Services & Obituaries

Hunt, Elizabeth “Lillie”…….

Peacefully at the Dearness Home, London on Monday June 23, 2014 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Robert “Bob” Hunt (2012). Loving mother of Christopher (Marlene), Stephen (Michele), Valerie (Brian) and Stephanie (Joe). Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Simon), Ashley, Andrew, Keith, Liam, Molly, Andrea, Nicholas and Hayley and her great-grandson Jonathan. Dear sister of Billo Ashmore, Kay Ashmore and P.J. (Patrick Joseph) Ashmore. Predeceased by her sisters Etna Ashmore and Marie Lowry and her brother George Ashmore. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, June 25, from 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 Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Father James Mockler, Celebrant. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5, or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GAZDIG, Frank…

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday June 22, 2014, Frank Gazdig in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Lynne (Muxlow) Gazdig (2012). Loving father of Rick Gazdig and his wife Mary of London. Predeceased by his daughter Lauri Gazdig (1990). Cherished grandfather of Erin (Gazdig) Medeiros and her husband John, and Jacob Gazdig. Dear brother of Joan Gazdig, Larry Gazdig and his wife Anita, and John Gazdig and his wife Denise, and brother-in-law of Bill Muxlow and Dr. Ken Muxlow and his wife Cheryl. Also loved by his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11a.m.) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday June 26, 2014 at 11a.m. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, 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.

Booth, Ann

Surrounded by family on Saturday June 21, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 74th year. Beloved partner of 31 years to Paul Pearce. Treasured mother of Natalie (Mert) Canoglu. Dear Nanna of Lily and Max. Kind sister of John (Anne) Lenane and family. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday June 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. Following the service, all are welcome to attend a wake to celebrate Ann’s life to be held at her daughter Natalie’s home. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Shades of Harmony Inc, 46 Daleview Cr, London, ON N5X 1H1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Mitchell, George John CD ……..

Passed away at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (King) Mitchell (2005). Loving father of Allan Mitchell and his wife Diane. Loving grandfather of Amy Mitchell (Aaron Schneider) and Kimberly Mitchell. Predeceased by his brothers Roy and Don Mitchell. George served in the armed forces for 25 years and was a veteran of World War II (Army) and the Korean War (Navy). Private family burial at Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 5J1. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KRAEMER, Donald “Don”……

Formerly of London, Ontario, longtime employee of London Machinery Inc., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London, in his 58th year. Dear father of Lukas Kraemer, Jessica Russelo (Bobby) and Joseph Kraemer. Proud grandfather of Harrison, Nolan and Katelyn. He will be greatly missed by his siblings Walter Kraemer, Brenda Anderson (Dave), Sharon Kraemer, Marlene Matthews, Debra Gleeson (Phil), Patricia Kraemer, Dennis Kraemer, James Perry Kraemer (Kim), Beverly Morris and Dean Kraemer (Tracy). Don will be missed and fondly remembered by the mother of his children Kate Kraemer (nee Mitchell) and by his nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Harold Kraemer (2000) and Gertrude Kraemer (nee Cassel, 2009) and his siblings Brian Kraemer (1985) and Denise Kraemer (1961). We will always carry your memory in our hearts. The family is very thankful for the wonderful care provided by the staff at Victoria Hospital, London and grateful for the kind and compassionate care given by all the nurses and doctors. At Don’s request cremation has taken place. A private immediate family service will be held. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Ball, Dannie Philo…..
Surrounded by his family June 14, 2014 at University Hospital in his 65th year. Beloved husband of the late Judith (Smith) Ball. Loving father of Daniel Ball, John and Vicki Ball, and Jennifer and Greg Greene. Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Kind brother of Lorraine Rogers and Cheryl. Predeceased by many brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the St. John Ambulance 656 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1C8. Online condolences memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Gordon W QUINN B.A., M.Ed, HNG….

Peacefully surrounded by some of his many friends at Humber River Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, June 13, 2014, Gordon Quinn in his 95th year. Dear brother of Mary Wharton (Loren) of London, ON and dear uncle to many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his brother Elden (Eileen) of ONT, CA. Gordon was a well respected and much loved principal at various schools that
he taught at in the Toronto area. A life member of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A. F. & A. M., G.R.C. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A. M. will be conducted at the funeral home at 6:30 pm on Tuesday evening. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Plan Canada, 245 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M4P 0B3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DENNIS, Shirley……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, after a brief illness on Friday, June 13, 2014, Shirley M. (Howson) Dennis of Lambeth, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Dennis (1995). Dearly loved mother of Stephen Dennis of Lambeth. Special aunt to Becky Eagles (Robin) of Belleville. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Shirley will be greatly missed by her many friends in the local music scene. She loved music, especially jazz and was an avid Blue Jays fan. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 2pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2001 Dundas Street East, London (Please meet at cemetery office, located on the east side of the cemetery). Donations in Shirley’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, would be greatly appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
“The Song has ended but the melody lingers on”

TAYLOR, Pearla…..

Peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Monday, June 9, 2014, Pearla Taylor in her 89th year. Cherished aunt of Marie Woodhouse (Vince) of Keswick, Jean Gower and Sharon Gower both of Brampton. Beloved great-aunt of Elizabeth Marshall (Rob), Naomi Woodhouse (Ryan Walker), and Anna Woodhouse and by her great-great nieces and nephews. Also missed by her cousins. Pearla worked for Bell Canada (Toronto and London) for 37 years. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their love and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday, June 13, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 1 pm. Cremation with a graveside service in Goodwood Cemetery, Uxbridge Township on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, 3rd Floor, London, ON N5X 2T1 or the charity of your choice. Online condolence, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Burkholder, Ada Margaret…..
Peacefully on Sunday June 8, 2014 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Cliff Burkholder (1992). Dear mother of Barbara Stone and her husband Gary and Bev Jackson and her husband John all of London. Much loved Nana of five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great -great- grandchild. Predeceased by her son Douglas and three brothers and four sisters.
Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or charity of choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com