Services & Obituaries

MORGAN, Paul….

Suddenly, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, on Friday, August 16, 2013, Paul William Morgan of London in his 39th year. Beloved son of Jane Morgan and the late Ken Morgan (2001). Much loved brother of Cheri Swart (Gee) and his niece Zoe, residing in South Africa. Cherished grandson of Shirley Morgan. Predeceased by his grandparents Bud Morgan and Bill and Peggy Pollard. Sadly missed by aunts, uncles and cousins. Paul loved his work, his many friends and his sports. His clever wit, fun-loving nature, gentleness and kindness impacted those who knew him. His family would like to thank everyone for the support given during this difficult time. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 7-9pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 2:30pm at Compass Community Church (formerly Glen Cairn Baptist Church), 345 Pond Mills Road, London. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 9Z9 or the Canadian Tire Jumpstart, 2180 Yonge Street, P.O. Box 770, Station K, Toronto, ON M4P 2V8. A Facebook memorial page “In Loving Memory Of Paul Morgan” has been created to share memories and stories and may also be shared at www.amgfh.com

GEDDES, Clarence…..

Peacefully surrounded by his grand-daughters, at McCormick Home, London, on Friday, August 16, 2013, Clarence B. Geddes of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Clasina E. (Van Der Pijil) Geddes (2009). Cherished father of Gregory C. Geddes of Baden. Predeceased by his son Gilbert L. Geddes (1999). Cherished Opie of Terri Geddes, Dawn Geddes (Keith), Chris Geddes (Renee), Jeff Geddes (Natalie), Mark Geddes (Kelly). Also loved by his 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Dexter Geddes, Charles Geddes (Liala), Georgina Hingley, Greta Dillman (Charlie), Hilda Higney and Gwendolyn Geddes. Predeceased by his siblings Bernard Geddes (Shirley) and Marjorie Loughead (the late Wallace), Graham Geddes and Tedford Geddes (Helen). Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Monday, August 19, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Mount Olivet Lodge No. 300 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday evening at 6:30pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FAHNER, Donald P.ENG.

Passed away at University Hospital on August 15,2013 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Marion for 66 years and dear father of David (Nancy) and Stephen (Sharon). Predeceased by daughter Janice (John) Harris and sisters Violet, Dora and Helen and brother Ern. Loving grandfather to Matthew, Nicole, Brandon Fahner, Jenna (Tyler) Morrison, Peter (Alison) Harris, Tara (Greg) Wilson and 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Internment will take place at a later date at Elmdale Cemetery in St Thomas. A memorial service will be conducted at Byron United Church on Saturday Sept 14 at 11:30am with visitation preceding from 9:30am to 11am. Donations to the Charity of your choice or to the Byron United Church Memorial Fund, 420 Boler Road, London, ON N6K 2K5 would be greatly appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

OSBORNE, Louise….

Passed away peacefully at Dearness Home, London on Wednesday, August 14th, 2013, Louise Osborne in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Osborne (1989). Dear mother of Gwen (the late Robert) Webster and Carolyn (Robert) Raymond. Much loved grandmother of Laura Crawford (Brad) and Kari Webster (Richard Jeffery) and great-grandmother of Tony and Ty Crawford. Predeceased by her brother Charles Haddad and her sister Frieda Webb. Private family visitation took place at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (519-433-5184) Cremation, followed by interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the War Amps, 1 Maybrook Drive, Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, London/Middlesex Chapter 21 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

UNDERWOOD: Reverend Owen….

