Services & Obituaries

JONES, Aileen…..

Aileen Jones (née Andreoff/Steffoff) passed away quietly on March 23 2015 in Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario at 93 years old. She was devoted to her family and her friends. She was a talented dressmaker and teacher of sewing, a skier, a volunteer, and a world traveller. Loving mother of Manina and her husband Neal, and her son Fred and his wife Natalie. She will be missed by many, but particularly by her grandchildren Fionn, Maeve, Reilly and Rachel and by her nieces and nephews Diane, Kristine, Bobby, Art, and Janny. She was predeceased by her dear sister Victoria Jones. A memorial service will be held at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive, London, on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2 or Plan Canada, 245 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 300, Toronto ON M4P 0B3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, donations, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HORTON, Debra….
Surrounded by family on Sunday, March 22, 2015, Debra (Welsh) Horton, in her 62nd year. Beloved wife and best friend of Ross Horton for 40 years. Cherished and loving mother of Jennifer (Pete) Gallagher and Jannine (Ronnie) Larson. Proud and dedicated grandmother of Eric, Isabella, Peter and Abigail. Also survived by her brothers-in-law Mike Trickett, Gary (Trudy) Horton, Paul (Marion) Horton, Earl (Tracy) Horton and sisters-in-law Madeleine Horton, Margaret (Lee) Kolbenson, Michele Horton (Steve), Melanie (Wayne) Hennessy and Melinda (Gary) Young. Predeceased by her parents Alex and Lily Welsh and her sister Karen Trickett (2015). Debbie was loved dearly and will be fondly remembered by many relatives and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Rd, London, ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STARLING, David Alan…
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Victoria Hospital, London at the age of 60. Lovingly remembered by Julie and their children Derek and Darby Starling of London. Dear son of Wilson Starling and the late Frances Starling. Cherished brother of Paul Starling and his wife Nancy of Calgary, and Brenda Lausanne and her husband David of London. Dearly missed by his nieces Alex and Madi Lausanne, and all his cherished family members and friends. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 7-9 pm. A Celebration of Life will be officiated by Rev. Tracy Crick-Butler at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:30 am. Cremation will have already taken place at Woodland Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be welcomed. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DEWAR, Arthur….

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Arthur in his 97th year on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Henley Place Long Term Care, London. Beloved husband of the late Ella (Mason) Dewar (1994). Dear father of Roger Dewar (Lorraine). Proud “Gramps” to Jennifer Dewar, Michael Dewar (Lillian), Heather Finlayson and Tyler Finlayson (Karen) and “GG” to Grace, Jack and Phoebe. Predeceased by his twin sister Georgina Arrand and sisters Sadie Gough and Anna Reycraft. Arthur will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by relatives and friends; he was a mentor to many, a travelling companion and a good friend. A special thank you for the personal care and compassion that Arthur received from the 2nd floor staff at Henley Place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Kilmartin Cemetery, Glencoe, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ANDRUS, Harry….

At Chartwell Royalcliffe Retirement Residence on Monday, March 16, 2015, Harry Andrus of London in his 68th year. Beloved husband of the late Frances (Koena) Andrus. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Marroni. Cremation has taken place. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

NORTON, Roy…….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, March 16, 2015, Roy Norton in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Madeline (McGuffin) Norton (1998). Cherished father of Patrick Norton and Robin Norton and his wife April, all of London. Loving grandpa of Christopher Norton and his wife Jodi, Meghann DeGraw and her husband Chris and great-grandpa of Sydney, Dakota and Riley. Dear brother of Mabel McCoy and brother-in-law Jack Lutman. Missed by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by his sisters Ruby Pincombe, Ada Norton, Gladys Lutman, and his brothers Russell, Wilfred, Elmer Norton and brother-in-law Richard McGuffin and his wife Alice of Beaverlodge, Alberta. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of Roy’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11 am, with Reverend Susan Cameron officiating. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London, immediately after the service (appropriate outdoor footwear is advised). As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Mount Zion United Church General Fund, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London, ON N6J 2H6 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DUNN, Walter Edward…
Passed away peacefully with his wife, Barbara Lawrence – Dunn, at his side on Monday March 16, 2015 in London, Ont, in his 87th year.
Loving father of Denis, Sherri, Brenda and their spouses, and step father to Patricia (Real), Mary Helen (Peter), and Rosemary (Syl).
Predeceased by step children Douglas and Jane (David).
Survived by his brother Jim of Nova Scotia, and several grand children and great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London.

SMITH, Jean Alice…
It is with heartfelt sadness to announce the passing of Jean Alice Smith, at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Friday March 13, 2015, at the age of 89. Daughter of the late Sterling and Mary Smith, and step daughter of the late Doris Smith. Dear sister of David (Gene Anne) Smith. Cherished aunt of Joshua (Brooke McDonald) and Sarah Smith. Thanks to the staff at Chateau Gardens, Niagara-on-the-Lake for their compassion and attentive care. Graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Springbank Drive, London, Ont on Wednesday March 18, 2015 at 1 pm. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ont (519)-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HALE, Elsie (McDougald)….

Peacefully with her three daughters holding her at Village of Glendale Crossing on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in her 94th year. Loving wife of the late Harold Hale (1985). Much loved Mother of Valerie Sytema (Carl), Vicki Gerth (the late Bill 2006) and Barbara Hale (Jeff Piotrowski). Dear grandmother of Alison (Olav), Derek, Paul (Jami-Lynne), Ashley, Sjaan (Genny), Kristyn (Mark), Amanda, Stefanie and Emily and many great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Keith McDougald of Kelowna, British Columbia, predeceased by her brother James McDougald of Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Mom is survived by her loving sister-in-law Catherine Hale and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including Madeleine Lecuyer. Mom was the oldest child of William and Minnie Ethel McDougald (Carruthers), born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and raised on a farm in Sceptre, Saskatchewan. After graduating from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, London, Ontario, in 1943, Mom and Dad married and decided that grain farming in Saskatchewan was to be their life’s work. Having decided to raise their three girls in London, Mom and Dad spent their working years “suitcase farming” with summers spent by the family in Lemsford and Sceptre, Saskatchewan and winters in London. Although Mom made London her home, her heart forever remained on the prairies. Mom was a kind and generous person who gave so much of her time helping others. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Village of Glendale Crossing for all of their kindness, care and compassion through Mom’s last years. We would also like to thank Mom’s special companion, Brittan, for being a bright light in Mom’s life. Your kindness will always be remembered. Being lifelong members of Church of St. Andrew Memorial, Mom was very appreciative of always being remembered by the Church community through their visits and flowers. Mom will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2 – 4 pm and Monday, March 16, 2015 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. with funeral service to follow at 1:30 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London immediately following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or the Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London ON N6C 4M7 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memoires and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GAUKRODGER, Bob…

Peacefully surrounded by family at Strathroy Hospital, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Bob Gaukrodger of Ipperwash Beach and formerly of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Davies) Gaukrodger for 64 years. Loving father of Debbie Moses (Rob) of Birr, Greg Gaukrodger (Liz) of Kitchener and Marcie Gaukrodger of Squamish. Cherished grandpa of Stephen (Terri Anne), Lindy (Duncan), Amy, Rob, Jason (Cindy), Nicole (Allan), Tylor, Leahm and Nat and great-grandpa of Olivia, Eva, Emilia, Amber, Avery, Alysa, Aiden and Abi. Dear brother of Phyllis Duffin (late Don) and brother-in-law of Bill Davies (Pat). Also missed by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Strathroy Hospital for their compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 4-7pm on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com