Services & Obituaries

WOOD, Harry….

It is with great sadness that the family of Henry Robert “Harry” Wood announce his peaceful passing on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Westmount Gardens Long Term Care, in his 90th year. Harry was the beloved husband of Evelyn (2014). Loving father of Paul Wood and his wife Paula of London and Raymond Wood and his wife Brenda of St. Albert, Alberta.  He was the cherished grandfather of Shannon (Patrick) Brown, David (Jaqueline) Wood, Jeffrey Wood, Paul (Zoriana) Wood and Amanda (Devin) Van Domselaar. He was the proud great-grandfather of Taylor Wood, Adam Brown, Riley Wood, Rae Van Domselaar and Alina Wood.  Harry was pre-deceased by his parents James and Elizabeth Wood and by his brother John. He is also survived by his dear cousins and their families both in Canada and in the U.K.. Harry was a very humble and faithful Christian who loved his God, his wife and his family with a quiet passion. He will be remembered by his many friends and fellow church members throughout London and Southwestern Ontario for his gift of Christian Ministry as a talented soloist. His voice will remain in the hearts of his family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Westview Baptist Church, 1000 Wonderland Road South (corner of Southdale and Wonderland), London, where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

JONES, John Albert ….

Peacefully, on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Victoria Hospital, John passed away in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary M. (Lake) (Shaw) Jones and the late Alma (Shaw) Jones. Dear father of Derek Jones and his wife Roberta and Karen MacMillan and her husband John. Step-father of Darby Shaw and his wife Sharon. Loved by his grandchildren, Quentin (Heather), Dagan (April), Dylan (Bernadette) and Colleen (Pierre) Jones, Ian (Erin), Conal (Meghan), Janna (Pat) and Braden MacMillan. Also loved by his great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Paula Aldington. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:30 am. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 640, Station K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 or CNIB, 749 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com  

WHITE, Daphne….

Peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, March 16, 2018, Daphne White of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife for 72 years of the late Ian White (2016). Loving mother of Ian Jr. (predeceased), Iona (Gary Francis), Tim White (Marcia) and Rod White (Carol). Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Paul Moore), Katelynn (Sam Stevens), Ian M. White and Michael White (Lindsay), and great-grandmother of Colton, Zoe, Nicholas, Taylor and Jacob. Much loved sister of Beryl. Predeceased by her sisters Eva, Eunice, Esme and her brothers Les and Eric. She will be missed by her nieces, nephews and extended family. Mom will now be at peace and will be welcomed with open arms from dad. Cremation has taken place with interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROSS, Glen….

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Hilda Ross (2016). Loving father of Tracey (Gary) Slater. Cherished grandfather of Greg (Nathalie) Tye, Rebecca (Judson) Flom, and great grandfather of Colton, Odin and Sadie. Survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Barb and Mike Bett and by several loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Bruce and his wife Dorothy. Sadly missed by his dear companion Tucker. Glen will be missed by many great friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Michael’s on the Thames, 1 York Street, London, on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1-4 pm. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Margaret Elizabeth Lane… 12 July 1924 – 14th March 2018

Surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, 14^th March, 2018, Betty passed away in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Lane (2015), dear mother of Daniel Lane and his wife Judy (London) and Kerry and the late Robert Shellard (1990) (England), sister to May and Ken Robbins (Winnipeg) and the late John Rothnie. Loved very much by her grandchildren, Katie, Krista, Daniel (Gabriella) and Craig. Betty was born in Hartney, Manitoba to parents Lillian and John Rothnie. She left home aged 18 to join the Women’s Royal Naval Services and was stationed at Shelburne, Nova Scotia. There she met her best friend and husband Ken. The couple returned to London, ON where they raised their two children. Betty’s home was always the heart of the family. She was extremely caring, generous and genuine, and touched us all with her no nonsense kindness. She had a passion for sports, especially the London Knights. She was known for her creative talents both in the kitchen and on her sewing machine, and she loved her garden and all the creatures in it. Betty was admired for her strength and brilliant sense of humour that kept us laughing until the end. She will be sorely missed. At Betty’s request cremation has taken place, with no visitation or formal funeral. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Betty’s favourite charity Jesse’s Journey, 195 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6A 1K7. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CLARE, Bill….

