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, PO Box 640 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or Heart & 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.  

APPLETON, Dennis Harold …
On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Victoria Hospital, London at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Donna for 53 years. Cherished father to Christopher and Jonathan Appleton. Caring brother to Pat, Carol (Gary) and the late Bob. Dennis will also be missed by many other family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, June 15, 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. If wished, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com