Services & Obituaries

EDWARDS: At University Hospital, London on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 Marjorie (Cass) Edwards of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Edwards. Dear mother of Mike (Marnie) of London, ON and John (Suzanne) of Antigonish, NS. Also loved by her grandchildren Angie, Jenny, Colin, Emily and Katie and her great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London, ON Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

LUTON, William Herbert…..

Peacefully at Village of Glendale Crossing, London, on Friday, February 28, 2014, William H. Luton of London in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Muriel G. (Catchpole) Luton for 70 years. Dear brother of Margaret Mistele of Wardsville and Predeceased by his brother Donald G. Luton. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Bill was proud of his profession, chartered accountant, in both London and St. Thomas. A celebration of life will be held at The Village of Glendale Crossing Nursing Home, 3030 Singleton Avenue, London, ON N6L 0B6 on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Interment in St. Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOLDEN, Marjorie Frances (nee Teel)…..

Peacefully at Chartwell (Chateau Gardens), London, on Friday, February 28, 2014, Marjorie Holden in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Lorne W. Holden. Loving mother of Craig (Anne) Holden of Toronto, Carol (Tom) Halpin of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Glen (the late Diane) Holden of Nassau, Bahamas, Mark (Heather) Holden of London. Much loved Nana of Tom, Ann Catherine, Marie, John, Liz, Tafadzwa, Ben, Max and Amy and also missed by her 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sisters Pauline Dery and Shirley DeBellefeuille, her brother Grant Teel. The family would like to thank the staff at Chartwell for their wonderful care and support. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11 am on Monday, March 10, 2014 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London where the funeral service will take place at 11:00 am with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. As an expression of sympathy and In-Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colbourne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CHIVERTON, Maurice Evans (Ev)…

Of Wortley Village, London, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Parkwood Hospital, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Myrna Chiverton. Predeceased by his son Mark. Survived by his daughter Lisa Kasle (Roger) and dear grandchildren Veronica Jolise, Jake Robert Evans and Jacqueline Suzanne Slavik. Also survived by his beloved God Children Beckie and Gavin (Laura) Collishaw with their parents John and Wendy; Chelsea and Dillon Kay with their parents Michelle and Terry, plus dear friends Rod and Pam Wilker. Ev was born in London on March 24th, 1935 to Wanless (Evans) and Dr. Lee (Doc) Chiverton. He was an expert draftsman with Moore Air Equipment for 53 years. He spent most of his weekends throughout his lifetime near Parry Sound with his late wife of 42 years and many friends – boating, fishing, and wood crafting. When his late son, Mark, was a goalie on a competitive hockey team, Ev travelled across Ontario with the boys. Most notably he helped raise Championship Dachshunds with Myrna. He is survived by four dogs who are now living on their friends’ farm with seven close canine relatives. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 11:00 am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 5J1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PETERS, Ted…..

Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 27, 2014, Edward “Ted” Peters in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Helen (Blower) Peters in their 70th year of marriage. Loving father of Steve Peters and his wife Lorraine of London, Julie Butler and her husband Jeff of Strathroy and Lauren Buckley and her husband Mike of Waterloo. Proud grandpa of Chris (Leanne), Mandy, Kendall, Kevin, Cory, Greg, Aaron and Andrea and great-grandpa of Caleb and Layla. Predeceased by his daughter Anita (1961) and his sister Frances and his brother Thomas. Edward worked for 38 years with London Life, in numerous Marketing and Management positions. For over 60 years he was a licensed Lay Minister with the Anglican Church of Canada. Past Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 195 A.F. & A.M., Past District Deputy Grand Master – London West District, Past Thrice Puissant Grand Master – London Lodge of Perfection, a 33rd Degree Honourary Inspector General of the Supreme Council, member of Mocha Shrine and Alumni Team. Served his church, Diocese, and community in various positions and fund raising initiatives for many years. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under auspices of Tuscan Lodge No. 195 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm. The service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 2:00 pm, at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West (near Hyde Park), London. Spring interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Clarkson Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1 or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, 2 Lansing Square, Suite 804, Toronto, ON M2J 4P8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LEWIS: Gordon G.
At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, February 24th, 2014 Gordon G. Lewis of Port Stanley, ON in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late June (Skinner) Lewis. Dear father of Lynn Stewart and her late husband Jim, Kenneth Lewis and his wife Robin, Patricia Fodor, Jane Reidhead and her husband John and Katherine Harvey and her husband Brent. Also loved by his grandchildren Janice, Karen (Paul), Heidi, Josh, Sandra (Dan), Jennifer (Shawn), Jason (Julie), John, Shannon (Joe), and Lauren (Garrett) and his great-grandchildren Jacob, Beth and Kennedy, Tynan, Justin, Brandon, Ashley, Keenan, Sophie, Nathan, Ciana, Kayla, and Jazlyn, Kate and James. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Maude Lewis, his 2 brothers Bill and Ken Lewis and his sister Faye Lewis.Please note change of visitation time. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and for one hour prior (12-1 pm) to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, February 28th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9 Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WILMER, Mark Edward…..

Peacefully at his residence in Iona Station, on Monday, February 24, 2014, Mark Wilmer in his 63rd year. Loving father of Adam (Tiffany), and Jennifer. Cherished grandfather of Xavier, Cameron, Devin, and Blain. Dear brother of Scott (Lorie) and Leslie. Proud uncle of Chris, Tamara, Chris, and Jack. Also missed by family and friends. Predeceased by parents Keith and June. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon – 2pm on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6.Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STEVENS, Robert Eugene….

At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, February 24, 2014, Robert Eugene Stevens in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Edith E. (Beauchamp) Stevens. Loving father of Elspeth Catherine Stevens and her partner Luciano Squazzin of London. Dear brother of Ann-Louise Stevens of Ottawa. At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or service. As an expression of sympathy, memorial 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 can be shared at www.amgfh.com

CARSON: Reverend Robert Andrew … At University Hospital on Sunday, February 23, 2014, Reverend Robert Andrew “Bob” Carson B.A. L.Th. B.D., of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Dyer-Hurdon) Carson. Dear father of Bill Carson and his wife Kathy of Toronto, Patricia Carson of London and Eleanor Carson of Hiroshima, Japan. Also loved by his 2 grandchildren Katie and Nick. Dear brother of Lulu Carson and Lenore Hayman. Predeceased by his brothers Bill, John and Ed Carson and his sister Betty McNamara. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at St. Martin-In-The-Fields Anglican Church, 489 Pine Tree Drive (at Oban Crescent), London, on Friday February 28, 2014 at 1 P.M. with Bishop Terry Dance and The Venerable Willi Kammerer officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. A Masonic Service held under the auspices of Union Lodge No. 380 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday evening at 6:30 PM. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8 or to St. Martin-In-The-Field, Memorial Fund, 489 Pine Tree Drive, London ON N6H 3M9 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com