Services & Obituaries

McNEIL (Dicks), DORA ADELINE…..

Passed away at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late John G. McNeil (1976). Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marilynne McNeil, London and her son Grant McNeil and his wife Barbara, Calgary. Nanna was especially proud of her grandsons Scott McNeil, Ottawa and Evan McNeil, Halifax. Remembered by niece, Reverend Janet Bisset and her husband Jim, St. Lambert, Quebec, nephew, Dr. Warren Dicks, Barcelona, Spain and their families, and by sister-in-law, Betty Dicks, Pointe Claire, Quebec. Also survived by cousins in Canada, the United States and England. Predeceased by her parents, F. George (1959) and Mary L. Dicks (1986), London and brother Wilfred G. Dicks (2006) and his first wife Olive (1979), Pointe Claire, Quebec. Dora was a graduate of London South Collegiate and the Victoria Hospital Nursing School (1940), and during WWII served as a nursing sister at Westminster Military Hospital. Wesley-Knox United Church had a lifelong place in Dora’s life; she grew up, was married and raised her family there; she also sang in the choir for over 40 years and served on the Official Board. Over the years, she volunteered with several organizations in London. Most notably she applied her nursing skills in her work as Volunteer Coordinator for the Children’s Aid Society of London and with school clinics for the London-Middlesex Health Unit, and her love of music as a charter and life member of the Volunteer Committee of Orchestra London. The family would like to give special thanks to CCAC and their homecare people, especially to Sue, Dora’s dedicated caregiver who helped her in so many ways over the past several years. Private family interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm, at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. Visitation with the family will follow the service at a reception in the Centennial Parlour at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Wesley-Knox United Church. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BIKKER, Jan….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, January 5, 2014, Jan Bikker of London in his 88th year, entered into eternity. Beloved husband of Magda Bikker for 48 years. Loving father of Jack Bikker and his wife Jennifer of New Jersey. Marianne Simm and her husband Allan of London. Cherished Opa of Jan, Paul, Michael, Katie, Chelsea, and Camden. Dear brother of Flori van Capelleveen and her husband Teus and brother-in-law of Cees Rijpma and his wife Jopie, Obbe Rijpma and his partner Letty, Marnix Rijpma and his wife Thea, Joke Bikker and Remke Rijpma all of The Netherlands. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and their families. Predeceased by his brother Arie Bikker and his brother-in-law Henk Rijpma. Jan was a loving person and was always helping others. He will be greatly missed by all. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6-8pm on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 2 pm, at the New Apostolic Church, 111 Wortley Road, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROZELL, Joyce Anna…

Peacefully at peopleCare Oakcrossing, London on Sunday, January 5, 2014 Joyce Rozell in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Rozell. Loving mother of Scott Rozell and his wife Jasmine of London, and Lani Parkinson and her husband Steve of Niagara-on-the-lake. Also loved by her grandchildren Kirsten, Craig Rozell and Aaron, Sean and James Parkinson. Friends will be received by the family from 12 Noon – 1pm on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial 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

BEHRNS, Marian Gertrude…

Peacefully at Meaford Long Term Care, Meaford on Friday, January 3, 2014 Marian Behrns in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Leroy E. (Lee) Behrns. Loving mother of Debbie (Murray) Harding of Meaford, Connie Pineau of Bradford and John Behrns (Brent Logan) of Meaford. Dear sister of Tom Patterson of Ancaster. Also loved by her 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Special London Grandma to the Declercq family. Marian was a member of Richards Memorial United Church and belonged to OMAR Temple No. 111 and Daughters of the Nile. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held at Richards Memorial United Church, 360 Edgeworth Avenue, London, ON N5W 5C4 on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11am. An Eastern Star service under the auspices of Bethlehem Chapter No. 136 will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 6;30 pm. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Richards Memorial United Church Memorial Fund. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HORTON: Joan….

