Services & Obituaries

HADDOW, Betty….

Peacefully at Marian Villa on Thursday, February 23, 2017, Elizabeth Haddow in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late John Walker Haddow (2007). Dear mother of John Haddow and his wife Debbie of London, Robert Haddow and his wife Denise of Burlington, Julie Zacharopoulos and her husband Ike of Calgary. Proud Gramma of Rob of Burlington, Craig of Sudbury, Kelli and Jay of Calgary. Great Gramma of Caeden and Easton of Sudbury. Predeceased by her brother Frederick Isaacs and his wife Sydney. Betty was the golf and curling secretary for 35 years at the Highland Country Club. The staff on the 5th floor at Marian Villa were exceptional and the family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to them. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 10:30 am with visitation 1 hour prior at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. To celebrate Betty, we invite you to wear something purple. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windemere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

UDRIS, Alfs H.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Chartwell Residence in Parkhill in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Astrida for 51 years. Loving father of Aina and her husband Paul DeViet, and Valdis Udris. Dear Granddad to Paul and his wife Kari and great-grandad to Rayna, Xavier, Isaac, Simon and Maeve. Fondly remembered by family friend, Irena Zvagulis. Survived by his sister, Erika as well as nieces, nephews, grand- nieces and grandnephews in Canada, the USA and Latvia.  Predeceased by his older brother Valdis and sister Astra. Alfs was a strong, resilient man who loved the land and growing things, playing and singing his music, writing poetry and stories about his life experiences, and working for the betterment of his friends and family in his homeland. He will be remembered in our hearts forever. Special thanks to the staff at dad’s last home in Parkhill for their kindness and compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday March 24, 2017 at 12:00 noon, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Latvian Relief Society of Canada, “Daugavas Vanagi”, 4 Credit Union Drive, Toronto ON, M4A 2N8 or Latvian Occupation Museum, c/o Dagnija Stasko, 16 Elterwater Avenue, Napean, ON K2H 5J2 (cheques should be made payable to Latvian Relief and Development Fund with designation to “Okupacijas muzejam”). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Brown, Dorothy Isabel (Nee Colpitts)….

Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at McCormick Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, aged 98. Predeceased by her dear husband, Russell and brothers Frederick, Robert and Herman.  Cherished mother of Leslie Brown (Robert Lewin), Heather (Richard) Lemon, Shelley Markland, Pam (Peter) MacGinnis, Paul Brown (Sandie Tario). Beloved granny of Deanna, Alison, Brent, Meredith, Jordan, Andrea, Erica, Sarah, Elizabeth and Alannah: great-granny of Victoria, Kennedy, Finlay, Ryder, Ciara,Jasmine, Blake, Tyler, Jesse, Alison and Brody. Survived by her sister-in-law, Eleanor Hutchinson of Barrie, numerous nieces and nephews and dear family friends. “Do all the good things that you can, to all the people that you can, in all the ways that you can”. Dorothy’s own words say everything about how she lived her long and full life. A woman of great inner strength, fortitude and resilience, Dorothy had to find her own way from the time she was orphaned at age 11. Sent to live with a succession of
relatives in the U.S., Nova Scotia and Moncton, it was in the latter that Dorothy completed high school and business college. By age 17, she was self-supporting while also overseeing support of her brothers. During the war years, Dorothy remained in Moncton and worked as a passenger again for Air Canada. In 1941, she married Russell and upon his return from overseas war duty, started a family.  Within a few years of relocation to London in 1951, Dorothy was then the mother of five children born within 8 years. Dorothy worked as a secretary during these busy parenting years, retiring at age 65 after 25 years with the London Board of Education. To motherhood and work, Dorothy added a strong volunteer, church and community service commitment. She was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi, First Baptist Church and the Home and School Association, a volunteer for a crisis hotline and a 9-year volunteer with the London Regional Cancer Centre. An avid reader of history and philosophy, at age 70 Dorothy was able to devote the next 10 years to a comprehensive family history intended to “knit together our lost pieces”. “Our Family Story” is a treasured family legacy. Yet Dorothy’s family remember her most vividly as the loving mother and granny who found the time and energy to bake and cook from scratch, sew our clothes and our doll wardrobes, host large family gatherings, attend parent/teacher nights, provide an open door to anyone in need of a bed, a hot meal and a shoulder to lean on. Self-effacing, stoic, guided by her strong Christian faith, Dorothy was and remains the moral and ethical centre of her family.  She held her family to old-fashioned values and principles of hard work, integrity and responsibility, encouraging her family “to always do and be their best, never hurt others, and to love and help each other”. Dorothy lived by example. Her kind, wise and generous spirit will continue to light the lives of all who have been held within her warm and loving presence. Dorothy’s family wish to express our gratitude to McCormick Home for its outstanding quality of care. As a resident on Maple Grove, Dorothy felt “at home and at peace” under the warm, compassionate and attentive eye of all care team staff. Friends and family will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 12-1pm, where the service will be held at 1pm. Cremation to follow. Private family interment. If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to McCormick Care Foundation, Life Enrichment Program 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K0A8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DAVIS, Lillian G. …. Peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Victoria Hospital, London, Lillian Davis passed away at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Frank Davis (2004). Dear mother of John Lutman and his late wife Brenda of London and step-mother of the late James Davis, Gary Davis and his wife Karen, the late John Davis and his wife Mildred. Cherished step-grandmother of Brent Davis and his wife Kerry. Missed by many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ruth Galli and her late husband Vincent of Providence, RI, Phyllis Benner and her late husband Lorne of London and the late William E. Howard of Orillia and his late wives Shirley and Ada. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and her granddog Spencer. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON, N5X 2T1. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.  

