Services & Obituaries

TTHOMPSON, Ruth….

Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, December 13, 2014, Ruth (Barnett) Thompson in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Percival Thompson for 46 years. Cherished mother “momsie” of Phylicita Thompson of Brampton, Jennifer Thompson and her husband Kenneth Jacob of Edmonton, Alberta and Alex Thompson and his wife Dena Gray of London. Dear sister of Lloyd Barnett and his wife Marjorie of Kingston, Jamaica. Loving and proud grandma of 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dearly missed by nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Ethel and Joslyn Barnett, and her sister Joyce Barnett. The family would like to thank all the staff at University Hospital, especially the ICU team, for their loving care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The “home going celebration” will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 10 am, at Impact Church London, 220 Adelaide Street North, London, with Pastor D. Karl Thomas officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Impact Church London, 220 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H4 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

NICHOL, John Albert..
Passed away peacefully on Friday December 12, 2014 at LHSC University Hospital, in his 82 year.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Alice (Noviss) Nichol. Loving step-father of Beverly Hennessy and her husband Harvey, Richard Sharrow, Ronald Sharrow and his wife Lydia, Bonnie Sharrow and her husband Joey Baumuller and Kathy Lawrence all of London. Cherised grandfather of 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Delmer Nichol and his wife Shirley of St. Marys and Doris Backx of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Gordon, Glen, Eric and William Nichol, his sister Irene Marsh and his step-children Marlyn Fowler, Joseph Sharrow, and Rosemary Eiler.A private family Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place.Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. S, London ON.Online condolences may be made at www.amgfh.com.

WOOD, Charmaine Lynn…
Peacefully surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer Charmaine (Brigham) Wood of London in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Gordon Wood for 38 years. Cherished mother of April Aristone (Darren Arbeau) and Stephen Wood. Dear sister of Donna (Bob) Swales, Joan (Doug) Swan, Diana (Don) Chapman, Wendy McKay, Scott (Cheryl) Brigham, Carolann (Ralph) Knaus, Brian Brigham and Ronald Brigham. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Patricia (the late Ted) Cameron, Marion (the late Gerald) McMahon and Donna (Bruce) Green. Predeceased by her parents Lillian “Pat” Brigham and Wilfred “Wilf” Brigham, her sister Gail Bealieu and her brothers Garry Brigham, Wesley Charlton and Jimmy Charlton. Charmaine will be remembered with much love by her nieces, nephews and their children and grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, (for The Gene Goodreau Patient Assistance Fund), 747 Base Line Road, East, London ON, N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ALLEN, James IV…. Quietly at his residence on Sunday, December 7, 2014, Jim Allen IV, of London, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Marsha (Box) Allen for 49 ½ years. Loving father of LuAnne Hughes (Jeff) and Jamie Allen V (Jen) of London. Cherished grandpa “Poot” of Kirstyn, Hannah, Maggie, James VI and Hank. Dear brother of Bob Allen (Cindy), Pat Allen, Shelley Marinigh (Ed) and brother-in-law of Libby Kay (Mal) and Chuck Box (Janis). Missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Jim was a longtime Teacher and Basketball Coach with Thames Valley Board of Education. He was involved with London Sports Council and KidSport London Chapter. He was the director of OELC Orillia for many years and recently became a Senator at Highland Country Club. Jim was a mentor and inspiration to all his students and teams. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 6 – 9 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, cheques may be made to KidSport London, 316 Rectory Street, London, ON N5Y 5P8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HANCOCK, Joan…..

It is with much sadness and great love, that the family announces her peaceful passing, of Joan (Jolly) Hancock, of London, on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at LHSC University Hospital, in her 80th year.Beloved wife of the late Jerry Hancock (1994).Loving mother of Michele and Melissa Hancock.
Fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Ron White.Cherished aunt of Scott and Patti White, Melynda and John White, Stephen and Julie White.Dear great aunt of Matthew, Paul (Victoria), Lucas, Catherine, Lauren and Alana. Predeceased by her sister Jacqueline White (2004) and her brother James Jolly (2008).Joan will be sadly missed by all of her special life long friends and neighbours. A heartfelt thank you to all the medical professionals for their exceptional care at Invermere Hospital BC., East Kootenay Hospital BC., Rockyview General Hospital AB., and LHSC University Hospital ON.Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm & 7-9pm on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.The funeral service will be conducted at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London , on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10am. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, or the South Collegiate School c/o South Alumni Association 371 Tecumseh Ave E London, ON N6C 1T4.Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MASON, Harold……

