Services & Obituaries

HANSON Yvette…
Peacefully at Westmount Gardens, London, on Thursday, May 2, 2013, Yvette (Caron) Hanson in her 88th year. Wife of the late Allan Sidney Hanson. Loving mother of Tim (Fay), Roberta (Steve), Valerie (Ivan), Jocelyn (Ron), Lori-Anne (Gerry), Step-daughter Glenda (Adrien). Daughter-in-law Marjorie. Dear sister of Erma, Roland, Muriel, John. Also missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Patricia, son’s Gord and Dick, Brother Janeau. A Celebration of Life will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home Reception Centre (located at the south east corner of the parking lot) 60 Ridout Street, South, London from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday May 5, 2013. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

OGILVIE, The Reverend David George – 81, of London, ON, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in the Palliative Care Ward of University Hospital, London. Born in Hamilton, ON, he was the son of David and Viola (Bacon) Ogilvie. After working for several years in the fields of banking and business, Dave finally answered God’s call to pastoral ministry at age 39. He became a student at McMaster Divinity College and began a 30 year career in ministry, serving Ontario Baptist churches in Jerseyville (where he was ordained in 1974), Arkona, and Burtch, and St. Lambert, QC. Dave also served as Chaplain at Rideaucrest Home for the Aged in Kingston, ON and as Interim Minister to Bothwell and Clacham Baptist churches, Sunrise Baptist Church, London, and First Baptist Church, North Bay. In retirement, Dave was actively involved at Westview Baptist Church, London, and as a volunteer at Victoria Hospital as a member of the Kiwanis Club of East London. For the past year he had been a resident of Westmount Gardens where he received excellent care. Dave loved singing and listening to music, camping and travelling, curling, lawn bowling, shuffleboard, and spending time with family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Gladys (nee Davidson); his twin sister, Jean Ogilvie, Hamilton; his children, David (Cynthia) Ogilvie, Centreville, NS; Susan (Ralph) Weber, Waterloo, ON; Bonnie (Joel) Vivian, Wyoming, ON; Robert (Bonnie) Ogilvie, Port Moody, BC; and Glenn (Ami) Ogilvie, Woodstock, ON; as well as sister-in-law, Evelyn Connor, Peterborough, ON; and brother-in-law, David Davidson, Beamsville, ON. He is also loved and missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family in Australia. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, May 5, 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Westview Baptist Church,1000 Wonderland Road, South, London where a celebration of Dave’s life will take place on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., Reverend David Stead officiating, with a Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westview Baptist Church – Ceiling Fund or the London Health Sciences Foundation – Palliative Care Ward. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). Online condolences may be directed to www.amgfh.com

EDWARDS, MARLENE…..

Promoted to Glory on Monday April 29, 2013 from London, Ontario, Marlene (Cliffe) Edwards in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Arthur “Art” Edwards. Predeceased by her brothers William (Doris), Donovan (Agnes), Gary (Susan) and Beverley (Marion). Fondly remembered by her step-son Doug Edwards (Betty) and will be missed by Krisandra. Marlene leaves behind many friends from her long involvement with The Salvation Army. Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at The Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, N6J 1H3 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, where the service will be held at the Citadel on Thursday May 1, 2013 at 11:00 am. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to The Salvation Army London Citadel Kitchen Renovation Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VERBOOM, Jan “John”

Surrounded by his family, it pleased the Lord to take him home on Saturday, April 27, 2013 Jan “John” Verboom of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Jenny Verboom. Dear father of Joan (Scott), Arlene, John (Sharon) and William (Joanna). Loved by his 10 grandchildren. Also survived by his sisters Peet and Wil. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday April 30, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted from the London Free Reformed Church, 1274 Tote Road on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at 11 am with Reverend H. van Essen officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road E., London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

‘The Lord God is a sun and shield. Blessed is the man that trusts in Him.’ Psalms 84:11a.12b.

