Services & Obituaries

SNELGROVE, Drew…..

Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, Drew Snelgrove in his 49th year. Beloved husband of Rosemary Wearing. He was extremely proud of his two children Carlie and Jeremy Wearing-Snelgrove. Dear brother of Geoffrey Snelgrove, Paul Snelgrove, and brother-in-law of Jennifer Billing (Brian) and Tom Wearing (Nancy). Also missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and Sammy and her family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Justin’s Catholic Church, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London, on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11am. Private family inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

At Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Alma M. (Dewar) Noyes of London in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles N. Noyes. Dear mother of Shirley Donaldson and her husband Dick of London. Survived by her daughter-in-law Betty Noyes of Orlando and by her sisters-in-law Marian Trestain and Margaret Noyes. Dear grandmother of Scott Donaldson, Angela Byloo and her husband Scott, Kyle Noyes and his wife Jane and Craig Noyes and his wife Lauren and loved by her great-grandchildren Meghan and Jacob Byloo, Olivia and Connor Noyes and Tillie, June and William Noyes. Predeceased by her son Dr. Robert “Bob” Noyes and her daughter Marlene Prosser, her brothers Ken and Harold Dewar and her sister Edna Donders. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, and 1 hour prior (12noon – 1pm) to the service being conducted in the chapel on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Fingal Cemetery, Fingal, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to. London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Special thank you to nurse Anne Jacques, Dr. Piche, Alice, Diane and Crystal and the many workers from St. Elizabeth Health Care Society for their kind, caring friendship in keeping Alma in her home as long as possible. Thank you to her neighbours for their care and consideration over the years. Also thanks to Dr. Kao, Dr. Shu and their teams as well as the nurses who looked after Alma in Victoria Hospital. Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com

FLATT, Glenn Edward…

Suddenly but peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, January 28, 2013, Glenn Flatt in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Lynnanne Flatt (Brian Chapman) and Gail Jamieson (Jim Deacon). Cherished grandfather of Brooke Jamieson. Also missed by several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law ,brothers- in-law and many friends. Predeceased by his brother Barry, his sister Linda and his parents Norman and Doris. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday, January 31, 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, February 1, 2013 at 11 am. A masonic service under the auspices of Temple Lodge No. 597 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Meadow Park Auxillary, 1210 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1B4. Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com

HEWITT, Neville Charles…

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, January 28, 2013, Neville Hewitt in his 86th year. Loving father of Stephen Hewitt of London and Dr. Leslie Hewitt of San Francisco, California. Neville was a veteran of WWII, served in the RCAF. He worked for Bell Canada for 35 years. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Parkwood Hospital Foundation c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com

SWIFT, Donald Harold….

After a brief illness, died peacefully at University Hospital, London, in the early morning hours of Monday, January 28th, 2013, in his 89th year. Don was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, the eldest child of the late Harold and Annie Swift. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Pearson) Swift (2007) and dear father of Linda Callaghan (John), Janice Scott (Douglas) all of London and Douglas Swift (Elizabeth) of Oakville. Much loved Poppa of Timothy Scott (Stephanie), Sarah Scott (Todd Ritchie), Patrick Callaghan (Veronica), Geoffrey Callaghan (Andriana), Matthew Scott, Carey Swift (Kyler Bateman) and Kaitlyn Swift (Brendan Mikkelson). Great Grandpa “Turkey” of Dylan and Adam Scott, Teaghan, Brenna, Taryn and Broden Scott-Richie and Christian Callaghan. Brother of Jack Swift of Newcastle, Marie Pettit of Ingersoll and the late Wilfred Swift and Joanne Swift. A veteran of World War II, Don was a successful entrepreneur, involved over the course of his career in a range of endeavours, especially in the automotive and communications industries. Highlights included ownership of Middlesex Motors in London, as well as the winding road that led to the formation of the present-day Tiger Tel Communications. Various business interests meant the family lived in Ethel, Listowel, Brampton and London, making life-long friends in each community. Don and Helen also had strong ties to the people in England, Holland and Belgium who were so kind to Don during the five and one-half years he spent fighting overseas. Don was an avid golfer and a member of the London Hunt & Country Club (where he chaired the 1970 Canadian Open) and the Prestancia Golf and Country Club in Sarasota, Florida. As well, he enjoyed many, many rounds in Palm Springs, California where he and Helen spent much of the winter months from the early 1960s to the early 1990s. For many years the family spent summers at the cottage in Oakwood Park, Grand Bend and on Don’s favourite toy – his boat named The Swifty Mark IV. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 11:00am Cremation to take place. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses on the 6th Floor at University Hospital for their compassionate care of Don during the last weeks of his life. In lieu of flowers. those wishing to remember Don are asked to consider a donation to My Sister’s Place, 566 Dundas Street, London ON N6B 1W8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
Don will be forever remembered as a man who “did it my way!”

HARPER, Kenneth Gordon….

