Services & Obituaries

MEINZINGER, Frances G…..

Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, on Sunday, March 24, 2013, Frances (Pinches) Meinzinger of Etobicoke and formerly of London and Chatham, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late George Meinzinger (1962). Loving mother of Frank of Etobicoke and Bob and his wife Trish of Mississauga. Cherished grandmother of Nathan, Angela and Josh. Dear sister of Jean Meinzinger, Charles and his wife Mona and Tom and his wife Joyce. Predeceased by her son Fred (1962), her sister Helen and her brothers Arthur and Russell. Well loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, 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 Monday, April 1, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of your choice or The Gideons, P.O. 3619, Guelph ON N1H 7A2. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SINCLAIR, Gladys…..

Peacefully at Extendicare, London, on Saturday, March 23, 2013, Gladys (Humphreys) Sinclair in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Walker Sinclair (2002). Loving mother of David Sinclair and his wife Betty, Heather Sinclair and Ross Sinclair and his wife Adelaide. Cherished grandmother of Brad Sinclair (Tracy) and Kristy Heimpel (Scott) and great-grandmother of Drew, Laura, Justin and Claira. Predeceased by sisters Hilda and Ethel. Missed by her nephew Brian Rogers (Audrey) and family and Bob Sinclair and family. A private family service with cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROWN, William “Bill” Henry……

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, Bill Brown in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (McCall) Brown. Loving father of Esther Arango-Palencia and her husband David of Florida, Andrew Brown and his wife Julie, Christine DeKay and her husband Michael all of London and Peter Brown of Saskatchewan. Cherished grandfather of Celia and Lisa Arango, Nathan and Michelle Langdon, Emma and Matthew Brown and Julia and Sarah DeKay. Predeceased by his brother Harry Brown and his sister Pearl (Jay) Townsend and his brother-in-law George Townsend. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Parkwood Hospital – Veteran’s Care Program, 2 Perth for 2 years of compassion and care, they showed for Bill. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm, on Sunday, March 24, 2013 , at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 11am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Daily Bread Food Bank & Fellowship Centre c/o St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3E6 or to The Gideon’s, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LEIGH, Jean Constance…

At University Hospital, London, on Monday, March 18, 2013, Jean Leigh in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Leigh and the late John “Jack” Beaton. Loving mother of Catherine Brule and her husband Lu, Anne Beaton and step-mother to Bob (Kathie) Leigh, Mary and the late Norm Leigh. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Sonia), Darren (Suzanne), Michael (Dulce), Nicole, Meaghan, Michael, Dennis, Stephen and Laina (Ken). Also missed by several great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 10-11 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11 am. Interment in Oakland Cemetery, Brockville, ON. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

PICKUP ,Jeffrey…

Suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2013, Jeff Pickup in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Brenda. Loving father of Sandra (Doug), Neil (Kathy), Graham (Melissa) and Gayle (Mark). Cherished Grandfather of Stephanie and Brayden. Dear brother-in-law of Marion. Uncle to Valerie and Mark. Predeceased by his brother Derek. Family will receive friends for a celebration of Jeff’s life at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road South, London on Friday, April 19th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DALLAS, Preston James…

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, March 14, 2013, Preston James Dallas in his 90th year. Cherished father of Joan Wareham and her husband Eric of London. Proud grandfather of Melissa (Andrew) Dallas-Smith, Ryan and Samantha Wareham, Beth and Sheila Preszcator and Brian Dallas and great-grandfather of Caitlynn, Dylan, Devyn and Logan. Loving brother of William (Katherine) Dallas. Predeceased by his son James, granddaughter Nicole and his brother Jack. He will also be sadly missed by many family members. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private family service held at a later date. There will be a private family interment in Maitland Bank Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Valleyview Mennonite Church, 1170 Melsandra Avenue, London, Ontario, N5Y 4N8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

THOMPSON, Janet….

Peacefully at McCormick Home, London, on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, Miss Janet Thompson in her 84th year. Dear cousin of Ada Wimmer and her husband George of London. Long time friend of Arlene Keener of London. Janet was a longtime owner and hairdresser of Janet’s Hairstyling. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Canadian Red Cross Society. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LAUNCHBURY, Wendy (nee Harrison)…

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of their Wendy, at University Hospital, London, ON, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Wayne MacNeil, cherished daughter of Joan and the late Abby Harrison, loving friend of Alicia and Brodie MacNeil of Mississauga, dear sister of Tracey and Jill. She will be missed by her three nieces, Shannon, Sarah, Taryn, her nephew Harrison and her aunt Audrey Smith. A graduate of Loyola University, Wendy pursued a career as project manager with Bell Canada. Her passions included home decorating, her canine companions and music. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:00pm. Cremation with a private interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

BOOTH, David Clark…

Peacefully at People Care Oak Crossing, London on Monday, March 11, 2013, David Booth in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Leoma (Allen) Booth. Loving father of Lynne Gray (Bill), Allen Booth (Loretta) and Michael Booth (Barbara). Cherished grandfather of Sherrie Graat, Bill Graat, Michael Booth, Shaun Booth, Parker Booth and April Booth. Predeceased by his brothers Edward and James. Cremation and a private family memorial service has already taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. James Westminster Anglican Church Memorial Garden, 115 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

PERRY, Freeland “Moe” Augustus….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Moe Perry in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Doris May Perry. Loving father of Greg Perry and his wife Lorraine of Florida, Mike Perry and his wife Brenda of London and Louise Betterley and her husband Brian of Belmont. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Andrew (Rynna), Daniel, Michelle, Patrick, Erin, Deanna. Loved great-grandfather of Brianna. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his 9 brothers and sisters. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11 am at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6K 1E1. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com