Services & Obituaries

KOENIG, Susan Carol…….

On Friday, May 30, Koenig, Susan Carol, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Bernie, in their 48th year of marriage. Born in New York City to the late Sol and Evelyn Siegel, she moved with Bernie to London, Ontario in 1969. Since retiring from her government job, Sue took up writing and recently published a book titled The Bench, a collection of very short fiction and poetry. She was encouraged and supported by many friends in online writing groups. She will be missed. There will be no funeral service at this time. A celebration of Sue’s life will be held soon. Cremation has taken place.
A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184) Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

REYNOLDS, Marjorie….

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Marjorie L. (Haws) Reynolds of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Roy L. Reynolds (1990). Loving mother of Patricia Main of London. Cherished grandmother of Laurie Perreault and her husband Rick of London. Predeceased by her siblings Bob, Arthur, Dick, Vic, Alice, May, Annie, Mary, Mabel and Winnie and sister-in-law Josephine Reynolds. Dear sister-in-law of Anne Reynolds and Dorothy Reynolds. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 11 am. A private family interment in Mount Pleasant 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 the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DeLeary, Timothy “Tim”,
Suddenly passed away on Thursday May 22, 2014 in his 40th year. Cherished boyfriend of Amber Bresette. Loving father of Jordan, Blake, Dakota and Jenna. Kind brother of Indrani (Lainn) Goddard and Melissa (Wade) Stilwell. Beloved uncle of Ryely and Kale. Friends will be received by the family Wednesday May 28, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Sacred Fire will be conducted at 117 Sackville Street, London, ON from Wednesday at sunset through Sunday. All are welcome to attend during this time. Out of respect, please be clean and sober. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the N’Amerind Friendship Centre, 260 Colborne Street, London, ON, N3T 2H5. Online condolence, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DAVIS, Jim….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 22, 2014, A. James “Jim” Davis in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth E. (Stagg) Davis (2002). Dearest Dad of Carolyn Cox and her husband Gerry of London and Earl Craddock and his wife Lynn of Toronto. Cherished Grandpa of Pamela J. Moore (John), Bradley M. Hill (Jackie) and Jennifer L. Grace (Colin). Also loved by his great-grandchildren. Jim served in the First Hussar’s during the Second World War 1942 – 1946. He was a resident of Kensington Village Retirement. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10 – 11 am) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolence, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PORTER, Lloyd….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, Lloyd G. Porter in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Dickinson) Porter (2011) for 71 years. Loving father of Dallis Knight and her husband Eric of Cambridge and Lorna Mills of London. Cherished grandfather of Katrina, Pam, Erica (Kelly), Angela (Tom), Debbie (Scott), Tera (Darryn) and 15 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Hilda, William, Orval and Lester. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Lloyd’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 1 pm with Reverend Jim McGee officiating. Interment in Englehart Cemetery, Englehart Ontario on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 10 am with Reverend Rudy Kaufmann officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St .George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Ruby (Jean) Miller (nee Hotham) peacefully passed away on Monday May 19, 2014 in her 83rd year after a short struggle with cancer. Jean is survived by her husband, K.R (Philip) Miller and her three children: Judy Noel, Jim Miller and his wife Brenda, and David Miller and his wife, Jennifer. Jean was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur George Hodgins. Jean will be remembered as a loving wife, a mother and beloved grandmother of Meagan, Becky, Christopher, Ryan, Jamie, Jessie, Katie, Josh and great grandmother of Joseph. Jean had an incredible zest for life and a memorable laugh. Her love was unconditional and she was a friend to all. Rest in Peace. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 24, 2014 at 2 p.m, with Val Hodgins officiating, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 123 George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GRECH, Godwin…..

Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, May 19, 2014, Godwin Grech of London in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Leslie (McIntyre) Grech for 20 years. Loving father of Jamie Lee Grech, Cassandra Grech (Nick), Hillary Peach (Ben), Adam Peach, Taylor Peach (Tabitha), Colin Peach all of London. Proud Nunnu of Mackensie. Cherished brother of Henry Grech (Maria), Tessie Picciuto (Salvatore), Joe Grech (Valerie), Paul Grech (Frances). Predeceased by his brother Mathew and his parents Joe and Jessie Grech. Dear son-in-law of Ron and Ruth McIntyre. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Prayers at 8:30 pm Thursday night. The memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 1:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DE VAL, Winifred….

Peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Sunday, May 18, 2014, Winifred “Una” (nee Archibald) De Val of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Eric De Val (2010). Loving mother of Margaret De Val and Gordon De Val and his wife Kathy all of London. Cherished Granny of Sarah, Eric and Brent De Val. Dear sister of Nan Duncan and her husband Andrew of Nairn, Scotland. Predeceased by her siblings Andrew and Margaret. The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (9:30-10:30 am) to the memorial service being conducted on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 10:30 am at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, London. Private family 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. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSON, Walter……

Peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London, on Friday, May 16, 2014, Walter T. Johnson of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Joan A. (Stewart) Johnson for 68 years. Cherished father of Gail McNeilage and her husband James of Dresden, Carol Ellison and her husband Guy, Tom Johnson and his wife Rosita, Pamela Johnson-Levstik and her husband John, and Deborah Cann and her husband Rob all of London. Very proud grandpa of Blair, Tara, Lindsay, Courtney, Erica, Andrew, Ryan, Kristen, Andrea, Rob, and Brittany and 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Dear brother of Edward Johnson and his wife Mary, Phyllis Byway and her husband the late Walter and brother-in-law of Chris Hamm and her husband the late Merlyn. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Mary Beaurone and his brother-in-law Hazen Stewart . Walter was the Chief of Police for the London Police Force from 1971 – 1983. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 2 pm at Byron United Church, 420 Boler Road, London. 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. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PEAKER, Jason….

Unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 15, 2014, Jason Peaker of London in his 43rd year. Beloved son of Heather Peaker-Dunkin and Al Dunkin and the late Raymond Peaker (2001). Proud father of Ashley. Loving brother of Marcy Peaker of Squamish, BC and Chad Peaker of London. Cherished uncle of Olivia. Dear grandson of the late Ab Agar (Thursday May 15, 2014) and Ruby Agar. Also missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and their families. Jason was a loving, caring and awesome son. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for their loving care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Jason’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 11 am, with Pastor Joe Campbell officiating. Interment of cremated remains 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 London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com