Ken died suddenly at his residence on Sunday, January 27th, 2013, in his 75th year. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia for 54 years, the loving father of Cheryl and her fiance Mike Caldwell, the cherished Papa of Jaima and Thalia, and the dear brother of Glenn. Ken was well known and respected in the real estate community; he was a broker of record and operated Classic Reality. Ken was an active curler,a die-hard Saskatchewan Rough Riders fan, an avid philatelist, a world traveller, and a genealogist who traced his beloved family back 400 years. Ken lived life with passion and generosity. A memorial gathering will be held at Cheryl Harper’s house, 65 Bruce Street, London on Friday, February 1st, 2013, between 1:00 – 3:00 pm and 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Cremation will have already taken place. Interment of cremated remains will take place in Kinistimo, Saskatchewan at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. A. Millard George Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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MITCHELL: Eric Gordon
At Westmount Gardens, London on Thursday, January 24, 2013, E. Gordon Mitchell, WWII Navy Veteran of London in his 87th year. Loving husband and best friend of Anna (Robin) Mitchell. Proud Dad to Moira and the late Simon Hernould of Ilderton, David and wife Rose Mitchell, James Mitchell and Tracey Gillis, Robert Mitchell and Sandy Hayward all of London and Janet and William Sherritt of Cambridge. Proud grandpa to seven granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street London N6A 3A1 or McCormick Home Foundation, Alzheimer Outreach Program, 2022 Kains Road London N6K 0A8. Gord loved his home and his family. On line condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com (A MIllard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

FOX, Murray….

Peacefully with family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Murray Fox in his 61st year, Bravely dealt with Cancer. His unshakable will was seen until the end. Beloved husband of Jocelyn (Miles) Fox for 26 years. Loving and proud father of Amy Gardiner of Cambridge and Andrew Fox of London. Cherished pappa of Michael Miles and Brianna Gardiner. Dear brother of David Fox (Barbara), Joanne Jadischke (the late Willi), Robert Fox (Aileen), Raymond Fox (Annetta), Sandra Fox and her son Jordan, son-in-law of Fred and Dorothy Miles and brother-in-law of Dwight Miles (Linda), Linda Jagelewski (Dan), and Marilyn Fox. Also missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Joffre and Doris Fox and his brother Jim Fox. To all the nurses and to Dr. R. Malthaner, Dr. Rajakumar, Dr. Dingle and Dr. Yu, a heartfelt thanks for the exemplary care and compassion that our family received through this difficult journey. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, January 25, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Murray’s life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Ark Aid Street Mission, 696 Dundas Street, London ON N5W 2Z4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DAUGHARTY, James Edward Humphrey…

Entered final rest after a courageous 25-year battle against non-Hodgkin lymphoma and renal failure, with his wife by his side at Victoria Hospital (LHSC) London, ON, Monday, January 21st, 2013. James Daugharty in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Sarah (Emerson Lackey) and Chelsey. Dear brother of Kim Wickens, John (Sue Lennon – deceased) Daugharty, Jane (John) Lucas and Susannah Daugharty. Fun-loving uncle of nieces and nephews John, James, Elizabeth and Laura and adored by an abundance of friends. Jim was a grounded, genuine and loyal man who found happiness easily, for he valued the simple things: family, friendship, spontaneous fun and his hobby farm. He loved his farm! In his youth he rode horses bareback in the fields, and in later years, enjoyed weekends and farm parties with loved ones. A natural athlete, Jim played varsity basketball at Wilfrid Laurier University. Overcoming incredible odds, he married the love of his life, traveled often, saw his daughters through many milestones and maintained beautiful friendships. Although quiet, he stood strong in his principles and opinions. Jim courageously faced life’s challenges with dignity and humour and exhausted every avenue to beat the cancer. His commitment to live life to the fullest was awe-inspiring, and a testament to his beautiful character. Family and friends will celebrate his life for years to come. Jim’s family would like to express deep gratitude to the staff at LHSC and London Regional Cancer Program for their compassion and exceptional care, Dr. Xenocostas, Susannah Daugharty for her benevolent stem cell donation and all those who have supported us along the way – we couldn’t have gotten through this without you! A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home (60 Ridout Street South), at 1:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Reception at the Highland Country Club (1922 Highland Heights). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program at the London Health Sciences Centre (747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6), or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Southwestern Ontario Chapter (379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5). Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

MCCRACKEN, Ruth…..

Peacefully, surrounded by love, Ruth Mae (nee Lawler) McCracken in her 91st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Donald McCracken (2007) of 61 years. Loving mother of Bill (Elena), Judy (Bert), Jon and Nancy. Cherished grandmom of Treena, Christopher, Nicholas and Daniel (Elisa) and great-grandmom of Max. Survived by her brother William Lawler (the late Dolores). Also missed by sisters-in-law Marjorie McCracken (the late Duncan), Louise Larocque (the late David) and her many nieces and nephews. Born in Toronto, Ruth married the love of her life Donald after his return from duty as a RCAF navigator in WWII. Donald’s posting brought many moves throughout Canada and Europe. After saying good bye to the military life in 1971, Ruth and Don decided that London was where they wanted to plant roots. Mom explored her creative side when she joined the Lambeth Art Association in the 1970s and enjoyed painting ever since. She was a beautiful and modest painter. Ruth instilled a love of music in her “brats,” playing piano – Chopin was her favourite. Mom was the most caring, loving and generous soul, always concerned with the well being of others. She loved to laugh till everyone was in tears. Truly the world is a better place for all she touched and nothing will ever replace the void left in our hearts. Many thanks to all who helped her in her time of need, especially the Victoria Hospital staff in the ER and ICU. Surrounded by her four children and son-in-law, she passed the way she lived; with grace and dignity. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (1-2pm) to the service, being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2pm. Cremation and private inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com