Services & Obituaries

HERBERT, Nora….

Peacefully at home on Sunday, May 12, 2013, Nora May (Gilbert) Herbert of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Perc Herbert (1986). Loving mother of John Herbert of Ottawa and Paul Herbert and his wife Teresa of London. Cherished grandmother of Jesse, Lucas (Adrienne), Abel, Laura and Alex and great-grandmother of Grayson and Bronson. Dear sister of Mary-Ellen (the late Bert), Velma (Ken), Dick (Ruth), and Evelyn (the late Ross). Predeceased by her siblings Murray, Jean, Glen, and Eldon. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank the staff at Horizon Place, for the excellent care provided. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 1pm, with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Wesley-Knox United Church – Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Gilbert, Shirley Jean…..
Peacefully at home following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease, on Saturday May 11th, 2013 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Bert Gilbert, devoted mother of Tim (Nancy), Peter (Mary), and Barbara. Cherished grandmother of Karen (Jean-Michel), Kelly, Michael (Milena), Steven, Natalee and Holly. Dear sister of Ann Marie. Predeceased by her parents David and Lilly, her sisters Audrey and Frances and her brother John. Shirley attended Sir Adam Beck Collegiate where she graduated with honours and began working at the Central Public Library. She then assumed the role of full-time mother and homemaker, at which she excelled. The family is grateful for the compassionate care received from Cheryl of CCAC and Susie-Ann and Julianna of Revera Home Care. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church 249 Hamilton Road (at Inkerman Street) on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:00am. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, Ontario N5X 2T1 as well as the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ELLIS, Roland Ralph…

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, May 11, 2013 Roland Ellis in his 90th year. Dear uncle of Marion Hearn and her husband Carl of Dorchester, Ann and the late Ted Gale of Richmond Hill, and Donna-Marie Jones and her husband Gord of Brookfield, Nova Scotia. Also survived by his great nieces and nephews and his great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Steven and Winifred Ellis, his sister Winifred Parks and her husband George and Eileen Gale and her husband Stephen. Sadly missed by his good friend Karen West, and close friends and neighbors. Roland served in World War II as a member of the British 6th Royal Tank Regiment and served in North Africa and Italy. The family would like to thank the staff of Parkwood Hospital on wings 5A North and 3A East for their care and compassion. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 and one hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 1pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or charity of choice. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BRENT Donald William Calder….
Peacefully, with his family at his side and in his 89th year, on May 10th, 2013. Loving husband of Joan (Taggart) for 58 years. Much loved father of Kathy and Bob Tandaric of London, Alastair and Lydia Brent of London, and Martha and Doug Stirling of Markham. Adored Grandpa Don to Elizabeth and Laura Tandaric; Caitlin and James Dobie, Kieran, and Hilary Brent; and Claire, Ian, and Robin Stirling.
Don grew up in Toronto and attended Lawrence Park Collegiate, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. He bravely served his country from 1943 to 1946, as a navigator in RCAF Bomber Command, 419 Moose Squadron. After the war he earned his HBA at UWO and went on to a successful career in the financial services industry. He was especially proud of his Board service to Amtelecom, helping transform a small local phone company into a regional communications firm.
Don was a strong, good, and gentle man. He was liked by everyone he met, and loved by many. As his children, we feel he is the best of whatever we have become. He will be sorely missed.
We would like to thank the staff at University Hospital for the compassionate care Dad received. We are also grateful for the support he has received from Senior Homecare by Angels over the past few years.
Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario. Arrangements have been entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com.

ELLIOTT, Irene Olive…

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 9, 2013, Irene Elliott in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Douglas. Loving mother of Graham, and Gail Sinclair (nee Elliott) and Harold. Cherished grandmother of Douglas (Marlene) Sinclair, Robyn and Gregory Elliott. Also missed by Darlene (John), Ross (Donna), Marg (David) and Kate Parr. Predeceased by her brother Bert and her sisters Meg and Winn. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LEVI, Marilyn…

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 9, 2013, Marilyn Levi in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Levi. Loving mother of Greg Levi (Anna), Marly Ogden (David), Shelley Levi. Cherished grandmother of John (Katie), Jenna, Gillian (Sebastian), Kaitlin, Gary, Brian, Jessica, Sarah (Chris), David and Kevin. Dear sister of Joyce (Walter) Pope. Dear niece of Alma Allen. Also missed by Ada Baker, Ilene Russell, Betty (Al) Hajnal, Ethel (Clayt) Grant and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Doug Fuller, her sisters Dorothy (Hank) Rzepecki and Shirley (Woody) Campbell. The family would like to thank Dr. Farquhar and his medical team, especially Michelle Pierce and the nursing staff at University Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:00pm, at Riverside United Church, 451 Dunedin Drive, London. 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

PARSONS, Reverend Abel Pittman….

Peacefully at Glendale Crossing, London, on Monday, May 6, 2013, Reverend Abel Parsons in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Reta Parsons. Loving father of Glenn Parsons and his wife Elizabeth (Beth) of London and Brenda Parsons and her husband Steve Goodliffe of Portland, Oregon. Dear grandfather of Jennifer and Steven of London. Predeceased by his brothers Eric and John. The family would like to thank Dr. Whynot, Nurses and Support staff at Glendale Crossing for their loving care and compassion. A memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROOKS: Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, May 5th, 2013 Trevor K. Brooks of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Betty (Pegg) Brooks. Dear brother of Mrs. Shirley Kennedy of Ridgetown. Dear brother-in-law of Lyda Brooks of Ridgetown. Also loved by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Norman, Stuart, Jack, Maurice, Gordon, Edward (Bill), Robert and Earl and his sister Reta Cook. Trevor was retired from T.C.G. Construction. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm Thursday and one hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, May10th at 11:00 am. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 or charity of choice. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LACKANLALL, Agnes….

Surrounded by her family at Meadow Park Nursing Home, Agnes Lackanlall of London in her 101st year. Loving mother of Lorraine Cornelius (Len), Willow Joseph, Juliana Persaud, Carmen De Souza, Ezeathe James (Lawrence), Elita Lackanlall, Clotilde Swain, Noel Lall (Nadia), Aloysius Lall, and Wilfred Lall. Predeceased by her son Derek Lall (2010). Cherished grandmother of 46, great-grandmother of 86, and great-great-grandmother of 16. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadow Park for their care of Agnes. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 1:30pm, at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 585 York Street, London ON N6B 1R6. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

INGLES, Richard….

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, May 4, 2013, Richard “Dick” Ingles of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Kathleen “Kathy” (Pernokis) Ingles. Loving father of Richard Jr. Ingles, Steven Ingles, and Margaux Boutilier-Ingles. Cherished grandfather of Matt, Shane, and Jordan. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Dick’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. 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