RUTHERFORD, William Alastair P.Eng

It is with broken hearts we have to announce the peaceful passing of William (Bill) Alastair Rutherford on April 26, 2013 forever loved by his wife Linda and devoted dad to Thomas and Heather. Son of the late Thomas Aird Rutherford (2008) and Margaret Grace Rutherford (1999) and brother Bruce Arygll Rutherford (2011). Son-in-law of Robert and Ruby Roney, brother-in-law of Ken Roney and Marilyn and Raymond Copes. Uncle to Christopher, Kevin and Colin Copes, Julie and Matt Herman and Michael Rutherford. Cousin to Dedie (Kirk) Hudson, Margie (Ernie) Tardiff and John (Jane) McKinley, Joanne Brooks and special family member Helen Rutherford. Business partner to Peter van der Westen for 40 years as Vanderwesten and Rutherford Limited and with Tony Mantecon as Vanderwesten Rutherford Mantecon. Friends for life to Cecil Wilson, John Pierce, Ken Cummings and Dave Shillington. Always in touch with one another and together they shared many unforgettable canoeing and camping trips together. Best friend to our furry friends Caoimhe, Alt, Willy and Sandy who could always count on Bill to share a treat. There is a poem about how you would describe your dash from life to death. Bill’s dash was full of devotion to his family and to his work. Thomas and Heather were the world to Bill and he was involved as much as possible with whatever they decided to take on. Seldom did Bill miss a hockey-baseball-lacrosse-soccer practice or game, horse show rain, sun or snow, or Saturday morning tutoring. Going out to the Highland with Thomas for a round of golf, or trailering Heather and her horse to a horse show were always a good day for Bill. Their world was his and he truly loved to be a part of every moment. Bill was a very proud dad to Thomas and Heather, and we are so thankful he was a big part of it. Bill was a member of the The Professional Engineers of Ontario and served on different committees as part of The Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Councillor of the Western Region, Professional Development Committee, Discipline Committee, Councillor at Large, Audit Committee, Advisory Committee on Committees, Task Force on PEO Role in Engineering Education, Task force to Establish School Outreach Committee, Discipline and Enforcement Steering Committee, member of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE), member of the Highland Golf and Country Club. In the Community Bill was involved with London Chapter Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Lambeth United Church, Mount Brydges Minor Hockey, Northshore Hitmen Hockey, Minor Soccer in Strathroy and Del Ko Brydge, Minor Baseball in Komoka, Poplar Hill, Strathroy and Delaware, Blue Devils Minor Lacrosse, Shadowlane Stables and Southwest Trillium Hunter Jumper Association. Thank you especially to our family, friends and neighbours, the staff of Vanderwesten Rutherford Mantecon all of whom Bill had the pleasure to work with, Dr Archie Grace, Dr Katherine Roth, Dr. Sara Kuruvilla, Medical Oncology staff of C7 at LHSC Victoria Campus, Palliative Care Team (Lynne Hughes Marsh) at LHSC, CCAC , VON, Rev. Matthew Penny, McMaster University Engineering Faculty, Medway High School Staff, Carla Paxton and our extended family at Shadowlane Stables, Physical Plant and Planning Dept of St Joseph’s Health Care London, Architectural, Consultants, Mechanical Electrical General Contracting Firms all of whom Bill enjoyed many years of working with together. Bill’s presence will be forever missed. Thank you to those who stopped in to visit Bill while he was in the hospital and at home, the cards, flowers, phone calls and emails, he really did appreciate you taking the time. A service will be held on Saturday May 4, 2013 at Lambeth United Church, 4268 Colonel Talbot Road, London, Ontario at 1:30 pm for Bill. Rev. Matthew Penny will officiate the service. Visitation of the family will follow the service, please stay and do what Bill would have wanted, visit with family and friends and share your memories. Funeral arrangements by A Millard George Funeral Home London, Ontario. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com Donations to a charity of your choice. Life will never be the same without you Bill, you left us far too soon, we love you and miss you, Linda, Thomas and Heather.

MCNICHOL, George….

Peacefully, with all of his family at his side, George passed away on Friday, April 26 at London’s Victoria Hospital on the Palliative Care wing. He was in his 90th year and was a retired public school principal at Arthur Ford for 10 years, Northridge for 8 years and during his last year he also oversaw Northdale Public School. His accomplishments along with many dollars that he quietly gave to local institutions will be remembered on Monday, May 6th at 2 pm, during a memorial service at Calvary United, the church he supported for over 54 years as an elder. George was always very active in the community and was a member of The Kiwanis Club and the Probus Club. George is predeceased by his 5 brothers (Andy, Orrie, Lorne, Duncan and Ross) and 1 sister (Annie). He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Eileen (Taylor), two children; his son Brian and his wife, Bonnie (French) and daughter Linda Wheatley and her partner John Hay. George will also be missed deeply by his two granddaughters Valerie and Danielle McNichol as well as many nieces, nephews, his former son-in-law Chris, and many grandpets. The family would like to thank Dr. Schreier and his palliative care team on the 6th floor for their care and support. Cremation has taken place, and as an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary United Church – Operations Fund, 290 Ridout St. S., London, Ontario N6C 3Z1 or The London Health Sciences Centre Palliative Care Unit, 747, Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9. Visitation will be at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. S., London on Sunday, May 5th from 6 -9 pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

