Services & Obituaries

CHILVERS, Alice …

Peacefully with family by her side, we are sad to announce the passing of Alice Chilvers on Friday, February 23, 2018 at University Hospital in her 52nd year. Much loved daughter of Marjorie Chilvers and the late Bill Chilvers. Missed by her cherished friend Nelson. Loving sister of Wendy McBride and her husband Raymond, Debbie Pangborn and her husband Steve, David Chilvers and his wife Patricia and Peter Chilvers and his wife Michele. Cherished aunt of Michael, Dawn, Justin, Darren, Stephanie, Joanne, Lee, Heather, Katie, Nicole, Elizabeth and Adam. Predeceased by her nieces and nephews Douglas, Christopher, Melissa and Kelly. Alice will be missed by many great nieces and nephews. Alice lived life with self determination, her greatest joy was family and friends. The family wish to send a special Thank you to Community Living London and the caring staff at Dissing House for their wonderful support and care over the years. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:00pm. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice’s memory 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

Winnifred “Win”Cowling….

Shortly after celebrating her 101st birthday Win Cowling passed away peacefully Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich, Ontario. Win was born in Birmingham, England and came to Canada at the age of 4, with her parents, Joseph Wilfred King and Lilian King. Win and her younger sister Pauline Druery grew up in Toronto, and it was there that Win met her future husband, Harry Leonard Cowling. The couple spent 62 years together, mainly in London, Ontario, where they raised their children, Merilyn Bowman and Wayne Cowling. The family spent summers at their cottage on Halls Lake, and Win and Harry spent many winters in Florida. She loved hosting gatherings and her legendary apple pie will be missed by all who tasted it. Win was also a longtime member of the New St. James Presbyterian Church congregation in London. Win was predeceased by her husband and children. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: Linda MacLeod, Mark Bowman (Julie), Patti Clark (Cathy), Heather Bowman (Derek), Michael Bowman, Sharon Cowling, Brian Cowling (Heather) and Gary Cowling. She will also be missed by her 13 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Blue Water Rest Home for their many years of care. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held one hour prior (12-1pm) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London. The Celebration of Win’s Life will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ELDRIDGE, Angus …
Passed peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2018 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Annette. Cherished father of Bill of London, Peter of Arkansas and Carol of B.C. Devoted Papa to Jamie, Jodi, Coleen, Stacey, Daniel and great papa to Eric, Mary and Julie, Owen and Kinsey. Dear friend to Jean. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society of London, P.O. Box 640 STN K Toronto, ON, M4P 9Z9.  A Celebration of Life will be held in the A. Millard George Funeral Home Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, March 3, 2018 where friends and family will have the opportunity to share memories and stories from 2-4pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com      

BRIANT, Norman …
With family by his side, on Family Day, Monday, February 19, 2018 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Mary Briant for 67 years. Dear father of Kathy (Don) MacBean, Debbie (Cary) Lee and Colin (Sandy) Briant. Devoted poppa to Heather (Justin), Darryl (Erin), Erin (Alex), Jeff (Brittany), Laura , Gord and Corrie.  Also, great poppa to Owen, Mya, January and Piper.  Brother to Melvin (Lily) and the late Orville. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 5-8pm 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, February 23, 2018 at noon. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Centre, 790 Commissioners Road East P.O. Box 5165 London, Ontario N6A 4L. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com      
      ” Despite great odds he fought to the end so he could enjoy his family and life ”

Barbara Anne Swinden (nee Richardson), 83, of London, Ontario passed away on Sunday February 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Bruce Swinden. Adored mother of Beth Muir (Doug) and Dave Swinden (Suzy). Proud Grandmother to Cheryl Wonderham (Mike), Jocelyn Raikes (Matt), Anthony Muir (Amanda) and Tyler Swinden. Great Grandmother to Kaiden and Kalliope. She will be remembered for the sparkle in her eyes, her engaging smile and the class she exuded in all she did.  As an R.N. (graduate of Woman’s College Hospital), caring for people was her priority. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to take place at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 3pm with an hour of visitation prior (2-3pm). Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society,400 York Street, London, ON N6B 3N2 or Alzheimer Society of Canada, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FRENCH, Glen….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Marian Villa, London, on Saturday, February 17, 2018, Glen French in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (Thompson) French (2011). Loving father of Virginia Bint (David) of Mount Forest and Bonnie McNichol (Brian) of London. Proud grandfather of  Valerie McNichol (Jordan) and Danielle McNichol. Missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Goldie French. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Marian Villa for their loving attention. Dad was a kind and generous person who always thought of others before himself. He made this world a better place. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (1-2pm) on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of Glen’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2pm, with Reverend Kenji Marui officiating. Dad will join Mom in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Calvary United Church – Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1 or The Rotary Club of London, Attn:  Sandy Ronson, P.O. Box 29056, London ON N6K 4L9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GOMES, Hesketh
It is with great saddens we announce the passing of a wonderful man on February 15, 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of the late Molvie Gomes (1998). Loving father of Rowan, Cicely, Tracy, Cherese, Bernard and Cory. Treasured grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London Ontario. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11am at St. James Westminster Church, 115 Askin Street, London. Cremation to follow.

HASKETT, Molly….

At University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Margaret Theresa Haskett of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Haskett (1980). Loving mother of John Haskett (Sharon), Catherine Hildebrand (Alan), Wayne Haskett (Heather) and Robert Haskett (Bobbi). Also missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and loving companions Ann and Margaret. Dear sister of Mary MacKinnon (Michael), Raymond Gillis and Gerard Gillis (Marnie). Predeceased by her brother Mickey Gillis. A private family service will be held with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In memory of Molly, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London-Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online Condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SILVERMAN, Denis….

Denis Silverman passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Victoria Hospital, London in his 88th year. Cremation has taken place and a private family funeral service was held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 10:30 am. Those who wish to make donations in Denis’ name may do so to a charity of their choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at ww.amgfh.com

“An Angel got her wings”

KING, Margaret “Joyce”…

Joyce (Mom), peacefully passed away at the Dearness Home on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in her 93rd year, where she resided for the last 6 ½ years. Singing with a song in her heart as she struggled with Alzheimer disease. Beloved wife of the late Don King (1999). She will be sadly missed by her daughter Lori Nemeth and her son Larry King (Sandy Zacher-King). Proud grandmother of Jade King, Amber King, Tracie Hildrieth (Darreck), Amy King, Skyler Nemeth, Dustin King (Jessica), Tyler Zacher-King (Tara). Cherished great-grandmother of Deanna, Sierra, Nicholas, Jacob, Spencer, Brody, Rowan, Reilly, Harlow and Emery.  Dear mother-in-law of Mary and Laurie King. Loving sister Mavis Zuccala. Predeceased by her son David (2002), her son Mark (2013) and her son-in-law Dan Nemeth (2002). Joyce was a Red Cross Homemaker for many years, she was a member of Moose Lodge – Weston Street for over 60 years, and the Catholic Women’s League. She loved to dance, play cards at her Church and enjoyed her daily walks. When she became a resident at the Dearness Home she was known for her singing and happy spirit that continued till the end. It is with great love and appreciation to all at the Dearness Home for their care and support, with a special thank you to 3W for their friendship on her Alzheimer’s Journey with us. Friends will be received by the family from 9:30-10:30am on Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London, where the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Dearness Home – 3rd Floor West Forest Glen, 710 Southdale Road East, London ON N6E 1R8 or McCormick Dementia Services at McCormick Care Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London ON N6K 0A8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com