Services & Obituaries

HASKELL, Earl…..

Peacefully with his daughter Nancy by his side at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, January 6, 2013, Earl Haskell of London, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Marion (McLeod) Haskell for 65 years. Loving father of Larry Haskell (Rosemary) of Shelburne and Nancy Edgar (Don) of London. Cherished grandpa of Paul Haskell (Laura), Grace Haskell, Kris McDougall (Elyse) and Kaila McDougall (Korey) and by his great-grandchildren Odin, Hunter, and Kelsey. Dear brother of Margaret Brown (the late Stewart) of Chatham, Marlene Cundle (Tom) of Florida and brother-in-law of Kenneth McLeod (the late Kaye) of Hamilton. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Earl enjoyed spending time with his family, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodworking. He was a highly respected Principal for many years in London. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12-1pm) to the service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 1pm, with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

THAR, Kenneth Donald….

At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, January 6, 2013, Donald Thar in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Joan Thar. Loving father of Wayne (Pat), David (Lee), Brenda (Glen) MacGregor and Brian. Proud grandfather of Christopher (Amy). Cherished great-grandfather of Kennedy and Taylor. Dear brother of Calvin (Claudia). Also missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. Predeceased by his infant brother Carly, his brother Keith (Carole) and his sister Nadine (Wes) Hickson. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 3-5 pm and 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 Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation – SPARC unit, 747 Base Line Road, London, ON N6C 2R6 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. A masonic service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 6:30 pm Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CHAMBERLAIN, Sally Anne (Waugh)…..

To a well deserved rest on Friday, January 4, 2013, Sally Anne nee Waugh. Beloved wife of the late Harvey (1993). Loved mother of Robert (2007) (Deleine), Catherine (Ed), Sandra (Jim) and Scott. Precious Nana Banana of Katrina (Patrick), Carney and Celeste, Brian and Steven, Kristina (Chris), KD, James, and Jared, Edward and Jonathon. Sally Anne was a proud volunteer at Parkwood Hospital for 20 years. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 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 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Friends of the London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9 or to the Families First in Whiteoaks, 1414 Ernest Avenue, London, ON N6E 2H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BURUMA, Jerry….

Surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday January 3rd, 2013 in his 70th year, Jerry passed on peacefully to glory. Beloved husband of Minnie (Postma) Buruma for 45 years. Loving father of Kim Zwart (Ben), Jodi Hendriksen (Mike) and Tyler Buruma (Krista). Proud Pake “grandfather” of Jonathan, Alex, Ethan, Austin, Ryan and Noah. Brother of Agnes Kaptein, Jake Buruma (Ann), Sandra Maaskant (John), Mieke Thompson (Doug). He is predeceased by brothers John and Frank. He will be sadly missed by Minnie’s siblings and their spouses. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Memorial service will be conducted at the Talbot Street Church, 531 Talbot Street, London, on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Jerry Hoytema officiating. There will be a private family interment prior to the memorial service in Woodland Cemetery, London. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and compassion provided by the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Victoria Hospital Critical Care Trauma Centre. 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

BELL, Albert “Ab”….

At Parkwood Hospital, on Wednesday January 2, 2013 Albert Hayward “Ab” Bell of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Jean (Bowie) Bell. Dear father of Susan Onn and her husband Stephen of St. Thomas, Brian Bell and his wife Linda of London and David Bell of British Columbia
Dear father-in-law of Rosemary Best of British Columbia. Also loved by his grandchildren Amanda Marcinkiewicz and her husband Stephen, Heather Dale and her husband Jamey, Wendy Gordon, Zachary and Seth Bell, Christine, Michael, Allison and Brenda Bell and by his great-grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, Maddy, Emelia, Jacob, Jesse and Atticus. Ab proudly served during WWII in the Royal Canadian Navy as a signal man on board the Frigate Lanark in convoy duty on the north Atlantic. Ab was a teacher and head of the graphic arts department at Beal Secondary School for 33 years. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 11am with Reverend Michael J. Stol officiating. Private family interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Pamela Smith and staff at Parkwood Hospital 4 Bruce Western Counties Wing. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MARTIN, Mary…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Mary Margaret (Montroy) Martin, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Jack Martin and the late Don Yahnke (1965). Loving mother of Dave Martin and his wife Stella, Jacqueline Harrison and her husband Arthur and Hugh Martin. Proud nanny of Wayne, Jeff, Jacqueline, Arthur, Elizabeth, Adam, Rachel, Brady, Melissa and her great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Betty Morrow and Helen Laird. Mother-in-law of Patricia Corbin. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Gail Scully and her grand-daughter Kim Scully. The family would like to thank all of their friends for their kindness and friendship over the years. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11am, at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VON BEHR, Alexander “Ted”…

