Services & Obituaries

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

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