Unexpectedly at her residence in London, on Thursday, January 2, 2014, Joan (Boutilier) Horton of London in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Horton (1994). Cherished mother of Kenneth Horton Jr., Robert Horton (Irena) and Michael Horton (Roberta). Proud grandmother of Elizabeth and proud nannie of Jan, Ivy, Claire and great-nannie of Malcolm, Shauna, Patrick, Christopher, Ethan, Meadow and Jada and great-great nannie of Dante and Mateo. “My mom was an angel, the perfect wife and an all around innocent and wonderful women… She meant the world and more to me and it breaks my heart that she passed on, even though I know she is in heaven, happy with my dad… you meant the world to me mom, I will always love you and will miss you. Rest in the sweetest peace.” Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 1:00pm. Cremation will follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VIPOND: Dorothy Jean (Harlow)…… Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, Ontario, Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in her 98th year. Cherished wife of the late Reverend Dr. Reid Vipond (2001); loving and proud mother of Mary (Bill Butler; Peter and Catherine), Fran (Don Menard; David and Aimée, Elizabeth and Alan); Doug (Jane Bowden; Nick and Sam); and Rob (Gina Feldberg (2010); Susanna); Great-grandmother of Damien and Jace. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, to Milton and Jean (Mathers) Harlow, Dorothy spent five years as a child in India where her father worked with the YMCA. Memories of those years never left her. She and Reid were proud graduates of Queen’s University where she was the recipient of the Gold Medal in English in 1939. Through their years in ministry with the United Church in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario, Dorothy was a wonderfully supportive “Minister’s wife” who always found a way to be her own person. In the 1950s, she earned her M. Ed from the University of Alberta and, subsequently, taught High School in Regina and became a teacher-librarian in Winnipeg. She also was a columnist for the United Church Observer. In the 1960s, she researched and wrote a local history as a Centennial project for the rural municipality of Woodworth, Manitoba. In the decades that followed, she pursued interests in travel, genealogy, gardening and reading. Having earned her ARCT (Piano, Royal Conservatory) in 1935, her love of music was a constant through all the years. Her keen interests in education, literature and music remain a treasured legacy for all of the family. Predeceased by most of her Harlow and Vipond siblings and their spouses, Dorothy is survived by her loving sister, Isabel Plant (Stratford), her sister-in-law, Annie Irvine (Listowel) and many nieces, nephews and their respective families. Heartfelt thanks to the regular and support staff at McGarrell Place (Harris House) for their tender care and attention. Cremation has taken place. Family will gather at a later date to lay her ashes to rest at the Donegal Cemetery in Perth County, Ontario. Memorial donations, if desired, would be appreciated in support of the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto ON, M8X 2Y4 or the Dean’s Entrance Bursaries Fund, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Queen’s University, Gordon Hall, Room 225, 74 Union Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CARTER…….
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014, Mrs. Eileen (Robertson) Carter of London in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Carter. Dear mother of Blair Carter of Courtice, Ontario. Also loved by her 2 grandchidren Megan and Josh. Predeceased by her grand-daughter Melanie. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, January 4th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs accepted at www.amgfh.com

COGHILL: Ruth Tomima (nee Garriock)….

Peacefully at Dearness Home, on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, Ruth (Garriock) Coghill in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Coghill for 11 years and the late William Blunt Brown for 49 years. Loving mother of Karen Cochran (David) of Springfield, Virginia and Susan Scorgie (Russell) of London. Proud Nanna to Blair, Kelly, Craig and Casey. Great-Nanna of Cailynn. Predeceased by her parents Robert and May Garriock, her sister Hilda Kaiser (Alf), her brothers Norn Garriock (Orpha) and James Garriock (Shelia) and survived by many nieces and nephews. Ruth grew up in Toronto, enjoyed many years in Montreal with her family and finally made London her home. She lived her life with no regrets having travelled extensively and spent many winters in Bermuda. She will be sadly missed. Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to First-St. Andrew’s United Church – Memorial Fund, 350 Queens Avenue, London ON N6B 1X6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LASHLEY: Clairmonte Sr……

At his residence on Monday, December 30, 2013, Clarimonte Lashley Sr. of London in his 76th year. Dear father of Judy Lashley of Scarborough and Clair Lashley Jr. and his wife Donna of London. Dear grandpa of Clair Robert Lashley and great-grandpa of Jada Lashley. Dear brother of Wilhelm Bourne and his wife Linda of Barbados and Erma Murray and her husband Louis of Barbados. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Dear friend of the Stephen’s family. Friends will be received from 9:30 – 10:30 am on Monday, January 6, 2014, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 10:40 am. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11:00 am. Private family interment. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

OLLIVIER, Mabel Florence….

Peacefully in London, on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Mabel (Hall) Ollivier in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Ollivier. Cherished mother of Denise (Mark) Monteith, Kelly Ollivier (Ted Demmerling) and Daniel Ollivier (Liz). Proud grandmother of Wesley, Hannah and Jesse. Dear sister of Shirley (Royce) Greene, Archie (Joan) Hall and Billy (Debbie) Hall. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared www.amgfh.com