Services & Obituaries

BURDICK, Daniel…….
It is with great sadness, the family announce the passing of Daniel Burdick on April 13, 2014 at University Hospital, London at the age of 83 years. Daniel was born in Wavell and spent most of his hard working life farming and trapping in the area. Predeceased by his wife Mary and his 11 siblings, he then moved to London to be near his daughter Christine and her family Dave, Robert and Daniel. He died peacefully, following a short battle with heart failure. Loving brother-in-law to Gilberte Burdick, Dora Burdick and Bob and Flo Moffat. He will be missed by all. A graveside service will take place in Kirkland Lake, in July for family wishing to attend. A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, (519-433-5184) entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Daniel can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Prince: Donald “Don” William peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday April 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Doreen and the late Thelma. Dear father of Barbara (Rob) Fair, Barry, Bradley, Brenda (Brian) Ede and Beverley (Dave) Kingston. Happy grandfather of Elizabeth and Elliott Ede, Nicole Fair, Sarah Gibb, Micheal and Myah Prince, Mackenzie and Cooper Kingston.
Kind brother of Marion (David) Alexander and Lynda (Lloyd) Selle. Predeceased by son Brian, brother Raymond and sister Shirley. Family will receive friends at West Park Church, 955 Gainsborough Road, London, On, N6G 5C9 on Thursday April 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON., N6C 3X1.
Donations may be made to Gideons International or Samaritan’s Purse.

Cousins, Douglas DDS…..
Peacefully in his sleep at the Veterans Wing, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Jean, in 2002. Dear father of Janet Smith and her husband Keith of Burlington and Nancy Shepherd and her husband Bruce of Toronto. He will be fondly missed by his grandchildren Lindsay, Geoffrey and Cameron Smith and Heather and Drew Shepherd. Funeral service will be held on Saturday April 26th at 2 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London, with Dr. Jeff Chrittenden of Metropolitan United Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 or to the Metropolitan United Church Foundation, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8.

MOORE, Phyllis……

Peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, April 10, 2014, Phyllis (Hutchins) Moore of London in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late William Everitt Moore (2003). Loving mother of William George McClary Moore, Timothy William Moore and Dr. Phyllis Mary Moore. A private family memorial service was held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Spring interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Arva. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BAILEY, William J……

At University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, William “Bill” Bailey of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Mary (Stothers) Bailey for 60 years. Dear father of John Bailey and his wife Cindy of Wiesbaden, Germany, James Bailey and his wife Jo-Anne of London, Susan Lee and her husband John of Fonthill and Beverley Bailey and her husband Steve Ceolin of St. Thomas. Proud grandpa of 5 granddaughters and 5 grandsons, 2 great-grandchildren and his granddaughter-in-law. Dear brother of Robert “Bob” Bailey and his wife Kay and brother-in-law of Beverley Wethey all of London. Bill was a Life member of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M., he was President of London Motor Products, and a Past Chairman of the Canadian Automobile Associates Mid Western Ontario Club and a long time member of the London Hunt and Country Club. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3 – 6pm on Friday, April 11, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 1 pm. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to My Sisters’ Place, 566 Dundas Street London, ON N6B 1W8 or Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, On N5Z 1S1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Sercombe, Beverley…
Peacefully at Dearness Home, London, on Sunday, April 6, 2014, Beverley Charlotte Carran (Stone) Sercombe of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick T. Sercombe.
Loving mother of John Sercombe of Listowel, James (Jim) Sercombe and his wife Heather of London and Marian Kristensen and her husband Carl of London. Also loved by her grandsons Andrew, Jeffrey, Alex Sercombe and Greg Kristensen. Predeceased by her sister Frances Price. The family will receive friends from 7:00- 9:00 pm. on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the
A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 11:00 am. Private family interment in Arkona Cemetery, Arkona at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5.Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Dearness Home for the care that she received.

McGILL, Donald Burke………
Peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 4, 2014, Donald Burke McGill, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Dixie A. L. (Cudmore) McGill. Dear father of Bradley N. McGill and his wife Cindy and Burke S. McGill all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Mrs. Ann McLean of Newbury and Mrs. Mona Aitken (David) of London. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario,4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5 A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WACKETT, Margaret….

At Chelsey Park Long Term Care Home on Monday, March 31, 2014, Miss Margaret A. Wackett of London in her 88th year. Predeceased by her sister Isabel Wackett. Also missed by many good friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 2 pm, at St. Andrew Memorial Anglican Church, 55 Foxbar Road (at Wellington Road) London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SUNDERLAND, Louis…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, March 30, 2014, Louis Sunderland of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Lucy (McDowell) Sunderland (2009). Loving father of Greg Sunderland and his wife Mary Anne, Kathy Cuthbert and Donna Wylie, and Laura Lee Thompson and her husband Leslie all of London and Julie Reynolds of St. Stephen, NB. Proud grandpa of seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Janet Bears, Phyllis Boyle and Eileen Belyea. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Birch and Marjorie Robinson. Cremation has taken place. There will be graveside service held on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11 am, at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London (please meet at the cemetery office). Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Richard……

Peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London, on Saturday March 29, 2014, Rick Smith of London in his 66th year. Beloved husband of June Marie (Thompson) Smith for 42 years. Dear son of Helen Smith and the late George Smith. Loving father of Mark (Jill) and Stacey. Cherished grandpa of Lily. Also missed by his sister Janice Smith and predeceased by his brothers Larry and Russell. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 2-5 pm at the Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre or PEPP – London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, 800 Commissioners Road East, Door 4, Zone A, London, ON N6A 5W9. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com