MCKENZIE, William….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, April 25, 2013, William G. “Bill” McKenzie in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite (Higham) McKenzie (2011). Loving father of Ravinn-O-West (George) of Calgary, Alberta and Pamela Dedic (Vit) of Oakville. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Chapman, Tebbie Chuchla, Nadia Dedic, Monica Hassel and Kier Menzies and great- grandfather of Belle, Jack, Ella, Taylor and Toni. Dearly missed by his nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his daughter Joey Menzies (2008). Bill worked in London, Ontario for many years as an insurance executive. He enjoyed history and was influential in organizing the 1967 Centennial Franklin Expedition. 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 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Parkinson Society, Southwestern Ontario, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London ON N6L 1G5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KING, Donald Mark….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, April 21, 2013, Mark King in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Laurie. Loving father of Tracie Hildreith (Darreck), Amy King (Scott Blenkhorn). Proud grandfather of Deanna, Sierra, Nicholas, Jacob, Brody, Rowan and Reilly. Dear son of Joyce and the late Don King. Dear son-in-law of Carole and the late George Caine. Dear brother of Lori and the late Dan Nemeth, Larry (Sandy) King. Dear brother-in-law of Carolyn (Ron) Boyle, Pam (Gary) Nixon, Cheryl (Harvey) Steeper, Susan (Aldo) Rucchin, Christine (Murton) Shore and Mary King. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother David King. The family would like to Thank the staff of the Critical Care Trauma Centre, especially nurse Stacey for their care and support. The Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 1 – 2:30pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 2:30 pm. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation – Critical Care Trauma Centre, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KING, Reverend Ralph Edmund….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, April 21, 2013, Reverend Ralph Edmund King in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Corinne (Bird) King (2002). Loving father of Elizabeth Smith of Corunna and Catherine Edwards of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his son David King (1999) and his son-in-law Barry Smith (2012). Cherished grandpa of Jennifer Heaney (Jeff), Brooke Kyte (Peter), Carrie Geals (Rick), and great-grandpa of Alex, Aidan, Emily, Charlie Olivia, Noah, and Cooper. Ralph was a minister in the United Church of Canada for 60 years and also taught high school in Sarnia and Forest for seven years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 10:30am, at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo), London. Private family interment Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Friends of Music – First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London ON N6B 1X6 or the Middlesex Kiwanis Bequest and Endowment Fund, 78 Riverside Drive, London ON N6H 1B4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DEKEYZER, Evelyn…..

Surrounded by her family at her home on Saturday, April 20, 2013, Evelyn G. (Wilcox, Peaslee, Elliott) DeKeyzer of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Martin DeKeyzer and the late Arthur T. Elliott (1990) and the late Richard E. Peaslee (1967). Cherished mom of Nancy Steinback (Dave) of Sweaburg, Dianne Fukushima (Jamie) of Canmore, Alberta, and Susan Gillberry (Jim) of Burlington. Proud grandma of Carol, Laura, Jeff, Mariko, Katie, Chris, Rob, Jackie, and Nicki and great-grandma of Hazel, Rachel, Owen, Jackson, and Molly. Dear step-mother of Mark DeKeyzer (Marcia) of London and Kelly DeKeyzer of St. Thomas. Also missed by her 4 step-grandchildren; Martin, Corey, Deanna and Heather. Sister-in-law of Frank Peaslee, Margaret Peaslee, Gerald DeKeyzer, Bill DeKeyzer, Jennie Lindsay, Ann Silcox . Predeceased by her brothers Merritt Wilcox (1985) and Carmen Wilcox (1997). Mom left a legacy of strength and unconditional love to her family. Cremation and a private interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Garden have taken place. A celebration of Evelyn’s life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 3pm, at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo), London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, photographs shared at www.amgfh.com