Services & Obituaries

CAMP, Gary James …

On Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Liz, proud father of Trevor and Peter. Brother to Bev and the late Clayton, uncle of Sean and great uncle of Jaron. Gary was a sixties hippie who, as a young man, hitchhiked throughout Canada, USA, Mexico and most of Europe. The family wants to thank Bev for his support and regular visits with Gary. Thanks for the care, compassion and hugs that we received from the teams at Glendale Crossing, the Geriatric Behaviour Unit at Vic and the Parkwood Institute on his dementia journey.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SMELTZER, George….

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, George Leonard Smeltzer, surrounded by his loving family, passed peacefully in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Dowswell) Smeltzer (2014). Loving father of Laurie Patterson (James) of London, Michael Smeltzer (Angela) of Estevan, SK and Peter Smeltzer (Catherine) of London. Dear grandfather of Trevor Patterson of Vancouver, B.C. Isaac Smeltzer (Melissa) of Denver, CO, Megan Schick (Mason) of Weyburn, SK, Yakira Mukendi (Didi) of Kuwait, Larissa Smeltzer of Hamilton, Samantha, Lily and Danielle of London. Cherished great grandfather of Madisyn Joy and Emily Patricia Grace Schick. Dear brother of Betty Joiner (Leo), Doris Balfour (Bob), Lois Smeltzer and survived by his sister-in-law Wilma Smeltzer all of St. Thomas and brother-in-law Daniel Dowswell of Kalamazoo, MI. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Ruth White, Mary Lunn, Hank Smeltzer, Douglas Smeltzer and Bonnie-Lynn Smeltzer. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Doctors and Staff of both Parkwood and Victoria Hospitals. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 9:30-10:30 am. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STEELE, James A.
Peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Jim Steele passed away at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine A. “Gerry” (Brown) Steele (2000). Proud father of Anne McKay and husband Brian, Jim Steele and wife Dianne, Sue Chadder and husband Paul, Cathy Coombs and husband Kevin, Mike Steele and wife Tracy and father-in-law of Connie Steele. Predeceased by his son Bill Steele and his brother Cameron Steele. Also loved by his 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Jim was a long-standing member of the Masonic Order. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will take place at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11 am. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Consistory Club London, 243 Wellington Road South London, ON N6A 4V3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McCLURE, Dorothy N – Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Friday, October 6, 2017 following a brief illness, Dorothy Norma McClure, in her 90th year. Dear sister of John (Lucille) McClure of London. She was predeceased by her sister Florence Swinden (Fred), brothers Frank (Kay), Clare (Jenny), Herb (Geraldine) and Fred (Edith) McClure. Born in 1927 to the late Jesse and Emma (Atkinson) McClure. Dorothy chose nursing as her life’s work, both in public health practice and in teaching and administration. She retired from Hamilton Health Sciences (McMaster) in 1992 and enjoyed her home “at the Lake” at Port Franks, Ontario for many years, along with travels to many parts of the world, and singing with the Forest Community Singers. She moved to London in 2011. Dorothy will be missed and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews spanning three generations. Family and friends will gather at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 am. Inurnment of ashes at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Institute, Main Building Room 550 Wellington Road, London, Ontario N6C 9Z9 or the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FOWLER, Michael …
Unexpectedly, on Sunday, October 1, 2017, Michael Fowler passed away at the age of 36. Cherished son of Patrisha Fowler and the late John Mast. Dear brother of Christopher Fowler. Longtime friend of Meghan Stocking, Jordan Patterson, Robert Hilts and Benny Manning and his son Chewy. Michael will be missed by many extended family in Hamilton and Cambridge. Michael will be missed by his buddy Ethan aka Animal. A Celebration of Michael’s Life will take place on the evening of Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Richmond Tavern, 370 Richmond Street, London. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KROGMAN, Vivian……

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Saturday, September 30, 2017, Vivian (Teet) Krogman in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Carl Krogman (1985). Loving mother of Ronald Krogman (Barbara) of Wallaceburg, Dennis Krogman (Sharon) of London, Terry Krogman (Deborah) of Belmont, John Krogman of London and Mark Krogman of Woodstock. Cherished grandma of 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her siblings Dorothy Hennings, Eunice Hall, Audrey McDaniel and Derwood Teet. The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice and Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 1-2pm on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Living Word Assembly Church, 29292 Running Creek Road, Wallaceburg ON N8A0B1 or St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London, ON N6A 5M2 or The 700 Club Canada, Christian Broadcasting Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 700, Scarborough ON  M1S 4T4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Higgins, Avalon (nee Rhame) …

Peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the age of 96.  Predeceased by her loving husband John “Jack” (2003). Cherished mother of Dennis (Joanne), and his twin brother the late Terry 2013 (Anne) and daughter Laurie-Anne.  Loved by 8 grandchildren and many great grand children. She will also be missed by other family and friends. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 29, 2017 one hour prior (2-3pm) to the funeral service taking place at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 3 pm. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations can be made to the Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PINCHIN, James….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, September 23, 2017, Jim Pinchin in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Ann (MacDonald) Pinchin for 61 years. Loving father of Alec Pinchin and his wife Lynne, Bruce Pinchin and his wife Helen Prislinger, Janet Mitchell and her husband Andy and Ellen Breen and her husband Rick. Grandfather Jim to Trevor (Natalia), Robert, Natalie, Kirsten, Graham, Conor, Peter, Calum and Nolan. Dear brother of Jane Lloyd (and the late Ben) and John Pinchin. Sadly missed by his nieces. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Jim was extremely proud to have received his B.Sc. from Queen’s University in Civil Engineering class of 1955. He was a longtime member of First-St Andrew’s United Church and Highland Country Club (curling). Jim was a successful businessman. Friends will be received by the family from 1-2pm on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at First-St Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London ON N6B 1X6, where the funeral service will be held at 2pm. Private Interment in Lakeview Cemetery, Midland.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or First-St Andrew’s United Church Memorial Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MASON, Joanne…

Surrounded by family, Dorothy Joanne Mason passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in her 76th year. Predeceased by her husband of 50 years and love of her life Ross (2015). Survived by her loving daughters Deborah (London) and Stephanie (Halifax) and her siblings Robert (Ruth), Heather (Robert), Barbara and Elizabeth (Al) and many nieces and nephews and adopted grandchildren. Thanks to the staff at University Hospital. A huge thank you to the staff on the 3rd floor of Chelsey Park Long Term Care for all their support in making Joanne’s last few years happy and comfortable. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 one hour prior (2-3pm) to the funeral service taking place at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 3 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1, or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HILL, Elaine…

In her sleep, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 22, 2017, Elaine Hill passed away at the age of 58. Beloved wife of Chuck Hill. Dear mother of James (Alicia) Hollingsworth, Amanda Hollingsworth, the late Kathryn Hollingsworth. Cherished grandma of Madison Hollingsworth, Markus Hollingsworth, Nolan Hollingsworth, Cooper Hollingsworth, Grace Hollingsworth. Elaine will be missed by many friends. Elaine worked as a nurse in London for many years. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place. Donation’s in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Easter Seal Society, 947 Dearness Drive, London ON, N6E 2RB. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com