Services & Obituaries

CRUICKSHANK, Lillian….

Lillian (Caughlin) Cruickshank in her 99th year, passed away peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Monday, April 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert Cruickshank (1966). Loving mother of Nancy Phillips (Geoff), Dianne Sim, Brenda Baskett, Cathy Moffit and Dale Pineau (Stephen). Cherished by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Lewis Caughlin (Margaret Ann) and sister-in-law of Bud Lutman. Remembered by her nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. The Celebration of Lillian’s Life will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10:30am, with visitation one-hour prior (9:30 – 10:30am). Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com  

MENNELL, Phyllis….

Peacefully, on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Victoria Hospital, London, Phyllis passed away in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Elmer Mennell. Dear mother of Robert Mennell (Francine) and Karen Mennell both of London. Grandma of Jackie and Christine (Tim Knoop). Sister of Norma Barr (late James) of London, Geraldine Davis (Robert) of Ridgetown, Sheila Stafford (Lawrence) of London, Helen Johnson (late Leonard) of London and Carol Hawkins (Donald) of London. Predeceased by her parents George and Constance Walker and brothers William, George and David. Friends and family are welcomed for visiting on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 12:00 -1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will take place in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis’ memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, PO Box 640 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 or Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SUMNER, John …..

Peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Dearness Home, London, John Sumner passed away in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Catherine for 64 years. Dear father of John and his wife Lorraine of San Diego, David of Bayfield and Peter and his wife Terry of London. Loving Grandad of Jonathon (Annie), Jillian, Jordan and Amanda. Also missed by his great granddaughter Molly and great grandson Jayden. Fondly remembered by his niece Dianne Arnold. Survived by his brother Eric of Southport, England. Predeceased by his brother Ernest and sister Betty.

John was an enthusiastic piano and organ player all his life and an active member of his U. A. Local 593 Plumbers and Steamfitters. Friends are welcomed for visitation on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 7-9 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 Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N5Z 3L1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com      

LUTON, Muriel G. (Catchpole)
Peacefully at the Village of Glendale Crossing, London, on Saturday, April 21, 2018, Muriel Grace (Catchpole) Luton of London in her 98th year. Muriel is reunited with her beloved husband of 70 years, William H. Luton.  Dear sister of Roger W. Catchpole and his wife Elaine, of St. Thomas.  Predeceased by her sisters Lillian and Dorothy Catchpole, Mabel LeFevre and her brother Leonard E. A. Catchpole.  Also loved by her nieces and nephews. Muriel was a devoted member of the Church of Christ (Disciples). A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Interment in St. Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.  A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GOUGH, David Owen …
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful man on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at the age of 62. Loving father of Adriene (Justin) and Andrew. Beloved brother to Debbie(Ken), Derek (Kelli) and Dianne (Ric) also stepbrother to Doug and the late John Kennedy. Also survived by Adriene and Andrew’s mother Shelly. Dave will also be missed by many other family and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 2-3pm on Friday, April 27, 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 3pm. Cremation has taken place. If wished, donations may be made to the Lung Association, 639 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 3M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com   

Mills, Maria …
Maria (Stainthorpe) Mills. Born in England 1917. Beloved wife of the late Reginald B. Mills (1960). Cherished mother of the late Harrison Mills (2016). Loving mother-in-law of Patricia Codner. Dear Aunt of Susan, Peter & their families in England and David in Australia. Much loved by her extended family Dr. Robin and Granya Shearer, Douglas, Fiona, and Heather and their families. Predeceased by sister Peggy (1976) and brother Harrison, RAF (1945) in England. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario (c/o Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CROW, Charles Wyatt…
Peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Worth) of almost 58 years. Cherished Dad of Christine (Glen) of Brisbane, Australia, Lynn (Todd) of Oshawa and Shelley of Vancouver Island. Adored Poppa of Mallory (Chris), Tyler, Kate and Mason. GG Pop to Ruby and April. Dear brother to Beattie of England and the late Malcolm of Scotland. Charles will also be missed by many other family and friends. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home at 6:30pm. The funeral service will take place on Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London at 11am.  Burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations may be made to the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com   

Ann Crow and family would like to express their appreciation for the outpouring of love and support from all our wonderful friends, clergy, funeral home staff and the medical team in ICU at University Hospital.

SIMMS, Robert….

Peacefully at home on Saturday, April 14, 2018, Robert Charles Simms of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Irma Lee-Simms for 67 years. Loving father of Markham Simms, Barry Simms (Karen) and Dean Simms (Fiona). Cherished grandfather of Natalie, Taylor and Jamie. Robert was predeceased by his sister Doreen and brother Jack. He will be greatly missed by many wonderful friends. Bob was a long-time London business owner of Burman’s Beauty Supplies. He was a Shriner, a wonderful photographer and a man who had a great appreciation for the arts, music and nature. He had a wonderful zest for life, but the time spent with family and friends over a great glass of wine, good food and conversation was his most favourite. “Bob, you will be so missed, cheers to you!”. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GUTTERIDGE, Mary Ann…
Peacefully at home during the evening of Saturday, April 14, 2018, Mary passed away in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Gutteridge, CNR Station Master. Dear mother of Thomas Gutteridge, Colleen Ready (Larry) and Maureen Stevens (Jerry). Also loved by her 2 grandsons Nikola and Andrey and her 2 great grandsons Xavier and Wesley. Predeceased by her siblings, Clifford, Frieda, Frank, Margaret, Eva, Kathleen and Norma. Mary worked as a secretary for the CNR during the Second World War in Sarnia. She was raised as a Presbyterian before joining the Byron United Church, becoming a member of the Women’s Auxiliary. Mary spent most of her adult life raising her children as well as foster children including Stevie, Nelson and Brian. Mary rejoined the workforce in various retail establishments throughout London. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service honouring Mary will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex, 1680 Oxford Street East, P.O. Box 7010, London ON, N5Y 5R8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com  

HIBBERT, Dorothy M.
Peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London in her 104th year. Predeceased by her parents Oswald Hibbert and L. Maud (nee Handford), her brother Handford, sister Ellen Patterson, infant brother Edgar, and nephew, Donald Hibbert. She is survived by nephew, David Patterson (Ivi), nieces Diana Urquhart (late Ron), Dorothy Duncan (Gord), Carolyn Barfoot (Lindsay) and Valerie Hibbert (late Don). She is also survived by 17 great nieces & nephews and 28 great great nieces & nephews. Dorothy was the family genealogist, publishing two tomes: Hibberts of Hyde 1506-1993 and Our Handford Family 1809-1987.
Dorothy was born in Boissevain, Manitoba on January 18, 1915. She graduated as a registered nurse in 1937 from Winnipeg General Hospital. Over the next 20 years she served at W.G.H as lead nurse, teaching and supervising and finally as director of Nursing Services.
In 1958 she joined the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan Administration. She taught two summer programs at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, N.B. In vacation times she completed a one-year supervision course at the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Columbia University in New York City.
In 1963 she began at the University of Western Ontario in London in the graduate program, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor to Assistant Dean. In 1977-78 she returned from retirement to serve as Acting Dean. In 1980 she was awarded Professor Emeritus.
Since retirement she travelled extensively with a special interest in field nature. Her other interests included photography, hand crafts and family genealogy.
The family of Dorothy Hibbert wish to thank the 2nd floor nursing staff and caregivers at Chelsey Park Nursing Home for the loving care she had received for the past 11 years. In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment to follow at a later date. Donations if wished, can be made to a charity of your choice.  A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.