Services & Obituaries

EDGEWORTH-KELLY, Sharon….

At her residence in London, on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, Sharon (Parker) Edgeworth-Kelly in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Bill Kelly and the late Paul Edgeworth (2001). Loving mother of P.J. Edgeworth (Christine), Tim Edgeworth and step-mother of Christine, David, and Kevin. Proud grandma of Ashley and Tait. Dear sister-in-law of Pat Bowey, Richard Edgeworth (Rosemary), Fred Edgeworth (Eva) and Pat McNaulty (Jim). Also missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (1-2pm) to the service being conducted in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 2pm. Cremation to follow. 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

HUNT, Dorothy Jean….

At Kensington Village Nursing Home London, on Monday, December 24, 2012, Dorothy Hunt in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Leslie “Jim” (2009). Loving mother of Barbara Knott and her husband Norman. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Jennifer (Dave) and Julianne (Jerod). Dear great-grandmother of Abbey, Megan and Madelyn. Also missed by her nephews Robert and Tom. Predeceased by her sisters Edna Gammage and Lillian Riel, her brother Harry Shaw and her nephew George. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road, London, Ontario N5Z 3X5 or to the Charity of Choice. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GILMORE, Gregory…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, December 24, 2012, Gregory Gilmore in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Gladys E. Gilmore. Loving father of Richard Gilmore of London. Also missed by his many brothers, sisters and their families in Ukraine. The family would like to thank Reverend Teresa Corrigan, Lindsey Cherrett and many close friends, for their support. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:30am with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London ON N6J 1L9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VAN DASLER: Aalt….

Peacefully after a short illness at University Hospital, London on Monday, December 24th, 2012 Aalt Van Dasler of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Jannetje (Van de Vis) Van Dasler. Dear father of Teresa Hildering and her late husband Dwight of Hamilton, Harriet Dilullo of Hamilton, Janet Kempenaar and her husband John of Dorchester, Alice Walzak and her husband Paul of London, Gary Van Dasler of Calgary and Robert Van Dasler and his wife Janice of London. Also loved by his grandchildren of Catherine, Rachel, Melissa (Steve), Chris, Jeff (Meaghan), Greg, Tyler, Meaghan, Andrew and Ian and his great-grand-daughter Olivia. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a private family service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, December 29th. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ALLISON: Rita…
Suddenly at her home, on Sunday, December 23, 2012 Rita Allison of London in her 70th year. She is survived by her children Patti Mills, Jamie Mills and Kelly Mills. She cherished her grandchildren Tim, Geoffery and Keyaira and her many nieces and nephews. Rita was the beloved sister of Linda, David, Debbie, Sandy and Leonard. Rita was loved by all and will remain unforgettable. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 7 – 9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation to follow. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MCPARLAND, Florence Vina…

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, December 23, 2012, Florence McParland in her 87th year. Loving mother of Brian McParland, Maureen McParland, David McParland (Tammie), Lorraine Stock (Stephen) and Muriel Corbiere (David). Cherished grandmother of Katherine, Sara, Julia, Samantha (Travis), Kathleen (Mark), Maura, Quinlan, Garrett, Gregory, Michelle and Nicole. Also missed by Natalie Campbell and her daughters, Angeline (Curtis) and Marcia (Bob), her good friend the late Roy Easton & family and by Stanley McParland. Predeceased by her brother Ronald Campbell and her sister Norma Haynes. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm (2 hours prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, 130 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1X9 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GILLIS, Bob….

Suddenly after a brief illness, on Saturday, December 22, 2012, Robert “Bob” Gillis of London passed away in his 72nd year. Best friend and loving husband to Hannah (MacMillan) Gillis for 26 years. A compassionate and dependable step-father to Ellie MacQueen, Tallene Schlievert (Doug), Ron MacQueen (Trish), Ken MacQueen (Anne), Rick MacQueen (Tania). Puppa to Joey, Kennie, Jacoba, Aidan, Kyle, James, Camille, Angus and Ellie “C”. Loving brother of Hugh (Doris), Allan (Judy), Genevieve Gillis, Clare MacEachern (Harvey), Carmel Gillis, and brother-in-law Don MacMillan (Judy), Leo MacMillan (Carmie), Kenneth MacMillan (Judy) and Cecil MacMillan (B.J.). Predeceased by his brother Don. He took particular joy in his extended family, especially his nieces and nephews. He worked for 40 years at Tender Tootsies in London, where he had many great friendships. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2pm, with Father Jim Mockler. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Services of London or the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PULFORD…………
Charles Malcolm in his 92nd year, made his departure late Friday night December 21, 2012 at Parkwood Hospital with his son Geoff and daughter-in-law Roseanne there to bid him farewell. He is also survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Greta, his son Brent and his grandchildren Andrew, Christopher and John. Charles, or “Chuck”, will be remembered for his infectious sense of humor, his generosity and insatiable curiosity. A dedicated golfer for most of his life, he cherished the days he spent at Sunningdale Golf Club where he’d been a member for over 50 years. Among his many achievements, most of which he rarely spoke of, he was especially proud of the year he spent as president of the London Kiwanis Club. An accomplished woodworker, his meticulous handiwork and finely wrought furnishings remain as a testament to a hobby that brought him great personal satisfaction. But to those closest to him, he will best be remembered for his loving spirit, easy wit and his uncanny ability to put others, regardless of who they were or where they came from, at ease. Though he is missed already, family and friends are ever richer for the lifetime of truly fond memories he leaves behind. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be conducted in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Thursday. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the CNIB London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

BROOKS, Robert John “Jack”…

At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, December 21, 2012, Jack Brooks in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Jean Brooks. Loving father of Ken (Heather) and Keith (Pamela). Dear grandfather of Anne and Emma. Dear brother of Betty Cowan (Harlon) and Norman Brooks (Gwen). Cherished brother-in-law of Betty, Elizabeth and Marion. Also missed by several nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his brother Bill, his sisters Irene and Marion, his step brother Doug, his father Lambert, his mother Mable, his step mother Bertha, brothers-in-law Herbert, Arthur, Tom, Lewis, and sisters-in-law Betty, Edith and Evelyn. Jack was a member of UA Local 593. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, and the funeral service will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioner’s Road West, London, Ontario on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11am with Rt. Reverend Terry Dance and Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 and to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MCLAUGHLIN, Robert Peter

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Robert P. McLaughlin in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Kathy (Cruikshank) McLaughlin. Dear father of Jennifer (McLaughlin) Campbell (Dan), Christopher McLaughlin (Kristine), Timothy McLaughlin and Matthew McLaughlin. Loved grandfather of Nicholas and Ryan. Dear brother of Charles McLaughlin, Catherine Schwartz and Janice McLaughlin. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be recieved by the family on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a celebration of Robert’s life will take place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com