Services & Obituaries

LUNDAY, Shirley …. Peacefully with family by her side at Ashwood Manor on Saturday, April 2, 2016 Shirley (McCormick) Lunday in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth “KC” Lunday (1992). Loving mother of Faye Lunday-Schwartz (David) of Vancouver, Pat O’Hare of London, Bob Lunday (Pat) of Vancouver and Andrew Lunday of Toronto. Cherished grandma of Ashley (Jeff), Ryan, Tiffany, Vanessa, Joey and great-grandma of Grayson. Dearly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Hannah and George McCormick and her sister Fern Huyge (Marcel). Friends will be received by the family from 4 – 8pm on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family funeral service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MOULIN, Gladys Lillian…..At Parkwood Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, April 1, 2016, Gladys Lillian (Payne) Moulin of London in her 91st year. Long time partner of Pierre Jean-Marie Marcel Moulin (2009). Dear mother of Dwight Moulin and wife Shelby, Carolyn Naus and husband John, Heather Roch and husband Armand and Brenda Lee Serres and husband Michael. Loved grandmother of Jana, Tamara, Kimberley and Marc Moulin, Jeff Northey and wife Amy, Jodi Halsema and husband Dave, Andrew James (A.J.) Naus, Michael Roch and wife Meghan, Adam Roch and partner Roxanne, and Amanda and Sean Serres. Also missed by her great grandchildren Avery and Max Halsema, Hope Northey and Sloan Roch, and survived by sister Alice Shipman and brothers Ralph, Bill and Warren Payne. Predeceased by her son Steven Moulin and granddaughter Kelly Northey. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, care of London Health Sciences Foundation or Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. The family sends a special thank you to the Oncology Team at Victoria Hospital and the Palliative Care Team at Parkwood Hospital. A Mass to celebrate the life of ‘Glady’ will take place at St. John the Divine Catholic Parish at 390 Base Line Road West, London, ON, N6J 1W1 on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 11am. Reception will follow in the church hall. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

AUGER, Paul F…… Passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Erma I. (Bogle) Auger. Loving father of Paulette Meksula (Stan), Susan Roedding (Ray), Doug Auger (Jennifer), Rick Auger (Linda), Stephen Auger (Mary), and Darrin Auger (Jenn). Predeceased by his daughter Linda Gordon, his brother Phillip Auger and his wife Verna. Cherised Papa of 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by his sister Phyllis Schneider and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, London, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 12pm-1pm, where the service will be held at 1pm. Interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Parkwood Institute, 550 Wellington Street, London N6C 0A7. Online condolence, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BEND, Kay….. Peacefully with family by her side at Highview Residence, London, on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, Kay (Fisher) Bend in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bend. Loving mother of Jack Bend and his wife Jane Rylett of London, Jim Bend of Cochrane, Alberta and Rob Bend and his wife Narisa Somapa of Winnipeg. Dear grandmother of Ryan and his wife Jennifer, Allison and her husband Andy, Bonnie and her husband Edgar, Becky and her husband Mike and Brandy and her partner Sylvie and missed by 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sisters Mary, Emma, Dorothy and Zella and her brother Ed. Also missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Stonewall Anglican Church, Stonewall MB, details to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 20 Eglinton Ave. W., 16th floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 or Heart and Stroke Foundation – Ontario, 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1300, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com The family will be forever grateful for the loving care provided by the staff at Highview Residences – Capulet Walk, London.

