Services & Obituaries

DAVIES, Sheila Margaret (nee Whittemore) …
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, at the Dearness Home, London, Sheila Margaret Davies Sr. in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas MacKenzie Davies. Dear mother of Ian Whittemore Davies and his wife Kay of London, ON and Kenneth Gordon Davies and his wife Sheila of Bala, ON. Loving grandmother of Julianna, Keefer, Joshua and Tylere Davies. Sheila (along with Douglas) was the founder (1970) of the Children’s International Learning Centre in Hamilton, ON that teaches school age children respect for all people and our common environment. Along with Doug, Sheila’s lifelong commitment was to better the lives of others through her tireless volunteer work, philanthropy and support of humanitarian causes, children’s education and wildlife conservation (in particular the work of Nature Canada – founded by her father Reg in 1939). Sheila’s favorite place was the family cottage on Lake Muskoka. Together, Sheila and Doug generously supported the arts, children’s charities, the Centre for Peace Studies at McMaster University, and their churches (MacNeill Baptist Church in Hamilton, and Bannockburn Community Church in Muskoka). The family will receive friends for a visitation one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service which will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s International Learning Centre, 189 King William Street, Hamilton, ON, L8R 1A7 or Nature Canada, 85 Albert Street, Suite 900, Ottawa, ON, K1P 6A4 or Bannockburn Community Church, Box 101, Bala, ON, P0C 1A0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BOWCOTT, Dorothy Priscilla (Magwood) (Bruegeman)….
 
Passed peacefully at home at the Red Oak Retirement Residence in Kanata, Ontario on Sunday, August 20, 2017 in her 97th year. Dear mother of Andy Bowcott (Margie Kardash) and Kathy Bowcott both of Ottawa.  Predeceased by beloved husband Robert “Bob” Witton Bowcott and beloved son Steven Ross (Marnie) Bowcott and by brothers Harold and Garfield Magwood. Dear sister of Wallace Magwood (Doris) of North Bay, Audrey Weidner of Hanover, Marjorie Nelson of Guelph, and Joan Henderson (Noel) of Burlington. Loved grandmother of Grayhame (Jacqueline), Matthew (Jackie), Jenna, Mackenzie (Simona) and Meredyth Bowcott, and great-grandmother of Alyvia, Leos, Colton, Vaughn and Laelynn. Very special thanks to the nurses and staff of the Red Oak Retirement Residence in Kanata, Ontario for their exceptional care, kindness, friendship and support. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road, London, Ontario, N6K 1E1 where a light lunch will be served during visitation with a service of celebration of Dorothy’s life to follow at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in the adjoining St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to St. Anne’s Anglican Church. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

OSIER, Mary Catherine (nee Kennedy)…

Of London Ontario (formerly Sarnia and Glencoe Ontario), passed away Thursday, August 17th in White Rock, BC, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Adored by her husband of 49 years, Joel, and beloved by her children Jennifer (Steve Knezic) Jonathon (Janis Rivard), Joelle Stanley (Scott) and Jillian (Steve Willick). She was a fiercely devoted grandmother to two little boys who loved her dearly, Theremin and Rhodes Stanley. She is predeceased by her parents William and Catherine Kennedy and brother Neil Kennedy (Joan). She will be dearly missed by her surviving siblings, Peter Kennedy and Martha Vojin (Mike), her brother-in-law Jerry Osier (Marie). Mary will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews and a lifelong group of close friends. Mary was a graduate (and the President of her class) of St. Mary’s nursing school in Kitchener. As an RN, Mary touched many lives in the hospitals and nursing homes in which she worked. She had a real love of nursing and an incredible boundless energy when it came to taking care of everyone around her. No matter where she went she seemed to know someone: often to the dismay of her kids, there was never a trip to the store without a stop to chat with a friend or acquaintance. Mary was funny, feisty, smart and strong. Her spirit will be missed more than words can say, but it will live on in the hearts of her family. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 3-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Buck, Gladys (Hayes) nee Ardy
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gladys in her 93rd year on Thursday, August 17, 2017.  Predeceased by her loving husband Ted Buck (2012). Cherished mother to the late Lynda (2015), Janice, Jacki and Michael. Devoted Grandma to Michelle (Todd), Erin (Chris), Michael (Allison) and Alana (Michael). Beloved great Grandma to Branden, Christine, Emma, Spencer, Julieanne, Elaina, Peyton and Charlotte. Predeceased by her siblings Thelma, Joyce, Betty and Frank. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 10 am at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will take place at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to A Book for Every Child, 251 Dundas Street, London, ON,  N6A 6H9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Peacefully at Dearness Home, London on August 16, 2017, Valerie West went to be with her Lord shortly after her 90th birthday. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” West (2011). Dear mother of Laura Brown and her husband Rob of London, Pamela Gonder of Sudbury, and Jeff West and his wife Trish of Markham. Cherished grandmother of Tim, Paul (Andzelika) and Rebecca (Jody), Steven (Amber), Andrea (Kelly) and Brian (Cassondra), Michael, Katie, Hilary and Luke and great-grandmother of 20. Predeceased by her parents John and Ida Bright and sisters Margaret Strudwick, Joyce Yandt and June McKerlie. Valerie was a longstanding member of the Wortley Baptist Church. Valerie enjoyed visits to and many memories of her homeland of England. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Dearness Home for their care and compassion. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and 1-hour prior (12-1 pm) to the funeral service on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 1 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Valerie’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 1063 William Street, London ON N5Y 2T2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com 

