Services & Obituaries

GRASBY, Carman Thornton….

Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Carman Grasby passed away in his 88th year. Beloved husband of June Grasby for over 65 years. Dear father of Al Grasby and his wife Elizabeth and Bill Grasby and his wife Cathy. Proud grandfather of Sarah and her partner Martin, Matthew and his partner Staci, Luke and his partner Jill, and Paul and his partner Hannah. Predeceased by his brother Ronald Grasby. A special thank you, to the staff at St. Marys Memorial Hospital and the staff at Kingsway Lodge Retirement Home. Keeping with Carman’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROBERTS: Frances……          

Surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at PeopleCare Oakcrossing, London, Frances M. (Ellis) Roberts of London in her 100th year, went to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of the late Don Roberts (1992). Cherished mother of Joyce Hawkins (Ken) of London, Marilyn Shrable (Frank) of Alabama, Barbara Krogman (Ron) of Wallaceburg and Eileen Banville (the late Walter) of London. Loved “Grandma Roberts” of Darryl, Brian, Carla, Melisa, Rebecca, Renee, Sherry, Dave, Joe, Jeff, Glen, and Tracy and great grandma of Alex, Nick, Kaylee, Ben, Michael, Jacob, Bison, Ben, Kate, Abby, Bryce, Josiah, Vivy, Kaleb, Taliah, Megan, Holly, Nate, Gibson, Brandon, Eryn, Kirstin, Sarah, Chris and great-great grandma of Skylah and Joshuah. Dear sister of Reitta Cox (the late George). Predeceased by her brothers Sterling and Murray. Frances was a teacher with the Lambton Board of Education, where she implemented the Speech Pathology Program. She always had a passion for encouraging young people to higher education. Frances and her family were deeply involved in ministry in the Salvation Army, and her love for music and for the Lord continued throughout her entire life. This love for the Lord has provided and will continue to provide spiritual direction to all her family. Cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of Frances’ life will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London ON N6J 1H3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WOOD, Audrey Mae,

Promoted to Glory

Passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Monday, December 19, 2016 at University Hospital in her 87th year. Beloved wife of George Wood for 68 years. Loving mother of Brenda (Dave) Weaver and Janet Wood. Cherished grandmother of Gregory (Lisa) and Aydin. Loved by her sister Helen (Max) Bulmer and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Bernice and infant brother Ronald. Memorial service will be held on Monday, January 2, 2017, at 11 am, at the Salvation Army Westminster Park Community Church, 1190 Southdale Road East, London. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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