Services & Obituaries

Peacefully after a struggle, surrounded by his family at Elmwood Place, Evaristo Tavares Coutinho in his 92nd year. Loving husband of Marian Olsen Coutinho. Beloved father of Grace, Ana, Tereza and Paula Coutinho. Proud grandfather of Mavis and Leo Everett Coutinho. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews and their families, both in Canada and Portugal. Predeceased by his son Tony Coutinho and his brothers, Joao and Manuel Coutinho. Evaristo was a man who loved to laugh, was generous in his hospitality, greatly enjoyed playing his mandolin and instilled a love of music in his family. He was always active, cycling well into his 80’s. Arriving in Canada in 1955, Evaristo settled in London in 1960. He was proud of his Portuguese heritage and his Canadian citizenship. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South on Thursday August 21st, 2014 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The funeral service and reception will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home on Friday August 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Peter Leonard officiating. Cremation and interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.ca/donate-now or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ADAMS, Steven…

Peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends, on Sunday, August 17th, 2014, Steve Adams in his 60th year passed away, after a short battle with leukemia. Predeceased by his father Ken. Steve will be deeply missed by his mother Sadie, Aunt Anna, Brothers George (Alison), and Ken (Nancy), nephews Robert and Geoffrey, niece Heather. Steve will also be missed by long-time friend Donna and daughters Samantha and Katrina. Steve was a longtime member of Local 593 as a Steamfitter. He contributed generously his time to the Moose Lodge, and to the Duchess of Kent and Delaware Legions. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday August 23rd, 2014 at the London Union Hall Local 593, 523 First Street, London. The family thanks the Oncology Department at Victoria Hospital, Dr. Lazo-Langner, Dr. Howson-Jan, Nurse Practitioner; Maureen, and the caring and compassionate Oncology Nurses who looked after Steve during his illness. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada would be gratefully received. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Williams, Dulcie Lorraine……..

Peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Ivor Williams. Dear mother of Garry and Heidi Williams and Judie and Gerry Wheaton. Kind grandmother of Megan (Mark), Darcy (Mike), Jill (Jason) and Beth (Geoff). Sadly missed by great grandchildren Madi, Ali and Syd. Predeceased by a brother Hampton and a sister Margaret. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00am – 11:00am) to the Memorial Service being conducted on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue at Wonderland Road, London at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, 356 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6, Westmount Presbyterian Church, or to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, (519-433-5184). The family would like to thank the 6th floor Medicine and Palliative Care Teams at Victoria Hospital and the Inspirit Community for their care and compassion. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Griffeth, Bruce…….
Peacefully and surrounded by family on August 11, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London, ON in his
90th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen E. (Moloy) Griffeth (March 17, 1997). Dear father of Barbara Sweeney and her husband Ron and Janet White and her husband Andrew. Loving grandpa of Tawnya Lawrence and her husband Chris, Tessa Desbiens and her husband Francois and Sarah West and her husband Cameron. Papa Griff to Kyle, Kaleb and Seth. Also loved by his nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Lola Kelley. Predeceased by his 3 brothers Ross, Jack and Hugh and 2 sisters Louise Wilson and Eleanor Love. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday August 23, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons, officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON, N6A 3A1, Victorian Order of Nurses (V.O.N.), 100-1151 Florence Street, London, ON, N5W 2M7 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUXLEY, Bernice…….

The final curtain call for Bernice Huxley (née Tiede) was on August 10th, 2014 as she checked out of the Village of Glendale Crossing and back into the arms of her late husband Jim Huxley (2012). The job for this pint sized mother of four boys was never done as her sons and family loved to throw her curveballs at every opportunity. Yet her feisty nature always found her on top and them back in their places. Seeing her off onto her final journey were these 4 facetious sons and their ever patient partners; Bill and April (Niagara Falls), Ron and Debbie (Port Franks), Rick and Kim (London) and Fred and Chris (London). Ever grateful for their inherited funny-bones are Bernice’s grandchildren; Shelley Huxley and Iain, Tracy Huxley and Nigel, Ryan Huxley and Kelsey, Carol Huxley, Greg Huxley and Erin, Lyndsay Ashby, Garrett Huxley, Patrick Huxley, Michael Huxley, Spencer Huxley and Brianne. Still learning their supernatural powers handed down by their great grandmother are Evan and Nathan Pooley, Keenan and Elise Ashby and Annabel Huxley. She will be sorely missed by her sisters Theresa and Audrey, predeceased by her brother Ralph and her sister Mary. Bernice never forgot all of her extended family who came into her life through her children and grandchildren over the years, bringing her everlasting smiles and memories. Her life is to be celebrated in the manner she lived…with laughter, jokes, love and rice pudding. Friends and relatives will be received by the family on Tuesday August 12, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment to take place at Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind at Gift in memory CNIB 1929 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4G 3E8. Online condolences, memories, and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

