Services & Obituaries

RANK, William “Bill”….

Peacefully surrounded by family in the comfort of his home, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Bill Rank in his 70th year. Dear Brother of Harold (Patricia), Audrey Wood (John) and Margaret Rank. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Loved and remembered always by Barb Thorne and family. Love you Grandpa Bill. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Margaret Rank and his son Billy. Bill retired from NJ Spivak Ltd. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 14 2016, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, were the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 1 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the All Saints’ Church – Canterbury Group, 249 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario, N5Z 1R2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TAMBLYN, Eileen….

At University Hospital, London on Monday, January 11, 2016. Eileen (Merrison ) Tamblyn passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Larry” Tamblyn (1986). Dear mother of Robert Tamblyn and his wife Carol Marie of London. Eileen was survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one sister, three brothers, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Lynn and by her 2 sisters. She will be missed by her family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A private family service of remembrance will held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Multiple Sclerosis Society. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WILLSIE, Maxwell…

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Sunday, January 10, 2016, Maxwell Willsie in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Luella Irene (Muckle) Willsie (2008). Dear father of Max and Donna Willsie of Waterloo, Ted and Bonnie Willsie of London, Peter and Sandy Willsie of Cambridge. Loving grandfather of Chad and Jennifer, Derek and Sandra, Carrie-Mae and Chris, Beckie and Darren, Cheyenne and great-grandfather of Justin, Hayden, Brooke, Max, Jake and Cole. Predeceased by his brother Andy (2014). Survived by his sister-in-law Doris Willsie of London. Maxwell will be remembered fondly by his nieces, nephews and friends. Thank you to the Chelsey Park staff for their exceptional care and compassion of our father. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home , 60 Ridout Street, South, London on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Elisabeth Parsons of Calvary United Church officiating. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, Ontario, N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOPKINS, Edna….

Peacefully surrounded by family at Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Saturday, January 9, 2016, Edna (Booth) Hopkins, formerly of London, in her 104th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Hopkins (1994). Dear mother of Ronald Hopkins of St. Marys and Beverly Beacham Bessette and her husband Bernard of St. Marys. Predeceased by her son-in-law Dave Beacham. Cherished grandma of Jeff Beacham and his wife Karen, Tamara Blaney and her husband Kevin and Trevor Hopkins and his wife Lori. Dearly missed by her seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and seven step-grandchildren, sixteen step-great-grandchildren and twelve step-great-great grandchildren and their families. The family would like to thank the staff at Wildwood for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 1 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Wildwood Golden Years, P.O. Box 2200, 100 Ann Street, St. Marys ON N4X 1A1 or Homes for Hope – El Salvador, 363 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 3N3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROSS, Hilda….
Passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Glen Ross, and family, at her side, on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Loving mother of Tracey (Gary) Tye-Salter. Cherished grandmother of Greg Tye (Nathalie Bestward), Rebecca (Judson) Flom, and great grandmother of Colton and Odin. Survived by her brother Robert Douglas and sister and brother-in-law Barb and Mike Bett, and by several loving nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by her dear companions Tucker and Sassy. Predeceased by her sisters Betty and her husband Ray Harris, June and her husband Gord Foster. Hilda will be missed by many great friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Michael’s on the Thames, 1 York Street, London, on Sunday January 10, 2016 from 1pm-4pm. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON., N5V 3K5 or Salthaven P.O. Box 601, Mount Brydges, ON., N0L 1WO. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. Online condolences, photographs and memories shared at www.amgfh.com

PETTIGREW, Beryl…..

In her sleep at University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, Beryl (Ingleton) Pettigrew, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Pettigrew (2009). Loving mother of Brian Pettigrew and his wife Julianne of Guelph and Cheryl Leyes and her husband Ron of London. Predeceased by her son Gary Pettigrew (2002). Dear mother-in-law of Liz Pettigrew of London. Cherished Grandma of 7 grandchildren and Nana to 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by her brothers Laurie and Roy. Beryl arrived on the Letitia as a War Bride, at Pier 21, Halifax, on April 25, 1946. Canada was her home, but she had many lovely British traits, especially enjoying a good cup of tea. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The inurnment will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10 am, at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London (please meet at the cemetery office). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

READ, Jackie…..
Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Parkwood Institute, on Monday, January 4, 2016, at the age of 73. Loving mother to Geoff (Sarah) Read. Devoted Grandma to Zachary, Zoe and Parker. Sadly missed by her sisters Brenda (Gordon) Bolton, Ruth (Ken) Johnson, brother-in-law Rob Alexander, and their families. Predeceased by parents Jack and Muriel Quinn, and youngest sister Laurie Alexander.
Friends will be received by family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, ON, on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 7-9pm, where the Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2pm. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences, photographs and memories shared at www.amgfh.com

DAVIDSON, David “Dave”…

Passed away at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Dave Davidson formally of Collingwood, Ontario was in his 76th year. Much loved father of Tracy Lee Blair of Kitchener, Paul Davidson (Cheri) of Millbrook, Steve Davidson (Cherie) of Ottawa, Dottie Duncan (Jamie) of London and Dawn DeCarlo (Glen) of London. Proud grandfather of Lauren Wasyluk (Mike), Michael Blair, Luke Davidson, Foster Davidson, Dylan Davidson, Jack Davidson, Riley Duncan, Jayden Duncan and Matthew Duncan. Also survived by Laverna Davidson. Predeceased by his parents Ross and Della and his brother Jack (Marie). Dave will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. Dave was an avid “fun loving” golfer who loved the sun with scotch in hand. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Dave’s wishes, his family invites you to Celebrate His Life with them on Sunday, January 17, 2016, 2pm to 5pm at The Pines, 115 Fountain Street South, Cambridge, Ontario. Please bring your thoughts, prayers, stories and fondest memories. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Canada, 50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1J7 or London Humane Society, 624 Clark Road, London, Ontario N5V 3K5. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

NELLES (nee Hoare) Mary Constance
(February 1,1916 – January 2,2016)…

Peacefully at the McCormick Home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Lifelong resident of London, Ontario and lifelong member of St. James Westminster Anglican Church. Beloved wife of the late Archdeacon Lionel Abram Nelles. Loving, faithful mother to Dr. Ruth Nelles Fink (Paul Fink) and Brooke Nelles. Predeceased by infant daughter Rhea Anne Nelles. Cherished Grandma of Ashley (Fink) Carra (Daniel), Thomas Fink, and the late Mary Claire Fink. Proud great Grandma of Emma Carra. Lovingly remembered by nephews Don Hoare, Ian Hoare ( Lynn), niece Rhea Hoare
(Stephen Lautens) and cousins Louise and Bob Slater. The family wish to thank the staff of the McCormick Home for the loving care given to Mary during her final years. Special thanks to nurse Eileen. Funeral Service will be held at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin St. on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations to the McCormick Home Foundation or St. James Westminster Anglican Church would be greatly appreciated by her family. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with funeral arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOLLOWAY, Dorothy…

Peacefully at home, London, on Friday, January 1, 2016. Dorothy (Smith) Holloway in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Felix M. Holloway (2012). Loving mother of Gary Holloway (late Gayle), Terrence Holloway, Ivor Holloway. Proud grandmother of Olivia and Justin. Dear sister of Joyce Goodwind. Thelma Watkins (David). Also survived by her sister-in-law Juliett Welch and brother-in-law Tyrell Charles. Predeceased by her brothers Rodwell Smith, Desmond Welch, Alonzo Welch and her sister Ismay Charles. Dorothy will be remembered with much love and admiration by her nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 2-5 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, January 9, 2015 at 11 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com