Thwaites-Pruner, Marion Ruth… Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Columbia Forest Long Term Care, Waterloo, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Thwaites (1978). Dear Mother of Ruthann and Freddy (MaryLou). Much loved Grandma of her favourite granddaughter Colleen Marion. Aunt Marion will be sadly missed by Karen, Liane, Kenner, Kris, Jason, Jamie, and Beth. Predeceased by her parents Ernie and Elsie Hyatt, her brother Jack Hyatt , and her second husband Jack Pruner. A Graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (2001 Dundas Street, London) on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 1pm. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9. No flowers please. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WHITE – MERRIAM, Dorothy…… Peacefully with family at her side, God took Dorothy’s hand and led her to His Kingdom on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Wilson Frederick “Wils” White (1985) and the late James Merriam (2010). Dorothy was in her 91st year and was a loving mother to William (Gale) and Wayne (Barbara) of Toronto; Brian (Marlene) of London; Brenda of Windsor. She was proud Nan to nine grandchildren Vivien, Mike (Annette), Kristopher, Alana, Amy (Glen), Brent (Lisa), Ben (Holly), Laura (Mike), Rebecca (Joe), and to 18 great grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law to Ron White (Din, deceased) of Mississauga, Mary (Andy, deceased) of Chatham and beloved aunt to her nieces and nephews. Dorothy raised her loving children, and with a heart devoted to the Lord’s work, she was also a Foster Mom. She raised seven devoted girls Debbie, Janice, Janet, Jackie, Cassie, Adrienne and Ashley. She opened her heart and home to over 300 children over a span of 35 years. She will be missed by the White, Merriam and Craven families. A heartfelt thank you to Florence and Linda, her Personal Support Workers who cared for Mom. Your help was immeasurable and gratefully appreciated. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4. Friends and family will be received at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London, on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 9am, followed by the funeral service at 10am, with Reverend Barbara White officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com Dorothy White’s Life & Times Tribute please visit https://youtu.be/k6bYp5n-Qqg

JORGE, Antónia…… Passed away at the London Parkwood Hospital on March 16, 2016 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Francisco Jorge. Loving mother of Paul and Olga Jorge, and Mary and Philip Gordon. Cherished grandmother of Rebekah Lee Jorge and Rachel Marie Jorge. Many thanks to VON and for the compassionate care provided by the nurses in the Parkwood Palliative Care unit. Special thanks to the many supportive friends from the Westminster Park, Highland and other congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the area. She ran the race to the finish and now rests in Jehovah’s memory awaiting her reward of faithfulness in Paradise. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 9:30-10:30am, where the service will be held at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Online condolence, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

LEE, Arley….

At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Arley Vera Lee (nee Agar) of London in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Leslie, her brothers Cecile and Harold Agar and sisters Verla Cornish and Lois Campbell. Dear mother of, David Lee and his wife Loriana of Kanata, Nancy Watts and her husband Phillip in England and Sylvia Lee of London. Also loved by her grandchildren, David (Melanie), Christina (Ian) and Sara (Paul), and her great-grandchildren, Cecylia, Carter, Isabella, Chloe and Sasha. Arley served as a sargeant in the Canadian Women’s Corps in St Anne de Bellevue as secretary to the army examiner 1942-1945. Friends will be received by the family from 11 am – 1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the Rebekah Service under the auspices of Lady Howard Rebekah Lodge #321 will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 1 pm followed by the funeral service with Reverend Harry Disher officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London, ON N6A 5M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROPHEY, Hugh…. Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London with his wife by his side on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Hugh Brophey in his 82 year. Beloved husband of Agnes (Davidson) for 58 years. Cherished father of Alison Brophey (Wayne Satchell) and David Brophey. Proud Bubby of Daniel Brophey. Loving brother of Karen McLellan (late Donald). Brother-in-law of Allan Davidson (Agnes), Catherine Orr (late Robert), James Davidson (Dorothy) and Richard Davidson (late Marlene). Missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents Vera and Arthur Brophey and his siblings Pearl Bloomfield (Ed), Jim Brophey (Joan), Doreen Wilson (Bruce) and Sgt. Burton Brophey. A special thanks to the staff at Parkwood Hospital 3B West and University Hospital for their loving care. A private funeral service will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 519-433-5184. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Institute 3B West, 550 Wellington Road, London ON N6C 0A7 or Westmount Presbyterian Church – Memorial Fund, 521 Village Green Avenue, London ON N6K 1C3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WESTERIK, Geri….

Peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 21, 2016. Geri Westerik passed after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69. Loving mother of Brenden and his wife Allison and cherished grandma of Emma and Ryan. Dear sister of Corrie (Art), Audrey (Pete), Mynie (Jack), Wilma, Sally, Gretta, John and Joost. Beloved sister-in-law of Joanne, Bill (Wendy), Herman and Dianne. Predeceased by sister Jennifer. Geri will be remembered by many friends and family as a devout Christian, a volunteer with many charities and for her love of bowling. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (1-2 pm) to the funeral service being held at the Talbot Street Church, 513 Talbot Street, London ON N6A 2S5 on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Talbot Street Church. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com