Services & Obituaries

PAPROTKA, Hildegard….

Peacefully with family by her side at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, April 1, 2017, Hildegard Paprotka in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Wolfgang Paprotka (1999). Cherished mother of Janet Atkinson (Wayne) and Christine Jones (Darren). Loving Oma of Kelsey (Christopher), Morgan, Ashton (Sheldon) and Ethan. Treasured sister of Gerhard Krause of Germany. Predeceased by daughter Susanne Gill (Nigel) and her parents Max and Olga Krause. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 3:30 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 459 Second Street, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line 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

Wilson, Kenneth…
On Saturday, April 1, 2017, Ken  Wilson passed away, with family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Liz Wilson (nee Bailey). Loving father of Stephen Wilson, Deb Wilson-MacLeod and cherished grandfather of Kayla, Bryan, and Lauren. Predeceased by his siblings Bud Wilson and Faye Marquardt. A special thanks to the compassionate staff at Victoria Hospital. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 7-9pm, at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11am. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PADEGA, Kathleen….

Peacefully at the Dearness Home on March 23, 2017, Kathleen Hylda Padega in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Ilmars ‘Morris’ Padega (2000). Missed by her children; Helen, Michael and David and her daughters-in-law Lisa Bentley and Barbara Padega. Remembered by her grandchildren; Liam Priest, Jack, Ben, Claire, Nicolas and Alexis Padega and her relatives in England. Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the staff of 3W Forest Glen for their loving care in Kathleen’s last years. Cremation has taken place and a private interment in Woodland Cemetery will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations in memory of Kathleen can be made to the McCormick Day Program (Dementia Services), 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8 where she spent many happy days. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HITCHINS, Graham….

On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Graham passed away at University Hospital, London at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 25 years to Mara. Loving father to Mike (Sharron), Steve, and step-father to Kendra (Mark) and Amy (Jason). Cherished grandfather to Christopher, Tayler, Claire, Eddie, Carina and Mason. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.  A renaissance man that loved life, the outdoors, music, travelling, martial arts and his family.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 11am – 1pm, at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held at 1pm. Interment to follow at St. John Cemetery, Arva. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London -Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or the Lung Association, 639 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 3M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROSBOROUGH, Bill….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, March 18, 2017, William “Bill” Rosborough, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Lois V. J. (Paterson) Rosborough (1994). Dear brother of Ron Rosborough and his wife Kathy of Egmondville. Predeceased by his parents William and Elizabeth Rosborough and his brother Gerald Rosborough. He will be fondly remembered by Ruth Rosborough and his nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Smaggus and the nurses at University Hospital for their excellent care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9, the Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada, C/O Donations Department, 1003 Boulevard Decarie, Montreal, QC H4A 0A9 or London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WACH, Elizabeth….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, Elizabeth “Beth” Wach in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Gord Wach for 37 years. Daughter of Raymond and Reverend Canon Beverley Wheeler. Loving mother of David (Aisling Curtin) and Stephen. Cherished big sister of Bill Wheeler (Lauree) and Anne Bartholomew (Randy). Sister-in-law of Grant Wach and Jeannette Haswell. Beth will be missed by nieces and nephews Raymond, Matthew, Sean, Aaron, Sarah, William, Leigha, Emma, Graeme, Bryan, Paul, Keara, Maryn. Predeceased by her mother-in-law Kathryn and father-in-law Harry Wach. She will also be greatly missed by her extended family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 11:00 – 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a Celebration of Beth’s Life will be held at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, 600-60 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, ON M4T 1N5. Online condolences, photographs and memories shared at www.amgfh.com

Newton, Bernice…
Family and friends of Bernice are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 1pm. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

UPMALIS, I. Henry MD FRCS (C) FACS
I. Henry Upmalis peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family at University Hospital, London on Friday, March 10, 2017, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Ausma Upmalis, with whom he would have celebrated their 65th anniversary in June. Dear father of Dr. David Upmalis. “Poppa” is already missed by his granddaughter Jordan and grandsons Jeffrey(Lynn), Tom and Bob. Survived by a number of nieces and nephews Also survived by sister-in-law Ruth Banga and daughter-in-law Gail. Born in Latvia, Henry came to Canada determined to complete his medical studies. He graduated from UWO Medical School and went on to practice general surgery in Kitchener-Waterloo for over 30 years. He was an avid gardener, winemaker and bridge and Scrabble player, activities that he further pursued and refined in his retirement in London, while developing his skills as a chef. Always a gentleman, Henry was a dedicated surgeon, a caring colleague and a mentor. Predeceased by his sister Ausma, daughter Ruth Ann and sons John, Michael and Martin. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff of the 5th floor University Hospital for their considerate and exceptional care. Cremation has occurred. A memorial service will take place on a date and at a location to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to London Health Science Foundation, 747 Base Line Rd E, London, ON N6C 2R6 in recognition of his excellent medical care or the Grand River Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9056, 835 King St West Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3 in recognition of the decades he spent practicing surgery in Kitchener. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DICKER, Ida….

Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Ida Dicker formerly of London in her 91st year. Beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Lillian Dicker. Loving sister of Jean Black. Cherished aunt to her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Frances Hanlon, her brothers Edward and Douglas Dicker, her sister-in-law Jean Dicker, her brother-in-law Donald Black and her other sister-in-law Jean Dicker. The family would like to thank the staff at Craigwiel Gardens for the care and compassion provided to Ida, especially over the last few months. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (9-10am) to the funeral service being conducted on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with Reverend Tracy Crick-Butler officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HEBB, Jim “Jimmy”…..

Peacefully at University Hospital in London with his family at his side, James (Jimmy to all) William Hebb passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 in his 81st year.  Predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy.  Jimmy leaves behind his 3 sons Blair (Marianne), Scott (Grace), Michael (Liz) and daughter-in-law Cyndi.  As well, Jimmy leaves behind 6 grandchildren:  Greg (Samantha), Steven (Lisa), Regan, Trinity, Amanda and Paige, one great-grandchild Katie and another on the way.  Jimmy is also survived by his sister Joan (Steve) Killi and sister-in-law, Bev Schwirtlich and many nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by all of his dear friends. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home , 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm.  Cremation and a private family service to be held at a later date. Jimmy’s ability to bring people together is his legacy. A special thank you to all the staff at LHSC Victoria and University Campuses for the wonderful care they provided for Jimmy. In recognition of Jimmy’s love for children please consider making a donation to a children’s charity of your choice or donations gratefully accepted to LHSC Foundation, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 . Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com