Services & Obituaries

VILJAMA: Gary…
Gary Viljama of London, died suddenly on June 5, 2013 in his 51st year. Beloved son of Mrs. Grace Viljama and the late Gilbert Viljama. Dear brother of Glenn Viljama and his wife Jane of Ingersoll and Geoffrey Viljama of London. Cremation. The family will receive friends from 10-11am (I hour prior) to the service conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 11am with Father Fred Howard-Smith officiating.As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180 – 633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUNTER, Marion Alice….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, June 3, 2013, Marion Hunter in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John M. W. Hunter. Loving mother of Dr. Brad Hunter of Calgary, Karen McNeill of BC, Barbara Derksen and her husband Dr. Ken Derksen of Orangeville and Kim Carrothers and her husband Dan of North Carolina. Predeceased by her son Roger Hunter (1992). Dear sister of Dorothy Cunningham of BC and George Buckrell and his wife Hannah of Leamington. Loved grandmother of Sarah, John (Meghan), David, Alexandra (Tim), Suzanne (Ryan), Jeremy, Lindsay (Jacob), Ryan (Katie), Damian and Tamara. Loving great-grandmother of Lily and Jack. Dear aunt of Iain, Heather, Jane, Mary and Miles and their families. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 1pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180- 633 Colborne Street London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CORNELIUS, Muriel….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, May 30, 2013, Muriel Cornelius in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” B. Cornelius. Loving mother of Barry Cornelius and his wife Sonja of London and Margo Elliott and her husband Bruce of Ochre Beach, Manitoba. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Marion Pepper of Blenheim. Dear sister-in-law of Murray Bowen of Tupperville. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her dear sister Donna Bowen. 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. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HULLEY Kenneth Clayton….

Kenneth Clayton Hulley lived happily into his 86th year. Ken died peacefully on 23 May 2013 at Parkwood Hospital. The family sends special thanks to the staff at Parkwood Hospital for their wonderful care of Ken. Ken is survived by his wife Mary (Bobbie) Hulley; Children, Robert (Joanne), Lorraine, Philip and Kathy Hulley; and cherished grandchildren Jesse and Maggie Hulley. Ken is predeceased by his parents Gerald and Mary (Currie) Hulley, and siblings Beverley (Helen) Hulley, Doreen (Jack) Heffernan, Gary (Edna) Hulley, and Carole (Dave) Pelton. Ken will be missed by many nieces, nephews and good friends. Cremation has taken place. Ken valued the importance of the natural environment at Westminster Ponds; so in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Ken’s name to ReForest London, PO Box 25144, Station BRC, London, ON N6C 6A9 or to the Charity of your choice. Thanks for your life, Ken. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROADHEAD, Lois Helen….

Promoted to Glory from Parkwood Hospital in London, on Wednesday May 22nd, 2013. Lois Broadhead was surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of David. Respected mother of Heather (Chris), Greg, Colleen (Nathanael). Dear sister of Gaye Hoy (Bryan), and Bryan Hammond (Debbie). Cherished by her mother Helen and predeceased by her father Ken. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 25th, 2013 at 1:00pm, at West London Alliance Church, 750 Wonderland Road North, London. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens has occurred. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON, N6C 2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BENDALL, Keith Brock….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Keith Bendall in his 66th year. Loving father of Matthew, and Kirsten and Andy Bryant. Cherished grandfather of Jacquie and Katie. Dear brother of Ken and Diane Bendall, Donna and Don Stewart, Sheila Bendall and Larry Leitch, and Brent Bendall. Loving uncle of Keith. Also missed by his best friend and wingman Jim and Joan McKillop and their daughter Claire, his long time friend Corrie, and his NASCAR Buddies – Jim, Bob, Murray, Larry, Steve, Colin, Rob, Bill, Matt, Dave, Wilber and Manny. Predeceased by his parents Carmen and Marian. Keith was the proud owner of JK Painting along with his business partner, Jim McKillop. The family would like to thank Dr. Wu and the staff of CCTC Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5B9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WHITEMAN, Barbara….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 18, 2013, Barbara (Tilley) Whiteman in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Duart “Dewey” E. Whiteman (2012). Loving mother of Robert Whiteman. Cherished sister of Jane Tilley and her husband Michael Trottier. Dear aunt of Bonnye McMillen. Predeceased by her son Douglas Whiteman. She was a graduate from the University of Toronto – Dental Nursing in 1950. She was a member of the Alpine Ski Club, and a world traveler. Barbara was a longtime member of The May Court Club of London and a recent resident of Grand Wood Park Retirement Home. A special thanks to her caregivers, Shirley, Rose, Donna, and Francis for their compassionate care. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DENSHAM, Jack….

Suddenly at his residence on Friday, May 17, 2013, John “Jack” Richard Densham of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Aileen Frances (Liley) Densham (2012). Loving father of Michelle Gellatly of Guelph, Jon Densham and his wife Sheila, and Mark Densham and his wife Debbie all of London. Predeceased by his daughter Melanie Dee Densham. Cherished grandfather of Kyle (Alyna), Kaitlyn, Meaghan, Reed and Nicole. Dear brother of Ray (Sheila), Elaine, Mary (Monty), and David (Celeste) and brother-in-law of Margaret. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 2 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant 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

JORDAN, Ronald Edward…

Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday May 16, 2013, Ron Jordan in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Jean (Weir) Jordan. Loving father of Steve Vallas and Valerie Hanna (Redge) . Proud grandfather of Jason, Craig (Jee Yun), Michael, and Jordan. Cherished great-grandfather of Kayleigh, Shae, and Christina. Dearly missed by his sister Margaret-Ann McCormack (Brian). He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Predeceased by his son’s Greg and Rick Vallas. Ron spent his career in the Canadian Military and as a guard at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre . He was a proud Legion and Moose Lodge member. The family would like to send our gratitude and thanks to the medical team involved with Ron’s care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12 to 1pm) to the memorial service, being conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 1pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Private family interment in St. Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180- 633 Colborne Street London, ON N6B 2V3. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FRANCIS, June….

Surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, June (Jackson) Francis of London, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Robert C. Francis for 71 years. Loving mother of Bob Francis and his wife Linda, Barry Francis and his wife Audrey all of London, Bonny Francis and her partner Roc Lambiris of Thamesville, and Bruce Francis and his wife Irene of Belleville. Cherished grandma to eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Aubrey, George, Grant, Donald “Puds”, Walter, Clayton, Leonard and her sister Dorothy Hookey. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the staff at Francis Place and the Chatham Hospital, for their care of June. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11am, with The Reverend Canon Rob Park officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals For Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com