Services & Obituaries

SIMIC: Penny…..

Suddenly at her residence in London on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Penny (Potter) Simic in her 73rd year. Cherished mother of Jamie-Lee Wilson (Wilf Vale), Stacey-Anne Simic (Mike) and Jennifer Wilson (Terry). Proud grammy of Sara, Kurt, Michael Scott (Venessa) and great-grammy of Dallas. Dear sister of Priscilla Brown and predeceased by her siblings Pat, Tom and Peggy. Dearly missed by her dog Boomer. Cremation has taken place. Interment and Memorial service to be held at St. John’s of Norway church, 470 Woodbine Avenue (Woodbine Avenue and Kingston Road) on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Please meet in the parking lot of the church by 11:15am and we will proceed through the cemetery to the gravesite for the service at 11:30am. Refreshments will be served following the service on site at the church and all are welcome to share their memories and stories in celebration of Penny’s life. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WATTS: Sylvia…..

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Sylvia Frances (Monger) Watts of London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Alan Roy Watts (November 18, 1989). Loving mother of Rosemarie McKay and her husband Don of London. Predeceased by her son Robert Alan Watts (1992). Cherished grandma of Kevin McKay of Toronto and Dan McKay of London. Proud great-grandmother of Hayley of Toronto and Aidan of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her 8 siblings. A special thanks to all the staff at The Village of Glendale Crossing for their loving care, support and fun. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, November 22, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Sylvia’s life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 10 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to JDRF – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 309 Commissioners Road West, Unit A, London, ON N6J 1Y4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SALES, Donna May (Wood)…

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Campus on Monday, November 18, 2013 Donna May (Wood) Sales in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Thomas Sales. Loving and adored mother of Janine Mathyssen and her husband Jeff, Lianne Clare and her husband Jeff and Tanya Sales and her partner Susan White. Cherished by her granddaughters Kathryn and Jordyn. Dear sister of Jim Wood and his partner Cathy of Durham. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2013 and one hour prior to the service (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with a private family interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, St. Mary’s, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 648 Huron Street, London ON N5Y 4J8 or the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DONOVAN, Cheryl Leslie (Boulianne-Mote)….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, November 16, 2013, Cheryl Donovan of London in her 60th year. Loving mother of Lynn Boulianne and her husband Adrian, Todd Boulianne and his wife Stacey, Duane Boulianne and his partner Isabelle, and Jessica Boulianne all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Tyler (Tiffany), Nicholas, Alyssa, Kaitlyn, Cameron, Tehlor-Nycole, Kyle, Nathan and Conner. Dear sister of Pat Long and her husband Earl, Linda Tower and her husband Glenn all of London, Robert Mote and his wife Janie of Rodney, Jim Mote and his wife Cathy, Larry Mote and his wife Karen, and John Mote and his wife Sherry all of London. and dear sister-in-law of Pauline Mote of Bothwell. Predeceased by her parents, Leroy and Verna, her brothers William and Kenneth Mote and her sister Donna Mote. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 and on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 10-11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made toLondon Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

COLLIER, John Allister……

After a courageous battle with cancer, John Collier lost his battle at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, November 14, 2013, John was in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Patricia (Coutts) Collier. Dear brother of Joe Collier. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Beth Miller, Patricia Abbott and Hester Stellard. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (9:30 – 10:30 am) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10:30 am. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WHITE (SANGSTER): Eleanor….

Bravely at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Monday, November 11, 2013, Eleanor J. (Sangster, nee Forster) White of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas S. M. Sangster and the late Ronald A. White. Loving mother of Dr. Sandra L. Sangster of Aurora and her late son William “Bill” Sangster (2013). Dear mother-in-law of Christine Sangster. Also remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families and sister-in-law Betty Sangster. Predeceased by sister-in-laws Margaret Macfarlane and Norma Stretton, and her brother-in-law Robert Sangster. Specially missed by her “grand-poodles” Eddy and Roxy. A special thank you to her devoted caregiver Katarina Duras. Also sadly missed by her childhood friend, Eileen Sims. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and 9:30-11am on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:00am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London ON N6B 3N2 or Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WEISS, Jean Ellen…

Passed away peacefully at Riverside Residence, London on Monday, November 11, 2013, Jean Ellen (Lowery) in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Murray Weiss. Dear mother of Carol (John) Breen. Cherished grandmother of Julie Breen. Also survived by her sister June Woolley. Predeceased by her brothers Edward, Murray and James Lowery. Jean will be sadly missed by her very good friends Marlene, Jerome and Peggy and her many friends from Riverside. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10 to 11am)to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11:00 am. 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, Ontario N6B 2V3 and St. Paul’s Cathedral Memorial Fund, 472 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3E6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Bartley, Andrea….

With Sadness we announce, on Friday, November 8, 2013, Andrea Bartley of London in her 42rd year. Life partner of Brian McWilliam. Cherished mother of Derek Bartley and stepmother of Spencer McWilliam. Much loved daughter of Janice Bartley and Arnold Bartley. Dear sister to Sandra Bartley. Also survived by her grandmother Jean Bartley. She will be greatly missed by her mother-in-law Rita McWilliam and by many relatives and friends. Thank you to the medical staff at London Regional Cancer Centre for their excellent care. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9pm on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 301, London, ON N6B 3R9 and Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WILKER, Howard…..

Suddenly at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware, on Thursday, November 7, 2013, Howard “Howie” Wilker of London in his 85 year. Loving father of Mark Wilker of London, Mike Wilker (Annette Beecroft) of Komoka and Jeff Wilker (Danielle) of Kanata. Proud grandpa of Kristina, Jacob, and Danyka. Dear brother of Dorothy Yeo (the late Ron) and brother-in-law of Jean Wilker and Chris Wilker. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Carl, Jack (Donna) and Bob. A special thanks to the staff at Middlesex Terrace for their special care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Howie’s life will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 12:30pm. Cremation with a private family interment in Sebastopol Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Tavistock. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals For Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3, or Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GARRISON, George William……

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, George Garrison of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Hilda (Shepherd) Garrison and the late Barbara (Thorpe) Garrison (1978). Loving father of Brenda Cavanagh (Bill), Lynn Garrison (Pamela Forsyth), Dr. Cliff Hardick (Lin) and Dr. Robert Hardick (Cathy). Cherished grandpa of Christine (Scott), Patrick, Jennifer, BJ, Patty (Joost) Dan (Ginelli) and great-grandpa of Jacob, Leah, Luke and Cole. Dear brother of Bernice Brunton (Joe). George retired after 35 years from Ontario Hydro. He was an avid golfer and curler. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (1-2pm) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, November 11, 2013 at 2pm. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. 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