Services & Obituaries

GEORGE, Ruby Elizabeth (Fyfe)…..

Peacefully after a long illness, with family by her side, Ruby Elzabeth (Fyfe) George in her 88th year, of Paisley Block Guelph Township. Beloved wife of the late Dr. John A. George, Professor Emeritus U.W.O. Loving mother of David (Maureen) George of Richmond, ON, Kathryn (Robert) Marion of Heidelberg, ON and Lois (Cameron) Denomme of London, ON. Cherished grandmother of Chloe, Carly, Brooks, Richard, Ruby, Elise, Marlene, Jillian and Ivan. Proud great-grandmother of Alayna and Kylie. Predeceased by her parents George and Violet (Millson) Fyfe and her only sister Helen and husband John D. Moore of Cambridge, ON. Graduate 1949 Ontario College of Pharmacy. She was proud to have practised her profession in Guelph, St. Catherines, London and Strathroy. She was a lifetime member of the U.C.W. and a member of Wesley-Knox United Church, London. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11am. Cremation with a private interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph. 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

GEE, Helen…

Peacefully at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, Sarnia on Saturday, June 15, 2013, Ellen Helen Nellie (McFarquhar) Gee, formerly of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Eric Gee (2007). Predeceased by her daughter Vicki Foster, her parents Ellen and James, and her brothers Jim, George and Jack. Dear aunt of Blake and Audrey Hughes and longtime friends of Doreen and Henry Kohn and their families. She will be missed by many close friends in the London area, and the many friends from the Ford retirees. She enjoyed the many visits from all that came to see her. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, June 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 Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation,150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HOLMES, Lillian…..

At University Hospital, London, on Saturday, June 15, 2013, Lillian (Clarke) Holmes in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald “Don” Holmes (2007). Loving mother of Sandy Holmes, Dave Holmes, Kathy Taylor, Tom Holmes, Susan Holmes, Rob Holmes and their spouses. Proud grandmother of Nick, Brad, Mike, Jennifer, Andrea, Chris, Ashley, Nicole, Sarah, Neil, Matthew, Danielle, and Sandy and great grandmother of Madilyn, Braxton, Taylor and Lily. Dear sister of Kathleen Nantau and Robert Clarke and sister-in-law of Bill and Margaret Holmes, Evelyn Clarke and Eleanor Clarke. Predeceased by her brothers Jack Clarke and James Clarke. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at New Apostolic Church, 111 Wortley Road, London, on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7pm. Cremation with private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. ****The family has requested that no Lilies be sent, due to allergies****. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

IWANYK, Gertraud “Gertie”…..

Born August 21, 1926 in Germany, formerly of Harriston, Ontario. She slipped away in the early hours of June 13, 2013 to be reunited with her husband Michael. Loving mother of Helga Alcorn (Hans), Michael Iwanyk, Peter Iwanyk (Ginette) and Marion Iwanyk (Jane). Cherished grandmother of Kristine McCarty (Glenn), Cheri Schembri (Reno), Michael and Brendan Iwanyk and Michael Iwanyk Jr. Dear great-grandmother of Matthew and Tanner McCarty. Cremation has taken place. At the request of Gertie and family there will be no service. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the McCormick Home. Words cannot express our gratitude knowing she was in good hands. In-lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donations to the McCormick Home Foundation or to the Alzhiemers Outreach Service of McCormick Home, 2022 Kains Road, London, Ontario N6K 0A8. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
We take comfort in that she is dancing with our father again

AMBROSE, John Ernest…..

