Services & Obituaries

BECKETT: T. Kenneth (Ken)

Beckett, T. Kenneth (Ken) of London passed peacefully on October 2, 2014 in his 73rd year. Ken will be dearly missed by his wife Phia, his children Allen (Connie), Charlyne Martin (Todd) and Sharon Semeniuk and his 7 grandchildren. Sadly missed by his siblings Charles (Ann), Lois Bill (Bob), Jean Matthews (late Ed), Lynda Beckett (Gary) and his in-laws Hettie and John Patte, Marja and Rob Fawcett, Roy and Sandra Brouwer and his many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of Life service will be held at Union United Church, 6008 Stone Church Road, Union, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., preceded by 1 hour visitation from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Interment in Union United Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or Union United Church, 6008 Stone Church Road, Union, ON N0L 2L0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROWN, Peggy…..

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, Margaret “Peggy” (Mardling) Brown, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of Sidney Brown for 70 years. Loving mother of Wayne Brown of Tchesinkut Lake, B.C. Proud grandma of Stuart Brown (Leanne Zacharias) and great-grandma of Lily Jayne and Kadie all of Abbotsford BC. Dear sister-in-law of Betty Simpson. Missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Harry Mardling Jr. and parents Gertrude and Harry Sr. Mardling. The family would like to thank the staff at Maple View Terrace and Victoria Hospital for their kind care and consideration. A private visitation and Celebration of Peggy’s life will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association, 2-639 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 3M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared www.amgfh.com

IRWIN, Geraldine….

Geraldine (Jackson) Irwin, in her 97th year, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia, Ontario, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Irwin (1997). She will be sadly missed by her children Judy Minielly (John) of Grand Bend, Bernie Irwin of London and Jackie O’Hara (Len) of Gabriola, B.C. Loving grandmother of Jay Minielly (Lisa), Jane Dockrill (Mark), Jack Minielly (Sarah), Janet Carew (Jeff), Jillian O’Hara, Shawn Irwin and the late Dustin O’Hara. Great-grandma to Andrew, Joanna and John Dockrill, Perry, Murphy and Philip Minielly, Jordan and Jesse Carew, Megan and Beth Minielly, Troy, Desiree, Keaton Irwin and Duggan and McKenzie O’Hara. Dearly missed by her many nieces, nephews and their families. The family would like to thank CCAC, Doctors, Nurses, PSW’s, Hospice staff and volunteers for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm, on Friday, October 3, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of Geraldine’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 2 pm. A private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowes, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia – 475 N. Christina St. Sarnia ON N7T 5W3 or your local Salvation Army. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Barker, Bessie Viola Verna……

Peacefully on Monday September 29, 2014 at Westmount Gardens Nursing Home, Bessie Viola Verna Barker in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Wesley Barker. Dear mother of Joanne Evelyn McNall and her late husband Elgin of St. Marys, Ontario. Cherished sister of Isobel Campbell of New Westminster, British Columbia. Proud grandmother of Bruce McNall and his wife Liz, Nancy Vink and her husband Joe and Dan McNall and great grandmother of Nicole, Kyle, Rebecca, Anthony, Bradley, Natalie, Stacie, James, Jarrett, Carly and Cole. Predeceased by her brother Harry “Bud” Barr. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery on Thursday October 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home (519) 433-5184. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada 420 East Street North Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Miller, Joyce Marguerite…….

On Thursday September 25, 2014 at Strathroy Hospital, Joyce Marguerite Miller in her 86th year. Loved daughter of the late Charles (Glen) and Zelda Miller of London. Predeceased by her beloved sister Marion Miller. Joyce will be missed by her cousins Paul and Joyce Miller, Jack and Brenda Miller and Margaret Osmola of Michigan and Marjorie and Robert Jefferson of Arkona. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday October 3, 2014, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home Chapel 60 Ridout St. South, London. Interment at Arkona Cemetery following the service. 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

Smith, Constance Leone……

On September 25, 2014 at Marion Villa, Constance Leone (Lutman) Smith in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Llewellyn Smith. Dear mother of Gerry Smith (Sheila), Nancy Frank, Cathy Williams and Doug Smith (Kelly). Loved grandmother of Brian, Ashley, Elise, Jacob and Justin. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9pm on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church on Monday September 29, 2014 at 1:00pm followed by the interment at Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1G7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DOWNEY, Weldon K…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, Weldon Downey in his 93rd year. Dear husband of Annie Downey for 46 years. Loving brother of Jean Ingraham of Woodstock, New Brunswick. Cherished uncle to his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and their families. Predeceased by his siblings. He will be missed by his dear friends and neigbours. Weldon was a kind, generous, and loving husband. Annie would like to thank their friends, neigbours and the hospital staff for their kindness and gentle care. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 1 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. 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

Waring, Barbara Elizabeth….

On September 24, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, Barbara Elizabeth Waring in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Reid “Jim” Waring. Dear mother of Katherine Waring of London, Arthur Waring and his wife Lynn of Edmonton, Alberta, Yvonne Summerfield and her husband Mark of London, Allan Waring of London and David Waring and his wife Sharon of Vancouver, B.C. Much loved grandma of Jason, Jim, Annette, Karen, Fraser, Spencer, Nevin and Rowan. Proud great-grandma of seven. Predeceased by her sister Patricia Grigg and her brother James Eadie. A memorial visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday October 14, 2014 at A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, followed by a 12:00 p.m. graveside service at Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Humane Society 624 Clarke Road London, Ontario N5V 3K5 or St. Paul’s Cathedral Daily Bread Program St. Paul’s Social Services 472 Richmond Street London Ontario N6A 3E6. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

FINDLAY, Al…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, Al Findlay of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Lillian (Laidlaw) Findlay for 54 years. Loving father of Al Findlay Jr. and his wife Donna of London, Dan Findlay and his wife Brenda of Thamesford, Doug Findlay and his partner Mary and Kris Cummings and her husband Gord all of London. Cherished grandpa of Mike (Alisha), Mandy (Kyle), Mitchell and Karly and great-grandpa of Ryland. Dear brother of John Findlay and his wife Judy and brother-in-law Marion Baker and her husband Jack, Norm Laidlaw and his wife Penny and Norma Laidlaw (and the late Ken). Predeceased by his siblings Janet and Tom Findlay. Dear uncle of many nieces, nephews and their families. He will be missed dearly by his furry friend Ruby. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm, on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of Al’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 2 pm. A private family Interment of cremated remains in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, N6B 2T3. A Masonic service will be conducted under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. on Thursday evening at 6:30pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

vonWISTINGHAUSEN, Alex…..

Peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 19, 2014, at University Hospital, London, Alex vonWistinghausen in his 53rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Sharon (Ross) vonWistinghausen for 37 years. Loving dad of Gage vonWistinghausen (Emilee) and Sara vonWistinghausen all of London. Dear son of Dieter vonWistinghausen (Ina) and the late Paula vonWistinghausen and son-in-law of Betty Joseph (the late Leo). Dear brother of Marnie Walker (Stan) and Chris vonWistinghausen (Lynda) and brother-in-law of Dorothy Collins and Cathy Alexiou (Bill), Bill Ross (Marguerite) and their families. Also missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Alex worked for many years for the City of London – Parks and Recreation. He was a strong loving family man and will be missed by his close family and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of Alex’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 11 am, with Reverend Steve Johnston officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation – Transplant, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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