GENEREAUX, Doreen….

On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Doreen passed away peacefully at Chateau Garden, Parkhill, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles.  Loving mother of Betty Ann (Peter), Heidi (late husband Mac), John (Debra) and the late David. Cherished grandmother of 11 and their families. Predeceased by her granddaughter Janette.  A thank you to the staff at Chateau Gardens, Parkhill, for their compassionate care. Family and friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 10-11am, followed by the service at 11am. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkwood Institute Veterans Care, 550 Wellington Road, London, Ontario N6C 0A7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Willoughby, Judy….

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Judy on Friday, February 17th at Parkwood Palliative Care, in her 72nd year. Judy was born in Winnipeg on September 27, 1945, the only daughter of Peter and Nellie Mudry, who predeceased her, and is survived by her brother Jim. She was the best friend and loving wife of Rod Willoughby for over 51 years and devoted mother to Dr. Rod (Cory)  and Colin MCpl (Ret.), CD1 (Joanne) and proud grandmother of Connor, Matthew, Meghan, Charlotte, Mallory and Eric. Judy was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Bob Mitchell, and will be dearly missed by her mother-in-law Margaret Willoughby, sister-in-law Charlotte Mitchell, and brothers-in-law Dwight (Leah), Randy (Alwine) and Ron (Lil), uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Judy treasured her family, and made them a warm and comforting home in the seven cities that Rod’s work took them to. She enjoyed her craftwork, cross stitch, tole painting, knitting, and her many plants. The outdoors, camping, travel and Caribbean cruises, were a particular pleasure for Judy, along with a love of animals, especially her cats. Judy’s laughter, smile and warm and loving nature will be deeply missed and is forever in our hearts and memories. Family and friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 2-4pm, where the service will be held at 4pm. Cremation has taken place. The family expresses a special thank you to Doctors George Kim, Paul Adams, and nurse Paul Myers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkwood Institute (Palliative Care) 550 Wellington Street, London, ON N6C 0A7, or London Health Sciences Foundation c/o Transplant Program, University Hospital 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GORDON, Ruth (Patricia) …
Ruth (Patricia) Gordon peacefully passed in her 92nd year at Chelsey Park, London on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Predeceased by her loving husband John Gordon (2000) and her sister Violet Rosenberg (2009) and her husband George (1999). Dear sister of George Ryan and his wife Mary of Belle River, ON. Beloved aunt of Donna Appleton and husband Dennis and Susan Andress and husband Keith of London, Ruth-Anne Lefebvre and husband Grant of Windsor. She was also dear great aunt to Christopher, Jonathan, Kimberly, Holly and Natalie and great great aunt of Braxton, Kyler, Charlie, Ellie and Logan. Ruth was employed with the Davis Agency in Ottawa as the executive secretary for 24 years prior to retirement in 1983. Moving to Kitchener in 1988 she served with the Auxiliary as a volunteer at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital for many years before moving to London, where she also did several years of volunteering at Parkwood Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Interment of Ruth and her husband John in Strathroy Cemetery, Strathroy at a later date. We want to thank Dr. Crabbe and all the 4th floor staff at Chelsey Park for their care and compassion. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

“They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion in us after
We pass the gate.

They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.” – Ernest Dowson

VINCE, Beth….

At University Hospital on February 15, 2017, Margaret Beth (nee Tufford) Vince R.N. in her 92nd year, passed peacefully. Beloved wife of Stanley S.C.G. Vince for 70 years. Predeceased by her father Ross Tufford and her mother Cora (nee Gilbert) Tufford. Survived by sister-in-law Betty Vince, and nieces and nephews Lyle, Heather, Bonnie, Janice, Ruth, Owen, Karen, Stanley, Susan, Mary, Nancy and Carolyn. Beth was a graduate of Alma College and a graduate of Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in 1947 and gave of her many talents at Victoria Hospital, University of Western Ontario and University of Toronto. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 20, 2017 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 489 Pine Tree Drive, London ON N6H 3M9. A private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, the London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London ON N6A 5W9 or the St. Martin-in-the-Fields Memorial Fund. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HAINSWORTH, Robert P….

At his residence on Monday, February 13, 2017, Bob Hainsworth of London in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of the late Colwyn Hainsworth (2010). Dear brother of Terry Hainsworth and Betty Grant. Dear uncle of Steve Hainsworth, Meghan Clay, Jason Grant and Sarah Timothy. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Helen Hainsworth.  Bob obtained a graduate degree in Social Work from the University of Waterloo as well as graduating from Wilfred Laurier University.  He worked for many years at Dale Brain Injury Services as a Rehabilitation Counsellor.  Cremation has taken place with a private interment. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUGHES, Allan…
Peacefully with family by his side at Glendale Crossing on Saturday, February 11, 2017, Allan Hughes passed away in his 101st year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (Beach), Connie (MacKenzie), and Helen (Pickett) Hughes. Dear father of Roger Hughes (Faye). Step-father of Sylvia (Rudy) Gilgen and Lynn Edison. Also loved by his grandchildren Christopher (Karen), Rebecca, and Ryan (Nicole) Hughes, Kelly (Bryan) Otto and Jamie, Katie and Emily Gilgen. Also missed by many great-grandchildren. Mr. Hughes was a Past Master of Daylight Lodge No.735 A.F. & A.M. and also a member of Doric Lodge No. 289 A.F. & A.M. and Moffat Lodge No. 399 A..F. & A.M. He is also a member of London Lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix Chapter and Mocha Shrine. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 11 am at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Moffat Lodge No. 399 A.F. & A.M will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Allan’s memory can be made to the Masonic London Benevolent Association, 123 Inverary Crescent, London ON N6G 3L7 . Online, condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com