Services & Obituaries

NOLAN, Lena….

Peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 19, 2013, Lena Nolan in her 75th year. Lena was blessed with a family who held her in love and esteem. Beloved wife of Dr. Daniel R. Nolan for 53 years. Dearly loved mother to her devoted son Jonathan and devoted daughters Alicia and Jenny (Paul Conrad). Precious Grandma to Amy and Julia. Dear sister of Anna Wieleman (Bart) and sister-in-law of Walter (Mary Beth), Joanna Currie (Bernie), Patricia Montgomery (Danny) and Stella Kloc (Tony). Also missed by her nieces and nephews, family in Montreal and Toronto and friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her brother George Serediuk (May 9, 2010). Her family always came first. Her greatest passion was her family. Her family was the centre of her life. Dan and Lena enjoyed travelling with their family to Florida, Arizona and also enjoyed cruises and holidays in Europe, Japan and many other places. She was a member of Garden Club of London, Founding member of Womens Probus Club of London and long time member of St. James Westminster Anglican Church. The family wishes to thank Dr. Bob Dunkerley, Dr. Akira Sugimoto, Dr. Stephen Welch, their nurses and the VON/PSW team as well as our friends and neighbours for their warm thoughtfulness. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario. A memorial service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2 pm with visitation taking place from 1-2 pm (1 hour prior). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to London Run for Ovarian Cancer Research, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or memorial gifts to The Garden Club of London, 625 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6K 4T1. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROSSO, Dorothy….

At St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas on Friday, January 18, 2013, Dorothy Rosso in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Joseph R. Rosso. Loving mother of Kenneth J. Rosso and Donald Rosso all of London. Also loved by her granddaughter Ashley Rosso. Predeceased by her son Robert Rosso. Resisting to the very end, her mind was as witty and alert as ever. Her body however was no match and gave out. Those of you who knew Dorothy will remember her as a gentle soul, an unselfish giver, filled with a youthful passion for life and a spirit able to illuminate a room with her presence. Mum will be missed by all who she touched. Her dry British wit, her uncompromising ability to live in the moment, her awesome grilled cheese sandwiches, her unbridled childlike inquisitiveness and her genuine love of life! Most sad to see her go will be her husband Joe. Inseparable for 68 years of marriage, theirs is a true fairy tale romance; a love surely to endure beyond earthly constraints. When we remember Dorothy it should be with smiles. Our tears should be those of joy, not sadness. For it was truly a privilege to have known her. We will miss you! Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 5-10pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Lambeth Branch No. 501, 7097 Kilbourne Road, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Plunkett Foundation, 9282 Elviage Drive, London ON N6K 4N5. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MONDICI, ANNA….

On Friday, January 18, 2013 at Victoria Hospital, London, Anna Mondici in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Bela Mondici. Dear mother of Anna Otvos of London. Dear grandmother of Ted Otvos and his wife Stephanie. Predeceased by her 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 2-4 pm am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11am. Cremation to follow. Inurnment of cremated remains in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com

ARRAND, Morley Cecil….

On Sunday, January 13 at University Hospital, London, Cecil “Zeke” passed from this life. Cecil was born in Belmont, Ontario on April 23, 1931. Beloved husband and best friend of Marcelle for 57 years. Loving father of Merilee Ollson (Rob), Sheila Arrand (Brian Johnstone), Tina Koenig, Tim Arrand (Shelley), Robert Arrand, Dennis Arrand and Lisa Trowhill (Dave). Proud grandfather of Gary (Jenny), Tatum, Daniel, Tansy (Sever), Derek, Jason, Ashleigh, Dawnecia, Trevor, Justin, and Sara. Cherished great-grandfather of Spencer, Emily and Brayden. Dear brother of Bob, Stanley and Norma. Cecil loved family get togethers, his cottage, travel, planes, geography and quiet rides in the country. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 10 – 11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11 am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex, 1680 Oxford Street East, P.O. Box 7010, London, ON N5Y 5R8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com Safe journey – you will be missed.

CODE, Douglas Roy….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Douglas Code in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Doris. Loving father of Linda. Predeceased by his wife Margo (1967) and his son Stephen (2012). Douglas retired from the London Police after many years of service. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Leukemia Research Fund, 936 The East Mall, Toronto, ON M9B 6J9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DOIDGE, Betty….

Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London, on Saturday, January 12, 2013, Hilda Elizabeth “Betty” (Mandell) Doidge in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Archdeacon Jack Doidge for 65 years. Loving mother of Ian Doidge (Antonia), Jane Doidge (Nick Notarangelo) and Kathy Elliott (Jim). Proud and loving nana of Arden, Colin, Aislin, Kendra, and Braeden and great-nana of Ryder. Dear sister of Louise Ritter. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her grand-daughter Kristen, her sister Pat Golding, sister-in-law Clem Doidge and brothers-in-law Bill Golding, Bill Doidge and Carl Ritter. She will be sadly missed by many friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Dunkerley, all the staff at Grand Wood Park Retirement Residence and McGarrell Place for all the care and support they have provided. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 1:30pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Westminster Anglican Church – Memorial Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BALL, Shirley….

Peacefully surrounded by her close friends on Saturday, January 12, 2013, Shirley (McLeod) Ball in her 77th year. A graveside service will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 806 Victoria Drive, London (please meet at cemetery office). on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 3pm. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, www.amgfh.com. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Community Living London – Respite Trafalgar, 1655 Trafalgar Street, London ON N5W 1X2.

KEARNS, Bill…..

Robert William “Bill” Kearns 78, of London, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Victoria Hospital, London. Bill was a loving and caring husband who is survived by his wife Beverly (Rhodes) Kearns. He was extremely proud of his four children, Bill Jr. of Ottawa, Neil and his wife Gwen of Whistler, Lauria and her husband Ryan and Robert all of London. He is survived by his brother Rod “Ferg” and adoring grandchildren Breanne, Riley and Krista as well as, several nieces and nephews. Bill was the son of Ferg and Janet Kearns, and was born and raised in Kincardine. He lived most of his life in London and spent summers at his cottage in Inverhuron. Bill enjoyed a career in journalism and broadcasting until he retired. He was passionate about historical research and authored four published books. He was known for his profound ability to reminisce and he will be remembered as a gentle man who could tell a delightful story with a dry wit. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 1:30pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, 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

BROWN, Elizabeth……

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Kensington Village Nursing Home, London, on Friday, January 11, 2013, Elizabeth (McCall) Brown in her 94th year. Beloved wife of Bill Brown for 56 years. Loving mother of Esther Arango-Palencia and her husband David of Florida, Andrew Brown and his wife Julie of London, Christine DeKay and her husband Michael of London and Peter Brown of Biggar, Saskatchewan. Cherished grandma of Celia, Lisa, Emma, Matthew, Nathan, Michelle, Julia and Sarah. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Christina Reid and her brother David McCall. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Kensington for over 6 years of compassion and care, they showed for Elizabeth. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm, on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 10:30 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BARKLEY, Martin Joseph….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer, Martin Barkley in his 59th year. Beloved longtime partner of Rhyna and her daughters Shona (Todd) and Monique and their children Ashley, Jeremy, Anthony, Rhyna and Zoe. Loving son of Annie and the late James. Dear brother of Jim (Bridie), John, Tom (Irene), Vincent (Lynn), Marie (Harry), Sheila (Victor) and Stephanie (Jimmy). Also missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Northern Ireland. He recently retired from Ford after 25+ years. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2 pm. Cremation to follow. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations may be made to PAWS, 2300 Lawrence Avenue East, PO Box 73039, Toronto, ON M1P 2R2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com