Services & Obituaries

PICKLES, John…

Passed away suddenly but peacefully, of heart failure, on December 26, 2015, in his 67th year. Husband of Margaret Watson. Loving father of Tom Pickles. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters in law John and Lori Watson, and Roger Chapman and Helen Watson. Also missed by his nieces Melissa (Wade Stilwell) Deleary and Indrani Mahadeo, Kelsey, Megan and Alyssa Watson, his nephew Sean Watson, and his grand nieces and nephews, Ryely and Kale Stilwell, Jordan Lawson, Dakota Stevens and Jenna Deleary. Predeceased by his sister Mary Pickles and nephew Timothy Deleary. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SCOYNE, Rose…….
Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Cyril Scoyne (1992). Loving mother of Shirley (Roy) Kenney, Donna (Norm) Middaugh, Gary Scoyne (Lynn Tiahur ). Dear grandmother of Stephen Kenney, Susan (Andrew) Horlor, Stephanie Middaugh, Alison (Tony) Middaugh-Barger and Becca (Tim) Hummel, and loved by her 5 great-grandchildren: Maggie, Dorothy, Avery, Emma and William. Dear sister of Eva and Winnifred. Predeceased by her brothers George, Ron and sister Dolly. A special Thank you to the staff at Extendicare for the compassion and care for mom. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences, photographs and memories shared at www.amgfh.com

ROOKE, Norman “Norm”…

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Norm Rooke in his 69th year. Best friend and loving partner of the late Michelle Morenz (2008). Cherished father of Ian Morenz (Melissa). Proud grandfather of Caeden and Shaelyn. Dear brother of Thomas Rooke (Marg), Bobby Rooke (Chris) and Angus “Gus” Rooke (Joyce). Survived by his uncle Angus Mallett (Nancy) and nephews Brian and Rob Rooke. Will also be remembered by Jeff Nichol and Denise Doyle and their families. Norm will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In keeping with Norm’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held at the Army and Navy Club, 649 Colborne Street, London on Saturday,January 9, 2016 at 2:00pm. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON., N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

YOULTON, Bill….

Peacefully in his sleep at home, on Sunday, December 20, 2015, Bill Youlton in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Rosanna (Watson) Youlton. Loving father of Allison Gortzak (Jan). Cherished granddad of Kaitlyn and the late Jordan (2007). Dear brother of Jim Youlton (June), Ronnie Youlton and brother-in-law of Jill Youlton and Keir MacMillian. Missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings David Youlton and Franny Moakes (John). Bill had a passion for gardening and time spent with his granddaughter Kaitlyn. Cremation has taken place. Private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 12:30 pm for a visitation, at the Senior Activity Centre, 190 Cherryhill Circle, (please use side entrance) with a memorial service being held at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Seniors Ministry of St. Stephens Memorial Anglican Church, 727 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KOVACS, Endre……

Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at his home, with his beloved wife Edith at his side, at the age of 85. Predeceased by his parents and siblings in Hungary. He will be missed by his many friends. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 10-11am, where the service will take place at 11 am. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. Donations in Endre’s memory may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LOCHRIE, Colin….

On Friday, December 18, 2015. Colin Lochrie of London, suddenly passed away in his 54th year. Survived by Mary-Catherine Lochrie. Much loved father of Melissa Lochrie, Chrissy Lochrie (Chad Murphy), Marcie Lochrie (Greg Marshall), Tim Lochrie. Proud grandfather of Layla, Bentley and Hudson. Dear brother of Valerie Montgomery-Bull and uncle to Elizabeth and Jeremy Montgomery. Also survived by his extended Easterbrook family. Predeceased by his mother Helen Montgomery (1997) and father Archibald Lochrie (2015). Friends will be received by the family from 9-11 am Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com

NEWTON, Patricia…

Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London, on Friday, December 18, 2015. Patricia (Kilby) Newton in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Newton and the late Cecil Spicer. Cherished mother of the late Rodney Spicer. Proud grandmother of Richard Spicer (Melanie), Christopher Spicer (Chantal) and great-grandmother to Kaitlyn, Keira, Ava and Stella. Dear sister of Iris Blais (Royal). Also survived by her daughter-in-law Judith Gillespie. Predeceased by her sisters Wilda Andre, Florence Jackson and Gladys Yanosick. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 1pm. Cremation and interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, a memorial donation may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON, N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SANDERSON, June…..

Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London, on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Shirley June (Blewett) Sanderson in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Sanderson (2009). Cherished mother of Karen Dickie and her husband John. Loving grandma of Ben and Gloria. Dearly missed by her niece Noreen Bradfield and her husband Ken, and her sons Tim and Andy. June enjoyed spending time with her family, baking and crafts. She lived with Parkinson’s disease for 33 years and through her determination overcame many obstacles. The family would like to thank McGarrell Place staff for their support, compassion and friendship over the past 10 years. A private graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, officiated by Reverend Kenji Marui and Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada (Southwestern Ontario), 117-4500 Blakie Road, London ON N6L 1G5. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CHAFEE, Helen Bernice…

Suddenly with her family by her side on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at University Hospital, London, Bernice (Myatt) Chafee in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late James “Ed” Chafee (2003). Cherished mother of William (Victoria) Chafee, Allan (Jo-Ann) Chafee, Donna (Bob) McAuley. Proud grandmother of Shalo, Beau (Cara), Rob (Danielle) and great-grandmother to Bronson, Callum, Leland and Blake. Dear sister of Bob Myatt (late Dorothy), Marion Olmstead (late Bob), Irene Jefferies and Ted Myatt. Also survived by her brother-in-law Harold Marshall and sister-in-law Judy Myatt. Predeceased by her brother Jim Myatt and sister Dorothy Marshall. Bernice will greatly missed by her extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 4-6pm on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Ark Aid Street Mission – Kitchen Fund, 696 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 2Z4. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

NUFER, Andre….

Peacefully at St. Thomas Hospital, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, local London photographer Andre Nufer, passed in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Judy Nufer (1996). Proud and loving father of Kaila Gottschling (Mark) and Nick Nufer (Dionne). Cherished Grandaddy of Mason, Hope and Trenton. Dear brother of Wendell Nufer, Beatrice Yasayko and their families. Andre was a photography Professor at Fanshawe College for many years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Andre’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Rodger McCready officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, 356 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6. Online condolences, memoires and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com