Services & Obituaries

GIBSON, Marie Yvonne….

From November 1934 to December 19, 2016, Peacefully passed away at University Hospital. Loving mother to Mark Anthony Gibson and beloved wife to Anthony T. Gibson. Cremation has taken place. The family would like to wish special thanks to the doctors and nurses on the 7th floor of University Hospital for their care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON, N6B 2V3, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MATHER, Eileen “Dean” Elizabeth …. Peacefully at home on Saturday, December 17, 2016, Dean passed away in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late A. T. “Guy” Mather (1997) and James W. Morley, Q.C. (1948). Dear mother of Jane Rodowa of London and John Mather and his wife Sharon of Strathroy. Proud grandmother of Lauren and Kurt Rodowa and Becky, Joshua and Emily Mather. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Dorothy Patrick, Harry Snell, Russell Snell, Mabel Skinner, Hazel Beaver, Charles Snell and Grace Farquhar and by her brother and sister-in-laws. Survived by sister-in-laws Olive Mather and Dorene Mather. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dean was a longtime member of the London Garden Club and the London “Live Y’ers”. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 12 – 1pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will take place at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date in Exeter Cemetery. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BAUER, Carol (Wolfe)…..

Passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London on December 15, 2016, Carol (Wolfe) Bauer  in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Fred Bauer for 51 years. Cherished mother of Lisa Martin and Dennis  Bauer (Andrea). Loving grandmother to Victoria, Emma-Leigh, Raven, Mikenna and Tye. Dear sister to Ida Kitt, and Charlene Albert. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Moses and Isabella Wolfe, her sister Verena and her brother Arnold. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the service, on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SHEARING, Roderick W……
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Rod, at home, on December 15, 2016 at the age of 82. Rod leaves his wife Sheila, daughter Janice (Steve Mayne), son Peter (Rhonda Millikin) and grandson Marshall Mayne. He will also be missed by his in-laws Dave & Dianne Smith, his nieces and nephews Heather, Chris, Sheila, Lee, Cathy and Terry. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Beverly (Bill) Corbett and nephew Stuart Smith. Rod was born in Edmonton, raised in Victoria and eventually London became home.  He was a longstanding member of St. James Westminster Church. In his younger years he loved to travel with family & friends. The Counters and going to the races with Bruce were dear to his heart.  Memorial Service will be held at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, ON, N6C1E7 on Monday December 19, 2016 at 1 pm. Reception to follow.  Cremation has taken place. In Rod’s memory, if desired, you may make a donation to St. James Westminster Church Foundation. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HAMM, Chris……

Peacefully at Marian Villa, London, on Thursday, December 15, 2016, Chris (Stewart) Hamm of London in her 99th year.  Beloved wife of the late Merlyn Hamm (1987). Dearly loved and always remembered by daughters Margo Morris and her husband Michael of London and Charlene Burke of Komoka. Awesome Nan of Morgan van Holst (Michael), Jordan Morris (Kaila Jarmain), Joel Millman and Darcia McKay and Nanny to her great-grandchildren Stephanie, Nadine, Carlie, Aidan, Kian and great-great-grand-daughter Brooklyn. Cherished sister of Joan Johnson (the late Walter). Dearly missed by nieces, nephews, their families and her many friends. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home – Reception Centre (located on the south east corner of the parking lot), 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 2-4pm.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street, London, ON N5Z 3M5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GLOVER, Bill…
Passed away peacefully, in the arms of our Lord, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 with his family by his side, at Mount Hope Long Term Care, London, ON, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late  Sheila (Aukett) Glover. Loving father of Doug (Catherine) and Jo-Ann (Ainsley). Cherished grandfather of Adam, Candice (Alex), Sarah (Stu), Shelagh (Dave), Jill, Graydon (Kelly), Annelise (Kyle), Vanessa (Dwight), and Alex (Breanne). Great grandfather of 9. Predeceased by his sister Pat Bedford. Friends will be received by family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 12-1pm, where the service will be held at 1pm. In Bill’s memory, donations may be made to Western University “Adopt a Mustang – Football Program” , at www.giving.westernu.ca. Online condolences, memories, photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RYLETT, Doris…..

Peacefully while surrounded by family at  Highview Residences on  Monday, December 12, 2016, Doris (Grover) Rylett at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Rylett (2009). Loving mother of Jane Rylett and her husband Jack Bend of London and Doug Rylett and his wife Catherine Tafler of Toronto. Proud grandma of Tom and Sally and step-grandma of Ryan and his wife Jennifer, Allison and her husband Andy and great-grandma to twins Ava and Jackson. Also missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters, Lucy, Jeanne, Ruth, Roberta, Josie and her brother Jack. The family will be forever grateful to the outstanding staff at Highview Residences in London for their tender care and loving support over the past nine years. A private graveside service will be held in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Highview Residences (to enrich their gardens), 41 Capulet Walk, London, ON N6H 5W4. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MASON, Marion…

Peacefully with family by her side, at The Village of Glendale Crossing on Sunday, December 11, 2016, Marion Mason passed away in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold G. Mason. Dear mother of  Linda Maynard & her husband Clair of B.C., Heather Hudson & her husband Tom of Stony Plain, AB and Bruce Mason & his wife Joyce of London. Missed by her 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Predeceased by her brother Dr. Gerald Crooks. A special thank you to the staff of Glendale Crossing for their care and compassion over her last years. A Celebration of Marion’s life will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MCINTYRE, Monica “Molly”…  Peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 11, 2016, Molly McIntyre passed away in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Graham McIntyre for 62 years. Dear mother of Phill McIntyre and his wife Lisa. Proud Nana of Nathan and Brendan McIntyre. Survived by her sisters Sylvia Carson (Swansea), Olive Lane (Cardiff), Phyllis Thomas (Cardiff). Missed by many nieces and nephews in Wales. A special thank you to CCAC and the doctors and nurses of the London Health Science Centre for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON, N5X 2T1, would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

MENNILL, Sue……Passed away with family at her side on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, in her 78th year. Loving mother of Steven (Vanessa McKenzie) and Laura (Denis Desjardins). Cherished Grandma of Thomas and Catherine. Sister of Maurine Eggers and Jim (Nancy) Brown. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Ernest Brown and sister Jeanne Linthicum. Sue was an active member of Wesley-Knox United Church, and honoured as a lifetime member of the Board. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 10am, at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wesley-Knox United Church, or St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1, would be appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com