Services & Obituaries

TUFEX, James “Jim” ….
Following a brief illness, with family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Monday, September 4, 2017 Jim passed away in his 83rd year. Much loved husband of Ruth Tufex. Caring father of Corina Morrison and her husband Wayne of London. Loving papa of Sean (Laura) and Tanner of London. Admired older brother of Stephen (Barbara) Toufexopoulos of Sechelt, BC. Dear cousin of Lucia Dumas of London. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff and residents at Seasons Retirement Home, Strathroy as well as the VON nurses that cared for Jim. Thank you to doctors’ Inculet, Palma and Kurovilla at LHSC Cancer Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hertzman, Dr. Bishop, the staff and volunteers at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their remarkable care for Jim and his family. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 11 am. Private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449 Station B London ON N6A 5M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DINNER, Dave….

Peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig, David Dinner in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Anne Dinner for 54 years. Loving dad of Carmen Marcon (Paul). Proud grandpa of Madison and Millana. Dave will also be missed by his extended family. Dave was proud of his career in the Navy and especially his journey through the Northwest Passage on the St. Roch in 1950. Cremation has taken place and at the family’s request, no service will be held at this time. Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PARKER, Alice …
 Peacefully, at the McCormick Home on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017, Alice E. (Armstrong) Parker of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Parker of London. Dear mother of Thomas and his wife Theresa of London, Andrew and his partner Brent of Toronto, and Robert and his husband Lee of Stratford. Loving grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Survived by brother Peter Armstrong and his wife Valerie of Kitchener, sister-in-law Beverley Simpson of London and brother-in-law, Scott Wells of Paris and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother John Armstrong, sister Joyce Wells, sister-in-law Irene Nidenoff and brother-in-law Robert Simpson. Alice and Joe owned Parker Typesetting where she was the Secretary Treasurer for many years. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service being held on Friday, September 22, 2017 in the funeral home chapel. Internment to follow at the Masonic plot at Woodlawn Cemetery, London on Springbank Drive. The family expresses deep gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Memory Lane at the McCormick Home. Donations to the McCormick Care Foundation, 2022 Kains Road London, Ontario N6K 0A8 or the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FARRELL, Kevin “Tom”

With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017, with his wife and children by his side at the age of 74 years. Loving husband of Maria Eugenia Sará de Farrell “Kena” for 45 years. Proud father of Stephanie Colleen Weber (Daryl) and Alexander Kevin Farrell. Adoring Tata of Jettsen, Ripken, Lowyn, Broden. Caring brother of Alexander (Mary), Michael (Donna), Paul (Wanda), Peter (Helene), Dana and brother-in-law of Maria Elena (Jose Antoino), Salvador (Carmen Cecelia), Gabriel (Susana) and Juan (Tamara).  Playful uncle of many nieces and nephews around the world. Predeceased by his parents Ethel and Alexander, his brother Brian and his brother-in-law Miguel and sister-in-laws Maria Antonieta, Maria Gabriella and Maria Cristina. Dreamer, adventurer, protector, humourist, intellectual, cheerleader, gentle giant, cool dude. Born in small-town Amherst, N.S. Raised by single mom of 7 boys. Award-winning mathematician, talented athlete, 2nd Lieutenant of COTC. Insatiable hunger for knowledge; before The Internet, there was Kevin. Mount Allison University scholarship then bright lights of Montreal. Walked into Sun Life head office on Friday-no appointment-started career on Monday. Re-programmed Sun Life’s entire payroll system and then again at Honeywell Canada. Got the travel bug. Moved to a new world-Venezuela. Became fluent in Spanish by embracing culture and telling funny jokes to anyone and everyone. 6-month work stint turned into 12 years once he met the love of his life at BFF’s BBQ. Love at 1st sight. Proposed after 1 month, married in 3 months to Kena. Got the kid bug. Proud papa to Steph and then Alex. By ’81, promoted to I.T. executive for Citibank and then RBC. Missed his Mom. Forewent promising career to move family to Dartmouth where “his children could experience Canadian life”.  Snow, Hockey, Tim Hortons, lakes, and the Maritimes.  In 23 years at Canada Post; never called in sick. Brought laughter, positive energy, and caring soul to parents/children of wife’s successful preschool (27yrs). Continued mastery of corny jokes, travel, exotic cuisine, encyclopedias, technology, Montreal Canadiens/Expos, music, movies, fine art, collectibles, nature walks, animals, new and old friends, his dream home, his children, his grandchildren and, most importantly, his love for Kena. After retirement moved to London, Ontario to be closer to children/grandchildren, and eventually passed away in St. Thomas-a small town befitting his birthplace and childhood nickname “Tommy”. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. We’ll feel his spirit near a lake or ocean, collecting and skipping rocks. The family would like to thank the staff at Valleyview Home for their generous love and care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11am on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a celebration of Kevin’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11am. Please dress in colourful and happy attire. Another celebration will be held in Nova Scotia at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Valleyview Home, 350 Burwell Road, St. Thomas, ON N5P 0A3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JACKSON, Callum….

