Services & Obituaries

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.

BEATON, Angela “Jill” …
Unexpectedly, on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Village of Glendale Crossing, Jill passed away in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Mervyn C. Beaton. Dear mother of Wendy Beaton and Brent Beaton (Laurie Barker). Also loved by her 2 grandchildren Blair (Jane Markuzzi) and Sabrina (Tyler Harker) Beaton and her great grandchildren Kara, Jace and Jaxon. Survived by her friend and sister-in-law Laureen Beaton. Jill was a secretary at the Thames Valley Board of Education, spending her last 10 years at Saunders Secondary School. Jill and her husband Mervyn were very involved in square dancing and senior’s shuffleboard. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Glendale Crossing for their care and compassion. Friends and family are welcomed to celebrate Jill’s life on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 1-3 pm at the A. Millard George Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London (located in the south-east corner of the parking lot). In lieu of flowers, donations in Jill’s memory can be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 3K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com  

FOWLER, Patricia Ann “Isha”
With great sadness we announce the passing of Patricia on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Loving mother of the late Michael and survived by Christopher Fowler. Dear sister to Matthew (Cindy), David (Yvonne), Roddie (Sharon), Cathy, Michael (April), Edward and John. Cherished daughter of the late Edward and Sadie Folwer and sister Deborah. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

CINCELLI, Frank …

Peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Doreen Cincelli (2006). Dear father of Michael (April) of St. Thomas and Heidi (Gary) of Chatham. Treasured Opa of Reeghan, Tyson,  Simone and Noah. Caring brother of the late Rita of Austria and the late Werner of Austria. A private graveside service to take place. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RAFUSE, Norman…

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norman Rafuse, on Monday April 9, 2018, who was 81 years old.  Norman and his wife Audrey (née McDonald) loved each other dearly, and they were married for almost 56 years.  Norman also loved his two children, Martha and Warren, and Martha’s husband Chris, and they loved him right back.  He also leaves dear friends and family, especially his brother Howard and wife Linda and their family. Norman was a life insurance agent, and he enjoyed his retirement years as a student of the Classics at the University of Western Ontario, gardening, and as a part-time wedding celebrant.  He cared deeply about his family and their pets, and he loved a good joke and telling stories.  We already miss his hearty laugh and the twinkle in his eye. There will be a private interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, we would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer Society London-Middlesex or the London Humane Society. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. We would be very grateful to receive messages of condolence online at www.amgfh.com

CAMPBELL, Reid…

Unexpectedly on Friday, April 6, 2018, Reid Campbell of London in his 59th year. Proud father of Tyler Campbell (Claire), Elyse Campbell (Ken) and Grant Campbell. Dear brother of Holly McColl (Duncan) and their children Sam, Jake, and Aidan. Former husband of Virginia Campbell, brother-in-law of Annette Sgromo and son-in-law of Hanna Sgromo. Dearly missed by his special canine companion, Linus. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 2:30 pm at St. Peter’s Cemetery (please meet at cemetery office), 806 Victoria Street, London. A Celebration of Reid’s life will be that evening starting at 6 pm at Moose Lodge, 6 Weston Street, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Addiction Services of Thames Valley, 260-200 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6A 1J3 or Mission Services of London (Quintin Warner House), 4-797 York Street, London, ON N5W 6A8. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com