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Saturday, December 29th, 2012, Ted von Behr in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Erika (von der Recke) von Behr. Dear brother of Elisabeth Saunderson Behr and her children Annabel (Martin) Gernett, Greville (Jane) and their children James and Genevive of Wales and England. Ekhard von Behr (Ina) and their children Nicolas and Alexandra (Andreas) Leiseder and their children Georg, Richard, Theda, and Karl-Friedrich of Germany. Dear brother-in-law and uncle of Hans Georg von der Recke (Helga) and their sons Eric Hans Joachim von der Recke (Jane) and their children Erika Anna and,Kurt George von der Recke (Stephanie) of Kerwood and Bernhard Michael von der Recke. Dear cousin of Manfred von Harpe (Johanne) and their family of London, Ontario, Dagmar Devick and her family of Kamloops, BC, Marina Ferris (Boyd) of Victoria, BC and many other dear cousins in Canada, abroad and his many other friends in the German Baltic community and the Redeemer Lutheran Church of London. A memorial service will be held at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place at Wellington on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9 or to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), 1151 Florence Street, Suite 100, London, ON N5W 2M7. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUXLEY, James….

Peacefully at Village of Glendale Crossing, London, on Friday, December 28, 2012, James Huxley in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Bernice Marie (Tiede) Huxley. Loving father of William Huxley and his wife April of Niagara Falls, Ron Huxley and his wife Debbie of Lambton Shores, Rick Huxley and his wife Kim of London and Fred Huxley and his wife Jennifer of Brantford. Also loved by his grandchildren Shelley (Iain), Tracy, Carol (Shawn), Ryan (Kelsey), Lindsay (Craig), Greg (Erin), Patrick, Garrett (Jamie), Michael and Spencer and his great-grandchildren Evan, Keenan, Nathan, Elise and Annabel. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary and his brother Dan Huxley. Friends will be received by the family from 12 noon -1:00 pm (1 hour prior) on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DOVER, Joan Margaret…
At home surrounded by her family in London, Ontario on Wednesday, December 26th, 2012, Joan Margaret (Macdonald) Dover in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her cherished husband Dean (2000) and many departed loved ones. She leaves behind her grieving clan – Lexi (Bridget, Mark, Maya and Noa), Pegi (Philip, Beth, Chris and Alex) and Mac (Cailey and James), as well as her “second son” Conrad So and family and Tony Belton. Also mourned by nieces, nephews and those whose lives she touched.
A proud descendant of the Scottish Highlands, whose ancestors were fisher folk, coal miners and bakers, Mom’s grace, generosity, wit and intelligence both guided and enriched the lives of all who knew her. How lucky, how very lucky, we were to have loved and to have been loved by her.
Mom broke ground in many ways; serving a stint in New York City with British Intelligence during WWII; becoming a full partner with Dean in building a welding supply business in London; and carrying her new born son Mac from the delivery room, a first for a London hospital. But in all she did, family was at the fore. She was our constant champion – encouraging, nudging, and worrying – but always believing in her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She tackled the world with kindness, curiosity, ‘pluck’, and a strong sense of tradition —- providing a model of how to live and in the end of how to die.
We are grateful for the wonderful care provided in past weeks by the staff of Medical Priorities, We Care, the CCAC, and Dr. John Jordan and his colleagues at the Byron Family Medical Centre. The tough medical and personal care challenges she experienced were cushioned enormously by reading, songs and much laughter. Visits by Len and Elsie, Mary, Donna, Michael, Neda and Joe and other friends brought joy to Mom and to the household. Thank you all.
Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario. The celebration of Joan’s life will be led by Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall on Friday, January 4th, 2013 at 2 p.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church – Byron, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to St. Anne’s Anglican Church – Byron (Memorial Fund), Project Canoe (www.canoe.org); World Wildlife Fund (www.wwf.ca) or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
We leave you with our family toast. We hope it inspires and continues to resonate with generations to come….
“Here’s to those that we love
Here’s to those that love us
Here’s to those that love those that we love
Here’s to those that love those that love us”

SCOTT, Ivan….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, Ivan W. Scott in his 101st year. Beloved husband of Nancy (Todd) Scott (2011). Loving and proud father of Lawrence Scott of Stoney Plain, Bill Scott and his wife Kathy of Thamesford, Rick Scott of Edmonton and Sheila Wilson of Shropshire, England. Cherished grandpa of seven grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by his two brothers. The family would like to thank the staff at 2 Perth – Parkwood Hospital, for their care of Ivan. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2012 at 10am, at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London (please meet at cemetery office). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com