Services & Obituaries

Robertson, Garry Allan…

Unexpectedly at home, on Friday, December 26, 2014. Garry Robertson of London in his 61st year. Cherished father of Jessica Rockburn and Steven Robertson. Proud grandfather of Reuben. Dear brother of Glenda, Donna, Karen and Gayle. Predeceased by his parents Gladys and Arthur and his brother Gordon. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service on Friday, January 9, 2015, A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MOWAT, Frederick Howard “Fred”

Unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, Fred Mowat of London, in his 49th year. Beloved partner and best friend of Rita (Lalama) Messeroll for 8 years. Cherished son of Heather and Malcolm Richardson. Loving father of Danielle and Ryan Mowat and stepfather to Jake and Marissa Messeroll. Dear Brother to Leona (Steve) Meisner, Michelle (Chris) Kelly, Pam (Andy) Hall, Debbie (Doug) Laird and Tammy (Rev) Mitchell. Fred will be fondly remembered by nephews and nieces who loved him very much. Fred was a devoted, dedicated, respected and founding member of Phantom Thunder MC and will be forever known to many as “T-bone”. A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2014 from 2-4 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to London and District Distress Centre Inc, 255 Horton Street East, London, ON N6B 1L1

MARSHALL, ELAINE…

Marshall, Muriel “Elaine”, Peacefully on December 24, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in her 97th year. Loving daughter of Alfred and Georgina (Lemon) Marshall. Dear Sister and Sister-In-Law of John (Jack) and Jean Marshall, Warren (Jim) and Dolly Marshall, and William (Keith) and Elaine Marshall. Dear friend of Thomas Gibson, all of London (pre-deceased by all). Cherished Aunt “Snue” and Survived by Nieces and Nephews Nonnie (Don) Lawlor; Stephanie (Tom) Greenside, Tanya (Bob) Murray; Bob (Barbara) Marshall; Sandra Daniels-Marshall; Bill (Kate) Marshall; Gary (Heather) Marshall; Greg( Rosalind) Marshall, and pre-deceased by nephew John Marshall. Also loved by 15 Great, and 15 Great-Great Nieces & Nephews. Loving Cousin to Marilyn Cowan. Elaine Graduated from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1940 and worked at Victoria Hospital Cancer Clinic for many years as Head Nurse until her retirement in 1983. Dear friend to many, Past Matron of Order of the Eastern Star, Bethlehem Chapter 136 (former Ruth Chapter). Member of Daughters of the Nile, Omar Temple #111. Long-time member of Calvary Church Second-Milers group. Elaine’s passion was Travel, visiting many, many Countries, crossing many decades to scratch her “Itchy Foot”. An avid Painter of Oils and China, Handcrafter with knitting, crochet and weaving. Her hands were never idle. She enjoyed her pool and gardens. Elaine was a very Special person to many, and will be treasured and missed by all. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 1pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Rd, London, or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SARGANT, Alan…

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 23, 2014 at Victoria Hospital at the age of 71.Beloved husband of Connie Sargant.
Dear brother of Bill and his wife Ann Sargant of Burlington.
Also survived by his brother-in-law Gerry and his wife Els Gobel of Belgium. Predeceased by his brother Jack and his wife Esther Sargant.
He will also be missed by his niece Nathalie and nephews Jeffery and Leigh. Alan spent his life as a research food chemist and was the founder of the London Ice Cream Company.Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, on Sunday, January 4, 2015 from 2-4pm. A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Myeloma Research, Fund#: 81-404-68, Gift Appeal Code: omemr113, or to the Mission Services of London. Alan has bequeathed his body to Western University at the Schulich School of Medicine. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

ANDERSON, Edith..
Surrounded by family at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Friday, December 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Bill Anderson (2013) for 66 years. Loving mother of Tom Anderson and his partner Jenn Hoff, Trevor Anderson and his wife Lois, Terry McKeracher and her husband Doug and Tracy Silk and her partner Scott May. Cherished Granny of David, Ryan, Brett, Bryce, Stephanie, Kimberly, Courtney, Brennan, Jaime, and Jessica and Great-Grandmother of Chloe, Brock, Violet, Archie, Essery, and James. Edith will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her grandson Michael, her sisters Gertie (Bob) Walker, Helen (Robbie) Robertson, and Ruby (Jim) Noseworthy and her brother Sid (Marg) Harbert. The family would like to thank the staff on Marion Villa 2 for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STEWART, Winnifred Patricia…….

