Services & Obituaries

Billing, Jennifer..
Suddenly after a long courageous battle, Jennifer passed away at Victoria Hospital on Friday May 15, 2015, in her 57th year. Beloved wife of Brian for 27 years. Loving mother of Renée, Michelle, Christopher, and Brianna . Cherished Gramma of Rysen. Survived by siblings, Rosemary (Drew), Tom (Nancy), several nieces and nephews and honorary family member Denise. Jennifer retired after working over 35 years at Via Rail and will be missed by her many coworkers and friends. Due to family health issues, please no perfumes or colognes. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Tuesday May 19, 2015 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Blvd, London, on Wednesday May 20, 2015 at 11am. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Vasculitis Foundation Canada, 425 Hespeler Road, Suite 446, Cambridge, ON N1R 8J6, or to Parkwood Institute, 550 Wellington Street, London, ON N6C 0A7. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

LOGAN, John William..
Passed away on Thursday May 14, 2015, at University Hospital in his 59th year. John will be lovingly remembered by his son Jackson, and Jackson’s mother Christine. He will be sadly missed by his many friends. Friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Wednesday May 20, 2015 from 11am-1pm, with funeral service commencing at 1pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 633 Colborne St., Suite 180, London, Ontario N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photograph shared at www.amgfh.com

MINERS, Gwen….

Surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 14, 2015, Gwen (Woods) Miners in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Stan “Mike” Miners (1998). Loving and caring mother of Marg Jackson of Nanaimo, B.C. Proud grandma of Michael Ede (Cathy), Jason Miners (Andrea Christie), Nick Miners, AJ Jackson, Adam Jackson (Melissa) and great-grandma of Samantha (Eric), Jordan, Alexander, Lilyanna and Emily. Predeceased by her son Bob Miners (2007). The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for their excellent care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:30am. Private interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4, or Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London ON N5Z 1S1, or Wesley-Knox United Church – Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LYNCH, Cathy….

Peacefully with family at her side at Victoria Hospital, London, Cathy (Dominey) Lynch in her 45th year. Beloved wife of David Lynch and dear mother of Mackenzie and Clare. Cherished daughter of Marilyn (Onn) and Clyde Dominey and daughter-in-law of Lorraine and Hugh Lynch. Dear sister of Steve Dominey and sister-in-law of Eileen Murray (Bruce), Kevin Lynch, Kathleen Lynch (Sam), Steve Lynch, Mary Beth Lynch (Doug) and Julie Briscoe (Davis). Loving niece to Shirley Swick (Doug) and Beverley Norlock (Clement). Dear aunt to Erin, Jen, Oriah, and Kiran. Special thanks for the wonderful care and support from Critical Care Trauma Unit Victoria Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, 2 Lansing Square, Suite 804, Toronto, ON M2J 4P8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

YEO-MARTIN, Nancy…..

Surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 9, 2015, Nancy Yeo-Martin in her 61st year. Beloved wife of the late Tom Martin. Proud mother of Patrick Sieling (Krista). Cherished grandma of Claire, Chaseton, Serenity, Peyton and Trinity. Dear sister of Tim Yeo (Bev), Terry Yeo (Margarita), and Carl Yeo (Maureen). Missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Floyd and Violet Yeo, her sisters Carolin Spicher and Barbara Graham. On this day, through the grace of our Father in heaven we commend your spirit on to Him, to sit at the right hand of Jesus to be at peace and rest. We who knew and loved you will miss you. An Angel on earth and in Heaven Good Bye Nancy. Friends will be received by the family from 9 – 11am on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Nancy’s life will be held in the chapel at 11am. Cremation with interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RAKE, Donald…

Peacefully surrounded by family at Parkwood Hospital, on Friday, May 8, 2015, Don Rake of London in his 80th year. Beloved wife of Marion (Forbes) Rake for 55 years. Loving father of Debbie Duplan and her husband Gord and Eleanor Kelly and her husband Tim all of London. Cherished grandad of Matthew, Lauren and Sarah Duplan and Michael and Shannon Kelly. Dear brother of Pat Cheverie and Richard Rake and his wife Carole. Dearly missed by his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Saint Elizabeth Health Care and Parkwood for the excellent care provided. Don was a member of St. James Westminster Anglican Church, Optimist International and Bell Pioneers. He was an avid boater; he had a love for music, toy trains, travel and especially his grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Don’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 2pm, at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8 or Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, London ON N6A 4G5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROOKS, Clarence “Clare”…..

Passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Parkwood Hospital in his 85th year. Loving husband of the late Beatrice “Bea” (Willison) Brooks (2000). Proud father of Susan Brooks and her husband Bill Smith of London and Valerie Brooks and her husband Gus Korkidakis of London. Dear brother of Joan Greenside and David Brooks. Predeceased by his brother Bob Brooks and his sister Betty Paul. A special Grandpa “Bucka” of Lauren and Dayna, Jodie and Danielle, Kimberly and Lori and his great-granddaughter Beatrice “Bea”. Missed by his in-laws and by his many nieces and nephews. Clare will be missed by his special friend Jeanne. Family and friends will be received on Monday, May 11, 2015 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 11:30 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Wellspring London, 382 Waterloo Street, London ON., N6B 2N8 or Parkwood Institute Palliative Care Unit, 550 Wellington Road, London ON., N6C 0A7. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

LIVINGSTONE, Patti (née Bracci)……

On the most beautiful day of the year, the most beautiful person we knew passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 7, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 57 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London. She leaves precious memories behind for her loving partner Malcolm Harrison, her children whom she was so proud of; Kelly Castellani (Carlo) and Curtis Livingstone (Kristin), her beautiful grandchildren that she adored; Hunter, Ryder, Santino, Alessandro and Isabella, her best friend and loving sister Paula Lamothe (Ron), her nieces and nephews who she treated as her own children, Karla Friesen (Jude), Kyle Kane (Cara), Renée Hawkins (Evan), Robert Lamothe (Lindsay) and Paul Lamothe (Amber) and her great nieces Jada and Pacey. She is now in the company of and reunited with her beloved parents Sylvia (2006) and Naldo (2008) and her dear sister Cheryl (2014, Drew 2001). Patti was the life of the party with a great sense of humour and a true zest for life. She faced this past year with courage and fought a good fight until the end. Friends may visit on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with prayers at 7pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11am at St. George Roman Catholic Parish, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London. Interment in White River, Ontario at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B. London, ON N6A 5M2. Our sincere thanks to the compassionate staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their care during this difficult time. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

LANE, Kenneth “Ken” 1922 – 2015….
Surrounded by his loving family at his home, on Wednesday, May 6 2015, Ken passed away in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Betty (Margaret Elizabeth Rothnie) for over 69 years, and dear father of Daniel Lane and his wife Judy (London) and Kerry Shellard (England). Loved by his grandchildren, Katie, Krista (Matt), Daniel and Craig. Predeceased by his brothers Frank and Richard, and his son-in-law Robert Shellard. Born in London, Ontario to parents Lily and Dick Lane, Ken’s passion was playing the trumpet, and during his time in the Royal Canadian Navy band in Shelbourne, NS he met his best friend and wife Betty. They returned to London, Ont. to raise their two children. Taking a job in the car shops with the Canadian National Railway, he became an artful carpenter and later built most of the home they lived in for over 60 years. He joined the London Free Press in 1960 where he stayed until retirement. Ken continued to play the trumpet in dancehalls across Ontario until his seventies, including the Stork Club in Port Stanley, Wonderland and the 401, and was first trumpet in the Johnny Downs Orchestra for many years. He was known for his humor, devotion to his family and kept us laughing even in his last days. We will miss him very much. A heartfelt thank you to the VON palliative care team, Dr. J MacLean and the CCAC for all their support, compassion and care. At Ken’s request cremation has taken place, with no visitation or formal funeral. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of London, 435 Windermere Rd, London, ON N5X 2T1. Cremation and Interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs can be shared at www.amgfh.com

HILL-BRUNSKILL, Kathy….

Suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Kathy Hill-Brunskill of London in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Paul Brunskill of 30 years. Cherished mother of Candy Hill-Gray (Bradley). Proud grandma of Nathaniel, Lucas and Noah. Dearly missed by her nieces, nephews and their families. Dear sister of Brenda Solanki (Vijay) and sister-in-law of Cathy Boutilier (Jean), Moira Veenis (Dirk), Dan Brunskill (Pam), Brad Brunskill (Alison Murray) and Jenny Brunskill (Brad McCann) and their families and daughter-in-law of Carmen Brunskill and the late Moira. Loving “mother” of Suzanne Booker and her children Jordan and Nelson. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:30 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario, 307 Commissioners Road W, London, ON N6J 1Y4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com