Services & Obituaries

CLUTE, Carole….

Peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, Carole Clute in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Len MacDougall (2017). Loving mother of David Clute (Karen) and Chris Clute. Cherished sister of Nancy Drouillard (the late Tom), Ron Thibert (the late Pat), Patricia Girard, and Janice Reinhardus (Ralph). Carole will be missed by several nieces and nephews and her extended family. Predeceased by her parents Wilfred Duphette and Shirley and Alexander Thibert and her sister Elaine Thibert. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, September 30, 2017 one hour prior (1-2 pm) to the memorial service being held in the funeral home chapel at 2 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In Carole’s memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 20 Victoria Street, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N9, the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or Ducks Unlimited Canada, PO Box 1160, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Lethaby, Steven…
Passed quietly on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the age of 52.  Predeceased by his parents Bert and Gladys. Dear brother of Carol (Larry) Lee, Kathy (Gary) Lee, Michael Lethaby and Debbie (Paul) Jackson.  He will also be missed by nieces, nephews and friends. A special thanks to his extended family at Community Living London for their compassion and support. Friends will be received by the family from 6-8 pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 2 pm. A private interment to take place. Donations may be made to Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N5Z 3L1 or Alzheimer’s Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FARQUHAR, Ken…..

Peacefully at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Monday, September 18, 2017. Ken Farquhar in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary (McLachlan) Farquhar (2017) and the late Joyce (Clark) Farquhar. Dear father of Karole Toombs and her husband Stan of London, Darlina Lockyer and her husband Dean of Little Current, and Grant Farquhar and his wife Debra of London. Dear step-father of Barb Goebel and her husband Bob. Much loved Grandpa and great-Grandpa. Step-father-in-law of Don Thomson and Steve Ager and his wife Susan. Predeceased by his step-children Leslie Ager and Judy Thomson. Ken was a Veteran of WWII in the RCAF. The family would like to thank the staff at Sprucedale for their love and support. Cremation has taken place. A community memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 2:30pm, at Sprucedale Care Centre, 96 Kittridge Avenue East, Strathroy ON N7G 2A8. Private Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Harvest Bible Chapel, 250 Commissioners Road East, London ON N6C 2T1 or Sprucedale Care Centre. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared www.amgfh.com

RICHARDSON, Bill…

Bill passed peacefully on his 86th birthday, on Monday, September 18, 2017. He will be dearly missed by his wife Kim, daughters Carol (Marcel), Cindy (Randy) and son Sean (Tara) and his grandchildren Joshua (Meghan), Jessica, Rachel, Matthew and Siobhan. Gone to be with his daughter Susan (1995). Bill was a volunteer for many years with Meals on Wheels, Children’s Aid, Salvation Army, Old Timers Club, plus playing tennis, golf and curling. He was blessed with so many friends. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In Bill’s memory, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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MEYER, Heike….

Heike (Heidi) Meyer passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the age of 65.  Heike was born in Hamburg Germany.  She lived the early years of her life between Canada and Germany, but spent all of her adult life living, working and raising her family in London, Ontario. She married Dieter on May 30, 1970; together they welcomed 3 children: Andreas, Annette and Tyson.  She made all of our lives brighter every day with her kind words, actions and messages.  An avid and talented gardener, she made the world a little more beautiful and fragrant with her spectacular home garden, creating a relaxing and peaceful oasis for all who entered her back yard.  She is preceded by her parents Gunther and Katie Grap, as well as her brother, Karl Hagen.  She is survived by her husband, Dieter, her children, Andreas (Erin) Meyer, Annette (Derek) Matte, and Tyson Meyer, her 6 adoring grandchildren, Lukas, Miya, Mikale, Ryian, Benjamin and Anna, as well as her nephew Rolf Hagen and many close friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 10 – 11am on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of life will take place in the funeral home chapel at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 9Z9.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Camick, Douglas …

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Loving husband of Sandra (nee Allison) of 50 years. Devoted dad to Rick (Angela), Wayne (Brenda), Vikki (Jay) and Robbie (Lynn). Amazing papa to Thomas, Zach, Shelby, Trenton, R.J and Reaghan. Dear brother-in -law to Linda (Tommy), Debbie (Dave) and Leonard (Susan). Douglas will also be missed by many other family and friends. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South 2 hours prior (9-11am) to the funeral service being held on Monday, September 25, 2017 in the funeral home chapel at 11am. Cremation to follow. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MITCHELL, Ed….

Peacefully at home, on Saturday, September 16, 2017, Edward Mitchell in his 71st year. Husband of Barb. Loving father of Jeff, Greg and daughter-in-law Laura. Irreplaceable grandpa Eddie of Phillip, Christina, Jack, Jakob and Kayla. Eldest son of Peter and Christine Mitchell. Dear brother of Agnes, Helen, Christine, Jeanette, John, Robert and Charlie. Will be fondly remembered by his extended family, friends and his fishing buddies. Ed was a kind, generous soul who will be missed by everyone who knew him. He immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1966 sponsored by Ken and Marian Stratford of Oakland. Ed was an entrepreneur and spent over 30 years in the custom framing business. Known as a MacGyver to many, he was a jack of all trades and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DeShane, Wes….

Suddenly but peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 16, 2017, seven days before his 79th birthday. Wes lived with enormous passion and panache, belying his accountancy background. Passions included jazz, antiquing, cooking, shopping for the finest gourmet ingredients, cars and collecting anything that appealed to his impeccable eye. One of his earliest prizes was convincing his darling Louise to become his wife. He’d often say, “I married an older woman – one year and six days difference”. They shared over half a century and produced the next treasure of their life together, their son Peter. Wes’ panache stretched from his acumen in business dealings to the way he set up a table with perfectly polished goblets. His leadership on numerous charitable boards and his generosity in giving influenced many in London to follow suit. Wes DeShane had an enormous heart which ironically did him in as he bent down to confirm the bottle count in his wine cellar. Wes leaves many friends and admirers along with his sister, Noreen DeShane who shared his love of their family cottage on Long Point and his favourite niece, Wendy Sperry. His spirit will remain in our hearts forever. He is survived by his wife, Louise DeShane, his son Peter DeShane and his wife Jen. Loving grandpa of Barron and Raphael. Dear brother of Noreen DeShane and brother-in-law of Gilbert Sperry and his wife Joyce. Cherished uncle of Kathy Sperry and her partner Mark, Wendy Sperry and her partner John, Deborah Sperry, Greg Sperry and his wife Kim and their families. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Wes’ life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 1 pm. As an expression of memorial, donations may be made to the Grand Theatre (www.grandtheatre.com) or Long Point Region Conservation Authority (http://www.lprca.on.ca/pages/1/Home). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WILKINS, Jean….

Peacefully at home in London, Ontario, Jean Sima Wilkins (Fain), passed away at the age of 93, on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Predeceased by her husband James Alex Wilkins (1977) and sisters Yonna and Hanna. Survived by her sister Penny Hattan of England, 4 daughters; Agnes (Walter), Margaret (Joe), Audrey (Bill) and Janet. Also survived by her 6 grandchildren; Terry, Steven, Darrin, Corena, Graham and Timothy, also 12 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Jean was loved by all who knew her and shall be sadly missed. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and a celebration of her life will take place in Montserrat, West Indies 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

Gortworst, John Paul …

With heavy hearts the Gortworst family announces the passing of John Paul Gortworst on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the age of 47. John Paul leaves behind his mother Wilhelmina, brothers Edwin and Marcel. A big heartfelt thank you to the staff of Country Terrace who made his days as comfortable as possible. A family gathering of Celebrating his life has taken place.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.