Services & Obituaries

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

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