Services & Obituaries

Sandrin, Lucienne Mary…….

At University Hospital November 29, 2014, Lucienne Sandrin of London in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Odovilio “Sandy” Sandrin. Loving mother of Carmen Pommeray of Vichy, France, Ronald Sandrin and his wife Maria of Nijmegen, Netherlands. Dear grandmother of Anica Sandrin of Lyons, France, Charles and Valentin Pommeray of Vichy, France. Dear sister of Cecile Beauchemin-Lalonde of Cornwall and sister-in-law of Lorinda Beauchemin of Embrun, ON. Lovingly remembered by her three nephews, Luc Claude, Francois Maurice and Jean Aime Lalonde and her cousins Marina and Judy Sandrin. Predeceased by her brother Maurice Beauchemin. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael’s Parish, 511 Cheapside Street, London, on Friday December 5, 2014 at 11am with visitation prior to the service starting at 10am. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the CNIB – Gift in memory CNIB 1929 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4G 3E8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BRERETON, Bill…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, November 27, 2014, William Brereton of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Ruth (Wood) Brereton for 65 years. Loving father of Wayne Brereton (Debra) and Nancy Brown (Doug) all of London. Proud grandfather “Gramps” of Matt (Devin), Adam (Lindsay), Courtney (Aaron), Ashley and great-grandson Cole. Dearly missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Beth, Bertha, Chuck, Ernie, Ab, Alfie, Walt, Lil and Edna and brother-in-law of Dorothy and Irene. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for their kind compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 11 am, with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8 or St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London, ON N6A 5M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HILLIER, Braydon….

Braydon has left footprints on our hearts, with his passing on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the age of 3 years, from Tay Sachs Disease. Braydon is the forever loved son of Amanda Lucier and Mitchell Hillier of London. He is survived by his grandparents Doug Hillier (Christin) and Shelley Grant. Loving great-grandson of Cecil Hillier (Ruby) and Joan Grant. Cherished nephew of Fletcher Hillier (Lisa), Oscar Hillier, Derek Lucier (Melanie), James Lucier and his cousins/playmates; Sawyer, Liam, Cole, Karson, Jackson, and Ava. Predeceased by his grandpa Brad Lucier and great-grandpa Melvin Grant. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9 pm on Friday, November 28, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Braydon’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 10:30am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London ON N6C 4V3 or Ronald McDonald House, 741 Base Line Rd E, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RICKARD, Betty….

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Westmount Gardens, London, on Sunday, November 23, 2014, Betty (Summerscales) Rickard of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Tom Rickard. Loving mother of Barbara MacIsaac (Bob Rockey) of Pictou County, Nova Scotia and Pat Wannamaker (Ben) of Edmonton, Alberta. Proud nanny of 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Jean Cartwright (Ken) of Yorkshire, England. Predeceased by her daughter Gloria Blaskievich and her sisters Evelyn and Barbara. The family would like to thank the staff at Westmount Gardens – Daisy Unit for the special care given to mom. Friends will be received by the family from 10 – 11 am on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11 am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations, may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1 or the charity of choice. Online condolences memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BUIST, Hazel….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Friday, November 21, 2014, Hazel (Péron) Buist, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Buist (2009). Loving mother of Robert Buist of London and Dean Buist and his wife Michele of Georgetown. Proud grandmother of Scott, Ian, Tyler, Abigail, Riley and Hayley. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Hazel was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Amica for their care and friendship provided to Hazel, over the past few years. Friends will be received by the family from 3-6pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Hazel’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 1 pm. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Kane, Cheryl Donna (née Bracci)….

Shortly after the sun set on November 20, 2014 with her family by her side, Cheryl’s journey peacefully ended at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria at the age of 63. Her life had an impact on so many and her legacy will continue to live on in her children; Karla Friesen (Jude) and Kyle Kane (Cara) and her granddaughter Jada Friesen, who she adored and brought her so much joy. She is now re-united with her true love, her husband Drew (2001), and her beloved parents; Sylvia (2006) and Naldo (2008) Bracci. She was deeply loved and will be missed by her sisters Paula Lamothe (Ron), Patti Livingstone (Malcolm), sister in-law Jackie MacKenzie (James), brother in-law Joe Kane along with her nieces and nephews: Renée Hawkins (Evan), Rob Lamothe (Lindsay), Paul Lamothe (Amber), Kelly Castellani (Carlo), Curtis Livingstone (Kristin), Ellen MacKenzie, Seamus MacKenzie, Shawn Kane and Michael Kane. Her love and friendship will be missed by many including longtime friends, co-workers from Rexall, Shoppers and her neighbours. Cheryl was a kind, generous person who always gave of herself and placed others first. She faced her diagnosis with dignity and tremendous courage, however, in the end, though much too soon, her passing was quiet and peaceful. Please join us in a celebration for this incredible woman. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with prayers at 7:30pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Steet South, London. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:00am at St. George Catholic Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London. Interment to follow at a later date in White River, Ontario. Your kind words are enough, but if inclined, please make a donation to the London Regional Cancer Program c/o London Health Sciences Foundation 747 Baseline Road East London, ON N6C 2R6 in lieu of flowers. We are appreciative and thankful for the thoughtful and caring support extended by the many doctors and nurses at the LRCP and on the 7th floor of the LHSC for their compassionate care during this difficult time. We are truly grateful for all that she was, but for now we feel sorrow for the loss of all that may have been and the milestones that will pass without her. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Beatty, Herbert Harry………….

On November 16, 2014, Herbert Harry Beatty of London in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Catherine E. (Scotchmer) Beatty. Cherished father of Patricia J. James of London, James (Jim) H. Beatty and his wife Susan and Robert D. Beatty all of Bayfield, David J. Beatty and his wife Ann of Nanaimo, B.C. and Ruthanne C. Stinton and her husband Steven of Williamsburg, Virginia. Also loved by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of John Beatty of Edmonton and Denis Beatty and his wife Patricia of Stratford. Predeceased by his sister Dorthea Beatty and his son-in-law Henry James. A memorial service will be held at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church on Friday November 21, 2014 at 1:00pm. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lions Club of Bayfield 6 Municipal Road, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PEMBLETON, Lela L………Peacefully, on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at University Hospital, Lela L. (Romphf) Pembleton of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of Donald N. Pembleton for 75 years. Dear mother of D. Keith Pembleton and his wife Carolyn of London. Predeceased by her 4 sisters Della Atkinson, Eileen Potts, Nola Baker, Lucille Hunt, her 6 brothers Harvey, Everitt, Pete, Calvin, Reece and Wyman Romphf and her grandson Edward Pembleton. Also loved by her 2 grandchildren Michael Pembleton, Krista Jo Pembleton (Christopher Groulx fiance) of London and her 5 great-granddaughters Katie, Windsor, Jennifer, Jordan and Juliana and her great-grandson Jordan and her nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday, November 16th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, November 17th at 11:00 am with Philip Lowden of the Jehovah Witness officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Auger, Michael Charles……………….

Peacefully at University Hospital surrounded by family, Michael Charles Auger in his 71st year. Loving father of Patrick (Marcie), Malcolm, Christopher (Allison) and Elizabeth (Simon) Auger. Proud grandpa of Sharda, Theodore and Sebastian. Beloved brother of Bernie (Gord) Donaldson and Pauline Bell. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany on Thursday November 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army Center of Hope 281 Wellington St. London N6B 2L4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com