Services & Obituaries

CAMBRIDGE, Margaret……

On August 13, 2015, Margaret Cambridge (nee Liley) passed away peacefully at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in her 89th year, with her family by her side. Margaret is predeceased by her beloved husband Roy (1981), her sister Aileen and brother-in-law Jack Densham. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Karen and son Jan (Lorrie). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Shanda (Tyler), Roy (Melissa), Rebecca, Amanda, Ryan (Ariel) and their families. Also missed by niece and nephews Michelle, Jon (Sheila) and Mark (Deb) and their families and her many cousins. A private family interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery. We would like to give a special thank you to the doctor, nurses and all the support staff at Oak Crossing for their kindness and exceptional care of Margaret during her stay with them. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, London. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

COGHILL, Christine…..

It is with a heavy heart, we announce the peaceful passing at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, August 13, 2015, Christine (Talbot) in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Barry Williams. Loving mother of Jason Coghill (Sherri Baic) and Kim Coghill both of Sault Ste. Marie. Dear sister of Jennifer, Ellison, Lynn, Jacqueline, Davina and their families in Scotland and United States. She will be fondly remembered by her relatives, friends and co-workers throughout Sault Ste. Marie and London. Thank you to the medical team at University Hospital on the ICU floor for their support and compassion. Cremation has taken place. The family invites friends to Celebrate Christine’s Life at the Ceeps, 671 Richmond Street at Mill Street, London, from 2-4pm on Saturday, August 15th. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made Canadian Liver Foundation, 383 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3C4. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519) 433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

HENRY, Jean….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, Jean (Wylie, Cooper) Henry in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Burt Henry (1995). Cherished mother of Deb Carpenter (Rick), Tom Cooper and Char Gorrie (Doug). Loving grandma of Becky Calhoun (Warren), Elizabeth Cooper, Thomas Cooper and great-grandmother of 4 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her granddaughter Angela Cooper. Dear sister of Jane Chalmers (Bill). The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for their care and support. Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 1:00pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London (Please meet at the Oxford Street entrance). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. A Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MCLEOD, Betty…..

Peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Monday, August 10, 2015, Elizabeth “Betty” (Elsdon) McLeod of London in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Sam McLeod (2008). Loving mother of Hugh McLeod and his wife Jenny of Nairobi, Kenya and Neil McLeod of London. Cherished grandmother “Nanny” of Angie, Alexander, Ian, Alysha and Katie and great-grandmother of Margot. Predeceased by her siblings Bill, Johnny, Netta. The family would like to thank the VON (Home Nursing, Personal Support and Home Help) for keeping mom home for a long as possible and the staff at Mount Hope for all the loving care. Cremation has taken place. A private family service was held. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the St. James Westminster Church – Memorial Garden, 115 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangement. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GLOVER, Sheila…..
Passed away peacefully, in the arms of our Lord, on Thursday, August 6, 2015, with her family by her side, at Extendicare Nursing Home, in her 92nd year. Sheila is survived by her husband of 70 years William (Bill) Glover her son Douglas (Catherine), daughter Jo-Ann (Ainsley) and sister-in-law Pat Bedford. She is the proud grandmother of Adam, Candice, Sarah,Shelagh, Jill and Graydon and loved great grandmother of William, Carter, Stella, Alexander and Vedder. Predeceased by her parents George and Annie Aukett, her brother Morley and brother-in-law Rupert Bedford. Friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 2-3pm, where the service will be held at 3pm. In Sheila’s memory, 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

MARSHALL, Jim…
Passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015, at Victoria Hospital at the age of 79. Dearly loved husband of Doreen (Holman), loved father of Doug (Martha), Joanne Bensted (Grahame), and Jamie (Nicole). Dear step-father of Tabitha Caldwell (Steve) and Janice Holman (Andy Wellner). Jim loved his grandchildren Shayne, Cori, Hayley, Matthew, Sam, Rachel, Megan, Molly, Jacob, Julia, Blake, Riley and Benjamin. Son of the late Euphemia and George Marshall, brother of Betty, Dorothy and Daniel. Predeceased by his late wife Joan (Elliott) and brothers Don and Dave. Will be sadly missed by his many nephews and nieces and their families.
Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Celebration of Life will be held at Westmount Presbyterian Church 521 Village Green Ave, on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11am. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. Donations in Jim’s memory would be appreciated to the Westmount Presbyterian Church. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LOCKHART, Shirley…

