Services & Obituaries

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

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