Services & Obituaries

ELLISON, Anthony “Tony”….

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, September 17,2013, Anthony “Tony” Ellison of London, in his 79th year. Beloved partner of Isabel McBride. Loving father of Keith Ellison and his wife Hania of Burlington and Mark Ellison and his wife Anne-Marie of Gatineau, Quebec. Dear brother of Janet Ellison of Bedford, England. Also loved by his grandchildren David and Deanna Ellison. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 9:30am. Interment in Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Port Albert, Ontario. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Temple Lodge No.597 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30pm. R.W. Bro. Ellison served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2001-2002 of the London East Masonic District, is a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Royal Arch and a Shriner. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, c/o LHSC Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KEMP, Grace Mary Ann …..

Miss Grace Mary Ann Kemp passed into the presence of our Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in her 80th year at Ashwood Manor in Lambeth. She was born in Kirkton on July 16, 1934. She graduated from St. Marys Collegiate High School, London Teachers College, London Bible Institute and Theological Institute. She taught school in Ontario and in Chad Africa. Grace loved her students and they loved her. Served with Bible Centred Ministries for many years. This involved ministry with after school Bible Clubs and to several nursing homes. Served for many years in various capacities at Wortley Baptist Church now known as Hillside Church of London. Grace and Molly Black took many trips together including going to Ireland. Dear sister of Lloyd Alison and his wife Rhonda of Brantford. Also loved by her nephews and niece, John Kemp and his wife Heather of Oakville, her great-nephew William Kemp and his wife Caitlin, Beverley Montgomery and her husband Craig of Langley, BC her great-nephew Christopher and her great-niece Alison,
Paul Kemp and his wife Terry of Delta, BCand her great-nieces Esther, Emily and Andi. Interment in Grove Cemetery, London on September 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 28, 2013, at 11:00am at Hillside Church, 250 Commissioners Road East, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Tyndale University College and Seminary, 25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, ON, M2M 4B3 or BCM International (Canada) Inc., 685 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8M 1K4. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ADAM, Katherine Unice….

At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, September 16, 2013. Katherine Adam in her 59th year. Loving mother of Lori McDougall and her husband Mike. Cherished grandmother of Megan and Mitchell. Dear sister of Nancy, Sheila, Judy, Dennis, Jeffrey and Steven. Also missed by Les Adam, Len Lemarquand and many friends, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 1 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Victoria Hospital Foundation, 748 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WILLITS, Phil “Willie”….

Peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 16, 2013, Phil “Willie” Willits of London and formerly of West Lorne, Ontario in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Verna (Bowie) Willits for 68 years. Loving father of Phil Willits and his wife Vicki of Kincardine and Perry Willits and his wife Iryna of London. Proud Pops of Phil Willits Jr. (Brenda) and Joel Willits, Jim Willits (Tracey) and John Willits and also loved by his great-grandson Wesley. Dear brother-in-law of Florence Kerr and Teen Bowie. Phil served in the Perth Regiment during WWII. He had a passion for sports, coaching hockey and baseball. Phil worked for many years at Ontario Hydro. 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 Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 1pm, with Reverend Dr. Anne Beattie-Stokes officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, West Lorne, on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 3pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4 or the Canadian Red Cross, 810 Commissioners East, London, ON N6C 2V5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JACKSON, James Harold…..

On Monday, September 16, 2013, after a long journey through life, Dad in his 99th year is starting a new adventure. He has gone to join his wife Margery (Youngs) Jackson (2011) of 71 years in the cosmic dance of stardust. Surviving are his children, Jim (Pat), Karen, Larry (Liz) and Terry; his grandchildren, Krista (Glenn) and Ben (Janet), his great-grandchildren, Fischer, Russell and Lindy; as well as many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Dad was a 1st class Stationary Engineer and boiler inspector between 1940 and 1984. He was also a Mason from 1939 (6th Degree). He loved his black labs, Lizabeth, Mr. Chips and Shannon and Sam the wonder cat. The family would like to thank all the folks from Sugar Maple Floor at Peoplecare Oakcrossing, London for their kindness and care given to Harold and Margery during their residency there. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 10am. Interment in Colborne Cemetery, Township of Colborne on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 2:30pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A Masonic Service under the auspices of London Daylight Lodge No. 735 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 6:30pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BUSBY, William Edgar “Ed” (March 26, 1916 – September 14, 2013)….

Peacefully at his residence with his wife by his side, Edgar Busby in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Anna Busby (nee Jorgensen) for 70 years. Loving father of Keith Busby and his wife Janet of Ottawa, and Leonard Busby and his wife Lorraine of St. John’s, Newfoundland. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan and Alysha of Ottawa, and Luke of St. John’s, Newfoundland. Predeceased by his brothers John Wesley and Robert James Busby and his sisters Estella Gladwell and Jean Garvin. Ed was raised in Tregarva, Saskatchewan and studied engineering at the University, in Saskatoon. During WWII he was a member of the Canadian Army R.C.E.M.E. serving in England and NW Europe. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 1-2pm on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Riverside United Church, 451 Dunedin Drive, London, ON, where the funeral service will be held at 2pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Riverside United Church Memorial Fund, 451 Dunedin Drive, London, ON N6H 3G9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GRIFFITHS, Ruby….

Peacefully at Elgin Manor, St. Thomas on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, Ruby (Nixon) Griffiths in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Griffiths (1990). Mother of Toni Griffiths of St. Thomas. Grandmother of Andrew. Dear sister of Nell Callard of Port Stanley, Gordon Nixon and his wife Joanne of Goderich and Jim Nixon of London. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her twin sister Ruth Dakin, and her siblings Bob, Marian, and Kenneth. The family would like to thank the great staff at Elgin Manor. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 1pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London (Please meet at the cemetery office). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HANLON, Shirley Donna…

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, September 7, 2013, Shirley Hanlon in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Ken Leal. Dear sister of William “Bill” Arnold Robinson Meekins of Naicam, SK. Survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her aunt Mona Meekins of Naicam, SK. Shirley was a loving devoted wife, a loving second “mom”, she will always be remembered as a great friend, who always made you feel welcomed with her great sense of humor. A heartfelt thank you for the excellent care and support to emergency staff, all the nurses, support staff and Dr’s on the fifth floor of Victoria Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shriners Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs share at www.amgfh.com

FORMAN, Ross….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, September 5, 2013, D. Ross Forman of London in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Nelson) Forman for 57 years. Loving father of Gerry Forman and his wife Ann of Bracebridge, Paul Forman and his wife Astrid of Ottawa and Sharon Hecker and her late husband John of London. Cherished grandpa of Kevin, Sara Lynne, Neil, Leanne, Maria, Yvette, Sabrina and great-grandpa of Mark, Teagan and Owen. Dear brother of Neil Forman and his wife Marion of Listowel. Predeceased by his sisters Jean Thompson, Ruth Allison and his brothers Graham and Murray. Cremation has taken place and an interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs share at www.amgfh.com

FRAMPTON, Helen Margaret ….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, Margaret Frampton in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Frampton. Loving mother of Bill Frampton of London. Dear Step-mother of Mary Cullen of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Ryan (Sarah), Chris, Tom, and Lily. Dear sister of Jill of Belleville, Ontario. Predeceased by her brothers Don, Rolland, Bud, David, her sister Janet and her step-son Robert. Cremation has taken place. Interment is Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion – Dominion Command, 86 Aird Place, Ottawa, Ontario K2L 0A1. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com