Services & Obituaries

YARR, William “Bill”….

Surrounded by family, after a brief illness at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, Bill Yarr of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Smith) Yarr for 66 years. Proud father of Sally Zandri, Wendy Yarr, Penny Wilkins and Kelly Palmer. Father-in-law to Michael and Frank. Cherished Grandfather of Rob, Lindsay (Ian), Jessica, Michaila, Marcus and Jocelyn. As a young man, Bill worked hard to provide the best for his family. Even in his 30’s with a wife and 4 daughters, Bill attended McMaster University to pursue his passion – teaching. Between sailing the Great Lakes and wintering in Florida, he made many life-long friends. London became his home after many years in the Niagara Area. Card games, Bingo and football conversations kept Bill entertained for the last several years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 1 pm, with Reverend David R. Carrothers officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to your local Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Unexpectedly at Victoria hospital, Linda Dianne Tower in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Glenn Tower of London. Proud mother of Jason (Melissa) Tower and Carrie (Jeremy) Bujak of London. Loving grandma of the much anticipated Jacob Levi Tower. Beloved daughter-in-law of Dorothy Mason. Sister of Pat (Earl) Long, Rob (Janie) Mote, Jim (Cathy) Mote, Larry (Karen) Mote, Johnny (Sherry) Mote. Sister-in-law of Pauline Mote, Larry (Sandie) Tower, Ed Tower. Loved and will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her mother and father Leroy and Verna Mote, brother Ken Mote and her sister Cheryl Donovan. Linda was a caring and loving mother who adored her grandson Jacob, immensely. Dedicated to her family and friends, Linda loved to crochet and could often be found playing Bingo. Friends will be received by the family, Thursday September 4, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, Friday September 5, 2014 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Science Center Regional Renal Program http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Ways_to_Give/Renal. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Getchell, Susan……

Susan Margaret Getchell passed away suddenly on Friday August 29, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 65th year. Beloved wife of 43 years to Bryan Getchell, kickass mother of Leah, Diane and Hilary Getchell and adoring Nana to Jude and Katelyn. She will be deeply missed by her aunts, uncles and cousins both in Canada and in England as well by the close friends, colleagues and students she touched over her 40 years of librarianship and storytelling. The family will receive condolences on Saturday, September 6, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London. The funeral mass will begin at 4:00pm. An informal celebration of life will follow at the family home, all are welcome and encouraged to drop by and share their favorite story of Susan between 6-10pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to A Book for Every Child, care of the London Public Library, www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/abookforeverychild. Cremation and Interment facilitated by A. Millard George Funeral Home and Woodland Cemetery. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McCoy, Donald “Don”……

Peacefully on Friday August 29, 2014 at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late June McCoy. Dear father of Randy (Maribeth), Bob (Eileen), Judy (Matt), Mike (Sue) , Dan (Sharon) and Cathy (Rob). Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert (Jean). A special thank you to the nurses and staff of Strathmere Lodge. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday September 4, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London one hour prior (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) to the funeral service being held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1 p.m. 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

Richardson, Eric…..

Suddenly on Friday August 29, 2014 at University Hospital, London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Bebbington) Richardson. Dear father of Margaret and Raymond Charles and Eric and Dianne Richardson. Kind grandfather of Nicole, Ashley, Samantha, Erika, Gareth, Daniel, Matthew and Tyler. Great grandfather of Dezarae, Elijah, Jade, Keira and Noah. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.) to the memorial service being held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 3 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

McKinnon, Barry Arthur…….

Passed away peacefully on Thursday August 28, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London in his 67th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peg) Farley (2012) and the late Margaret Taylor. Dear brother of Melville McKinnon and Allen (Suzanne) McKinnon. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. A Longtime employee of Salmon Plumbing and Heating, London, On. The family will receive friends on Wednesday September 3, 2014 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday September 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Byron-Springbank Branch 533,1276 Commissioners Road West London, Ontario, N6K 1E1 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON, N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BARFOOT, Brenda….

Surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Brenda (Kneeshaw) Barfoot, in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Gary Barfoot for 36 years. Predeceased by her daughter Madonna Anne Marie (2000). Loving grandma of Sydney, Mason and Jordan. Cherished sister of Bill Kneeshaw (Katherine) and sister-in-law of Jo-Anne Turner (Dave). Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Dear daughter-in-law of Dorothy and Vern Barfoot. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital – Respirology Department, for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11 am on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Division of Respirology, 747 Base Line Road, East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VOROS, Elizabeth…….

Peacefully at Marian Villa, Elizabeth Voros in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Voros. She will be missed by her nephew Bito Leszo (Marta) and their son Bence in Hungary, her friends in London and the nurses and staff at Marian Villa. Elizabeth was a long time member of the Hungarian Catholic community. A service for Elizabeth will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery on Thursday August, 28, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. with Father Nicholas Deak celebrant. Arrangements have been entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home (519) 433-5184. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Stephen Of Hungary Hungarian Catholic Community:
c/o St. Patrick Parish, 377 Oakland Avenue London, Ontario N5W 5R4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CARTLIDGE, Deanna……

Peacefully with her sister Gwen by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Friday, August 22, 2014, Deanna Cartlidge in her 73rd year. Predeceased by her son Jeffrey (1993). Loving sister of Don, Gwen and Marlene. Dearly missed by her nieces, nephews and many family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 806 Victoria Street, London (please meet at cemetery office) on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Try, Kathleen Isabel Jean (Kaye)…….
Peacefully on Wednesday August 20, 2014 at McCormick Home, London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late John Try (2005). Loving mother of David and his wife Sue Bevan of Terrace, BC, Eric and his wife Karen and Andrew Try of London. Remembered by Roxy and Ted Barnes of Bowmanville. Dear grandmother of Christopher, Emily, Alysha, Joshua, Daniel, Ayla and Zoe. Dear sister of Harold McQuarrie and John McQuarrie and his wife Arlene. Predeceased by her grandson Peter, daughter-in-law Dawn, her sister Joyce Kent and her brothers Ronald and Ian McQuarrie. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON. A private family Memorial Service will be held. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the CNIB or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com