Services & Obituaries

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

“To the World he was one, To Us he was the World”

Mitchell (Jupp) (nee Pardo), Dorothy Irene…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on September 19, 2014, Dorothy Irene Mitchell passed away at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Jack Jupp and the late Donald Mitchell. Dear mother of
Richard Jupp of London, Gordon Jupp and his wife Joanne of Sarnia, Bonnie Rilett and her husband Larry of Harrow, Sharon Hayes of Ingersoll, Cambridge Keenan and her husband Calvin of Woodstock and Sherry Butts and her husband Mike of London. Dorothy was loved by her many grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Eleanor Drage and her brother Vernon Pardo. Dorothy was a very warm and caring mother for her 6 children and raised and loved many dogs over the years. A private family visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. South, London on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 12:00p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. and interment at Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to CNIB at Gift in memory CNIB 1929 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4G 3E8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CLARKE, June…..

Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Alisa Craig, on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, June (Bloomfield) Clarke in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Ellwood Clarke (2010). Loving mother of Mark Clarke and his wife Linda and Laurie King all of London. Cherished grandma of Shane (Ashley), Carl, Damien and Nikita and great-grandma of Fiona Irene and Lila June. Dear sister of Gloria Bedour. Predeceased by her siblings Harry, Alfred, Carl, Bruce, Morley, Leonard, Russell, Jean, Viola, Irene, Mable, and Louvain. Missed by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Craigwiel Gardens for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 10 – 11 am on Monday, September 22, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of June’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 11 am. Interment in Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DICKSON, Steven…..

Suddenly on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Steven Dickson in his 48th year. Beloved son of Donna McLeod and the late Ron Dickson. Loving brother of Kevin Dickson and Darren Dickson (Beth Broadwell). Predeceased by his grandparents Reverend Gordon and Leona Parker and Tom and Pearl Dickson. He will be missed by his aunts, uncles and many cousins. The family would like to thank Steven’s Doctors for their continuing care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 12-1pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the Celebration of Steven’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1pm. A private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or CMHA London-Middlesex Branch, 648 Huron Street, London ON N5Y 4J8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PLAYFORD, Mary….

Mary (Elliott) Playford passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, on the eve of her 87th birthday. Beloved wife of Al Playford for 66 years. Loving mother and an inspiration for her children Steve Playford (Jackie), Anne Chandler (Rick) and Tom Playford (Terryl Lynne). Adored grandmother of Paul, James, Chris (Iva) and Mike and many nieces and nephews. Survived by sister Jean Wilkins (Don). Predeceased by parents Mary and James Elliott, her brother Lorne and sister Margaret. Her family was always front and centre and Mary so enjoyed the weekly dinners, the holidays, birthdays and special events and in particular, the summers with Al and the family at the cottage in Southampton. “Sunsets at the lake will never be the same”. In spite of some early challenges, Mary overcame all with a positive outlook, a commitment to her loved ones and a smile. She will be missed. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Monday, September 22, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Private family interment in Owen Sound . 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

SMELTZER, Patricia Joan……

Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Patricia (Dowswell) Smeltzer of London in her 79th year. Beloved wife of George Smeltzer. Dear mother of Laurie Patterson and her husband James of London, Michael Smeltzer and his wife Angela of Estevan, Saskatchewan and Peter Smeltzer and his wife Catherine of London. Dear grandmother of Trevor Patterson, Isaac Smeltzer (fiance Melissa Levay), Megan Schick (Mason), Yakira Mukendi (Didi), Larissa Smeltzer, and Samantha, Lily and Danielle. Dear sister of Daniel Roy Dowswell of Galesburg, Michigan and dear aunt of (Boops) Connie Smeltzer. Also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 19th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, September 20th at 2:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, N6C 2R6 or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STEELE, Hessie….

Peacefully surrounded by her family, at her residence on Monday, September 15, 2014, Hessie Steele in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Jim Steele for 59 years. Cherished mother of Crawford Steele and his wife Beverley of Oshawa, Allison Moore and her husband Steve and David Steele all of London. Proud grandma of Derek, Trevor and Josh. Dear sister of Molly Black, Joe Black and his wife Val, James Hanley and his wife Alexis, Eddie Hanley and sister-in-law of Edna Hanley and Rosa Hunter. Predeceased by her brother Francis Hanley. Missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Hessie was a longtime member of Hillside Church (formerly Wortley Baptist) and will be sadly missed by the congregation. The family would like to thank the staff at the Dialysis Unit at University Hospital, for the extra special care provided. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Celebration of Hessie’s life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 2pm, at Hillside Church, 250 Commissioners Road East, London ON N6C 2T1. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada – Ontario Branch, 1599 Hurontario Street, Suite 201, Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1 or Hillside Church. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com