Services & Obituaries

THOMAS, Sheila……

Peacefully at University Hospital, on Monday, May 9, 2016, Sheila (Warburton) Thomas in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend J. Karl Thomas (2007). Loving mother of John M. Thomas and his wife Helga of Peterborough, David K. Thomas and his wife Nancy Hanna of Maitland, Reverend D. Karl Thomas and his wife Reverend Cheryl Thomas of London.  Devoted “Nana” to Matthew(Krista), Jesse, Stevie(Aaron Cameron), Cassy (Andrew Watson), Karly Lynn (Jonathan Hayward), Kalvin, Dylan and Michael.  Great-grandmother of Juliette, Emelie and Frankie.  Predeceased by her brother Phil, sister Ruth and granddaughter Erika.  Sadly missed by her brother Ian Warburton and wife Janet of Peterborough. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and from 1-2pm at the church on Tuesday.  A memorial service will be held at Impact Church, 220 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H4, on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 2pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Impact Church directed to Haiti Mission. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

UNDERHILL, Betty….

Betty Underhill passed away peacefully at Mount Hope Long Term Care, on Monday, May 9, 2016 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Albert Underhill (1992). Loving mother to Geoffery Underhill. Private family interment has taken place. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ALLISON, James David “Buzzy” ….  Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 James David “Buzzy” Allison in his 70th year. Loving father of  David Allison and his wife Jodi, Kara Lynn Allison and Jay, Tanya Boyer and Pete, Joanne Boyle and Steve, Denise Nelson and Shannon Allison. Dear brother of Leonard Barnes and his wife Susan, Debbie Snowball and her husband Dave , Sandy Camick and her husband Doug and Linda Cardinal and Tommy. Predeceased by his parents Shirley and James Allison, brother Donald Barnes, his sisters Betty Barnes and Rita Barnes and his grandchildren Shawn, Tyler and Daisy and his great-grandchild Jace.  Also missed by his 23 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Good friend of Deborah Wyllie. Friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm, where the service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario Foundation, 746 Baseline Road East, Suite 406 London, ON N6C 5Z2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MORGAN, Dave….

Peacefully in his sleep at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, Dave Morgan at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Jane Jefferson. Loving step father of Nicole Gridzak (Pat). Proud Papa of Dylan, Dominic, and Isabella. Cherished brother of Alice Strathopolous (Christos), Jackie Morgan (Peter), and Mary King (the late Dave). Dear uncle of Will, Dylan, Jade, Amber, and Traci. Predeceased by his parents Corrine and Bill Morgan, his brother Billy and his nephew Robbie. Dearly missed by fury companion Brandi and Sabre. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Dave’s life to be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

“This life for me is truly past,
I loved you all till the very last,
Cry not for me, but courage take
And love one another for my sake.”

CRAIG, Phoebe Carmen….

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at the age of 96. Beloved wife, for over 70 years, to the late Roy L. Craig (2011). Loving mother of Fraser Louis (Elaine) Craig, Roy Spencer (Laverne) Craig, Harold Douglas (Lorraine) Craig and Jo-Anne Doris Craig (Chris Richman). Cherished grandmother to Lisa (Bruce) Hutchison , Allyson Craig, Stacey (Stephen) Smith, Jennifer (Frank) Bonta, Meredith Craig, Mathew Craig and Susan (Craig Parks) Craig, and grandson-in-law Trevor (Chantalle) Bath. Also loved by her 8 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her sisters Kay Gauthier and Betty Fletcher. Predeceased by her granddaughter Cathy Bath, her 3 brothers Clark Gray, Harold Gray, Jack Gray and 2 sisters Elva Rankin and Marjorie Carroll.  Friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 10:30am-12:00pm, where the service will be held at 12:00pm. Interment to follow at Dorchester Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George St, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

