Services & Obituaries

MOORE, Grace….

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Long-Term Care, London on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Grace (Osmon) Moore in her 104th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill “Dinty” Moore (1988). Dear mother of Janet Green and her husband Dick of Tillsonburg, Roy Moore of London, Bob Moore and his wife Sharon of Ottawa and Paula Moore of London. Mother-in-law of Harry Dykstra and Barb Moore. Also loved by her 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Predeceased by her daughter Marla Dykstra (2010) and her brothers and sister. The family would like to thank the staff at Chelsey Park for their excellent care and the Pastoral Care Team at St. George’s Anglican Church for their compassion. Cremation has taken place with a private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the St. George’s Anglican Church – Renew Accessible Faith, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London ON  N6H 2B6 or Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street South, London ON N5Z 3L1. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-584. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Tingley, Merle “Ting”……..

Passed away at Parkwood Institute on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Gene. Loving father of Cameron (Laurel). Cherished grandfather of Hayden. Missed by daughter-in-law Sheila. Predeceased by son Graham and sister Joyce. Ting charmed the world with his editorial cartoons and playful spirit. A special thank you to the staff of Parkwood Institute and Waverley Mansion for your years of compassionate care. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 7-9pm. A celebration of his life will be held in the funeral chapel on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2 pm with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SCOTT, Joyce Maurine. (Miller) …
Peacefully on June 2, 2017 at the age of 91. Predeceased by her husband Charles William Scott (2008). Loving mother to Michael Arden Scott. Predeceased by her parents Milo and Charlotte (Law) Miller and brother Lawrence Miller. Survived by her sister Ila Holt and sisters-in-law Helen Miller, Loretta (Scott) Henry, and Beverly (Scott) Volkert.  Joyce will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Graveside service will be conducted on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 1 pm at Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers memorial donation in Joyce’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of London 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com .

WILLIAMSON, Jack….

With joyous memories and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of John “Jack” Williamson of London, in his 78th year, on Thursday, June 1, 2017.  Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Oliver) Williamson for 50 years. Loving father of Dave Williamson (Robin) of Dorchester and Amy Williamson (Jodi Benson) of Spokane, WA. Adored grandfather to Cooper and Devon, and step-grandchildren Jordyn and Gabriel. Treasured brother to Ann Cox (Gerald) of Etobicoke, and brother-in-law to Jim Oliver (Lois) and Shirley Oliver of Kitchener. Precious uncle to Tiffany (Michael), Geoff (Leanne), Scott (Hanifa), Jill (Greg), Greg (Meredith) and Chris (Jen). Predeceased by his parents Jean and Arthur Williamson, his brother-in-law Doug Oliver and his sister-in-law Shirley Oliver. Originally from Brownsville, ON, Jack also lived in Tillsonburg and Stratford before settling in London.  The family would like to thank EMS and the staff at University Hospital for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11 am) to the Celebration of Jack’s life which will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 11 am, with The Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Crittenden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Metropolitan United Church – Memorial Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3.  Private interment in St. George’s Cemetery, Hyde Park. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HALBOT, Bertha….
Peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017, Bertha Halbot passed away in her 85th year with family by her side. Dear mother of Fran Stephenson (Blake), Jerry Halbot, Marina Baran, Larry Halbot, Brian Halbot (Debbie), Glenys Callaghan (Kevin) and JoAnn Van Eck. Predeceased by her sons Leo and Vern Halbot. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to Dr. Cejic, Nurse Trudy and all the staff on Ash Acres at Dearness Home. A private funeral service has taken place. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bertha’s memory may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East London, ON N6C 2R6. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

COURTNEY, Rowena (Rena) …
Peacefully at Marion Villa Nursing Home on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in her 97th year. Beloved daughter of the late T.C Udell and the late Ann Udell (Kenny). Dear mother of Kathryn and Brian Courtney of London, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband Clement J. Courtney (1988), sister Eunice and brothers Cyrus and Calvin. Kathryn and Brian would like to thank all of the staff at Marion Villa Floor One for the outstanding care they gave to our mother. At Rowena’s request, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

COULSON, Doris….

At Westmount Gardens on May 28, 2017, Doris Powell (Hayes) Coulson in her 94th year. Dear mother of son Tom Coulson (Shirley Dashper) and daughter Sandra Coulson. Predeceased by her beloved husband Walter (1997); her brothers, sister and their spouses Fred (Helen), Mil (Ed) and Ken (Mary). Doris was also close to her in-laws on Walter’s side of the family and was cherished by nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. Doris was born in Windsor (Sandwich), Ont. After serving in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps, she settled in 1946 in London, where she met Walter. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and sometimes it takes just as many to care for someone at the other end of life. The family extends their thanks to the staff, volunteers, and residents of Westmount Gardens Long-Term Care Home; Reverend Canon T. Keith Nethery and members of St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church, especially pastoral visitor John Biro; private PSW Janet Patrois; Mike Dawson of At Your Service for Seniors; Dr. Julie Clarke; Dr. Mary Jenkins and staff of the Movement Disorders Clinic at University Hospital; and the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario. Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 7-9 pm as well as an hour prior to the funeral service taking place on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations to the Daily Bread Food Bank, St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3E6, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TANTON, Carol Ann (nee Goodrich)….

Peacefully with family by her side on May 26, 2017 at the age of 58. Predeceased by her loving husband Bob (2010). Treasured mother of Sabrina (Adam) Poirier, Alex Tanton and Victoria Tanton. Adored grandmother of Mila and Katherine. Predeceased by her parents Rhoden and Stephanie Goodrich. Cherished sister of Grant Goodrich and Nancy (Peter) Sheppard. Carol will also be missed by many other family and friends. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 1 pm. Cremation to follow. Donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, Room W018A, London, ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOWES, Barry….

Passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in his 61st year. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10 am at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London. (Meet at the cemetery office at 9:45 am). Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184.

MARTIN, John “Jack”….

Peacefully at Parkwood Institute on May 24, 2017, Mr. Jack Martin in his 94^th year. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday evening at 6:30 pm. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 11:00 am.  Cremation has taken place.