At Victoria Hospital, London, we announce with sadness the peaceful passing of our dear friend Winnie in her 94 year. Beloved daughter of the late Eleanor (Nell) Stewart. Survived by her cousins in Australia and England and by her friends Don and Joan Shewfelt and friends Helen and Alice. She will also be missed by neighbors from Foster Avenue. Winnie worked at A. Talbot LTD for 44 years and she was an active volunteer at the Kiwanis Senior Centre for countless years. A heartfelt thank you to Walnut Court staff and the medical team at Victoria Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 11:00am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society or the London Regional Cancer Program. A. Millard George Funeral Home is entrusted with funeral arrangements (519)433-5158. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PRATT, Dolina..
Passed away peacefully with her beloved husband, of 79 years, Frank at her side, on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at University Hospital, in her 98th year. Cherished mother of Deanna Niebergall, Thomas Pratt and his wife Margaret all of London, Sue Stalzer and her husband John of Naniamo, BC, Ronald Pratt of London and Stuart Pratt and his wife Rita of Grand Bend. Also missed by her grandchildren Stephen (Leigh Ann), Sarah (Michael), Jason (Krista), Jeffrey (Natalie), Christina (Franco), Murray (Lori), Rodney, Adam Frankie) and Dana (Josh), and her 17 great-grandchildren Nathan, Michael, Lucas, Bryn, Ronan, Chelsea, Hannah, Cameron, Charles, Hayden, Sephra, Tristan, Cassandra, Austin, Bryson, Jake and Dylan. Dear sister of Joan Roddick of London.Predeceased by her son Donald Pratt (2012), and by 4 sisters and 5 brothers.Survived by many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Dolina’s life will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 1 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with Visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at Oakland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London or Children’s Wish Foundation. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FORMAN, Evelyn….

At Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Monday, December 15, 2014, Evelyn (Nelson) Forman, formerly of London, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late D. Ross Forman (2013) for 57 years. Loving mother of Gerry Forman and his wife Ann of Bracebridge, Paul Forman and his wife Astrid of Ottawa and Sharon Hecker and her late husband John of London. Cherished grandma of Kevin, Sara Lynne, Neil, Leanne, Marie, Yvette, Michelle and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Vicki Wagner, Dale Nelson and his wife Jeannette and sister-in-law of Manford Wilson and Arlie Nelson. Predeceased by her sisters May Anderson and Leah Wilson and her brother Clare Nelson. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life for both Evelyn and Ross Forman will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 2pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Ontario. 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

Sutherland, Robert Knox…

Peacefully in his sleep on Sunday December 14, 2014 at University Hospital, Bob Sutherland of London in his 90th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Audrey Sutherland. Loving father of Janet (Mike) Salter, Nancy Sutherland (Jim Blumsom) and David Sutherland. Cherished grandfather of Colin and Eric Salter and Matthew, Robert and Bradley McLellan. Also survived by his sister-in-law Sheila Sutherland. Uncle Bob will also be missed by his niece and nephews. Pre-deceased by his brothers David and Ronald. Bob served in WWII with the Royal Canadian Navy. He worked for Nortel for 40 years both in Montreal and London, was an avid golfer and card player in his retirement and a frequent ‘texter’ with his grandsons. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John The Divine Catholic Parish, 390 Baseline Road, West, London on Thursday, December 18th at 11am. Cremation with interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada, 300 Wellington Street, Unit 100, London ON, N6B 2L5
or the Participation House Foundation, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 101, London ON, N6B 3R9
Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com