Peacefully surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home, Harold Mason of London, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Crooks) Mason for over 67 years. Dear father of Bruce Mason and his wife Joyce of London, Linda Maynard and her husband Clair of Youbou, B. C. and Heather Hudson and her husband Tom of Rural Stony Plain, Alberta. Loving grandfather of Stephanie (Jordan) Malka, Scott (Fiona) Cressman, Morgan (Dennis) Foot, Derek (Ashley) Hubbell, Carly (David) Ryckman and Taylor Mason (Alisha Foster) and four great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Mason and her four children. Predeceased by his parents Florence and Harry and his brother Don. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Cheshire Homes of London and Veterans Affairs. Harold will be dearly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations for the future of their special services may be made to Cheshire Homes of London, 2-1111 Elias Street, London ON., N5W 5L1. A. Millard George Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements (519) 433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Bartlett, Rosemary Jane….
Rosemary left in a state of peaceful equilibrium from St. Joseph’s Hospice Care in London, Ont., on December 05, 2014. Born in Toronto May 11, 1929. Beloved daughter of the late Emily Rose (Whittington) Bartlett and Fred Lamble Bartlett. Sister of the late David Bartlett and his widow, Betty, of Manotick. Aunt of Michael Bartlett and his wife Doreen, also of London, and of Peter Bartlett and his partner Rick Savage, of Nottingham, England.
Following graduation, Rosemary worked for the Physical Education department of the Toronto Board of Education. She then moved to share her passion for elementary-level Phys Ed with student teachers at the London Teacher’s College. She returned to Toronto in 1975 with her beloved aid, “Mr. Whistle” to teach a new generation at Toronto’s Bedford Park Public School. She retired in 1986 and returned to London.
Rosemary was a life-long volunteer, beginning with her service as President of the Queen’s Alma Mater Society in 1951-2, while concurrently a member of the varsity swimming team. She has since served in several Queen’s Alumni roles. In London, following retirement, she volunteered actively with the Women’s Auxiliary to Mission Services of London, the St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program, the Wesley-Knox and Colbourne Street United Churches, Northern Hospitality Meals, Muldrew Lake Cottagers’ Association and others.
She became the proud owner of the 85-year-old family cottage that her father built on Muldrew Lake in Muskoka – she was canoe cargo en route to her first stay there at three months – where she subsequently enjoyed crafts, swimming and canoeing. She cherished time on the deck with family and friends.
She was a mentor to many, including first-time swimmers and paddlers, knitting and craft enthusiasts, medical school interviewees, and volunteer teams providing support to the disadvantaged. She brought humour, enthusiasm, intelligence, practicality, goodwill, and grace to every gathering.
Rosemary’s family celebrates the support received from friends, neighbours, and health care providers – particularly the remarkable team at St. Joseph’s Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fred Lamble Bartlett Memorial Award at Queen’s University, Mission Services of London, or the Wesley-Knox United Church.
Visitation on Wednesday December 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Service on Thursday December 11 at 11:00 am at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Styles, Peter John……

At home on Tuesday December 2, 2014, Peter John Styles in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Mary “Moe” (Kiernan) Styles. Loved father of Suzette (Byron) Philipson, Carl (Jackie) Styles, Michelle (Mark) Ansara all of London. Proud grandpa of Christopher, Brittany, Ryan, Brandon and Chase. Loved brother of Paul (Joan) Styles of Coventry, England, and brother-in- law Graham Thompson. Predeceased by his sister Shelby Thomson. Also loved and remembered by his many nieces and nephews. A Masonic service will be held under the auspices of Harmony Lodge No. 388 A.F. & A.M. at 6:30 p.m. on Friday December 5, 2014 followed by a visitation from 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Saturday December 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario 633 Colborne St., Suite 180London, Ontario N6B 2V3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association 442 Adelaide St N, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

JONES, Mary…..

At University Hospital, London, on Monday, December 1, 2014, Mary (Lake, Shaw) Jones in her 88th year. Beloved wife of John Jones and the late Vaughn Shaw. Loving mother of Darby Shaw and his wife Sharon of Ferndale, Michigan. Dear sister of Robert Lake and his wife Frances of London. Dear step-mother of Derek Jones and his wife Roberta of Athens, Ontario and Karen MacMillan and her husband John of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Cherished grandmother of Quentin (Heather), Dagan (April), Dylan (Bernadette), Colleen, Ian (Erin), Conal (Meghan), Janna (Pat), Braden and by great-grandchildren. Missed by her family and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, December 5, 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 Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1pm. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George St, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Ross, Mary Shirley…

On December 1, 2014 at Mount Hope Centre, Mary Shirley (Henderson) Ross in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Ross. Dear mother of Shirley Tilden and her husband John of Amherstburg, Janice Vella and her husband Charles of London and Jim Ross and his wife Anne of London. Proud grandmother of James Ross the 4th, Kim Weber, Carrie Burke and her husband James, Tamara McConnell and her husband Noel and David Tilden and his fiancee Jen. Great grandmother of Emily, Elizabeth and Abbygayle Weber, Lily McConnell, Reagan and Connor Burke and Jimmy and Caelan Ross. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Wednesday December 3, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday December 4th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.