Surrounded by his family at Children’s Hospital, London, on Thursday, August 31, 2017, with unimaginable sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son Callum Jackson at the age of 4 years. Adored son of Amy and Chris. Loving brother of Nolan and Drew. Cherished grandson of Jill Hampson, Jim Paterson and Ron and Maureen Jackson and great-grandson of Alice Jackson. Dear nephew of Sean Jackson (Melissa) and his cousins Alexis and Conor. The family would like to thank the staff at B6-100 Children’s Hospital for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Callum’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childcan, 792 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6K 1C2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Sagel, Reint … Passed away, in his sleep, on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the age of 92. Predeceased by his loving wife Berendina (1994). Beloved father to John (Georgena). Devoted Papi to Michael and Christina. Adored Ompa to Alexus, Zhayon and Naarah. Reint will also be missed my many other family and friends. The family will receive friends for a visitation one hour prior (10:00-11:00am) to the funeral service which will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 11:00am. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations can be made to The Salvation Army’s London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Hildred, Patricia Shirley (nee Barr)…
Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the age of 90. Predeceased by her loving husband Max (2000). Cherished mother to Mark (Lisa) Hildred. Adored grandma to Nicole and Jeremey. Dear sister to the late Helen (Bill) Monteith, Joyce (Jerry) Davis and the late Jean (William) Spry. She will also be missed by many other nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends for a visitation one hour prior (12:00-1:00pm) to the memorial service which will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 1:00pm. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com. 

BRYSON, Georgina Rose….  

Peacefully, after a courageous battle at Parkwood Palliative Care, London, on, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in her 77th year. Predeceased by her husband Jim Bryson. Beloved mother of Pamela (Mark) Hart. Cherished “Nana” of Tara (Kody), Dana (Dan) and Samantha (Alex) Hart. Loving “GG” of Andrew, Lilyee, Jaiden, Jayse and “Roger”. Predeceased by sisters Beverly, Louise, Laura “Elsie” and her surviving lovingly devoted sister Betty Joseph. She will be greatly missed by her daily phone pal/niece April and her partners in crime/best friends Barb and Cat plus many family members and friends, including her time at Harbour Side Trailer Park. She also leaves behind her beloved furry companion (Jebby). Georgina retired from the Board of Education where she served over 25 years. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 3pm. Cremation to follow. Donations can be made to the London Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

AVERY, Stella….

Surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, August 28, 2017. Stella (Baker, Stanford) Avery in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Herb Stanford (1990) and the late Elias Avery (2009). Loving mother of Danny Stanford (Pauline), Peggy Bowers and Linda Carpenter (Chris Caughlan). Cherished Nan of Alison and Christopher Stanford, Lisa and Robert Stanford, and Matthew Carpenter and soon to be great-granddaughter Violet Stella Stanford. Predeceased by her sisters Ethel Royal and Josephine Joy. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11am, on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11am. Interment in Hillview, Newfoundland. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOSKIN, Ley….

Suddenly at home, on Monday, August 28, 2017, Beverley “Ley” Hoskin in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Chuck Hoskin (2007). Loving mother of Paul (Susan) and Edward (Catherine). Cherished Grandma of Christine and Matthew. Much loved sister of Lynda Haynes (Morley) and Ruth-Ann Downie. Special aunt of David, Mark and Rachel. Ley will also be missed by her extended family and many friends. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service being held on Friday, September 1, 2017 in the funeral home chapel. Memorial donations in Ley’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com