Services & Obituaries

PLANT, Irene Harlene….

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Irene (Post) Plant, in her 92nd year, at University Hospital, London, On Friday, October 4th, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Arthur C. Plant (1979). Loving mother of Carolyn Plant, James Plant (Judy) and Douglas Plant (Sandy). Cherished grandmother David Munden, Wendy Litke, James Plant, Brad Plant and Kristian Plant . Proud great-grandmother of Cassandra, Billie-Jean and James-Thomas. Survived by her sister-in-law Laura Cruikshank of St. Mary’s. Predeceased by her sisters Ethel Mawson and Dorothy Klambauer. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 and one hour prior (12-1pm) to the service on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 1pm at the A . Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Private family Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to All Saints Anglican Church, 249 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1R2 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUMPHRIES, Janet…

Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, October 3, 2013, Janet Humphries (nee Pringle) in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Terrance Humphries (“TH”). Loving mother of Terra Humphries-Abey (Kevin) and Jessica Humphries (Mike Mejia). Cherished “Noonie” of Caleb. Also survived by her brothers-in-law, Fred Humphries (Jackie) and Jim Topham, her sisters-in-law, Carol Lewis (Ernie) and Kathy Dako (Charlie). Pre-deceased by her parents Howard and Jeanne Pringle and sister-in-law, Gail Topham. Janet will be greatly missed by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 12-4pm at Best Western Plus Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre in the “Town and Country Ballroom”, 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, ON N6L 1H5. Janet’s family asks that memorial donations be made to an Animal 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

STOKES, Leslie “Les” Thomas…..

Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London, on Thursday October 3, 2013, Les Stokes, of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Roy Stokes (Diane) of Cowes, I.O.W., England, Margaret Norman (Rob) of Dorchester, Eric Stokes (Teresa) of Leicester, England, and Linda Fitches of London. Dear brother of Mrs. Edna Aplin of Amesbury, England. Also loved by his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren in Canada and England. Predeceased by his twin brother Bill (1943). Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm at the Chapel at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London where the service will be held at 2:30 pm. Interment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1, or to the Alzheimer Outreach Program c/o McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON, N6K 0A8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RIETS, Magda…

Surrounded by family, friends and much love, Magda (Miniats) Riets lost her courageous battle with ALS at home in her 89th year on September 29, 2013. A great lady to her last breath – strong and generous, always putting others first and sharing the beauty and humour she saw in life. Beloved wife of the late Jekabs Riets (1996). Cherished Mother of Daina (John) Eby and Ingrid Riets (John Daly). Will be missed by her nephew and godson Paul Miniats, her nieces Rita and Anita and their families. Remembered with love and fondness by her dear friend Roberts Leitans and his family Jessica, Arthur and Lynda. Survived by her sisters-in-law Brigita and Sonya. Predeceased by her brothers Raimonds, Eduards, Olgerts and his wife Elma. Magda’s life was filled with love and passion for her family, friends, students, patients, Latvia and Latvian organizations in Canada, her cottage in Bayfield, gardening, animals, nature, opera and travel. Cremation has taken place. Private interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to remember and honour Magda at her Celebration of Life on Saturday October 19, 2013, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Michael’s on The Thames, 1 York Street, London ON. Donations in memory of Magda to the Ogre Latvia Animal Shelter (c/o Ingrid Riets, 104-176 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON, M5A 4H2), and to the Canadian Opera Company, (416-847-4949, coc.ca/SupportTheCOC), or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HODGE, David Ryan…

