Services & Obituaries

HOLMES, Jim…..

Surrounded by his family on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Dearness Home, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, Jim Holmes in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Mullins) Holmes for 52 years. Loving father of Rick Holmes (Linda); Lisa Holmes (Craig Chambers); Papa of Maeve, Sawyer, Leah and Jason. Proud great papa of Luca, Tenley and Lennon. Brother of Bob Holmes (Wynn) Ottawa; Ken Holmes (Judy) Arizona; Eric Holmes (Irene) Brantford; Sue May (Dan) Calgary.  Brother-in-law of Bev Barr (Frank). Predeceased by Marlene Keeler and Jack Holmes. Jim will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and faithful dog “Mr. Magoo”. Jim and Sandy owned Holmes and Associates for 28 years in London. Jim was an avid golfer and London Knights fan. Known for a great sense of humour – he was admired by his numerous friends that he appreciated and loved dearly. Friends and relatives will be received by the family on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2 -4pm and 7-9 pm at A Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11 am, with Reverend Paul G. Knauer officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5 or Dearness Home – Recreation, 710 Southdale Road East, London ON N6E 1R8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BREWE, Ron…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, August 21, 2016, Ron Brewe in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Kay (Bridgeman) Brewe (2009). Dear father of Jeff Brewe, Randy Brewe (Cathy) all of London and Stephannie Garbacz (Stephen) of St. Thomas. Proud grandfather of Chris Brewe (Jackie), Jennifer Brewe (Dan Harvey), and Danielle. Predeceased by his sister Jackie Brewe (2015). Cremation has taken place.  Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11 am.  Private interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London.  A Masonic Service under the auspices of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, 4 Queen Street South, Hamilton, ON  L8P 3R3 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

THOMASON, Patricia…. Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Saturday, August 20, 2016, Pat Thomason in her 74th year. Beloved mother of Sid (Linda) and Dan (Lynn) Bauman and John Clark. Dear Nanny of Trevor (Meagan), Casey (Steve), Tyler and Tiffany (Kenny). Loved GG of Shawn, Zoey, Noah, Hunter and Elijah. Sweet Sister of Margie Tilbury. Pat was also loved by many nieces and nephews  Predeceased by her parents John and Ethel, brothers and sisters. Friends will be received by the family from 9:00 – 11:00 am on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home,60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 am. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, photographs and memories shared at www.amgfh.com.

HARDY, Eileen…..
 
On Friday, August 19, 2016, Eileen passed away with her daughter at her side, at Dearness Home in her 94th year. Loving mother of Tammy (Kerwin Butler) Reid, and the late Terry Hardy. Cherished grandmother of Julie (Bill) Sadler, Douglas (Paula) Reid, Jackie (Ryan) Kindree and Brian (Janet) Hardy. Great grandmother of Hallie, Abbey, Billy, McKay, Bella, Lexi, Gabby, Victoria, Brandon and Jake. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Rosemary Hardy, a niece, 2 nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her siblings Alberta and Sydney. Friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, where the Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm. Reverend Wendy Mencel officiating. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Womens Community House, 101 Wellington Street, London, ON N6C 4M7, Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario, 741 Base Line Road East, London, on N6C 2R6 or charity or your choice.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GILL, Catherine …. Catherine “Kay” Gill went home peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Gill (1991). Dear mother of Pam (Jack) Eby, Ross (Julia) Gill and Rosemary (Peter) Damman Charlton. Much loved Grandma of Katie, Michael, Michelle, Merran, Chris and John. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Kay’s life was distinguished by a profound personal faith and immense love for her family. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11 am with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 397 Springbank Drive, London ON N6J 1G7 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, photographs and memories shared at www.amgfh.com

