Services & Obituaries

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.

DESPARD, Samantha….

At Earls Court Village, London on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, Miss Samantha Despard in her 50th year. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service being conducted in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Hutton House, 654 Wonderland Road North, London ON  N6H 3E5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HEWITT, Vera Mae….

February 24, 1921-May 15, 2017
Passed away peacefully at Highview Residences, London at the age of 96. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Velma Hewitt and her sister Maude Lorene Ostrander. Loving aunt of Michael, Sally, Benjamin, Stephen, Peter and John. Fondly remembered by Catherine Halliday. In keeping with Vera’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and Friends are welcomed to a Graveside Service at Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, 3037 Haldimand Road 9 (York Road), York, ON on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 11:00 am. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DOBRANSKY, Duri (George) … Juraj “Duri” (George) Dobransky, 60, of London ON, passed away on May 15, 2017, at University Hospital, London with his beloved family at his side. Husband of Joyce for 26 years, father of Dustin, Loren and Digby. He is survived by his father Tomas Dobransky of Slovakia and his brother Tomas Dobransky and his wife Simona of London. Predeceased by his mother Zuzana Dobranska. Duri (George) was born in 1957 in Presov, Czechoslovakia, graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, in 1982. He escaped the communistic Czechoslovakia in 1987, and immigrated to London in 1989. He married Joyce Dekker in 1990, one year after meeting her as his English teacher. Duri (George) was an avid skier, hiker, adventurer, world traveler and reader. He was known for his tremendous generosity, caring heart, brilliant mind, story-telling talent and his deep love for his family, friends, and nature. He was loved by many relatives and friends around the world. Friends will be received for visiting on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Talbot Street Church, 513 Talbot Street, London, ON. A Celebration of Life will be held at the church on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Donations in the memory of Duri (George) may be made to Boler Mountain, P.O. Box 20051, 431 Boler Road, London, ON N6K 4G6. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CHARLTON, Cory…..

In London on Monday, May 8, 2017, Cory Charlton in his 28th year. Beloved son of Kerri Small (the late Phil Small 2015) and Lawrence Charlton (Deborah Penhale). Loving father of Ainsleigh Charlton. Cherished brother of Rebecca Tipping (Brian), Ryan Charlton (Ashley) and Stephanie Young (Steven). Step-brother of Michael and Elizabeth Small. Dear grandson of Barbara and Peter Small. Proud uncle of Keira, Madison, Jacob, Cash, and Olivia. Cory was kind, caring and had a heart of gold, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He adored his baby girl Ainsleigh. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11am. Cremation with private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donation may be made to CMHA, 534 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Y6 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
 

Dobbin, Beryl “Bunny” (nee McGregor)
Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home on Friday May 5, 2017 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Paterson “Pat”. Loving mother of Catherine Johns (Alec). Dear grammie to Carleigh Johnston (Thomas) and Kyle Johns (Alanna), Keith and Ben Garrett, great-grammie to Rae Leobach and Mason Johns. Devoted “special” aunt to Margaret and Kathy McGregor, Janice Ogilvie and Judy Garrett (Hugh). Predeceased by her siblings Keith McGregor and Margaret Vellet. Bunny will also be missed by many other family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to War Amps Champs, 1 Maybrook Drive Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9  or a charity of your choice. A Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Atkins, Jack

Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, Veterans Care at the age of 103 on May 4th, 2017. Survived by his family Bevan (the late Sharon), Ethan (Laetitia), Matthew (Julie), Taylor and Madeline. A special thanks to Parkwood Staff and residence for enriching his time with them.  Friends will be received by the family from 2:00-4:00 and 6:30-8:00pm on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.  A Masonic Service under auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home at 6:00pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com