Passed away September 27, 2013, David Hodge of Ottawa, ON formerly of London, ON and Moncton, NB in his 35th year. Beloved son of Bruce and Anne-Marie (Stewart) Hodge of London. Loving brother of Valerie (Hodge) and Randy Thorsen and their daughter Emily of Innisfail, Alberta. Dear nephew of Angela (Hodge) Sampson of London, Brent and Zoe Hodge of Edmonton, Brian and Marcia Hodge of Winnipeg, and Paul Stewart of Montreal. Cherished cousin of Brandy and Christopher Sampson, Liam and Naomi Hodge, and Kurtis Hodge. Also missed by his friend Sandra Fitzpatrick of Moncton. David was born in London and attended Central High School where he was actively involved in football and rugby. David, better known as Dave to many, took great pride in his work with the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association as Executive Director and Information Technology Manager in Rockland, Ontario. His work combined two of his great loves, skydiving and computers. David’s smile, outgoing personality and willingness to help others will be missed by friends and co-workers. David enjoyed people, nature, the odd practical joke and travelling. Among his many adventures was as team manager of the Canadian skydiving team that went to the 2012 World Parachuting Championships in Dubai. A celebration of David’s life will be held in Moncton New Brunswick during the spring/summer of 2014. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the funeral home on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy and In-Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association, 204 – 1468 Laurier Street, Rockland, ON K4K 1C7 or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 648 Huron Street, London, ON N5Y 4J8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KVEPS Janis “John”….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, September 25th, 2013, Janis “John” Kveps of Ilderton in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Anastasia “Anna” (Savulac) Kveps for over 60 years. Predeceased by his infant son Elmars. John will be lovingly remembered by many friends. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, September 28th, 2013 at 11:00am. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society ,123 St George, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs share at www.amgfh.com

GREENLY, Agnes Eva “Eve” ….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, September 23, 2013, A. E. “Eve” Greenly passed away. Beloved wife of the late Howard (2002). Much loved mother of Steven Greenly and his wife Marsha of London, Wanda Jany and her husband Robert of London, and David Greenly and his wife Maureen of Kemptville. Cherished Nana of Jason Jany, Michelle Pugh (DJ), Jessica and Catherine Greenly. Elated Great-Nana to Jackson Robert Pugh (born August 10,2013). Dear sister of Marjory (Mardie) Mooney of London. Predeceased by her sister Gladys McDougall and her brother Thomas Skilton. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, A funeral service will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, Ontario N6B 1S4 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DRYSDALE, Jeff….

Suddenly at his residence on Sunday, September 22, 2013, Jeffery Drysdale of London in his 46th year. Beloved son of Judith Thomas and the late Wayne Drysdale. Loving brother of Janet Drysdale, Shawn Hillman-Drysdale, April Drysdale and Chris Drysdale. He will be missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jeff will be missed by his friends and colleagues. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel on Monday, September 30, 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 the Addiction Services of Thames Valley, 260 – 200 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6A 1J3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Alice “Eileen” McKnight (nee Stokoe) …

Surrounded by her loving family and friends at University Hospital, Saturday, September 21, 2013, Eileen McKnight in her 86th year. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Norman McKnight. Dear mother of David McKnight (Lillian), Leigh McKnight (Virginia), Brian McKnight (Gwen), Lynn Whitty (Larry). Loving grandmother of Lindsay (Alex), Harley, Zoe, Halley, Lauren and Claire. Dear friend and sister of Barbara Peebles. Predeceased by infant daughter Laurie McKnight (1972) and son Stephen McKnight (1986) and her brother Donald Stokoe (2013). Loved by several nieces and nephews and their families and many friends. After raising her family, she reentered the work force in the 1970’s. For over 20 years she enjoyed a successful career at Revenue Canada. A lifelong member of United Church of Canada, after her retirement, she volunteered much of her time to her church and to various London organizations. When not volunteering or caring for her family, she discovered the wonderful world of travel which provided her with many new experiences and memories. She was a loving and generous mother, grandmother, and devoted friend to many. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London, on Thursday September 26, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Colborne United Church – Mission Fund, 711 Colborne Street, London, ON N6A 3Z4 or St. Paul’s Daily Bread Program at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond St London, ON N6A 3E6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Brunhild Vera Kordylewski …

Peacefully at Grand Wood Park Retirement Home on Saturday, September 21, 2013, Brunhild Kordylewski (nee Makies) in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Max Kordylewski (1982), and former close companion of the late Jacob Wiebe (1998). Survived by sister-in-law Louise Makies (France). Much loved by close care takers Janet Marentette and Peter Wiebe. Will be missed by several nieces and nephews (overseas). Predeceased by her brothers Siegfried Makies of France and Reinhold Makies of Germany. The family wishes to express a special thank you to Grand Wood Park staff. Friends will be received by family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 180 – 633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Lung Association 480 Egerton Street London ON N5W 3Z6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com