Services & Obituaries

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

POPE, Catherine………….

Peacefully at Henley Place, London, on Thursday, October 30, 2014, Catherine (McNaught) Pope, of London, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Pope (1999). Loving mother of Anne Holmes and her husband Ross of Grand Bend and Lynne McRoberts and her husband Bob of London. Cherished grandma of Brian Holmes (Peggy), Christine Holmes, Brent Holmes (Stephanie), John McRoberts (Anne-Marie) and David McRoberts (Nichole). Dear great-grandma of Curtis, Jessica, Kate, Bailey, Kali, Alexa, Sydney and Emily. Predeceased by her brothers Robert and John McNaught and her sister Betty Fletcher. The family would like to thank the staff at Henley Place for their care and compassion. A private family service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Merrymount Children’s Centre, 1064 Colborne Street, London N6A 4B3 or Wellspring London, 382 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6B 2N8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Larkin, Daniel Patrick……….

On October 28, 2014 at University Hospital in London, Daniel Patrick Larkin in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Ann (Smith) Larkin. Proud father of Darren and his wife Tatiana and David and his partner Brittany. Dear brother of Martin and his wife Theresa, Timothy and his wife Rosemary and Philip and his wife Carrie. Dear brother-in-law of Helen and Jim Kerr. Daniel will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday November 1, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London with a Funeral Service following at 1:00p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Humane Society 624 Clarke Road, London N5V 3K5 and the Canadian Diabetes Association 442 Adelaide Street North London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

FROST, Margaret “Marg”….

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Tucker (nee Campbell) Frost on Saturday October 25, 2014 at Victoria Hospital in London in her 72nd year. Marg is survived by her sons, Stephen Frost (Ashley Rowe) of West Lorne and Jason Frost of Hamilton. She leaves behind her grandchildren Stephen and Colin Frost of London. Dear sister-in-law of Harriet Campbell. Also missed by her niece and nephew Heather, Kevin and their families. Special friend Steve Frost. Predeceased by her brother Robert Campbell. A Celebration of Marg’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 1-4pm, at 173 Maple Street, West Lorne, Ontario, N0L 2P0. Donations to your local Heart & Stroke Foundation on Marg’s behalf would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Janoschek, Klaus Dieter……….
Suddenly at his home, on Wednesday October 22, 2014, Klaus Dieter Janoschek of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Ilona (Reichert) Janoschek. Predeceased by his brothers Heinz, Peter and his sister Roswitha. He will be missed by his many friends and the members of the German Canadian Club of London. Friends will be received on Sunday October 26, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South London. The funeral service will be held on Monday October 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with visitation prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery following the service. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cardiac Fitness Institute – c/o Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre 800 Commissioners Rd. East London, Ontario N6A 5W9. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amghf.com

Fitzpatrick, Richard Stephen…….

Peacefully on October 21, 2014 at University Hopsital in London, Richard Stephen Fitzpatrick in his 73rd year. Dear husband of Amanda Jackson. Loving father of Renee Risque (Haason), Jason Flynn (Josie), Andrew Spindler (Jasmin), Christopher Spindler-Fitzpatrick, Kendra Fitzpatrick and Anthony Jackson-Fitzpatrick. Proud grandpa of Mason, Aidan, Kaylena, Reema, Ryan, Owen and Ali. Predeceased by his son Anthony Spindler-Fitzpatrick. Richard will be missed by everybody and he will be in our thoughts and prayers. He will never be forgotten. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday October 24, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday October 25, 2014 in the funeral home chapel. 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 may be shared at www.amgfh.com

WIELINGA: Grace

At Brampton Civic Hospital, Brampton, on Monday, October 20, 2014, Grace Okje (de Vries) Wielinga of Brampton, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Fred Wielinga. Dear mother of Frank Wielinga and his wife Aviva, Dave Wielinga and his wife Christine, Albert Wielinga and his wife Glenda, Jeanette Veld and her husband Calvin, Jacob Wielinga and his wife Angela, and Bert Wielinga and his wife Jeanette. Dear sister of Okje Vellema and her husband Janco of The Netherlands. Also loved by her 28 grandchildren and predeceased by her granddaughter Rebecca Veld. A private family visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, October 24th, followed immediately by interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. A public service will be held at Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church, 266 High Street, London, on Friday, October 24th at 1:00 p.m. followed by a time of fellowship. Visitation will be held at Canadian Reformed Church, 160 Salvation Road, Brampton, on Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Word and Deed Ministries, 39993 Talbot Line, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3T2. Online condolences, memories, and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com