With her husband by her side at Victoria Hospital, on Saturday, August 1, 2015, Shirley (nee Wilkinson) Lockhart of London in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Walter “Wally” for 40 years. Dear sisters-in-law of Opal Magee of St. John, NB, Hazel MacLean of Windsor Junction, NS, Helen Anderson of London, Irene Fisk of Sudbury, Alice Clement of London, brothers-in-law Cecil Lockhart and his wife Mary of Nappanee, the late Eric Lockhart and his wife Connie of St. John, NB, and the late Albert Lockhart and his wife the late Marj of Kettle Point. She will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. A heartfelt thank you to the medical team and support staff in Respiratory and Pulmonary services at Victoria for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donations to London Health Science Centre – Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McCahill, Judy…
Passed away suddenly at home on Friday, July 31, 2015, in her 69th year. Wife to Bill McCahill. Loving mother to Tracy Beattie (Kevin), Lisa McCahill-Hornback (Victor), and Jennifer McCahill-McDonnell (Andrew). Cherished Grandma to Katelyn and Matthew. Judy nurtured generations of London students, and later enjoyed travel, trivia and theatre with family and friends. She will be sadly missed. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, August 7th, 2015 from 11am-3pm at the Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive, London, where a Celebration of Life service will be at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 633 Colborne St, Ste 180 London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

Jean Jorgenson, nee Fountain (1919 – July 31, 2015)….

A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has passed away. After a lovely morning in the sunshine on her balcony as she so loved to do, mother walked to her room where her heart finally gave out. She demonstrated her strength and resiliency many times in the past few years and remained staunchly independent to the end, giving as much as, and more than, she received. Born and raised in Old South London, Jean trained as a nurse at Victoria Hospital in the early years of the war. Soon after, she met her soldier, Gordon, and gave up one career she loved for another: to marry and raise a family. Moving to Byron in 1952, Jean became a faithful and lifelong member of Byron United Church and Byron Opti-Mrs. She was wholly devoted to her children and was a pillar of support to her husband Gordon in his work in education and community service. Jean is mourned and survived by her five children Ron (Penn), Port Alberni BC, Larry (Marge), Bella Bella BC, John (Barb), Huntsville ON, Karen (David), Prince George BC and Dave (Cheryl), Wells BC, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews including her dear niece Judith Guest and god-daughter Dani Thornton. Jean was pre-deceased by her husband Gordon, her sister Helen Roberts and her brother John Fountain. The family is eternally grateful to the many members of mother’s various communities – church, bridge clubs, service club, neighbours, caregiver Pat, and other friends and contacts – who so generously and lovingly supported her and enabled her to continue living in her own home. A visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at Byron United Church, 420 Boler Road, London, ON, on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers please support the groups that meant so much to our mother: Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Byron United Church, My Sister’s Place or a charity of your own choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

YARR, Joyce Anna…
Sadly, surrounded by her daughters, Joyce Anna Yarr (nee Smith) passed away, fighting, all the way to heaven. Predeceased by her husband, William Michael (Sept 2014). Survived by her four loving daughters, Sally, Wendy, Penny and Kelly. Deeply cared for by her 2 sons-in-law, Michael Zandri and Frank Wilkins. Gramma, Gma was adored by her loving grandchildren, Rob, Lindsay (Ian), Jocelyn, Marcus, Jessica, Michaila, Todd (Andree), Jason (Sahar), September (Randy). Great grand baby Gabrielle will have stories to learn about her GREAT gramma. After graduation from the Mack Training School (1947) Joyce was ever proud of her school and her profession. Joyce was the ever loving partner of Bill for 67 years as they travelled together on land and sea. Whether it was “calling” the pool exercises or setting up the Euchre tables, her presence will be greatly missed by the Gartshore gang. Ever orchestrating from above, be assured that our mother is now truly “Peachy Keen”. Friends will be received by family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 1pm. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Mack School of Nursing Alumni, 707-15 Towering Heights Blvd, St. Catharines, ON L2T3G7, or to the Heart and Stroke, 633 Colborne St #150, London, ON N6B 2V3.Online condolences, memories and photos shared at www.amgfh.ca