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 11, 2018, William “Bill” Clare in his 85th year.  Loved and loving husband of Norma (Dunn) Clare for 60 years.  Caring and proud Dad of Debbie (Randy), Nancy, Jeff (Lianne) and the late Baby Michael John. Adored by grandchildren Amanda (Tyler), Katie (Kody), Stephanie, Jordyn and great grandchildren Aubree, Nathan, Brielle, Jessa, Karson and Kayleigh. Brother-in-law of George (Joan) Dunn and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, John and Marjorie Clare and parents-in-law Norman and Bernice Dunn, and sister-in-law Carol (Jack) Kinciad. Bill was the former co-owner of Fletcher-Clare Contracting Company. He was a long-time member of Riverside United Church and Oakridge Lodge No. 708 A.F. & A. M. Deep gratitude is expressed to Reverend David Exley, Dr. David Dixon, University Hospital staff and the VON “E” Shift. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and from 12:30 – 1:30 pm on Saturday at the church. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive, London. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Oakridge Lodge No. 708 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 6:30 pm. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 9Z9 or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Program (CAMH), c/o Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue London, ON N6C 4V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McPherson, Robert “Bob” … We say goodbye to a wonderful father, grandpa and brother on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the age of 69. Predeceased by his wife Margaret Virginia (2015). He is survived by his daughter Laurie McPherson. Loving grandfather to Austin, Aimee and Ashlee Wright. Cherished brother of Kathy and Larry McPherson. Bob will be sadly missed by many family and friends

FORSYTH, Clair Alexander …

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at University Hospital at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Nora Isabelle (Kennedy) Forsyth. Dear father of Michael Forsyth and his wife Linda and Wendy Forsyth. Also loved by his grandson Matthew Forsyth. Missed by his sister-in-law Marge Forsyth. Predeceased by his granddaughter Michelle Forsyth and his brothers and sisters. Alex appreciated the company of his two friends, Brian and Charles. Friends are welcomed for visiting one hour prior to the funeral service (10-10:45 am) on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11 am. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, London at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alex’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

COWING, Joanne Lynn….

1948-2018

At Woodingford Lodge on Monday, March 5, 2018, Joanne Lynn Cowing of London, ON passed into God’s care surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Joanne was predeceased by her parents Norman Jack Bradford (1983) and Hilda Martha Cowing (2001). Joanne was also predeceased by her brother-in-law George Harvey Pickering (1983) and the Reverend Calvin John Elder (1993) and several other much-loved aunts and uncles. Joanne was survived by her beloved sister the Reverend Joyce Pickering Elder, her niece Jacqui (Jeffery) Jennings, her nephew Jeffrey (Joanne) Pickering, six great nieces and nephews Jacob, Kateline and Jordan Jennings and Steven, Suzanne and Sarah Pickering. “Aunt Jo” will be missed by her great, great nephew Calvin, too. Upon Joanne’s arrival at Woodingford Lodge in Woodstock, ON, Joanne was welcomed with open arms. Special thanks for the care and compassion shown during her residence there. Her family would also like to acknowledge the fantastic care that Joanne received from all of the “Lakewood” staff and the excellent medical care from Dr. Barry Roth, Dr. Amanullah and Mr. Mark Dager. Relatives and friend will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London for visitation from 12-1 pm on Monday, March 12, 2018, followed by her Celebration of Life Service officiated by the Reverend Dr. Andrew Fullerton, minister of Elmwood Avenue Pesbyterian Church, where Joanne was an active member, elder and choir member up to the time where by her illness restricted her participation. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church in lieu of flowers, please. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

READINGS, Robert (Bob) Stanley…
Peacefully at home on Monday, March 5, 2018, Bob passed away in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Susan for 30 years. Loving father of Ed (Jen), Duane (Dawn), Scott (Mia). Grandpa to Luke, Emily, Jake, Sean and Max. Predeceased by his father Stan and mother Ruth and brother Gary-Gig. Also survived by his brother John (MaryAnn), sister-in-law Lesley and many nieces, nephews and friends. At Bob’s request there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. Donations appreciated to the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, 600-60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5 or London Community Foundation, (for the Tommy Readings Scholarship Fund), 130 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C5. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com