Services & Obituaries

PYPKA, Anthony…

Suddenly at his residence on Monday, May 4, 2015, Tony Pypka of London in his 60th year. Proud father of Ashley Pypka, Tina Pypka and Jessica Pypka. Predeceased by his daughters Kayla and Karla. Cherished “Papa Tony” of Havana and Myles. Loving brother of Terry Pypka-Cino. Dearly missed by special friend Janet Redden and her family. Missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special canine companion of Tony. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11am. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Rd, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street , London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HAMMOND. C. Lyle..
Promoted to Glory on Monday May 4, 2015, at Victoria Hospital, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Hammond for 72 years. Dear father of Carolyn Hammond of London and Donna Monkman of Ottawa. Cherished grandfather of Faye Hill (Terry) of B.C. and Brenda Monkman of Ottawa. Dear brother of Elaine Brown (Ken) of Essex, and brother in law of Ruth and Helen Hammond.
Predeceased by his brothers Harold and Ken Hammond. Loved by his nieces and nephews. A lifelong member of the Salvation Army. Donations to The Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3 gratefully accepted. A memorial service to be held on Sunday May 24, 2015, 3pm at the Citadel. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London ON (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com

WALKER, John….

Unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. John Walker of London in his 66th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary (Tallack) Walker for 42 years. Loving father of Eric (Rosie Tsai), Ian (Amelia Legg) and Christopher (Olivia Shapwaykeesic). Proud grandpa of Isabella. Dear brother of Stephen (Barbara) Walker. Predeceased by both his parents Frank and Edna Walker. John will be lovingly remembered by his relatives, his co-workers at Olympia Tile and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 1pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clark Road, London, ON N6V 3K5 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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CAZON, Fred…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, April 25, 2015, Fred Cazon in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Sharron Cazon for 42 years. Loving father of Etahndah Cazon and Awenita Cazon both of Edmonton. Cherished grandfather of Aiyana Cazon and Dixon Callingbull. Dear brother of Margaret Field and her husband Garry of Fort Providence, NWT, Larry Sabourin and his wife Marie of Rae-Enzo, NWT and Matthew Sabourin of Fort Providence, NWT. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place, with interment in Fort Providence, Northwest Territories. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 785 Wonderland Road South, Suite 203, London, ON N6K 1M6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DRENNAN, Gwen…..

Peacefully surrounded by family at University Hospital, London on Saturday, April 25, 2015, Gwen (Smith) Drennan in her 95th year. Cherished mother of Donna Clark (Don), Eric Drennan (Juanita), Lorraine Cameron (John), Bev Fodor (Mark) all of London. Loving “Grandma D” of Steven, Michael, Crystal, Tara, Scott, Katie, Alex, Nick and 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Walt Drennan and her brother Eric Smith. Mom enjoyed her summers at the lake and entertaining family and friends at her home. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Gwen’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11am, with Reverend Tracy Crick-Butler officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the charity of choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SAVAGE, Edward “Ted”….

Peacefully, at Earls Court Village, London, on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Ted Savage in his 99th year. Beloved husband of Ruby S. (Langridge, Back) Savage. Step-father of: H. Steven Back and his wife Rose and Martin S. Back all of London. Dear Grampa and Great Grampa of Robert Back and Rachael Parkes (Raleigh and Meyer), Kevin and Lisa Back (Sebastian and Danika), Ryan and Rebecca Back (Kalib, Charlotte, Maddox and Hudson) all of London. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service under auspices of St. Paul’s No. 107 & Corinthian No. 330 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, followed by a memorial service in the chapel. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MEDCALF, Paul….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Thursday, April 23, 2015, Paul “JP” Medcalf, in his 77th year. Paul will be dearly missed by friends. A special thank you to all the staff at Parkwood Hospital for their care, compassion and friendship. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TSOBANELLI, Vasiliki “Besi”……

Unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Besi in her 89th year. Dance partner and beloved wife of N. V. Quyen for 40 years. Survived by her sister Roula Tsobanelli and her son Paki from Germany; her niece Mary (David) and their two sons Donald (Jamie) and Daniel in Canada. She will also be missed by her nieces Soula, Roula, Niki, Dimitroula and their families, and her extended family in Greece. Predeceased by her sisters Hariklia, Dimitra her brothers Christos, Apostolos and baby Andreas. She was a competitive ballroom dancer with many awards and was happiest when she was on the dance floor. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with memorial prayers at 8 p.m. by Father Elias Drossos on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London ON. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online donations and condolences at www.amgfh.com

COSTELLO, Bert….

Peacefully at Kincardine Hospital, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Bert Costello, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Edna (Wallace) Costello for 59 years. Proud father of Charmaine Jenkins of Kincardine and Michael Costello and his wife Julie of London. Cherished grandpa of Sean and Kyle Jenkins and Katelyn and Jessica Costello. Dear brother of Anna Hall (the late Ernie) of Kelowna, B.C. and Bill Costello and his wife Maureen of Cookstown, North Ireland. Predeceased by his siblings Ena Johnston and her husband Loftie of Enniskillen, North Ireland and George Costello and his wife Minnie of Florence Court, North Ireland. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Bert was a Past Master of King Soloman’s Lodge No. 43 A. F & A. M. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the funeral service, being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1pm. Cremation with interment 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