Services & Obituaries

MORRISON, Mabel (Broostad) …

Peacefully at Dearness Home, London on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Mabel Morrison in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Morrison. Loving mother of Kathleen Kudar and her husband Randolph. Dear sister of Edward and the late Helen Broostad, Lloyd Broostad (Shirley), Winnifred “Winnie” Hudson (Alan) and the late May Bradford. Also loved by her grandchildren Gregory and Alexa, Tyler and Beth, Bradley and Tara, and her great-grandchildren Calvin, Owen, Claire, Peyton, Finley, Connor and Evan. Predeceased by her daughter Karen and her son Stuart. The family would like to thank the staff at the Oakdale Wing of the Dearness Home for their compassion and care and also the Calvary United Church for their friendship. Interment to be held in Star City, Saskatchewan at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

MASON, Stuart George….

Peacefully at Kensington Village Nursing Home, London, on Monday, March 11, 2013, Stuart Mason in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Rosella (Bryson) Mason (2011). Loving father of Richard Mason of Cambridge, the late Bill Mason and his wife Barbara of Whitehorse, Ron Mason and his late wife Kathy of London, Sharon Rousseau and her husband Marc of Ipperwash, Tim Mason and his wife Ann-Marie of London and Robert Mason and his wife Rosalee of London. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Marjorie Thompson and her late husband Ralph of Duncan, BC. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11 am. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MacGREGOR, James….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, March 7, 2013, James “Jim” J.C. MacGregor of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Helen (Bieman) MacGregor (2010). Proud father of Robert MacGregor and his wife Vicki of Alberta. Cherished grandfather of Mallory, Taylor and Devin. Predeceased by his brother Robert Henry MacGregor. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. So many thanks to the wonderful care of the blessed staff of Extendicare. Your wonderful thoughts and compassionate treatment of Dad were always noticed and appreciated. We thank each and every one of you and Love You All. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the service, being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Canada, 310 Byron Street, Suite 4, Whitby ON L1N 4P8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MERCER, Reverend William D…..

Peacefully after a brief illness, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, Reverend William D. Mercer in his 97th year and 75th year as a Priest of the Anglican Church of Canada. Husband of the late Pauline (Collier) Mercer. Father of Peter P. Mercer and his wife Jacqueline Ehlert-Mercer of New Jersey, John W. Mercer and his wife Carol of Toronto and Paul D. Mercer and his wife Shelley of London. Grandfather of Ryan and Imogen; Eric, Grant and Victoria; Benjamin and Braydon. Predeceased by his siblings Eric Mercer, Marjorie Mercer and Jean Mercer all of St. John’s Newfoundland. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 8th, 2013 at 3pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, with The Right Reverend Terrance A. Dance and The Right Reverend Robert F. Bennett officiating. Private Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Ramapo College Foundation, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOLMES, John William…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, John Holmes in his 77thyear. Loving father of Candace Ann Holmes (Donna Skroski) and Jacqueline Jane Holmes (Tim White). Dear brother of Bob (Winnifred), Ken (Judy), Eric (Irene), Jim (Sandy), and Sue (Dan) May. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, his dog, Jackson, his coffee and golf buddies, John and Toula, Bev and Brian. Predeceased by his brother Richard and sister Marlene. At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held 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 arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GILL, William “Bill” Robert…

At University Hospital, London on Monday, March 4, 2013, Bill Gill in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Myrtle (Woods) Gill. Dear brother of Robert G. Gill and his wife Eila of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and brother-in-law of Jean Restemeyer of London. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

HARLOW, Kathleen Viola…

At her residence, surrounded by her 3 loving daughters, on Sunday, March 3, 2013, Kathleen Harlow in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Dr. Malcolm F. Harlow. Cherished mother of Lisa Beringer and Dale of Aylmer, Kathy Harlow, Krista Ryan and her husband Chris all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Michael (Steph), Sara (Troy), Kyle (Vanessa), Jessica (Steve) and Devin (Paige) and her great-granddaughter Quinn. Dear sister of Patricia McCarthy and her husband Gerald, Murray Hutchinson and his wife Marina and Marilyn King all of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her sister Margaret and her brothers Jerry and Ed. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2:30 – 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Aylmer Baptist Church, 153 John Street, Aylmer, Ontario where a memorial service will be held at the church at 3:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 9Z9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

