Services & Obituaries

DUNCAN, James ….

Unexpectedly at home, on Monday, January 15, 2018, James “Jamie” passed away at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Dottie for 22 years. Proud, loving and active father of Riley, Jayden and Matthew Duncan. Son of Grace and the late George Duncan. Cherished brother of Patricia (Lyle) Pollock and Ron (Heather) Duncan. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Jamie graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in Marine Biology. He was a publicly recognized leader at the Nature Conservancy of Canada since April 1995.  It has made Jamie proud to bring awareness, to protect and conserve this magical place called Canada for future generations.  Jamie was a passionate coach to his sons and teammates with the Oakridge Hockey Association. Jamie enjoyed spending many summers at Killarney Provincial Park. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A service honouring James will take place in the chapel on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, Jamie would truly appreciate a donation to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, 1606-148 Fullarton Street, London, ON N6A 5P3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BRODIE, Gordon….

Peacefully, with his family by his side at home on January 14, 2018, Gordon Brodie passed into the presence of his Lord in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Ruth A. (Smith) Brodie for 63 years. Cherished father of Rose Anne Giraldi and her husband Marcel of Mississauga, Philip Brodie and his wife Doris of Bolton, Louise Garnham and her husband Timothy of London and Barbara Reynolds and her husband Colin of Acton. Dear grandfather of Julia Badgley and her husband Mike, Andrew Giraldi and his wife Karen, Mark Giraldi and his wife Tia, Daniel Brodie and his wife Santanna, Benjamin Brodie and his wife Danielle, Lisa Eliasen and her husband Jesse, Luke Garnham, James Reynolds and his wife Joanna, Jacob Reynolds and Joseph Reynolds and great-grandfather of Zachary, Patrick, Matthew, Zadie, Gabriel, Micah, Stefan, Sofia, Logan, Gia, Blake and Jason. Special brother of Thomas Brodie and his wife Joan of South Ireland and brother-in-law of Margaret Brodie of Sarnia, William “Bill” Smith and his wife Mary of Niagara Falls and Margaret Smith of Jackson, MI. Predeceased by his brother Vernon “Bud” Brodie and his brother-in-law James N. Smith. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 11 am at the Highbury Avenue Gospel Hall, 1196 Highbury Avenue, London, with visitation one-hour prior (10-11 am). Interment in Robin’s Hill Cemetery, Thorndale. Donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to Gospel Trust Canada, 3 Hill Top Trail, Stouffville, ON L4A 3G7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOUGHTON, Shirley … (née Gale)

Peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Houghton and dear friend of the late Jim Hanna. Treasured mother of Allison Welch.  Caring sister to Beverley Gale and his wife Barbara the late George Gale and his wife Eleanor. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Florence Gale. She will also be missed by nieces, nephews and many friends. Many thanks for the support from her neighbours who have been very helpful over the years. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11am on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Richards Memorial United Church, 360 Edgeworth Avenue, London, ON N5W 5C4, where the funeral service will be held at 11am. Cremation has taken place. Support would be appreciated from the family to “4 The Luv of Luna Cat Rescue” a monetary gift may be made to any Scotiabank account #93062-0142085. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JEFFERESS, Constance Mary 1929 – 2018…

Peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Parkwood Hospital in her 89th year. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Mary Jefferess and sister Diane (Jefferess) Robinson and her brother-in-law Terry Robinson. Will be missed by her nephew Jeffrey Robinson (Catherine) nieces Janet Robinson (Sam Crozier) and Barbara Robinson; and her Grandnieces and nephew Alexandra Robinson, Joshua Robinson (Emma) and Alison and Gillian Crozier. She will also be missed by her close friends and the people of St. James Westminster Anglican Church. Connie spent many years working as a commercial artist, after which she taught in the Art Department at H. B. Beal Secondary School for 24 years.  She was active on many committees at St. James Westminster Anglican Church including 25+ years with the Altar Guild and the Property Committee. After retirement, years were spent working with the Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild as well as producing liturgical embroideries for churches throughout Southwestern Ontario. Connie was also an active member of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. The family wishes to extend a thank you to Dr. Catherine Faulds and staff at Grandwood Park for their care and compassion. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations if wished, may be made to St. James Westminster Foundation, 115 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SANDALL, James Edward Charles… James Edward Charles Sandall, 87, of London, ON passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, NS. He will be missed greatly by his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jon Rawdon and his two grandsons, Zachary and Joshua.  Survived by his brother Harold (Jackie), sister Wanda Tupholme (Ron), his sister-in-law Helen Green and his nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his wife Penny (Jan. 27, 2009), his son Jeff (Feb. 8, 2017) and his sister Jean (Jun. 23, 2017). Jim touched so many people not only with his work at his day job at Canada Post but with his dedicated involvement throughout the years at the CUPW, the Credit Union and most recently as a past president of the Heritage Club.  He was also very involved as a property manager of Mount Zion United Church for several years.  Visitation will be held one hour prior (12-1pm) to the funeral service on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HARTRY, Marie….

