Services & Obituaries

LANGFORD, Vivian….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, April 19, 2013, Vivian “Toots” (Cooper) Langford in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late James W. Langford (2003). Loving mother of Shirley (Jack) of Ottawa, Dianne Jazey (Kelly) of London, Marilyn (Phil) of Grand Bend, Barry (Cheryl) of London and Kevin (Debbie) of Forest. Cherished grandma of twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Also missed by her nephews. Predeceased by her son and daughter-in-law Richard (2001) and Pat (2003) and her sister Kay Schussler. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, April 25, 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, April 26, 2013 at 11 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6, or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WOOD, Robert (Bob)…
Suddenly at University Hospital, London, on April 15, 2013 Robert Wood in his 73rd year. Husband and best friend of Edith. Loving father of Michele, Steven (Vicki), Cindy, Terrance (Jennifer), Jason (Vee). Proud Grandfather of Melissa, Katie, Jessica, Heidi, Cody, Matthew, Cassie, Hope, Quintin, Julia, Erica, Jules and Tabitha. Dear brother of Bill (Donna) and Ann (Don). Dear brother-in-law of David and Jill. Also survived by his mother-in-law Jean and father-in-law Eric. Also missed by relatives and friends. Enjoy your Harley in Heaven and ride those winding roads! Family and friends will gather on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 12-1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1 pm with Reverend Tracy Savage officiating. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association 442 Adelaide St. London Ontario N6B 3H8

TWAMLEY, Marilyn Louise…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, April 12, 2013 Marilyn Twamley in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Murray. Loving mother of David & Cassandra, Barrett and Colleen and Paul & Cherie. Cherished grandmother of David, Mathew, Cynthia, Michael, Connor and Vanessa. Also missed by several family, friends and co-workers. Predeceased by her parents Frederick & Edna and her brother Douglas Struke. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 6-7 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 7 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SCOTT, Morley Andrew…..

At Kensington Village Retirement Community, London, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Morley Scott in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Vera Margaret Scott (2006). Loving father of John Scott (Beth), and Lauren Shute (Fred). Also loved by his grandchildren Karrie, Andrew, Alex and Zachary. Dear brother of Jack (Late Mary), Chris (Joan), Bill (Judy) and Sandra. Morley had a full career in the Canadian Navy, followed by a career with the London Fire Department. His retirement was spent enjoying life with his family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 1 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street London, Ontario N6B 1S4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SCOTT, Stewart….

At Grand Wood Park, London, on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Stewart E. Scott of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Jean (Nixon) Scott for 54 years. Predeceased by his brothers Gordon and Bruce Scottand sister-in-law Sherry Scott. Loving brother-in-law of Jane and Bonnie Scott. Dear uncle of Susan Long (Randy), Cathy Burton (Peter) and James Scott (Marie). Stewart was in the RCAF for 4 years. He worked with his father at the Daily Grain Teas Company, until his father retired. Stewart interests turned to the restaurant equipment industry, where he retired in 1985. He enjoyed bowling and belonged to many teams. He travelled with his team and signed up to the American Bowling League and travelled across the USA. Cremation has taken place, interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the London Humane Society or the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ARCHER, Barry…..

Unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, April 7, 2013, Barry Allan Archer of London in his 71st year. Beloved husband Elsie (Bush) Archer for 47 years. Proud father of Allan Archer and his wife Alison. Cherished papa of Owen and Zoey. Dear brother of Nancy Green (the late Jack) and brother-in-law of Gord Bush (Doreen), Ken Bush (Betty), Harold Bush (Nancy), and sister-in-law of Donna Bush. Also missed by his several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Helen and Harry, brother-in-laws Donald Bush and Lorne Bush (Donna) and sister-in-law Violet Waghorn (Fred). Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Barry’s life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 1-4pm, at the Berkshire Club, 500 Berkshire Drive, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London ON N6B 3N2. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GODMAN, Nancy….

Peacefully at the North Lambton Lodge, Forest, on Saturday, April 6, 2013, Miss Annie “Nancy” Godman, formerly of London, two days after her 92nd birthday passed away. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Godman. Loving twin sister of Margaret “Peggy” Hornblower of Sault Ste. Marie. Predeceased by her brother Kenneth Godman (February 1992). Cherished aunt of Susan Fisher (Jack), Robert Hornblower (Maria), Glenn Hornblower, Bruce Hornblower (Maryjane), Tim Hornblower, and Randy Hornblower (the late Roxanne) and their families. 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 9, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, 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

BYGDEN, Jane…..

Peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 6, 2013, Jane (Hunter) Bygden of London in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Chris Bygden for 42years. Dear daughter of Eloise Hunter. Proud and loving mother Jennifer Folkema (Jonathan) of Ingersoll and Laura Bygden (Curt McCartney) of Kununurra, Australia. Cherished grandmother of Sarah Jane, Lucas, and Leah. Loving sister of Anne Mathews. Also missed by her mother-in-law Kerstin Bygden (the late Joel), sister-in-law Lena Hain (Jack), Anders Bygden (Karen) and Louise Bygden, her nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. The family would like to thank family and friends for all the food, love, and support they provided. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 1pm. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSTON, Isabel Catherine…

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in her 85th year. Isabel spent her final years at Grand Wood Park Retirement Home, London, after a life lived across the country, in Listowel, London, Victoria, Halifax, Toronto, Brandon and Winnipeg. Loving aunt of Anne and her husband Ian McLachlin, Don and his wife Kathy Copley and Brent and his wife Mary Herbert-Copley and sister-in-law of George Copley. Missed by great-nieces and nephews, cousins in Canada and the United States, and friends who shared her career in nursing, and her love of politics, music and literature. Predeceased by her brother Joseph MacDonald, her sister Marion Copley, and her parents William and Catherine Johnston. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com

CORNELIUS, Jack….

Peacefully at the Dearness Home, London on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, John “Jack” Cornelius in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Muriel G. (Cochrane) Cornelius for 63 years. Loving father of Barry Cornelius and his wife Sonja of London and Margo Elliott and her husband Bruce of Ochre Beach, Manitoba. Cherished grandpa of seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 746 Colborne Street, London ON N6A 3Z7 or Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London N5X 2T1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com