Services & Obituaries

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

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