NAKAGAWA, Kimi…
Peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, on Saturday, April 30 2016, Kimi Nakagawa in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Takashi Nakagawa (2000). Dear mother of James Nakagawa and his wife Lynda. Cherished grandmother of Chris (Robyn) and Glenn Nakagawa and loving great- grandmother of Kal and Zyia.  Kimi was born on March 5, 1917 in Ebrne, B.C., the daughter of Japanese immigrants.  She was an entrepreneur at the early age of 20 running her own beauty salon business in Vancouver.  She met and married Frank at the beginning of World War 11.  They were interned in 1942 and moved to work on the Hepburn farm near St. Thomas.  After the war she and Frank settled in London.  Kimi worked in a beauty salon and he in various restaurants and a few years later they both owned their own establishments.  When Frank bought Hook’s Restaurant in the early fifties, Kimi gave up her salon to help him run the larger restaurant which developed into a busy banquet and catering business.  Years after Frank retired (the first time) Kimi became manager of the Elizabeth Arden Salon in the old Simpson’s Department Store, but when Frank was forced out of retirement and back to Hook’s, Kimi followed right behind him.  During the late sixties they both took a great interest in harness horses and spent many years following them around race tracks all over Canada and the U.S.  After retirement their only real interests were doting over their grandsons and following the Leafs and Jays.  Kimi was predeceased by Frank in 2000 and after suffering from a serious fall in 2012 lived at Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home in Delaware.  The family would like to thank the staff at Middlesex Terrace for their excellent care and love for Kimi; we really can’t thank them enough!  A celebration for Kimi’s rich and accomplished life will be held early this summer.
          A violet by a mossy stone
          half hidden from the eye
          Fair as a star when only one
          is shining in the sky.
          –Wordsworth
       
Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 519-433-5184.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BLACK, Irene….

Passed away peacefully at Peoplecare, Oakcrossing, on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Douglas R. Black. Loving mother of D. Craig Black and his wife Sharon, Michael B. Black and his wife Sharon, T. Faye Black and H. Lee Black. Also loved by her grandchildren Sherry, Trevor and Corey Black, and Loretta and Brittney Banks. Dear sister of Harold Fletcher, and sister in law of Ken Black, Ann Black and Jane Black. She will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Leona and Charles Fletcher, sisters-in-law Stella, Dorothy, Donna, Pal and Madeline and brothers-in-law Donald, Roy and Ob. A fond farewell to friends at TOPS, Byron Opti-Mrs., friends on Jellicoe and the Byron Bag Ladies. Cremation has taken place with a private family gathering at a later date.  Expressions of sympathy may be made to S.A.R.I. at 12659 Medway Rd, Arva, ON N0M 1C0 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B2V3. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROSS, Anna (Ciotka)….

Surrounded by her closest loved ones at University Hospital, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, Anna Ross in her 81st  year. She is now reunited with her late husband Joseph B. Ross (1993) of 38 years. Forever remembered for her strength and love. A special thank you to the Emergency Department and 4th Floor at University Hospital for their care and compassion. Keeping with Anna’s wishes no service will be held. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment at Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Ontario Lung Association 2-639 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 3M2. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Richard James…..

Passed away at his residence on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Darlene. Loving father of Tiffany (Josh) , and Amanda (Josh). Cherished grandfather of Gabriella and Olivia. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridouts Street, South, London, ON, on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 9-11am where the service will be held at 11am. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CHARLES… John McDougall

Peacefully on April 22, 2016 at Victoria Hospital, John McDougall Charles at the age of 68.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Charles. Loving father of John Charles and his wife Heidi of Belle River and Kim Cameron and her husband Greg of London. Also missed by his grandchildren Natalie, Emma,  Justin, Reese, Cole and Amanda. Dear brother of Joan McManus of London, Sydney Charles of Grantham, England; Jim Charles of Livingston, Scotland; Liz Marra and her husband Gerry and Ray Charles and his wife Margaret all of London. Predeceased by his sister Margaret and his brother Huey. Survived by several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Ontario Branch, 1599 Hurontario Street, Suite 201, Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com