Services & Obituaries

CUSHMAN, Kathleen “Kitty” ….. Passed away at the age of 80, with family at her side on Thursday June 11, 2015 at Victoria Hospital. Beloved wife of Murray Cushman. Loving mother of Van MacDougall (Pia Forsstrom) and stepmother to Barbara (Dennis) Bradley. Cherished grandmother of Sarah MacDougall and Anna (Jon-Rickard) S. MacDougall and step grandmother to Laura and Elizabeth Bradley. Proud Great-grandmother to Maja S. MacDougall and step great-grandmother to August Sorensen. Sadly missed by her sisters Marie Schroeder, Louise Straub, and Doreen Sawyer. Predeceased by her beloved puppy Mindy. Friends will be received by family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday June 17, 2015 from 12 – 1pm where the Funeral service will be held at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, 800 Commissioners Road E, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Alzheimer Society of London , 435 Windemere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HENRY, Robert “BOB”…..
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Norma (nee Gray) for 56 years. Cherished father of Ronald and Dyanne (Glen). Loving Grandfather to Carling and Miranda. He will be missed by sister-in-laws Jean Beverly, Audrey Small and Shirley Livingston. After graduating from Beck Collegiate in London, he spent his entire working career with the London Life Insurance Company, and retired at the management level. He worked through the London Life in many cities including New York, Philadelphia, Montreal and Toronto. In 1977, he was selected to attend the University of Western Ontario executive management program and spent the summer in resident with senior executives from North and South America. He was also one of four Canadians to serve on an international computer systems research committee for a six year period. Bob gave freely of his time serving as an early director of Big Brothers of London, Past President of the Data Processing Management Association, executive member of the Community Watch program, and Past President of his Federal Political Riding Association. He served in a leadership capacity with an annual Cancer Society fund raising project, and was Past President of his condominium corporation. Bob joined St. George’s Lodge #42 in London in 1955, and the Mocha Shrine Temple in 1957. He was a very active member of the Mocha Shrine. After first joining the Mocha hospital entertainment committee where he showed films to the patients at the London Children’s Hospital, he served in a number of leadership positions with the Shrine and had the privilege of serving as Potentate in 1989. In 1999, he was awarded with the Shrine’s prestigious Thomas W. Melham Humanitarian Award. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Friday June 12, 2015, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Ave, London, on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11 am. Private family interment at a later date. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 633 Colborne St #150, London, ON N6B 2V3 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Canadian Unit, 468 Colborne Road, London ON N6B 2T3 or charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROY, Margaret…

Passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Friday, June 5th 2015. Margaret (Shields) Roy of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late John R. Roy (2006). Cherished mother of Mary Anne (Russell) Greenbeck, Susan Roy (Jay Rankin), Jane Roy (Glen Pearson) and Jennifer (Bill) Bellmore. Dear sister of Ted Shields and family. Loved by her grandchildren Jim, Jonah, John, Ater, Sam, Nicole, Abuk, Achan, Max and Madeline and her step-grandchildren Kathy, Kristy, Jordan and Kim and great-grandchild Anna Marie. Predeceased by her sister Helen (James) Hughes. Greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Margaret graduated with a B.A. in 1950 from the University of Western Ontario and was a teacher for over 30 years at Blakelock High School in Oakville and Banting S.S. in London. The family would like to express special thanks to the caring staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London. Friends will be received by the family 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9th 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, on Wednesday, June 10th 2015 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Choir Bursary Fund, St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, ON N6G 2B6 or London & Area Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street, London, ON N5W 2X9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RUSSELL, Betty….
Peacefully with family by her side, at Mount Hope Center for Long Term Care, on Wednesday June 3, 2015, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Russell. Dear mother of Brian Russell of Winnipeg, MB, Barry Russell and his wife Kimberley of London and Brenda Neil and her husband Peter of London. Cherished Grandmother of Bailey, Clark, Matthew, Kasey, Paige, and Connor.
Dear sister of William Stewart and his wife Doreen. Predeceased by her brothers Allan and Hugh Stewart. Friends will be received by the family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, on Sunday June 7, 2015 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm, where the Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday June 8, 2015 at 1pm. Cremation to follow. Donations in Betty’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario N6B 3H8, or to World Vision 1 World Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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