Cunningham, James…..

Peacefully on Friday August 8, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Jean Cunningham for 60 years. Dear father of Jamie (Marlene), Bonnie, Brian (Mizzie) and Laurie (Bob). Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mr. Cunningham was the long term President of Hudson’s Department Store in London.
W. Bro. James Cunningham was initiated into Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 on January 22, 1965 and served as Worshipful Master of Kilwinning in 1975. He was an active Past Master and took much pride in mentoring the new Officers. Jim joined the London Lodge of Perfection in 1978, the London Sovereign Chapter of Rose Croix in 1979 and Moore Sovereign Consistory in May 1980. Jim was also a member of Mocha Temple Shriners, joining the Director’s Staff in 1978 and serving as its Director in 1997. Jim continued to serve Mocha as Director between 2003 and 2006.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London, ON, on Thursday August 14, 2014 at 2 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON, N6B 2T3. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MACPHERSON (Vogan), Glenus June……

A life-long Anglican Church volunteer in the Diocese of Huron, Glenus June (Vogan) MacPherson, known for her endearing smile, has passed away. She died at her London home on Friday, August 8, 2014 in the arms of her family and has ascended into the embrace of God.
An active member at the 8:30 a.m. congregation at St. James Westminster Anglican Church in Wortley Village, Mrs. MacPherson was a former lay administrator at the church. Her first husband, the late Rev. G. Douglas Vogan was a senior assistant minister at the church after he retired. Her second husband, Wayne MacPherson, is a former church council member, delegate to the Diocese of Huron Synod and church historian.
The proud daughter of Alexander (Sandy) Watson and Johann (Lowther) of London, June introduced them to the joys of Christian life to add to their fine home life, interaction with friends, and their love of travel and of horses.
On her marriage to Rev. Vogan on June 9, 1951 after his graduation from Western University and Huron College, they began their parish life service. June embraced the responsibilities of an Anglican minister’s wife when Rev. Vogan served in congregations in Gorrie, Fordwich and Wroxeter, Thamesville and Dresden, La Salle, Leamington and in London at the former St. Matthews Church. He was deacon-in-charge of London’s St. Stephen’s Memorial Church when it began in 1950. Rev. Vogan also taught English at Westminster Secondary School beginning in 1967 and continued as a part-time priest. In retirement, he also served again at St. Matthews until 1994, All Saints, St. Andrew’s Memorial in London and Christ Church in Delaware.
Knowledgeable in scriptures, June helped provide continuing support for congregation members in addition to serving in positions from leader in the former Anglican Young People’s Association, youth and study groups, auxiliaries and as a member of choirs. June provided enthusiastic support for new clergy and followed their progress. She was a long-time and continuing member of St. Matthews Young Women’s Association that had dwindled to the Group of Seven. The Vogans assisted at Huron Church Camp for 17 years and a plaque honouring Fr. Vogan for service to the camp was unveiled in 2005. He died on January 18, 1998.
Historical church research took her from beyond the Diocese of Huron Archives, Huron University College and Western University to Windsor University and churches and libraries in Port Talbot, St. Thomas, Leamington, Blenheim, Woodstock, Brantford, Niagara, Albany, Boston and Washington.
In business, June was the private secretary for administrators at London Life and office staff member for Canadian Border Services in Windsor.
June married Wayne, a widower, on April 27, 2001 at St. James Westminster where they met. His wife, Donna, predeceased in 1998.
Wayne, their children: Sandy Vogan (Angela), Kelly Vogan, Sandra Shackelton (Dave) and Stuart MacPherson (Kim) survive. She was the proud Nana June of Amanda, Jim, Eamonn, Sean, John and Avery. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Jean Watson and Doreen McBeth; long-time close friend and cousin, Mary Ellington (Thomas) and cousins, Robert Lowther and Janet Williamson. A sister, Vivien (2002) and brother, Robert A. (1979), predeceased.
The family wishes to thank Rev. Dr. Gary Nicolosi, Dr. Helena Robinson, Dr. Robert Teasell, Community Care Access Centre officials Lynda Neil, Dr. Paul Ferner, Phil Daniels, St. Elizabeth Health Care nurse Emmellene Hardcastle and the group’s special personal support workers.
Donations may be made to Huron Church Camp, 190 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6A 6H7. Cheques are to be payable to the Diocese of Huron, or online at http://huronchurchcamp.ca/donate
Rev. Dr. Gary Nicolosi, rector, will conduct a memorial service at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BURDEN: Jennie

