Services & Obituaries

GRANT, Albert George “Bud” ….

Peacefully, with his daughter at his side at Strathroy and Middlesex General Hospital, Friday January 17, 2014. Albert George Grant “Bud” in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Norma, after 65 happy years of marriage. One daughter Pamela and her spouse Duncan Ramey, step grand children Tara, Adam (Maria) and Alicia Ramey and great grandchild Spencer Ramey. Dear brother of the late Norman and brother-in-law of Blanche and the late Stuart Land. Dear uncle of Janet and John (Dianne) Land of Victoria, Linda Tunks, Douglas, Gary and Peter Grant. Bud was born and raised in London, ON. He spent 4 years in the Royal Canadian Navy in the North Atlantic as a telegraph operator during the war and was promoted to SubLieutenant before being discharged. He married his high school sweetheart Norma Land on June 17, 1944. Bud worked as a tool maker at the Service Lamp company and later as maintenance manager at Phillips Electronics. A long time member of the Elmwood Bowling Club and a 25 yr Kiwanis member, he cherished the many friends he made throughout the years. After retiring Bud and Norma spent 18 wonderful winters in Arizona, making many good friends while enjoying golf and playing bridge. In 2009 Bud and Norma moved to Strathroy where, after Norma’s passing, he made many new friends and aquaintenences. Many summer afternoons were spent on his porch with his little dog Molly at his side. A very quiet and considerate man, Bud was well liked by all who met him. When asked if he had his life to live over again, he said he wouldn’t change a thing. A special thank you to the CCAC workers Helen and Jan who’s care and compassion for Bud was outstanding. Also to the staff of the SWM Hospital Emergency dept who made is final hours most comfortable. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (Noon-1:00 pm) on Friday January 31, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home. 60 Ridout St S, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London following the service. 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 Charity of choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BUTLER, Sylvia Anne (nee Sodawater)…

Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London on Thursday, January 16, 2014, Sylvia Butler in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late William Thomas Butler. Loving aunt of Carl Sodawater and his friend Karen Wulff, Bryan Sodawater, and Carla Sodawater. Also survived by several cousins. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or service. Interment in York Cemetery, North York. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DALY, Carole Ann….

Unexpectedly and with much sadness at Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, Carole (Weegar) Daly of London in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of John M. Daly. Dear mother of Jennifer Daly of Leicester, England, Ryan (Ashley) Daly of London and step-son Jeffrey Daly of Edmonton. Dear sister of Kenneth Weegar of Burlington, Lloyd Weegar of Hamilton, Ron Weegar of Hamilton, Bruce (Jeanette) Weegar of Brantford, Iris Lebleu of Chicago, Illinois. Proud grandmother of Storm, Luke and Teagan Daly. Predeceased by her sisters Diane Greenlee and Joan Lewis, her sisters-in-law Barbara Weegar and Dorothy Weegar and her brothers-in-law Philip Lebleu, Ed Greenlee and Fred Lewis. Sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has occured. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Memorial Service will be conducted at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 1:00pm with Archdeacon K. Sam Thomas officiating. Private family inurnment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church (General Fund or Daily Bread), 397 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario N6J 1G7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GODFREY, Elizabeth Joan “Betty” (nee Good)…

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, January 12, 2014, Betty Godfrey in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Gerald Godfrey. Loving mother of Susan Baker. Cherished grandmother of Will Baker and his wife Jessica Shepherd. Proud great-grandmother of Thomas Shepherd Baker and Samson Shepherd Baker. Dear sister of Patricia Sejke and Robert Good. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Edwin Good. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at University Hospital, especially Dr. Heather Emmerton-Coughlin and Ms. Cheryl Talbot NP, for their kind and attentive care. Friends will be received by the family from 1 – 2 pm on Friday, January 17, 2014 at St. Martin-In-The-Fields Church, 489 Pine Tree Drive, London, Ontario N6H 3M9 where the funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Martin-in-The-Fields Church, 489 Pine Tree Drive, London, Ontario N6H 3M9 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colbourne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROCK, Audrey Lavina Grace ….

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Audrey Brock in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late John W. Brock. Loving mother of Jim Brock and his wife Wendy of London, and Frances MacKellar and her husband Alan of London. Also loved by her granddaughter Katrina and her step-grandchild Krystyna MacKellar. Survived by her sister-in-law Martha Kerslake. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Mildred Pattison, Verda Tate, Ada Jermyn, and Edna Langford and her brothers Earl, Gordon, Alvin, Kenneth and Clarence. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 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, January 16, 2014 at 1 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GLAZIER, Margaret Joanne ….