MALONE, Jennifer Lynn (Tourand)…

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, March 2, 2013, Jennifer Malone passed away in her 55th year. Beloved daughter of Irene Taylor. Loving sister of Aimee Lacelle. Dear sister-in-law of Ron Lacelle. Cherished aunt and godmother of Bean a.k.a Hailey. Predeceased by her father Morley Tourand and Al Kochylema. Where to start! Jenny, as we called her, was an extraordinary person. Intelligent; graduated (cum laude) Ottawa University, then to Saint Mary’s University for her masters in Psychology. Creative: made and sold her own soaps at Covent Garden and Western Fair Farmer’s Markets, hand quilter, spinner and knitter, Métis Beading (she was very proud of her heritage), fantastic parties for Hailey – there is nothing she couldn’t do – so she told us. Except, she could not beat cancer but she tried so hard for seven long years. She took every treatment available and volunteered for experimental trials both in London and Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto- often getting up at 4 AM to catch a bus. She was a fighter. What hurt more than cancer was the discrimination and insensitivity by both her workplace and some general public to her baldness, weight gain and weakness all due to her treatment. Jennifer also served in Canada’s Reserve Forces going from Pte to Personnel Selection Officer. Special thanks to Dr Stephen Welsh and Dr Marie Parent of LRCC, in whom she had complete trust, Bonnie, Dr Phillippe Bedard (PMH) and Vi Lacelle for her baking (sometimes the only thing she could eat).
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Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

FOSTER, Elsie….

Peacefully with her niece Ruth by her side at Marian Villa, London and formerly of Hyde Park on Thursday, February 28, 2013, Elsie L. (Frank, Douglas) Foster in her 102 year. Beloved wife of late Harold Foster and the late Bill Douglas. Dear step-mother of Donald Foster (Doreen). Loving step grandmother of Robert Foster (Cindy) and Lori Kyle (Geoff) and great-step grandmother of Taylor, Sarah and Megan. Cherished sister of William C. “Bill” Frank (Margaret). Predeceased by her 2 sisters Marie Frank and Louelda Kirk (the late Russell). Dear aunt of Ruth Dickie (Cliff), Dave Frank (Donna), Charlie Frank (Cathy), Marianne Mitchell, Dick Kirk (Mary), and Dr. Ted Kirk (Barb). Elise was the secretary for many years at London Farm Equipment, Hyde Park. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the service being conducted on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11am, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Spring interment in St. George’s Cemetery, Hyde Park. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WARREN, Florence Adele Coates…..

It is with sadness but great memories that the family announces the peaceful passing of Florence Adele (Coates) Warren, after a long and full life, two days short of her 93rd birthday, in London. Beloved wife of the late John E. Warren (2002). Loving mother of Barbara Warren (Gordon Becker), John-Paul Warren and his wife Mariko all of Toronto, and an adopted child. Predeceased by her loved brothers Nelson and Mervyn Coates. Dear sister-in-law of Marguerite (Warren) Buckland and her husband Pat, and Shirley (Warren) Grant and her husband Gordon. Also leaves her dear cousins John and Nancy Ball and Anne Ellis and precious friends in London, and Mesa, Arizona. Florence faced up to what life offered her with determination that lasted right until her final days, which she lived with grace and courage. In her teen years during the Great Depression, her education was cut short by the cost of books, and thus began what was Florence’s lifelong quest: to get an education. She was fierce and single-minded in pursuing this goal: during her twenties, rising at 5 am to get to work on time, and attending night school, after a long day at work, and often falling asleep over her books as she studied well into the morning hours before the alarm rang at 5am. We grew up hearing tales of Mom’s scrapes and adventures in nurses’ training at Toronto General Hospital, and later working at National Trust. She met her John in the mid-40’s, and they married in 1948. Her nursing training served the family well, bringing us through many the medical emergency. They settled in London in the early 1950s and established Warren Pharmacy, a fixture of the south London community of veterans for many years. Florence was thrilled to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1993, at the age of 73, at the time one of the oldest U.W.O. graduates. When Dad retired, he and Mom together with a number of other “Pioneers” established, out of the tumbleweeds and cactus of the Arizona desert, the retirement community of Eastgate, in Mesa. Mom has left us a fine example of how to live a life. We will miss her mailings of newspaper clippings with her cogent and pithy observations in her tiny neat handwriting in the margins. Mom was an exemplar of fortitude in mind, body and spirit to all who knew her. Square dancer with School House Squares, and also in Mesa, Arizona. Manager, Executive and Secretary of the Warren household. A self-taught graphics artist, self-taught seamstress, choir member, avid tap-drinker, crossword puzzler, sidewalk cyclist and environmental activist long before “green” arrived. A prolific story-teller, especially of the self-effacing; hilarity captured for us to enjoy, infused by her own unbridled relish of the incident depicted. Special thanks to Dr MacLean, Dr Shu and the wonderful staff at Victoria Hospital, and to Mom’s Angels: Rieka and Frank Bertens, and Dan and Madeline Kelly. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 1pm at St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church, 727 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A9. Interment in Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Glanworth, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, or The John and Florence Warren Scholarship at Woodsworth College, University of Toronto, 119 St. George Street, Toronto ON M5S 1A9 or St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church – Memorial Fund. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
“You don’t forget the people you love just because they are no longer with you. That is a phrase which brings me much comfort when I get lonely.”
– Florence Warren, 2010