Services & Obituaries

GEORGE, “Rickey” Elva Therese (nee Marcoux)…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, February 23, 2014, Rickey George in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas George. Loving mother of the late Tommy (Monica), Diane (Andrew) Bolter and the late Peter. Cherished Mimi of Jesse (Tonya) Whiteside, Darcy, and Gabriel. Proud great-Mimi of Emmett Whiteside. Dear sister of Freda Pitz (Alex deceased), and Betty Miszczyk (John deceased). Predeceased by her sisters Colette “Coke” (Robert) Ryan, Suzanne and her brothers, Darcy (Jeanne), Daniel (Joanne), Raymond (Claire deceased), and Donald (Marlene) and her parents Alfred and Clara Marcoux, The family would like to thank Diane and Morris Peckham and the nurses in C6-300 for their love and care. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. 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

SNOBEL, Donna….

Surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London, Donna (Vandewater) Snobel in her 59th year. Loving mother of Winter and Shaina Snobel. Proud “Gammi” of Kalia and Kiara. Beloved daughter of Georgina. Dear sister of Laura, Bob and Nancy. Special friend of Bubba. Cremation. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 11 am, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ZELINSKI, Gord…

At his residence on Thursday, February 20, 2014, Gord Zelinski of London in his 53rd year. Loving father of Alex and Liam. Missed by Carla Mitchell. Cherished son of Janet and Edward Zelinski. Beloved brother of Sharon Zelinski. Dear uncle of Betty and Lily and son-in-law of Caroline. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MORROW: James A. (Jim)

The birds will chirp less brightly today as we announce with broken hearts the passing of a wonderful husband, a much loved father and a cherished grandpa. James Andrew Morrow lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Victoria Hospital in his 75th year. He fought unrelentingly with courage, grace and humour. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (Pat) (Mitchell) Morrow. Dear father of Carlye Morrow-Jackson and her husband Chris Jackson. Also loved by his grand-daughter Charlotte Jackson. Dearly missed by his brother-in-law Rob Mitchell and his partner Jan and sister-in-law Joanne Quinn and her partner Don and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Florence Morrow, his brother Robert (Bob) Morrow and his sister Margaret France. Jim enjoyed golfing at the Fox with the boys, fishing every year at Lake Nipissing. With various teams Jim played baseball and hockey, including the London Old Timers and London Free Press. Before his retirement Jim was a 42 year employee at the London Free Press. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 21st from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, February 22nd at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, P.O. Box 601, Mount Brydges, ON N0L 1W0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FRANCIS, Bob……
Surrounded by family on Monday, February 17, 2014, Robert “Bob” Francis of London in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late June (Jackson) Francis (wife of 70 years) (2013). Loving father of Bob Francis Jr. and his wife Linda of London, Barry Francis and his wife Audrey of London, Bonny Francis and her partner Roc Lambiris of Thamesville and Bruce Francis and his wife Irene of Belleville. Dearly loved Poppa and Grandpa of his eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sisters Margaret Noyes, Katherine Carter and Edith Stratton. Bob was a Past Master of St. Paul’s No. 107 A.F. and A. M. and 32 degree member of the Mocha Temple. The family would like to thank the staff at peopleCare – Juniper and Francis Place for their love and support. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2014 and one hour prior (12-1pm) to the service at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 1 pm, with The Reverend Canon Rob Park officiating. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals For Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HARRIS, Wanda Catherine 1923 – 2014…..

Peacefully at Grand Wood Park Retirement Community, London, on Sunday, February 16, 2014, Wanda Catherine (Ferguson) Harris in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William J. “Bill” Harris (2008). Dear mother of Paul Harris and his wife Bunny of London. Cherished grandmother of Greg Harris and his wife Anissa of Toronto, James Harris and his wife Melanie of Neuchatel, Switzerland and Lori McEachnie and her husband Brad of London. Great-grandmother to Ryder, Payton, Lucas, Zoe, Brooklyn and Blake. Dear sister of Marie McKenzie of Goderich and the late Donald Ferguson (1980). The family would like to thank all the staff at Grand Wood Park, for their compassion, wonderful care and for making Wanda’s last remaining days as comfortable as possible. A special thank you to the staff at the London Regional Cancer Program, for the excellent care during her treatment over the last four years. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 and one hour prior to the service (12-1 pm), at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 1 pm, with Reverend Gregory Brawn officiating. Private family spring interment in Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or the Byron United Church – Honour and Memorial Fund, 420 Boler Road, London ON N6K 2K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TODD, Robert Brian…

Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, February 16, 2014, Brian Todd in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Justine Hamilton and Andrea Domanski. Loving step-father of Warren, Christine, Rose-Marion, and Michael. Cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren. Dear brother of Pam Fitch. Also missed by his niece and nephew and his Auntie Sue. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Charlotte. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 11am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

DRAISEY, Alvin John…

With his loving family by his side at Parkwood Hospital on February 16, 2014, Alvin John Draisey of London in his 93rd year. Reunited with his beloved wife Muriel Doris (nee McComb) Draisey. Much loved father to Alvin Draisey and his wife Mary of Crediton and Janice Copeland and her husband Gary of Dorchester. Forever in the heart of his very best friend and granddaughter Renee Crowe and her husband Jim of Dorchester. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Shawn Draisey of London and Laura Phillips and her husband Ron of Florida. Cherished great-grandfather of Tonya-Lynne, Brieanna, Chance, Wyatt and Jordan. Predeceased by his son George and grandson Curtis (1976). Predeceased by his siblings, Irene, Myrtle, Bertha, Bud and Orvil. Remembered by a very special family friend Cathy Fieler as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital – Veterans Art, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

MOSES, Harry…….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 13, 2014, Harry H. Moses of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty N. (Bendell) Moses (2010). Loving father of Brian Moses and his wife Diane of Lambeth, Larry Moses and his wife Eleanor of Burlington and Robert Moses and his wife Deborah of Birr. Predeceased by his son Wayne Moses. Cherished grandpa of Colleen Moses-Nagy (Mike), Michael Moses (Gerri), Angela VanBrenk (James), Stephen Moses (Terri Anne), Lindy Marshall (Duncan), Amy Moses, Laura Moses and Christopher Moses and his 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ada McNabb and Charlotte Collins. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Freda Bourne and Sylvia Young. The family would like to thank the staff 5B South, for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 3-6 pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital – Veterans Care, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BURR, George Arthur Charles…

At Westmount Gardens Long Term Care, London on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. George Burr in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia M. Burr (Brothers). Loving father of David Burr and his wife Terry Griggs of Stratford, Karen MacIntyre and her husband Daniel of London, Chris Burr and his wife Karen of Burlington, and Robin Kamphuis and her husband Rob of London. Cherished grandfather of Tricia (Rob), Jeff, Sandy, Zachery, Cassidy, Jessica and Megan. Proud great-grandfather of Adam and Emily. Dear brother of Eileen Grant and her husband Syd of London, Doreen Burr of London, Jean Cowan and her husband Bob, and Kathy Gelech and her husband Ron of London. Predeceased by his sisters Mary Calvert, June Burr and Betty Scott. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at HMCS Prevost, 19 Becher Street, London, ON N6C 1A4. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colbourne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Navy League of Canada c/o RCSCC Courageous, 19 Becher Street, London, ON N6C 1A4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com