With sadness we announce with peaceful passing at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Joanne (Macaulay) Glazier in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Glazier (2000). Cherished mother of Penny (Terry) Hunter, Cynthia June Hickson, David Glazier (Judy Buchanan). Proud grandmother of: Rebecca (Craig) Granger, Paul Allen, BJ Hickson, Samantha (William) Rodriguez, Jamie-Lynn Challis (Jason Marko), Ashlee Challis (Rob English), Tyler Buchanan. Loving great-grandmother of Justin Allen (Lindsay Ward), Baylee Allen, Daniela Rodriguez, Evalyn English and great great-grandmother to Carter Allen. Dear sister of Don Macaulay. Predeceased by her daughters Nancy Burke and Jackie-Lynn Challis and her brothers Jack and Angus Macaulay. Also survived by son-in-laws Brian Challis and Tim Hickson and sister-in-law June Reeve. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 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, January 16, 2014 at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London ON., As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide N, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MOSS, Julia Elaine ….

After a courageous battle with Cancer , peacefully passing, on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Elaine (Smith) Moss in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Larry Moss. Loving mother of Robert (Sandy) Moss of Lake Louise, Alberta, Terrie Wright (Brent Day) of London and Kevin Moss (Donna Rowe) of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of Charlie Moss, Michael and Jessica Wright and Ellie Schneider. Also loved by her brother Bob Smith of London. Predeceased by her brother and sisters Al Smith, Anne Williams, and Dorothy Chandler. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm), Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Von Sakura House, 715180 Oxford County Road 4, Woodstock ON., N4S 7V9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUNTER, Audrey Eloise….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, January 9, 2014, Eloise (McLinchey) Hunter in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Orville “John” Hunter. Cherished mother of Jane Bygden (deceased 2013) and Anne Matthews. Proud grandmother of Jennifer (Jonathan) Folkema, Laura Bygden (Curt McCartney) and Ashley Black. Loving great-grandmother to Lily, Natalie, Sarah, Lucas and Leah. Dear sister of Lillian Longman, Stuart (Donna) McLinchey, and Sandra (Howard) MacDonald. Also survived by son-in-law Chris Bygden. Predeceased by her brothers Wilber (Gladys) McLinchey, Bruce (Angie) McLinchey, Bob (Agnes) McLinchey, her sister Helen (Gordon) Ratz and her brother-in-law Gordon Longman. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and close friends. Thank you to the nurses and medical staff at Victoria Hospital. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the the funeral service on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11am. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of their Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WOODLEY, Margaret Jean….

Peacefully at her residence on Thursday, January 9, 2014, Margaret Woodley in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Woodley. Loving mother of Matthew Woodley, Vicki Miller and her husband Scott, and Valerie Woodley all of London. Loving grandmother of Corey Woodley, Shannon Evans and Aryne Evans. Dear sister of Phyllis Yates and her husband Dave of London, Peter Steer and his wife Elaine of Lucknow. Predeceased by her sister Ruth Bell. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 1pm. Those attending the inurnment are asked to please meet at the cemetery office at 12:45 pm. 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 cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

OLIVER, Thomas George…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas G. Oliver on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Village of Glendale Crossing, London in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Shirley Ann (Williams) and the late Esther Hudson, Catherine Dunlop and Jean Lawrence. Dear father of Clifford (Mary), daughter-in-law MaryAnne, Sister-in-law Daisey, and survived by five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Robert and Nellie, brother Jack and son James. He will be sadly missed by his stepson Harry (Gayle) Dunlop and his adopted families in Sarnia. He will be greatly missed by his nephew and nieces and their families out West. Tom was born in Bexley Heath, England and came to Canada in 1922. He attended Tecumseh and Trafalgar Public Schools and H. B. Beal Technical High School. His first job was with Supersilk Hosiery. In 1941 he joined the London Police Force and in 1946 passed with high marks in forensic science at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago. In 1943 he assisted in the formation of London Police Boy’s Band. Tom was your friendly and most popular policeman directing traffic at the corner of Dundas and Richmond streets during the war years. In 1947 he joined C. E. Marley Outdoor Advertising and was with them for 33 years until his retirement. Tom was a member of the Kinsman Club and President of the K40 Club. Tom is a life member of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a A.F. & A. M., York Rite and Scottish Rite and served as Worshipful Master in 1956. In 1964 he was Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. He is a life member of the London Mocha Shrine Temple. Tom was an avid golfer and curler at the Highland Golf and Country Club, where he served on the Board of Directors in the 1960’s. He played hockey for the Supersilk Industrial League and the London Police Department. He played soccer for Trafalgar School, H. B. Beal School and the London German Canadian Club. His music career started with the Trafalgar Drum and Bugle Corps and later he was in the H. B. Beal Technical High School Orchestra and the Mocha Temple Oriental Band (he was that tall guy leading the parades playing the drums) at that time. Tom enjoyed playing tennis, card games, fishing trips and travelling. He is a life time member of Trinity Anglican Church in Lambeth. At Tom’s request there will be no visitation or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make donations in Tom’s memory are asked to consider Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, Ontario N6B 2T3 or charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements (519-433-5184). On-line condolences memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com