DOIDGE, Archdeacon Jack….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, Archdeacon Jack Doidge in his 101st year. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Mandell) Doidge for 65 years (2013). Loving father of Ian Doidge, Jane Doidge (Nick Notarangelo) and Kathy Elliott (Jim). Proud and loving Papa of Arden, Colin, Aislin, Kendra, Braeden and great-papa of Ryder and Emmy. Dearly missed by his nieces and nephews.  Also missed by Antonia and her daughter Aubria. Predeceased by his grand-daughter Kristen. Jack attended the University of Western Ontario – Huron College and was ordained in 1939.  He was a parish priest in London, Norwich, St. Catharines, Tillsonburg, Chatham, Winnipeg and Montreal.  Jack served as a Chaplain in the Canadian Advanced Infantry Core in WWII, and continued as a Chaplain until 1986. He was an active Rotarian Member and was involved in other organizations where his support and balanced insight were needed and valued. Jack enjoyed his summers at the family cottage on Lake Huron. He adored spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place.  Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, ON  N6C 1E7 on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 2 pm, with The Right Reverend Robert F. Bennett and The Venerable Nancy Adams officiating. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Westminster Anglican Church Foundation. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JACKSON, Bernard “Bernie”…..

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care, on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, Bernie Jackson in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Herr) Jackson (2000). Loving father of Susan Wolnik and her husband John, Paul Jackson and his wife Debbie, Craig Jackson and his wife Mary-Linda, Nancy Scanlan and her husband Kevin. Proud grandfather of Karen (Chris) , Joanne (Andrius), Lauren (Dave), Kyle (Eryn), Katelyn, Jessica (Shemer), Rebecca, Kirk (Anja), Chad (Stephanie) and great-grandpa of Blythe, Liam, Leora, and Andres. Dear brother of Dorothy Moore and her husband Harold. Cherished friend of Paulina McCormick. Also missed by his many nieces and nephews.  Bernie was a proud Teacher and Principal, who influenced and guided many students and staff. The family would like to thank the staff of Amica London, Parkwood Hospital and Dr. Julie Allen for their kindness and care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 1 pm. Private inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1 or The Kiwanis Music Festival of London Inc., P.O. Box 50008 London, ON N6A 6H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GREENWOOD, Jacqueline “Jackie”….

Surrounded by family on August 14, 2016 at Victoria Hospital, London Jacqueline “Jackie” (Clarke) Greenwood in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late George Greenwood (1992). Much loved mother of Harold Greenwood (Cathy Leeming), Terry (Isabel) Greenwood, Mary Lou Greenwood (Frank Boussen), Heather Greenwood (Mousheer Amer) and Kim Greenwood (Graham Brown). Proud grandmother of Tracy, Curtis, Craig, Drew, Angela (Doug), Danielle (Steve), Megan, Katie, Sarah (Bassel), Aisha, Layla, Omar, Yunus and great-grandmother of 5. Jackie will be missed and remembered by her family and friends. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1 pm) on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1 pm.  Interment to follow at Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the CNIB, 749 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McBRIDE, Georgia “Joey”

Peacefully at her home, at Amica, London, on Friday, August 12, 2016 Georgia “Joey”(Cook) McBride of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late W. Stuart “Stu” McBride (2015) for 64 years.Loving mother of Julie McBride of London. Pre-deceased by her  son David McBride (2006). Dear mother-in-law of Carol McBride. Cherished grandma of William, Andrew and Robert. Dear sister-in-law of Donna Parrott and her husband Harry. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Joey has been a long time member of Calvary United Church. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6 – 8 pm on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Memorial Service will be conducted in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11am with Reverend Kenji Mauri officiating (Please note change of dates). Private family interment in Baird Cemetery, Stanley Township.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Church Memorial and Special Projects Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

COLLIER, Kenneth “Ken”

Passed away peacefully at Bradford Valley Care Community, on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (McLean) Collier. Dear father of Gary Richard Collier (Lori Clayton) of Holland Landing. Dear grandfather of David Edward Collier of Barrie. Dear brother of Karen Lind and her husband  Dr. John of Brantford. Dearly missed by sister-in-law Donna (Donald) Gibson of Brussels and brother-in-law Murray (Mary) McLean of Owen Sound. Predeceased by his sister Joan McEllistrum. Will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the A. Millard George Reception Centre (South East corner of the funeral home parking lot), 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the A. Millard George chapel on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 2:30 pm, with a visitation one hour prior.  Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com