Peacefully at Extendicare, London on Thursday, January 11, 2018, Marie (Dixon) Hartry of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Hartry (2002). Loving mother of Marla Nicholls (Barry). Cherished grandma of Matt Nicholls (Jackie Gough) and Alyssa Nicholls. Dearly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Clara (Martene) and Fred Dixon, her sisters Dorothy Adams (Rett), Adeline Elliott (Bill), Wynne Patterson (Don), dear sister-in-law of Mildred Skaarupp (Harry), Victor Hartry (Mary), Ralph Hartry (Alice), Dick Hartry (Connie) and Doris Grant (George). Marie and Arthur owned and operated Hartry Foods in Old South for many years. The family would like to thank Victoria Hospital and Extendicare for their tremendous care provided. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 1pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 310 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com    

LAVELL, Ronald “Ron”….

Ron passed peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at University Hospital, London at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Diane Polley for 37 years. Cremation has taken place. For those who wish, donations may be made to the 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

PELLETIER: John Noel…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Monday January 8, 2018, John Noel Pelletier of London, passed away at the age of 85.  Beloved husband of Mary (Phillippe) Pelletier. Dear father of Robert Pelletier and wife Susan, Michelle Palmer and husband Jean-Marc, Richard Pelletier, all of London and Monique McKay and husband Eric of Windsor. Dear brother of Julien Pelletier and wife Jeannine of Orleans. Also loved by his grandchildren: Tammy and husband Rick, Daniel, Jaime and wife Holly, Kristyn, Nicole and Michael, Andrew and Christiane, Iain, Victoria and Glenn, and by his great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sisters Therese, Pierette and Yolande and his brothers Michel, Marc and Pierre. Former president and owner of London Brake and Steering. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 7-9 pm and one hour prior to the Memorial Service which will be conducted on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 1pm. Private family interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London.  As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Huntington Society of London, 310-186 Albert Street, London, ON N6A 1M1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WATSON, Ricky…
Passed peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Sharon Watson. Caring brother to Terry and Kim. Beloved uncle to Christopher. Dear friend to Shirley. Treasured nephew of Bonnie, Brenda and cousin of Wendy. Ricky will also be missed by many other family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018, one hour prior(12-1pm) to the funeral service taking place in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South. London at 1pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Alferink, Dora Wilhelmine…

Dora Alferink (Nee Kaufmann) peacefully passed away surrounded by love on January 8, 2018.  Dora was soft spoken, patient, and had a tender heart.  She was blessed with a large and loving family and she will always be warmly remembered. Dora was born to the late Paul and Wilhelmine Kaufmann. She is now reunited with them, along with her daughter Susan Zender, brother Paul Kaufmann, sister Gertrude Storer, and brother-in-law Don Nowack.  She will be greatly missed by her husband Bernie Alferink, son Philip (Linda) Alferink, son-in-law Carl Zender, her grandchildren Kevin, Cassandra, Sierra, Jamieson and Dustin, and by her treasured great grandchildren Owen and Lina.  Dora will also be dearly missed by her sisters Ruth (Ron) Sigmund and Norma Nowack, her brother Harold (Norma) Kaufmann, her brother-in-law Don Storer and by many family and friends. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Dora’s family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00-2:30pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the New Apostolic Church, 795 Third Street, London, where the funeral service will be held at 3pm. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com