Services & Obituaries

HARDING, Elizabeth “Betty” ……..

Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at University Hospital in her 95th year.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley Harding. Loving mother of Robert Harding, Lorna Harding, Bruce (Joan) Harding and Barbara (Andrew) Smith. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her siblings Theodore,”Ted” and Frances. Friends and family will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, on Tuesday December 13, 2016 from 9-11am where the service will be held at 11am. Reverend Phil Butler officiating.  Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LAKE, Robert “Bob” Howard…

Peacefully at St. Marys – Mount Hope Centre on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, Bob Lake passed away in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Frances (Campbell) Lake and the late Marion (Ritter) Lake (2000). Dear father of David Lake and his wife Jacqueline and Denise Wearring and her husband Andrew. Step-father of Tracie Wilson and her husband Rob and Terrie Ann Fagan and her husband Michael. Cherished grandfather “G-pa” of Nicole, Robert and Scott and step-grandfather of Michael, Julia, Daniel and Emilie. A special thank you to Dr. Liabotis and Dr. MacCormick and the staff at Mount Hope Centre. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, where the funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KELLER, Steve….

On Monday, December 5, 2016, Steve Keller of London in his 53rd year. Beloved husband of Joanne (Pepper) Keller. Proud father of Meghan and Curtis Keller. Loving son of Ann Keller and the late Lloyd and son-in-law of Cecil and Joyce Pepper. Cherished brother of Kevin Keller (Daniela), Dale Keller, Mike Keller (Kjersti), Colin Keller (Angela), Chantelle Bryson (Ken) and brother-in-law of Brenda Newell (the late Jud), Marilyn Promoli (Julian) and Laurie Vermunt (Joe). Dearly missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Terry Keller and Paula Keller.  Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.  A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 1 pm.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3 or the Canadian Mental Health Association, 534 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Y6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

NELSON, Isabel….

Peacefully at Highview Residences, London, on Monday, December 5, 2016, Isabel (Burns) Nelson in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron Nelson (1994). Loving mother of Jan Nelson and her husband Rick Quinn of Sidney B.C., Martha Nelson her and husband Bill Gallagher of Waterloo and Rob Nelson and his wife Lisa of London. Predeceased by her daughter Jane (1957). Cherished Nanny of Quito Quinn (Gregory), Nellie Quinn, Ronald Gallagher (Violetta), Claire Gallagher and great-grandmother of Theodore Gallagher. Predeceased by her siblings Robert Burns, Roberta Colter and Margaret Butler. Throughout Isabel’s long and busy life, she was a partner with her husband in the family business, Ron Nelson Photography Ltd of London. Committed to contributing to her community and church, she was an active board member of the Women’s Christian Association serving Parkwood Hospital and McCormick Home; and a member of First-St. Andrew’s United Church. A cottager to the core, all who visited her Haliburton hideaway will remember her generosity, thoughtfulness and home-baked pies. Isabel’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Franklin House, Highview Residences, who provided compassionate and personal care during her time with them. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at First St. Andrews United Church, 350 Queens Avenue on December 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow. Funeral arrangements by A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184). Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Lions Camp Dorset, P.O. Box 306, 1087 Camp Dorset Road, Dorset, ON P0A 1E0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DANIEL, Gladys….
Passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Victoria Hospital, in her 95th year.  Beloved wife of the late Robert John Daniel.  Loving mother of Janice, Patti and the late Steve.  Loved by her grandchildren, Jessica, Samantha, Aaron, Marnie, Kimberly, Scott ,  and 11 great granchildren. Survived by several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2016, at A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street, South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Friday December 9, 2016 at  11:00 am. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Rd, London, ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BENFORD, Herb… Suddenly at University Hospital, on Friday, December 2, 2016, Herb Benford passed away in his 65th year. Dearly loved brother and best friend of Linda Benford. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Pauline Benford. Herb will be missed by many cousins and friends. Herb was a lifelong member of St. George’s Anglican Church, London. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to C.N.I.B. London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MILLER, Grace May… After a brief illness following her 100th birthday, Grace May Miller passed away at Elmwood Place, London on Friday, December 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Percy H. Miller. Cherished mother of Maureen Tipping and her husband Thomas of London and Catherine Miller of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Michael (Danika) and Brian Tipping (Rebecca) and her great-grandchildren Keira, Madison, Jacob, Leif and Freja Tipping. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy MacFadyen of Winnipeg. Dearly missed by Jen Esplin of Toronto. Predeceased by her son David K. Miller, grandson Stephen Tipping and brothers Paul and Lynn MacFadyen. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and raised in Zealandia, Grace arrived in London with her husband Percy in September 1944. Grace was actively involved in many organizations within Metropolitan United Church, including the Senior Choir, the U.C.W. and the Board of Stewards. Friends will be received by the family from 9:30 to 11:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London N6A 3P8, where the funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am. Interment of cremated remains at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Metropolitan United Church General Fund or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184.

GRIFFITH, Isabelle Marie (nee Oakley) … Passed away peacefully at Henley Place, London, with family at her side on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the age of 93.  Beloved wife of the late Murray Griffith.  Loving mother of Mary Lou (Jim) Pallant, Nancy (Ted) Molyneaux, Kathie (Tom) McCarthy, David (Doreen) Griffith. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by her sister Mae Sutton. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 7-9 pm where the service will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1 pm.  Interment at Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St Clair Avenue W, Toronto on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1 pm.  Donations in Isabelle’s name may be made to The Gideons International of Canada, PO Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2 and World Vision,  1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
 

ANGLIN, William “Bill”…  Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, William “Bill” Anglin in his 96th year.  Beloved husband of the late Rose Anglin for 58 years.  Loving father of Debbie Manyari and husband Dante Manyari of Surrey, B.C., Brenda Callahan and husband Tom of Key West FL, Teresa Anglin of London, Bill Anglin and his wife Chris of Courtenay, B.C and Mike Anglin and his wife Yolanda of Barrie. Cherished grandfather of Laura, Stephanie, Liam, and Katie and great-grandfather of Chase. Dear brother of the late Patricia Anglin of London and the late Loretta (Tom) Comiskey. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.  A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis-St. Martin Catholic Parish, 46 Cathcart Street, London, on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 10am.  Interment to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Prayers will be said on Sunday night at 7pm.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Main Building, 550 Wellington Road, London, Ontario  N6C 0A7.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CLIFFORD, Brian…..

Passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Woodstock General Hospital, at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Guylaine for almost 30 years. Loving father of Jeffery (Samantha), Sylvain (Shannon), and Jocelynne (Steve). Cherished Papa of Emma, Maxime and Gavin. Survived by his brother Richard (Marilyn) and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Cecil and Bernice, son Michael and niece Karen. Cremation has taken. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2pm, at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London (please meet at cemetery office). In Brian’s memory donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com