Services & Obituaries

ROBERTSON, Una Mildred (nee Dinham)…

Peacefully at peopleCare, Oakcrossing, London, ON., surrounded by her family on Friday, October 18, 2013. Una Robertson was in her 98th year. Survived by her beloved husband Mel Robertson of 71 years. Loving mother of Carole (Alden) Malcomson of London, ON., and Dale (Joy) Robertson of Toronto, ON. Dear nana to Kelly-Anne Malcomson (Brenda Barnes) Whitehorse, Yukon, Paul and Paula Malcomson, London, ON., Emily, Derek and William Robertson, Toronto, ON. Great grandmother to Evan and James Malcomson. Previously deceased are three sisters and three brothers and one surviving sister, Edna Petite, Halifax, NS. Family would like to thank the staff at peopleCare for their ongoing care and compassion. Una Robertson was a member of St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Byron, a gentle soul, wonderful cook, and avid bridge player. Memorial Service to be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Byron on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at 11:00am. Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in St. Anne’s Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne’s Memorial Fund, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, ON., N6K 1E1. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BANTOCK, Annie “Jean”…

Surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, October 14, 2013, Jean Bantock in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence G. Bantock. Dear mother of Nancy (Leonard) Savgorodny, Barbara MacIntyre of Belize, Central America, Steven (Marilyn) Bantock , Keith Bantock (Laurence Grant), Susan MacDiarmid, Peter Bantock (Jackie Sillers), Janet Bantock (Randy Pearce). Loved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Angela Emery. Jean will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the A . Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11am. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TUNKS, Wilmer…..

Suddenly at University Hospital, London on Sunday, October 13, 2013, Wilmer Tunks of Komoka in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Barbara (Walne) Tunks for 54 years. Cherished father of Heather Davidson (Harry Martin). Predeceased by his son Bob Tunks (2005). Loving grandfather of Austin. Dear brother of Marilynne Bragg (Bob) and brother-in-law of Eric Walne (Mary) and Helen Renaud. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Ivan Tunks and Ray Tunks. He will be sadly missed by his dog Emma and cat Sassy. Wilmer was a very social and friendly person, who had many friends within the workforce and socially. His hobbies included woodworking; he was an avid Nascar fan and attended Delaware Raceway for many years. Wilmer enjoyed the Little Beaver Restaurant and “Tims”. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Doric Lodge No. 289 A.F. & A. M. will be conducted on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 6:30pm, (open to the public) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Visitation will take place from 7-9pm following the Masonic Service. A private family service and interment of cremated remains in First Lobo Baptist Cemetery, Lobo, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

He will be forever in our hearts and will never be forgotten.

COOK, Anne Marion…..

Passing peacefully at McCormick Home, London, on Saturday, October 12, 2013, Marion Cook of London, in her 99th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Major John Pattison Cook OStJ, CD (2002). Loving mother of John William Pattison Cook OStJ, CD. Dear sister of William (Dorothy) Vize and family.Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12 noon – 1 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Charity of your Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DRESSLER, Edith ……

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Long Term Care, on Thursday, October 10, 2013, Edith M. (Schneider, Figuli) Dressler of London in her 87th year. Loved wife of late Jack W. Dressler and the late Joseph Figuli. Dear stepmother of Darlene Wagner, Dennis Dressler and his wife Iris, Lavera Archambeault and her husband Bob, Reverend Jack Dressler and his wife Eileen, Beverley Douglas and her husband Richard, and Betty Lou May and her husband Wayne. Predeceased by her sister and two brothers. Also loved by her step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Dearly missed by her long time friend Pam Armer and long time lawyer Michael Lamb. Friends and family will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 746 Colborne Street, London on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 11 am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to L.A.M.P. Lutheran Association of Missionaries & Pilots, 4966 – 92nd Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2V4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CRUDEN, William “Bill” Wilson…

Suddenly while playing golf, his favorite sport, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Bill Cruden of London at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Linda Taylor-Cruden and the late Carol E. Cruden (1994). Loving father of David (Mary Lou) Cruden and Cathy (Steve) Hill. Dear stepfather of Todd (Laurie) Taylor and James (Kelly) Taylor. Proud grandfather of Corey, Alex, Trevor, Morgan and Casey. Special brother of Helen Anderson of Hamilton. Also survived by sister-in-law Ruth Cruden and brother-in-law Charles Coupal. Predeceased by his brother Joe Cruden and sister Barbara Coupal. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Bill was a honourary lifetime member of the Kinsmen, past president of Highland Country Club and a member of the Rotary Club. Previous owner and one of the founders of CBS Equipment LTD. He was a lover of golf, curling, fishing, boating, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Byron United Church, 420 Boler Rd., London, on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 3:00pm with Reverend Gregory Brawn officiating. In lieu of flowers, 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

SMITH, David Ronald…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, David Ronald “Snapper” Smith of London, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Elisabeth (Gruhs) Smith for 50 years. Loving father of Christiane Galley (Scott), Ron Smith (Jacquie Moonen) and Burc Karse. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital, 5th Floor – Respiratory Unit, for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 11am. 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

SINCLAIR, Ann Catherine (nee McHardy-Smith)…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday October 8, 2013, Ann Sinclair in her 75th year. Loving mother of, and enormously missed by, A. Murray Sinclair and his wife Cara, Scott C. Sinclair and his wife Danelle, and A. Craig Sinclair and his wife Nydia – all of Vancouver, BC. Cherished grandmother of Ella, Austin, Malcolm, Aidan, Teagan and Camille Sinclair. Also remembered by her former husband Murray M. Sinclair. Predeceased by her brothers John and Allen McHardy-Smith. Ann loved the Canadian north; she spent many of her summers with family and friends at her cabin on Gilmor Island at Cedar Lake in Algonquin Park. Ann also loved canoeing and in the summer of 1982 journeyed over 1500 km down the Mackenzie River. Ann was fascinated by ancient religions and traveled extensively in the Middle East. A dog lover from birth, Ann will be missed by Robin her faithful bearded collie .Friends will be received by the family on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, London on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation Ontario Chapter, 360-1101 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1B5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BRAYFORD, Marion….

Gone to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at peopleCare Oakcrossing, London, Marion (Campsall) Brayford of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Les Brayford (2010). Loving mother of Barrie Brayford and his wife Katharine of Unionville and Elizabeth Haddad and her husband Richard of London. Cherished “Grams” of Megan (Sam), Jane, Jesse, Jordan (Brandon), Jaclyn and great-grandmother of Juliette, Olivia, Sydney and Emma. Dear sister of Eric Campsall and his wife Faye and sister-in-law of Alson Campsall. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Bill. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Teen Challenge London, 9340 Sharon Road, London ON N6P 1R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MCCONNELL, Mary Close…

Mary passed peacefully at Westmount Gardens, London, on October 5th, 2013, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her brothers Neil and Dene McConnell. She will be sadly missed by her many dear friends. Cremation has taken place. Private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or Charity of Choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com