Services & Obituaries

Keillor, Julia Jean Elizabeth…

Daughter of George and Florence May (Leathorne) Pressey went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ken (2005) and her son Doug (2003).  Cherished mother to Wayne (Marilyn), Wendy (Allan), and mother in law of Mildred.  Devoted Grandma to Kelly (Steve), Jeffrey (Jody), Becky (Gord), Eric (Chris), John (Jennifer), Keren (Paul), Warren (Kari) and by her great-grandchildren Genna, Evan, Kerkeslin, Keaghan, Logan, Krista, Caleb, Makenna, Tekerra, Stephen, Rachel, Matthew, Joshua, Benjamin, Jackson, Audrey, Elsa, Samuel, Alexander and Thomas. Jean will also be missed by many other family and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 12pm-1pm on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, where the service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1pm. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 633 Colborne Street #180, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GLINAVS, Vicky Ann (nee Henstock)…
February 23, 1955 – September 13, 2017
At Victoria Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer. Beloved wife of Guntis Glinavs and devoted mother to Erik Glinavs, loving sister to Kathy Berry (Peter), beloved (great) aunt to Kaitlyn, Jeffrey, Rhiannon, Sarah, Logan, Scarlett, Lucas and Landon and closest friend to Debra Cooper. Born in Wolverhampton, England Vicky came to Canada in 1957 with her parents, Eric Victor Henstock (2006) and Beryl(Powell)Henstock (2007). A graduate of the Fanshawe College Library Tech program, Vicky worked in schools in Chatham and Calgary as well as in the Calgary oil patch (HBOG and Alberta Energy). Returning to London she was a staunch supporter and hard working volunteer for London Lacrosse. Vicky was a voracious consumer of mystery, science fiction and fantasy novels, movies and TV series as well as an enthusiastic gardener, quilter and knitter. A lover of all pets, she will be missed most by her favorite Bengal “Princess” Nova. We are deeply grateful to Dr. M. Edels and Dr. A. Sugimoto and the nurses and caregivers of Vic 7th Floor Oncology and UH 4th Floor who cared for Vicky with kindness and dedication during her stay there. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Vicky’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 between 7:00pm and 9:00pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home – Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or ARF – Animal Rescue Foundation (arfontario.com), c/o L. Ristmae P.O. Box 3261, St. Mary’s, ON N4X 1A8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at amgfh.com

Conrad, Jean Marie (Bennett)

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jean on Friday, September 8, 2017. Predeceased by her loving husband Truman.  Cherished mother to Donna (David), Adrianna, Brian (Deborah) and Monica (Jan). Devoted Grammie to Ben, Nathan, the late Adam, Martha (Brian), Ken (Erica), Jamie (Erin), Tom, Christina (Jeff) and Jennifer (Philip). Amazing Great Grammie to 19 great grandchildren.  Survived by her sister Marilyn (Rudy) and predeceased by 8 siblings.  Jean will also be missed by many other family and friends. A special thank you to the Health Providers al LHSC and CCAC.  Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:00am with Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 633 Colborne Street #180, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GRAY, Faye….

Faye passed peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Westmount Gardens in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Gray (2000). Loving Mom of Robert (Sheila), John (Laura), Ian (Valerie) and Richard (Mavis). A great fun Grandma of 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Will be missed by her extended family. Predeceased by her two sisters and three brothers. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 12-1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1 pm. In memory of Faye, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GILLIAM, Lynne…

After a long and brave struggle, Lynne Gilliam (nee Dalton) passed peacefully in her 86th year at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London. Predeceased by her husband George Gilliam and brothers Bill (Pat) and John (Marilyn) Dalton as well as her step sister Mary. Survived by her children Mark (Jo-Ann), Stephen (Annora) and Grandchildren Cory (Jamie), Catie (Mike), Robyn (Dan), Jenica, her loving sister Kay, many nieces and nephews, and other extended family members. Cherished friend to her Wednesday night group where the “Porch Light was always on” as well as the congregation of St. George’s Anglican Church. She was the “adopted” Grandmother, Mother and friend to many. Lynne had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest. She loved having company and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her neighbourhood parties, especially the balloon festival parties. Lynne was quite involved in her church and enjoyed reaching out to the seniors and other congregants of St. George’s Anglican Church. Sincere gratitude to Dr. Sharon Koivu, the staff of the Palliative Care floor at University Hospital, the CCAC, Dr. Robert Luton for his many years of care and the St. Joseph’s Hospice. She could not have received better care. Special thanks to The Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor and the many friends that spent time with Mom during her illness. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11 am at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, ON N6H 2B6. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. George’s Anglican Church Renewal Campaign, St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London, ON N6A 5M2 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JOLDERSMA, Trudy (Geertrui), néé Beldman….

Passed away peacefully in London, Ontario at the age of 95. Trudy was born in Holten, The Netherlands, in 1922, and immigrated to Canada in 1950. There she met and in 1951 married her husband John; her sorrow at his early death coloured the rest of her life. In contrast to many of her generation, she worked outside of the house for many years, primarily as visiting homemaker for the VON; she was also secretary of Hamilton Christian High School, for which in 1973 the students dedicated their yearbook to her. For all of her 95 years she was a crusader for various causes and always had keen opinions about the world around her. During the course of her Canadian life she lived in many places and made friends in all of them: Winnipeg, Jarvis, Hamilton, London, Calgary, Sarnia, Strathroy, Grimsby, and finally London again. Trudy was predeceased by her beloved husband John Joldersma in 1966, her late-life special friend Harold Kampen in 2009, and her son-in-law Alan MacDonald in 2010. She is survived by her four children, Martin, Hermina, Clarence (Grace), Trudy (Bill), eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, as well as her sister Miene (Barend) Kobes, her sisters-in-law Neeltje Beldman and Mies Beldman, her brothers-in-law Jan Wolters and Henry Joldersma, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11am on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, where the service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11am. A private interment in Mount Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to charity of choice. Correspondence can be sent directly to the funeral home. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com 

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