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Owen Underwood passed away at home on August 14, 2013, at 83 years of age. Beloved husband and best friend of Reta, married for 62 years. Dearly loved by his children Beverly of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Judy (Neal) of Mississauga, Ontario, Phil (Michelle) of Lansing, Michigan and Carolyn of London, Ontario. He will be missed by his adoring grandchildren Kevin (Flora), Stephen (Michelle), Derek (Daniela), Otis (Jean), Christopher, Kelly, Jeremy (Alexis), Crystal (Rashad), Jordan and his five great grand-children. Owen is also survived by his four siblings, Vivian, Louis, Lorena and Phyllis. Also loved by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Theodore and precious granddaughter Shelley. Owen was born in Windsor Nova Scotia to the late Owen and Lorena Underwood. He attended Bible College on the east coast and was ordained in 1952. Owen spent his life as a Minister in the Church of the Nazarene, pastoring in O’Leary Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Dartmouth and Amherst Nova Scotia, Sault Ste Marie Ontario, Holt Michigan and most recently London, Ontario where he retired in 1996 following 46 years of ministry. Owen will be especially remembered for his unwavering devotion to his family and friends. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed winters in Florida with his life-long love, Reta. Owen was known for his humility and integrity. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. Owen was a shining example to his family and he surrounded our lives with love. His guiding hand on our shoulder will remain with us forever. The family would like to thank Owen’s loving caregivers that tended to his needs particularly over the last year. His dedicated personal support workers Kandie, Darlene and Jackie from the Victoria Order of Nurses, our heroes, we could not have done this without you and we appreciate you more than words can say! Sheena Jacobs, Nurse Practitioner from CCAC coordinated Owen’s care with such grace and understanding. Owen’s primary nurse Becky and others from St. Elizabeth Health Care who thoughtfully watched over Owen with true kindness and compassion. His faithful family doctor, Dr. E. Armogan. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed and we express our sincere thanks for helping us care for Owen comfortably at home. Visitation will occur from 11:00 – 1:00pm on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the London First Church of the Nazarene, 176 Wellington Street, London ON N6B 2L1 (at Grey), with the service to follow at 1:00pm, with Reverend Junior Sorzano officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society London Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1 or the London First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
‘The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.’ Proverbs 20:7

JEFFREY, Helen……

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Grand Wood Park, on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Helen (Lansdell) Jeffrey of London in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Jeffrey (2003). Loving mother of Leigh Nelligan and her husband Patrick of London, Sharon Gowdey and her husband Kevin of St. Thomas and Heather Cocurullo and her husband Peter of London. Cherished grandma of Lindsay, Cara, Alison, Sam, Charlotte, Miranda, Emilie, Ethan and Erin. Dear sister of Carolyn Woolford and her partner Rob Paton and sister-in-law of Diane Jeffrey. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ethel and Bill Lansdell and her brother-in-law Peter Jeffrey. The family would like to thank the Grand Wood Park “Family”, Dr. Laura Lyons and her team for the love, care and compassion provided. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, August 16, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 10:30am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, London/Middlesex Chapter, 21 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STEWART, Kathleen Mary “Kay”….

Kathleen Mary (nee McKenzie) Stewart, in her 94th year, passed away peacefully at University Hospital London on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Harold Stewart. Dear mother of Kevin (Leslie) Stewart and Dianne Israels. Proud grandmother of Michael (Sarah) Israels, Marty (Natasja) Israels, Neill Stewart (Blair) and Colin Stewart (Sohni). Loving great grandmother of Abby, Harrison, Patrick, Liam, Evan, Brogan and Archer. Predeceased by her brother Donald “Don” McKenzie. The family is grateful to the many people who supported Kathleen in her later years, particularly those at Longworth Retirement Residence, St Joseph’s Heath Care and the nurses, support staff and physicians on the 7th floor at University Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the memorial service being held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 11am. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories, and photographs can be shared at www.amgfh.com

HACKBARTH, Elfriede Erna….

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, Elfriede Hackbarth in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Otto Hackbarth. Loving mother of Ralph Hackbarth (Tammy) and Gerald Hackbarth both of London. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Katlynn and Tayler. Dear sister of the late Kurt Lumma and his wife Anna Marie of Germany and sister-in-law Karola Hackbarth of Germany. Friends will be received by the family from 12 noon – 1pm on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a celebration of life will be held in the chapel at 1pm. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROOKS, Gary William….

Peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, Gary Brooks in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Leslie. Loving father of Joshua, Peter and Andrew. Dear Brother of Richard “Rick” (Ruth), Donald “Don” (Sandy), Harold “Hal” (Rosemary), and Carol (Joe) Ottenhof . Dear brother-in-law of Joan. Predeceased by his brothers John and Gerald “Jerry” . Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held at Open Door Christian Fellowship, 940 Dundas Street, London on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 2pm with visitation at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SHERRITT, Mary Irene….

At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Monday, August 5, 2013, Mary Irene Sherritt of Newmarket in her 87th year. Dear sister of June Williams of London. Predeceased by her parents Percival and Ethel Sherritt, her brothers William, Lawrence, Ralph Sherritt and her sister Patricia Clements. Also survived by her 12 nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews and many great-great-nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Doreen MacDonell of Aurora. Mary had a long distinguished career as chief operator of Bell Canada serving London, Guelph, Sudbury and Toronto. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, August 8, 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, August 9, 2013 at 3pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant 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 or Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, 102 – 581 Davis Drive, Newmarket ON L3Y 2P6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com