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, June 13, 2013, John Ambrose in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Violet Lillian Ambrose. Loving father of Janet (Mike), Christine (Gwynne), Yvonne (Ahmed), and Janice (Brad). Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren. Dear great-grandfather of 13 great-granchildren. Dear brother of Pat and Frances. Predeceased by his brothers Reg and Stan. John was a veteran of WWII, and a well respected teacher at Fanshawe College and member of his profession. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit of Parkwood hospital for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service, being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Parkwood Hospital c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FARROW, Leslie….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, Leslie “Les” Farrow of London in his 104th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Mullen) Farrow and the late Edith Farrow (1999). Proud father of Diane and her late husband Ted Irving of London. Predeceased by his son David and his wife Pat Farrow. Dear step-father of Michael Rowland (Claire) and Lori Hisson (Bob) and their families. Cherished grandpa of Mark Farrow (Lainey), Tim Farrow (JoAnn), Rob Irving (Tracey), Marianne Petovello (Rick), Tracy Rintoul (Reade), Linda Smith (Ryan), and Sarah Travnicek (Martin), “pop pop” to 15.5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also missed by his two brothers, and his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital for their lovely care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be held in the chapel on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10am. 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 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HAHN: Jean Florence – of London passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at University Hospital in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Bill Hahn. Loving mother of Alan (Sandi), and Bob (Margo). Much loved grandmother of Emma, Matt, Amanda (Mike) and Sara and great-grandmother of Chloe and Connor in Winnipeg. Also loved by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Ann Stevenson and her chosen sister Phyllis Mowat. Jean and Bill celebrated 70 years of marriage last October and were inseparable in their lives together. Jean was born in Toronto to Scottish parents and was always proud of her heritage. Jean and Bill travelled to Dunfermline, Scotland to visit family and were thrilled to be able to visit homes that her grandfather had built years before. Mom worked at the de Havilland Aircraft in Toronto before settling down to raise her family. She was generous of heart and of her talents. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at the Queensway General Hospital Toronto for years before Bill and Jean retired to Guelph. Mom was proud of us all and we were proud to call her Mom and grandma. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am), to the memorial service being held on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 11am, at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Wesley-Knox United Church memorial fund, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7 or the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). On-line condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh. com

CRINKLAW, Barbara…..

At her residence on Thursday, June 6, 2013, Barbara Jean Crinklaw of London in her 85th year. Loving sister-in-law of Jeannie-Lou Crinklaw. Cherished aunt of Craig Crinklaw and his wife Katie of California, Kim Crinklaw of Alberta, Kevin Crinklaw and his wife Lynda and Christine Hood and her husband Brad all of California. Predeceased by her brother Paul Crinklaw (1998). Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London, N6K 1C3 (at Wonderland Road South), on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 1pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Westmount Presbyterian Church – Memorial Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JANSENBERGER, Dr. Bill…..

Peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 6, 2013, Dr. William “Bill” Jansenberger, of London in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Mary Jo (nee Nelligan) Jansenberger for 37 years. Loving father of Emily Foreman and her husband Jonathan of London, Martha Jansenberger of Brampton, and Mary Jansenberger of London. Cherished grandpa of Julian and Violet. Dear brother of Bob. He will be missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Devoted companion of his late dog Ginger. Bill was a Chiropractor in London for 36 years. He was a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Grape Growers of Ontario. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Parish, 5773 10th Line, Merlin, Ontario, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11am. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Merlin, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street, South, London, N5Z 3L1. Dr. Bill has requested that those wishing to honour his memory, share a bottle of their favorite Ontario Wine with loved ones. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DOBBIN: Gordon Paterson “Pat”…

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, “Pat” in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Beryl (Bunny) nee McGregor. Loving father of Catherine Johns (Alec). Dear grampie to Carleigh Johns (Thomas) and Kyle Johns (Alanna), Keith and Ben Garrett, great-grampie to Rae Loebach and Mason Johns. Devoted “special” uncle to Margaret and Kathy McGregor, Janice Ogilvie and Judy Garrett (Hugh). Brother of Dr. M. Campbell Dobbin (Dolly). Uncle of Gordon Dobbin (Janice) and Charlie Dobbin (Elliott). Dear cousin of Madelyn Rodgers and Merwyn John Dobbin (Vivian). Predeceased by his parents Dr. Gordon and Mary (Paterson) Dobbin. Special thanks to friends and neighbors and the various emergency services for their kindness and support. At Pat’s request there will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made in Pat’s memory to The Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4 or a 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