On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, Mrs. Jennie Burden of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Cyril Burden. Dear mother of Rod Burden of London and Loretta Schnurr of Halifax NS. Also loved by her grandchildren Shannan, Melissa and Andrew. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete service will be held in the chapel on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 11:00am. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial 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

JOSEPH, Leo Paul……..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, August 4, 2014, with his wife Betty lovingly by his side, Leo Joseph at the age of 80. Dear son of the late Lazare and Amelia Joseph. Beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Warner) Joseph. Dear father of Ken, Kathy and Rene (Rhonda). Dear step-father of Dorothy, Cathy (Bill), Sharon (Alex) and Bill (Marguerite). Dear brother of Ivan Joseph and Sr. Eileen Joseph. He will be missed by his sister-in-law’s Laura and Georgina. Predeceased by his brothers Emile, Norbert, Edmond, Donat, Reginald, Fred and by his sisters Anna, May, Viola and Loretta. Also loved by his grandchildren, Erica, Emily, Robert, Ciara, Caylee and Michelle and by his step-grandchildren, Vicky, Annie (Jeff), Johnny, Ken (Paula), Leighann (Matt), Gage (Emilee), Sara, Rachel and Robert. Lovingly remembered by his his great-grandchildren, Melissa, Brandon, Carly, Andrew, Ryan, Alyssa, Kayla, Nathan, Emmaleigh and Sydney and one great-great-grandchild, Lauren. He will be missed by his several nieces and nephews. Leo will be greatly missed by his many friends and Comrades in the Military. From 1952-1964, Leo served with 3 RCR Korea, 1 RCR Germany, 2 RCR Canada. He was a life member of the RCR Association, R.C.L. Branch #501 Lambeth where he was the past president and a life member. He was a life member of the Korea Veterans Association Unit 4 and a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree Ecumenical to Council #6246 London, Ontario. He was also a life member of the Nato Veterans Association. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. An R.C.R Memorial Service will be held during visitation, Friday at 7:30 p.m., with R.C.R., K.V.A., and Legion Branch #501. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Parish, 377 Oakland Avenue, London on Saturday August 9, 2014 at 11:00 am. The Knights of Columbus will form an Honour Guard during the funeral mass. Reception will be held at RCL Branch #501 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation and interment to follow at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #501, 7097 Kilbourne Road P.O. Box 701 Lambeth Station London, Ontario N6P1R2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com “Till we meet again” – Betty

RAE, Mable K…….
at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, August 3, 2014, Mable K. Rae of London, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late William H. Rae (1999). Dear mother of Bill Rae, Terry Rae, Wayne Rae and his wife Debbie and Barbara (Rae) Gooder all of London. Predeaceasd by her 2 sisters Ethel McIntyre and Violet Schweitzer, her 2 brothers George and Wally Ditchfield, her son-in-law Dave Gooder and her grandson Robert Gooder. Also loved by her 6 grandchildren and her 3 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Helen Ditchfield of London. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5pm and 7-9pm Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the A.
Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, August 7 at 11:00am. Interment Woodland Cemetery London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Canada London, 150 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6A 5N6 or a Charity of choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com