Services & Obituaries

MANUEL, Christopher…..
Passed away on June 2nd, 2015 in his 40th year. Loving son of Nancy Boug (Taylor) of London and Joe Manuel of Dorchester and stepson of Elaine Manuel of Dorchester. Remembered by siblings Sheila Hyde (Sandy), Jason Manuel, Mary Anne Mills (Chris), Michael Taylor (Singing), Joe Manuel (Heather), Susan Taylor, Bill Taylor, Adam Manuel (Chantel), Ivan Manuel and Chad Manuel. Devoted uncle to Kyle and Alex Hyde, Maggie, Hannah and Ella Mills, Lincoln and Lucas Manuel, Violet and Maximus Manuel and Nathan Taylor. Chris will be remembered fondly by members of his family and the AA community. The family thanks Dr. Eastwood, Melissa Ashworth and Cari Latta for their devoted care of Chris over the years. A memorial service will be officiated by Reverend David Carrothers at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London, ON, on Sunday, June 14th at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’s name to St. Joseph’s Foundation c/o (Christopher Manuel Fund) at Ambulatory Mental Healthcare. St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Institute, Main Building Room B2131, 550 Wellington Road ,London, Ontario, N6C 0A7. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FULLER, Phyllis…..

Unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, June 1, 2015, Phyllis (Emberley) Fuller in her 84th year. Beloved wife of The Reverend H. Douglas T. Fuller for 63 years. Loving mother of Terry, Keith, David and the late John Fuller. Proud Nana of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Julie Sutherland. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Thelma Sutton, Gwen Farkas and Mary Barrett and her brother William Emberley. The family would like to thank the CCTC Victoria Hospital for their gentle loving care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015. Cremation with scattering in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DeKay, Eldon….

Peacefully surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 30, 2015, Eldon DeKay in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Grace (Bobier) DeKay for 58 years. Cherished father of David (Mary), Paul (Angela), Bill, Michael (Christine), Dan, and Robert (Karen). Loving grandfather of Joel Elliott (Jenn), Bethany Elliott (Alex West), Danielle, Mark, William, Julia Theriault (Jon-Paul), Sarah, Ethan, Luke and Carter and great-grandfather of Eleanor. Dear brother of Bev (Jane), George and brother-in-law of Doris Holding (Roly). Missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins. The family would like to thank the staff at University and Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 11am at Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 2225 Highbury Avenue North, London, ON N5X 4A4. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Stoney Creek Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TURK, Beatrice Orma…………..
Peacefully at Ashwood Manor on Saturday, May 30, 2015, Beatrice O. (Mulholland) Turk, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Austin Howard Turk. Dear mother of Katherine Koper (Fred) of Pickle Lake, Ontario, David Turk (Diana) of Peterborough, Barbara Thatcher (Terry) of London and Mary Trevisan (George) of Sault Ste. Marie. Dear grandmother of Kyle, Kelly, Vanessa, Jessica, Emily, Richard, Sonya and Janice and great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of Muriel Crawford. Predeceased by her brother Ralph Mulholland. Also missed by her dear friends Elsie Smith and Shirley Hill. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 10:00am – 11:00am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the funeral home at 11:00am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to Charity of Choice will be greatfully acknowledged. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BAKER, Margareth ….
Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, May 29, 2015, at St Joseph’s Hospice, at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Roger. Loving mother of Timothy, Benjamin (Natalie), Simon (Maggie) and Isaac (Tahlulah). Cherished grandma of Ava and Max. Dear sister of Anneke (Sytze) Vanderheide, Ralph (Nancy) Bloemberg, Nela (Mike) Couchie, Corrie Bendall, sister-in-law of Merilyn (John) McCann, Laurie (Chuck) McDonald, Bonnie (Vesa) Autio and Kim Baker (Stewart J. Smith). Sadly missed by her large extended families. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm, where the Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11am. Cremation has taken place.
Donations in Margareth’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windemere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London ON N6A 5M2 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SPENCER, Donald R. “Don”…
Who died unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital, London on May 28, 2015, was predeceased by the love of his life Marion (Clode) after nearly 50 years together in marriage. Don will be sadly missed by his family; David (Kathy) of London, Douglas (Sonia) of Stittsville, and Craig (Erin) of Toronto. Don found great joy in his grandchildren, Jennifer, Stefan (deceased in 1994), McKenna, Daniel, Smith, Zoe and Samuel. Born, raised and educated in Toronto, Don was a Boys Work Secretary at Toronto Central YMCA for 5 years followed by 10 years of service to Churches in Alberta, Northern Ontario and Scarborough. Following his interest in working with people, Don became a Probation Officer, retiring 26 years later as Director of Youth and Community Corrections for the Province of Ontario. In retirement, Marion and Don enjoyed travel, cottaging and especially their family. Don was a proficient canoeist, an enthusiastic birder and a lover of the outdoors. He led many church and community activities and supported numerous charitable causes. Friends will be received by the family at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St, London on Monday, June 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Metropolitan United Church, on Tuesday, June 2, at 11:00 am. Interment at a later date at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto. I lieu of other remembrances, memorial gifts may be made to the Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6C 4M7, the CNIB, 749 Baseline Rd E., London, ON N6E 2R6 or the Metropolitan United Church Memorial Fund, 468 Wellington St, London, ON N6A 3P8. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BANNON, Steve…..
After a short illness, Steve Bannon, 68, of London, has returned home on Tuesday May 26, 2015. Steve will be joyfully welcomed by his parents, the late Mary and Jim Bannon, formerly of Stratford. Beloved husband of Sandra Braithwaite, cherished father of Ryan (Jaye), and Tara Brennan (Patrick). Steve cherished his time with his grandchildren and will be lovingly remembered by Molly, Hunter, Ella, Charlotte, Eilish and Maddox. He will be dearly missed by brothers and sisters, Bill (Louise), Sharon Langdon (Gerry), Brian (Linda), Jim, Valerie Betts (Jim), MaryAnn, Carolyn Herlick (Tom), Diane, Doug, Janet, and Susan (Jeff). He is missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his nephew Derek. Steve worked for over 25 years as a technical designer all over Ontario and enjoyed golfing, fishing and throwing darts. He treasured time spent with his family and trips to Ireland with Sandra. Donations in lieu of flowers would be gratefully accepted to the London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Sunday May 31, 2015 from 2-4pm, and 1 hour prior to the Memorial Service being conducted in the funeral home chapel on Monday June 1, 2015 at 11am. Cremation has taken place. Private interment at a later date. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

