Services & Obituaries

OLIVER, Kae….

On February 3, 2013 at Trillium Court, Kincardine, Kathleen “Kae” Emma (Walker) Oliver, in her 102nd year. Loving wife of the late W.T. “Tom” Oliver and the late B.C. “Clare” Walker. Beloved mother of Anne Louise (Allen) Harrison, Kathleen (Michael) Farr all of Kincardine and Marjorie McNeil of London. Proud grandmother of Tim Harrison (Sara), Jeremy Harrison (Anne), David Farr (Elizabeth Skakoon), Heather Farr (Chris Maley), Sarah McNeil (John Murison), Alison McNeil (Andrew Oldridge), as well her 8 great-grandchildren, Penina, Menachem, Chana, Tzvi, Dina and Rochel Harrison, Ainsleigh Farr and Catherine Oldridge. Survived by sisters-in-law Bert Sweet and Ev Sweet and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by grandson Bradley McNeil, sister Marjorie Dejean and brothers Sidney and Walter. Kae was a charter member and past queen of Omar Temple, Daughters of the Nile. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm, on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1 pm, with The Reverend Canon Michael Farr officiating. Memorial donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Children (Canada) or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROOKS, James Victor

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, February 3, 2013, Vic Brooks in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Connie and Danielle. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren. Also missed by several brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his son Darcy. Friends will be received by the family from 10 – 11 am (1 hour prior) on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com

MURRAY, Constance “Connie” Jane (McKay)…

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, February 2, 2013, Connie Murray in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late David Murray (2000). Loving mother of Martha (Cam) of Toronto and Deborah (Tim) of London. Dear sister of Libby McMurdo and Kay Bailey (Bob). Dear sister-in-law of Bill Murray (Mary Lou) and Judy Thompson (Rod). Also missed by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue at Waterloo Street on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 11am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

NAVAL CREST – MILLER, Percy H.
At Victoria Hospital, on Friday, February 1, 2013 Percy H. Miller of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Grace May (MacFadyen) Miller. Dear father of Maureen Tipping and her husband Thomas of London, David K. Miller (Jen Esplen) of Toronto and Catherine A. Miller of Dundas. Also loved by his grandchildren Michael Tipping (Danika Barker) and Brian Tipping (Rebecca) and his great-grandchildren Keira, Madison and Jacob Tipping. Predeceased by his grandson Stephen Tipping (1985). Mr. Miller served with the RCNVR during WWII (1941 – 1946) and taught for many years at H.B. Beal and Lord Dorchester Secondary School. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-5pm on Friday, February 8th, 2013 at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street at Dufferin Avenue, London where the memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, February 9th at 11am. Interment of cremated remains at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Metropolitan United Church Foundation,468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8. On-line condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

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