Services & Obituaries

Muller, Gunter Willie…….

On Wednesday November 12, 2014, we lost Gunter Willie Muller of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Nancy (Walker) Muller. Loving father of Eric Muller of London and Paul Muller of London. Dear brother of Manfred (Helga) Muller of Weiden, Germany. Gunter will be missed by Howard and Rosemary Walker of London, Doug and Debbie Walker of Ocala Florida and his extended family and friends. Gunter was a proud member of Local 593 Plumbers and Fitters Union London. A visitation will take place on Saturday November 22, 2014 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 1599 Hurontario Street, Suite 201 Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PHILIP, Margery…..

Peacefully at Hillcrest Village, Midland, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Margery (Ross) Philip in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Philip (2007). Loving mother of Virginia Lunnie and her husband Jim of Midland. Proud and cherished Nan of Sean (Patti)of Kitchener, Doug (Jen)of Komoka, Brent (Andrea) of Orangeville, and Kevin (Jenn) of New Westminster, BC. She doted on and adored her 10 great-grandchildren; Emma, Claire, Olivia, Katie, Ben, Kyle, Ryan, Chayse, Ethan and Tanner. Loving aunt to Phyllis Ashley, Barb and John Marshall, and their children. Predeceased by her sister Helen Ashley and nephew Ross Ashley. The family wish to thank the staff at Hillcrest Village Care Centre for their extraordinary loving care. Friends will be received by the family from 1-2 pm on Monday, November 17, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Margery’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Those wishing to honour Margery’s memory are asked to consider donations to Forest City Bible Church, 1889 Wonderland Road North, London ON N6G 5C1 or Sleeping Children Around the World, 28 Pinehurst Crescent,Toronto, ON M9A 3A5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BAXTER: Joan
At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 Joan (Walker) Baxter of London, born in Flaxton, County of York 1920. Beloved wife of the late Norman Cook (Dieppe 1942) and the late William (Bill) Baxter (1995). Dear mother of Lloyd Baxter (Donna) of Ottawa, Roy Baxter of Toronto, Janine Easton (Jim) of London. Dear step-mother of Robert Baxter (Shirley) of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Heather (John), Paul (Ana), Mary, Laura, Carl (Sarah), Melissa , Ryan (Carrie), Adrienne, Emily, Rebecca, and Michelle and her 8 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service being held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, November 15th at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Free the Children, 233 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2L2, and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, pictures and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BIBLE: Frank Henry
At University Hospital, London on Saturday, November 8, 2014, Frank Henry Bible of London in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Helen (Reesor) Bible. Dear father of Frank William Bible and his wife Lois of Durham and David John Bible and his wife Margot of Maple Ridge, BC. Dear grandfather of Amy Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Shane, Frank Charles Bible and his wife Tiffany and Benjamin James Bible and his wife Alyson, Andrea Faye Sikora and her husband Rob and Philip David Kenneth Bible, and by his thirteen great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his two brothers John Wesley Bible and William James Bible. Dear brother-in-law of Marion Bible of Toronto. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, November 12th at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SHERWIN, Alice Elizabeth……..

On Thursday November 6, 2014, Alice Elizabeth Sherwin of London in her 86th year. Alice will be remembered for her decades of service to London as a public health nurse. She will be missed by her loving brother Gordon Sherwin and her many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her brother Rev. Robert Sherwin and her sister Margaret Young. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held in Cobourg Ontario at a later date. Interment at Union Cemetery in Cobourg. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SUKAVA, Professor A. J. “Jack”….

Peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, Dr. Jack Sukava of London in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Sukava (1990). Loving father of Michael Sukava of London and Sharon Schnore and her husband Steve of New Hamburg. Proud Papa of Heather MacKillop and her husband Ewen of Nova Scotia and Erin Schnore of New Hamburg. Dearly missed by his extended family of Winnipeg and many nieces and nephews. Special friend of Marieon Mara. Jack commenced his studies at University of Manitoba, completing his PhD in Chemistry at McGill University, Professor Emeritus University of Western Ontario. He was a long time member of UWO Alumni Association, Metropolitan United Church and Thistle Lawn Bowling Club. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 2pm, at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4, Metropolitan United Church – Memorial Fund, 468 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3P8 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MANUEL: Maisie (Butt): At University Hospital, London on Monday, November 3rd, 2014 Maisie (Butt) Manuel of London in her 86th year. Loving mother of Sharon Manuel (Brian) of San Francisco, and Shawn Manuel (Shannon) of London. Sister of Yvonne Young (Heber) of Cornerbrook, Newfoundland. Predeceased by her 2 brothers Bruce and Bob Butt. Sister-in-law of Jean Butt of London. She was a Highland member for 46 years, where she was an excellent curler and golfer. Maisie enjoyed years of fun and festivities with her many friends. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday, November 7th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Private family interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. A celebration of Maisie’s life will be held at Highland Golf and Country Club, 1922 Highland Heights, London on Sunday, November 9th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please join us. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff at Highview residence for their excellent care during the last two years.

GIBSON, Gina – passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 while in palliative care at University Hospital, London at the age of 86 years. Gina is survived by her two daughters Nicole Crozier of London and Simone Reynolds (John) of New Britain, Connecticut, USA, and by her grandchildren John Gibson Reynolds (Allison) of New York City, Daniel Ashton Reynolds of West Hartford, Connecticut, and Adele Elyse Crozier of London. Gina is also survived by her sister Ginette Leach of Brighton, Sussex, England, and her nephew Mark Leach of Manchester, England. Predeceased by her former husband Ray Gibson (2013). She was born in London, England to the late Frederick Bell-Syer and the late Connie Georgie (Truefitt) Bell-Syer. Gina was raised in The Old House in Worthing, Sussex where she loved the rose gardens planted by her grandfather the renowned Victorian architect George Truefitt. In 1950 she embarked on her own in an ocean liner carrying her to a new life in Canada. Gina spent most of her life here in London, and was employed as a survey researcher by York University and a market researcher by Insights. True to her British heritage, she loved gardening, flower arranging, and was an active member of the Garden Club of London, in addition to pursuing her other interests in the arts and travel. Cremation has already taken place and a visitation celebrating Gina’s life will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home – Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London (located on the south east corner of the parking lot) on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Memorial donations to the Down Syndrome Research Institute at 4105 Catherine Street, Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0 (www.dsri.ca) would be appreciated by the family, if so desired. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LEE, E. Claus
At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday November 2, 2014 E. Claus Lee of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late May F. (Smith) Lee (2009). Survived by son Ollen and his wife Denise of Callander, Ontario and daughter Patricia, her husband and their children and his sister-in-law Olga Smith of London. Also loved by his grandsons Jason Lee (Lisa), Gregory De Hetre (Kate) and Jason De Hetre (Allysa) and his great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, November 5th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of St. George’s Lodge No. 42 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. Funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Thursday, November 6th at 11:00 am with visitation from 10 until 11 am. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, 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 charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GRIFFITH, Ruth….
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, November 2, 2014, Ruth (Armes) Griffith in her 82ndyear. Beloved wife of Harry Griffith for 57 years. Loving sister of Shirley Hack and sister-in-law of Rod Griffith, Mary Mowat and Alison Williamson. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com