Services & Obituaries

BANERJEE, Lea….

London, Ontario Monday, 21 November 2016, with Ross by her side, Lelia Joan Banerjee (née Perkins). Beloved wife of the late Dr. Prabhat Banerjee. Loving mother of Ross Banerjee (wife Donovan) and Neal Banerjee; dear sister of Molly Axford (late husband Doug). Missed by family and friends in Canada, England, India and abroad. World traveler, avid appreciator of music, art and literature. Cremation has taken place. Private interment will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario. Memorial gathering to be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London ON N6A 5W9 or McCormick Care Foundation – Dementia Services – Day Program, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PIPASTS, Peteris…

Peacefully at Country Terrace Nursing Home on Saturday, November 19, 2016, Peter Pipasts passed away in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Marga Pipasts for 69 years. Dear father of Katrina Pipasts. Cherished grandfather of Anna and Selga Muiznieks. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 10 – 11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will take place at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory to the American Society of Brewing Chemists, Attn: ASBC Foundation  Peter Pipasts Memorial Scholarship Fund, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN  55121 would be appreciated. Online donations, condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com 

CHENG, Yuen….
Yuen passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Victoria Hospital, in his 95th year.  Beloved husband of the late Shoi-Ling Cheng  for nearly 70 years. Much loved father of Hector Cheng, Anita Cheng, Bobby Cheng (Linda), Angela Law (Joseph), Virna Yuen (Raymond), Kelvin Cheng (Susie), Candice  Herold (Rob). Proud grandfather of Judy, Hokit (Julianna), Fizzy (Jennifer), Jacky, Cedrin, Bill (Ruby), Wendy, Gary, Sara (David), Loudon, Winston, Geneva and great -grandfather of Savey, Xavier, Sawyer, Trinity, Hunter and Raleigh.  Visitation will be on Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 9 am – 9:30 am at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, London, where the service will be held at 9:30am. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON, N6A 5W9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WANAMAKER, Linda Louise… Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, November 14, 2016, passed away in her 67th year. Beloved daughter of Katherine Wanamaker, and the late Richard Wanamaker (2004). Dear sister of Stephen and his wife Karen Wanamaker. Beloved aunt of Damon and his wife Vincie, and great aunt to infant Nate. Remembered fondly by cousins Charles, Carol Ann, Judy, & Richard. Very dear friend for almost 50 years of Maidy and Bob Keir, and special “aunt” to their children Welby, Colleen, and Shelly. Sadly missed by Weslee & his family. Also missed by her very special close friends Sandie & Jeannie “Mom”, and the many acquaintances she has made over the years at Canada Post, at Hickory Ridge Golf & C. C., and at various Huff n Puff activities and events. Following her 37 years with Canada Post, Linda enjoyed golf & bowling, the theatre, travel & several cruises with friends. She was a staunch supporter of the Blue Jays & Knights, and attended many games each season. A special thanks goes to the nurses and doctors at both University and Victoria Hospital who provided such devoted care & compassion. In keeping with Linda’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment following  cremation in the family plot in Hampton Rural Cemetary, Hampton, N.B.  A Celebration of Linda’s Life will be held at Hickory Ridge Golf & C.C., 3425 Woodhull Road, London, from 2 – 4 pm on Sunday, December 4. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories of Linda and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

ELLIOT, Audrey Bernice “Bernie” …. Peacefully with family by her side at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Bernie Elliot passed away in her 80th year. Beloved wife of John Douglas Elliot for 59 years. Dear mother of Kim Poser (Mike) and Karen Dutton (Dennis Shackelton). Cherished grandma of Lizzie and Abbey Poser. Sister of Judy Murray. Predeceased by her parents James Melvin and Marjorie Isabel Wilson (Dench). Missed by her niece and nephews. Bernie was a long-time member of Chalmers Presbyterian Church and the William Melville Spencer Chapter, IODE. Also she was very active in the Coventry Walk and RCR communities. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 2:30-4:30 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm (visitation one hour prior) at Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road, London N5Z 3X5, with Reverend John Bannerman officiating. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Chalmers Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

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CRAIG, Edward “Ed”…Suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2016. Edward Craig passed away at the age of 62. Proud father of Christina Craig, Jason Craig, Colleen Berman, Luke Annand and honorary father of Raymond Dittrich. Grandpa of Mikayla Craig, Brycin Luoma and Dakota Luoma. Dear brother of Kittie MacGregor (Donald). Also missed by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his best friend and father Andrew “Mac” Craig. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 2-4 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Wildeboer-Haas, Jantje (Janny)….
On November 7, 2016 Our Heavenly Father took home to Himself, His precious child Janny, at the age of 88 years, at Meadow Park Care Centre, London. She was predeceased by her husband Hindrik (Henry) Wildeboer (1992). Very special Aunt to Jack and Rennie Pieterman and their children, Art and Lisa Pieterman, Shane and Becky Pieterman, Tammi and Henry Buist, Chad and Erin Pieterman and all their children.  Special Aunt to Jan and Coos Pastoor and their children, of the Netherlands, sister-in-law to Hendricus and Betsy Wildeboer, Anje Wildeboer, Altje Wildeboer, Janna Wildeboer and Tina Wildeboer of the Netherlands. Also Aunt to many more nieces and nephews.  Although Janny and Henry were not blessed by the Lord with children, they were second parents to many from out of town. Some came to study and some for jobs. Her wonderful caring ways and wit will be missed by many, although they are all thankful that she is now Home, where she so longed to be. Her family is very grateful for the loving care and compassion she received from many of the nurses, Dr. Khan and the staff at Meadow Park Care Centre. Family and friends will be received at the Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church, 266 High Street, London on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 9:30-11am where the service will held be at 11am, Reverend J. Moesker officiating. After reception in the Fellowship Hall, interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2001 Dundas Street, London, will be held at 2:30pm. ln lieu of flowers please make donations to Covenant Christian School, 7 Howard Avenue, London ON N6P1B8. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Jim and Helen LEAL….

Peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Jim Leal in his 87th year. Five days later on Sunday, November 6, 2016 Helen (Douglas) Leal also in her 87th year, went to join her husband of 55 years. Both Jim and Helen passed away at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka.  Loving father and mother of Jim Leal and his wife Barb, Dan Leal and his wife Mary Anne, and Jeff Leal and his wife Jennifer Lamoureux. Parents-in-law of Michele (Leal) Burgess and her husband Ron. Proud Grandpa “Turkey” and Nana of Brandy, Shayne, Brandon, Carly, Blake, Ethan, Ashton, Corbin, David, Lexi, Jordy, and Jessica. Dear brother and sister-in-law of Irene Weekes, Patricia Long, Ken Leal, and John Leal. Missed by their nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by their son Wayne Leal, grandson Tyler, his siblings Betty Anderson, Frank Leal, Mary Smith and Daniel Leal and her siblings Norman Douglas and Ethel Frazer. Cremation has taken place for both Jim and Helen. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Memorial Service for both Jim and Helen will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11:15am.  Inurnment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London.  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgh.com