LAKE, Donna Eileen…
Eileen lost her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Lloyd Lake for 54 years. Dear mother of Jeff and his wife Trish and Daniel. Cherished nana of Bennett and Brock. Sister of Sandi and Ken Schmidt of Howard, Ohio, Jim and Barb Humphries of Tillsonburg, Ontario and the late Carolyn Courtemanche. Dear niece of Betty and Emil Wydareny. Eileen will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Eileen was a member of the PUC Women’s Basketball League for many years, she also enjoyed spending time walking with her dogs. In keeping with Eileen’s wishes, there will be no funeral service at this time. Donation’s in Eileen’s memory may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Malone, Jean (nee Grover)
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 11, 2017 in her 75th year. Loving wife of Edward “Ted”.  Cherished mother to Gary (Shana), Terry (Sherri) and James (Khay). Devoted nana to Mercedes and to 4 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Beloved sister of Rosanne (Doug) and Ken (the late Doris). Predeceased by her brothers Gord, Jack and Jim and her parents George and Mildred Grover. Jean will also be missed by family and friends. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McPHERSON, Ron….

Suddenly, surrounded by family on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Victoria Hospital, London, Ron McPherson passed away in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Jean A. (Webster) McPherson. Loving father of Sharon Raaymaker and her partner Doug Bazeley, Dennis McPherson, Ronald McPherson and his wife Jane, Alan McPherson and his partner Corina, Bruce McPherson and his wife Nicole, Robert McPherson and his partner Lesley. Also loved by his 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ruth Hall, Joan Williamson and her husband Ken, Rosemary Rodgers and her husband Gary, Penny Foster and her husband Carmen. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Clayton McPherson, brother-in-law’s Roy McKay and George Hall and daughter-in-law Denise McPherson. A special thank you to “Nurse Amy” for all her love and care. Friends are welcomed for visiting one hour prior to the funeral service, (12-1 pm) on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will take place at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 205 Horton Street East, Suite 203, London, ON N6B 1K7 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 633 Colborne Street, Suite 180, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com   

Lois Mary Furniss Williamson (nee Bennett)…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful woman on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the age of 92.  Lois was born in Ottawa, Ontario on September 13, 1924. She is predeceased by her first husband Norval in 1992 and John Williamson in 2007. She leaves behind her two sons Murray and Gary (Eva). Cherished grandma to Alisa, Kathrin (Seba) and Heili (Mikk). Great grand mother to Jaak, Aksel and Matteo. Caring sister to June (Bud), Gail (the late Peter), Diana (Frank) predeceased by Earl (Bobbie), Carl and Joan. A service will be held at  A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday. August 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment to take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DAVEY, Jean….
Peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at McCormick Home, London, Jean passed away in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Davey (2000). Dear mother of Wayne Davey (Marie) and Gord Davey. Cherished Grandma of Ken and Wanda (Somboune) and great-grandma of Emma. Sister of Mary Baxter (late Bill) and Helen Waddell (Bob) . Predeceased by her parents Roy and Jesse McCulloch. Missed by several nieces and nephews. The Davey family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of the McCormick home for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 11 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations in Jean’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com