“Hark now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly” – Van Morrison.

CALVERT, Harold ….

With family by his side at Dearness Home, London, Harold Calvert in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Alice “Betty” (Firby) Calvert for 39 years and the late Doreen (Allen) MacLeod for 18 years. Dear father of Brian Calvert of Fenwick, Donna Calvert of Ingersoll, Tom (Susan) Calvert of Ottawa, Ruth Ann (Dan) Murphy of London, Peter Calvert of Richmond, Virginia. Proud Grandpa of Dennis (Erin), Angela, Bruce, Michelle, Amanda (Seamus), Nicholas, Adam (Katy), Paul and Great-Grandpa of Lilth and Garnet. Special thanks for the wonderful care and support provided by the Dearness Home staff. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10 – 11 a.m.) on Monday, May 25, 2015, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be held in the chapel at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street, South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BUCK, Shirley…

Passed away peacefully with her daughter Wendy and grandson Justin, at her side, on Sunday May 17, 2015 at Riverview Gardens, Chatham Ontario, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Wilf Buck. Loving mother to Wendy (Ken) Dunn of Texas. Cherished Grandma to Justin (Josephine) Comiskey of Pennsylvania and Rosalyn Jenkin of Texas. Great Grandma to Andrew and Addison Comiskey. Survived by her siblings Don (Marion) Thomas, Wanda Wright, Hugh (Jackie) Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Ruth McIntyre and Phyllis Smale.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. In memory of Shirley, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation 785 Wonderland Road S, London ON N6K 1M6.
Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

IRWIN, Brenda (Cordingley)….
It is with great sadness, the family announces the unexpected passing of an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great friend to many, on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Brenda, was a devoted wife to her husband Gar for 44 years. She loved so very much her children Brett (Kristen) and Ashley. Proud grandma of Wyatt, who she adored. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Diane Cordingley, brother-in-law Barry Irwin (Gail), and John Irwin (Ren). Dearly missed by her aunt, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ena and Neville and brother Kirby. Brenda was a dedicated teacher for many years for the Thames Valley District School Board. She loved travelling, getting together with friends and she especially enjoyed her cottage on McLean Lake. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at Sunningdale Golf & Country Club, 465 Sunningdale Road West, London on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 2-4pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com