Services & Obituaries

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  

Quinn, Helen Elizabeth (Nee Farquhar) …
Deceased Sunday Feb 11, 2018 at the Dearness Home, London at the age of 103. Born on July 31, 1914, to Alexander Farquhar and Elizabeth (nee Young) on the farm in Nichol Township, Wellington County. Predeceased by three older siblings Wilfred, Joseph and Adeline (McCarthy). Beloved wife of the late Ronald John Quinn (1983). Dearest mother of Dianne Maliepaard (Hugo), Regina, Garnet Quinn (Linda), London, John B. Quinn (Janice) Burlington, Alan Quinn (Donna), Innerkip, Yvonne Devall (late Dr.Bruce Devall), Kingsville, and Elaine Abell (John), Toronto. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Helen lead a rich and varied life. She grew up on the family farm outside of Elora, going to school in Elora and Fergus before graduating from the Ontario Agricultural College (now the University of Guelph) in 1935 with a B.Sc.A. In 1936, she married her college sweetheart, Ron. They began married life in North Bay and
moved to London in 1943 and Clarkson in 1965 before retiring to London in 1971. After raising her children, Helen sold draperies at Simpsons in London and was a tax auditor in Toronto. She opened an income tax business when they returned to London. She was very active in the United Church and enjoyed her church friends in the Merry Mixers club for over 50 years. Helen was able to live in her own home till age 93 when she moved to an apartment. Her final three years were
spent at the Dearness home and the family is very grateful for the wonderful care she received there. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11am at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery, London in the Spring. Flowers are declined and memorial donations can be made to the Quinn Memorial Scholarship at the University of Guelph (E5923), 50 Stone Road East, Guelph ON  N1G 2W1 or to the Children’s 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

GERRARD, Dr. Alexander “Sandy”

With family at his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Sunday, February 11, 2018, Dr. Alexander “Sandy” Gerrard in his 83rd year. Loving uncle of Marguerite Oneson (Ron) and great-uncle of Ronnie Oneson (Robin), Ryan and Scott Smith. Predeceased by his sisters Marguerite Gerrard, Elizabeth Gerrard and Marybelle Smith and by his nephew David Smith. Sandy will be missed by his colleague Karen Hodgson and by his beloved cat Tom. The family would like to thank Dr. McLellan and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the Celebration of Sandy’s Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 10:30am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street, London ON N5Z 3M5 or Teen Challenge, Lambeth Box 777, London ON N6P 1R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com