Services & Obituaries

WARD, Kenneth….
Peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 28, 2017, Ken Ward passed away in his 67th year. Ken will be missed by his friend Sherry and his immediate family. A graveside service will take place on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10 am at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive. Memorial donations in Ken’s memory can 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

McLeod, Ian…
Peacefully in his 83rd year on July 24, 2017. Loving father to Marilyn (Mike), Douglas and the late Jim. Adored grandpa to Andrew (Tristin), Matthew (Joannie), Amanda-Lyn (Brodie) and Jamie. Great Grand papa to Gabriella and Nova. Survived by Margery McLeod (nee Doey). Ian will also be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 12-1 pm where the service will follow in the chapel at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MACDOUGALL, Len….

Peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017 at University Hospital, London, Len MacDougall in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Carole Clute. Caring father of Jim (Debbie) MacDougall, Van MacDougall, David (Karen) and Chris Clute. Loving grandpa of Rebecca (Chad), Sarah and Anna (Jon Rikard S.), great-grandpa of Hannah, Jack, August and Maja.  Will be greatly missed by family and many friends. Predeceased by brothers James and John. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Westmount Kidney Clinic and Manor Village. Len was a founding member of Highland Golf and Country Club, was a huge supporter of Ducks Unlimited and loved the outdoors, especially Pike Bay. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations to The Kidney Foundation of Canada Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 203-785 Wonderland Road South, London, ON N6K 1M6, the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or the Make A Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y4. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Wood, Donna Marie …
Passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017 with her family by her side. Loving wife of Bill Wood for 61 years. Much loved mother of Tom (Monica), Kelly (Paul Marshall) and Brian (Megan). Predeceased by her son, Bobby. Proud Grandma of Vanessa (Steve), Nikki, Joshua, Sarah (Adam), Owen and Emily, and great grandmother of Anthony, Logan and Hailey. She was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Donna will be missed by many other family and friends. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 3-5 pm & 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on, July 28, 2017 at 10 am. In keeping with Donna’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or the Ronald McDonald House 741 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HART, Robert James….

At University Hospital, London, on Saturday, July 22, 2017, Robert (Bob) Hart in his 86th year. Son of the late F.G. (Fred) and Beatrice Hart. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Conibear) for 62 years. Loving father of Thomas (Kathy), Nancy (Don) Marsh and James (Jane). Proud grandfather of Patrick, Lise, Sean and Ryan and great-grandfather of Milo and Nico. Brother-in-law of Barbara Muma, and uncle of David, Kit and Paul. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, July 27, 2017 one hour prior to the service (12-1) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Feel free to wear your favourite ball cap – Bob was seldom seen without his Blue Jays cap! In lieu of flowers, donations to Right To Play (that supports youth sports worldwide), 18 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1C4 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Cole, Jack…
Passed away peacefully at the Village of Glendale Crossing, on Saturday, July 22, 2017, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Lenore  (Carpenter) Cole. Loving father of John Cole,  (late) Richard  Cole and his wife Betsy and  Debbie McTaggart. Cherished grandpa of Michelle, Nicky, Sean and Melissa and great grandpa of William, Seairah and Ella. Sadly missed by his sister Mary Henry, nephew David, niece Susan and extended family.  Predeceased by his parents William and Marjorie Cole. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm, with a  Masonic Service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at 7pm. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 9am. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Donations may be made to Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North London, ON N6B3H8. Online condolences memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Schirmer, Irene (1932-2017)

Irene passed away peacefully at home in London on Friday, July 21st surrounded by her beloved dogs and her loving sons Rainer and Roger. Predeceased by her husband Fred. Irene will be sadly missed by her family and friends.  At Irene’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Benjamin Mark Portis…
December 9, 1960 – July 20, 2017, of Toronto. Beloved by his mother, sister, brother and friends, Ben died suddenly in a car accident on Thursday evening July 20, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Mary, sister Carrie (Janet), brother Andrew (Karen) and nieces, Jennifer, Julia and Frances. He was predeceased by his father, Bernard. Ben was a graduate of Queen’s University and held graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and Bard College. He was a curator and writer on the visual arts and dance.  He had been a curator of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie, and for numerous galleries and museums throughout Canada. A Celebration of Ben’s Life will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Studio 105, 105 Clarence Street, London, ON at 2:00 in the afternoon.  Arrangments entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VAN RYS, Keith….

On Sunday, July 16, 2017, at University Hospital, London, The Lord called home his child Cornelis Pieter Van Rys “Keith” at the age of 84. Loving husband of Betty for 58 years. Caring father of Nick Van Rys of Singapore, John Van Rys (April) of Dunnville, Tracy Nakonecznyj (Steven) of Aylmer and Wendy Cameron (John) of London. Proud opa to 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Brother to Truus Markus, Ada Van Arnhem (Herman) and Anne Vanderlaan (Hank). Will be missed by many extended family members. Predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. The family would like to thank the Cardiac Care Nurses on the 5th floor of University Hospital for the generous and kind support that they provided for Keith in his last days. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at Talbot Street Church, 513 Talbot Street, London on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1 pm. Interment in Woodhull Cemetery, Delaware Township. In lieu of flowers, donations 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

Feys, Marc Josef….

Passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Parkwood Institute in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of the late Diane Elizabeth Feys. Loving father of Sandy Doherty (Bob). Proud grandfather of Jessica, Stephanie and great-grandfather of Starla. Cherished brother-in-law of Lorraine Gill (John). Also missed by his nieces Lindsay, Kimberly and by all his other nieces and nephews and their families. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Friday, July 21, 2012 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com