Services & Obituaries

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

WHITTINGTON, Rae…

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Rae (Whale) Whittington in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Jim “Garfield” Whittington for 43 years. Loving mother Andrea King (Michael) and Amber Whittington (Josh). Proud grandma of Zackari, Devony, and Aydan. Also missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital CCTC, for their care of Rae. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:30am, at Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9, with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please donate the Church of the Epiphany – Accessibility Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RAMSAY, Bill….

Peacefully at his home on Monday, December 17, 2012, William “Bill” Ramsay, in his 61st year. Proud father of James Ramsay (Jennie) and Tammy Ramsay. Cherished grandfather of Evan. Loving son of Rose Ramsay and the late Bob. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11am. Private interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HILL, Leila Marguerite

At Highview Residence on Sunday, December 16, 2012 Leila “Peggy” M. (Shannon) Hill in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late James Arthur Hill (1968). Dear mother of Don Hill (Mary Lynn) of Grand Bend. Loved grandmother of Sean, Andrew and Katie. Predeceased by her daughter Judith McHugh, son-in-law Richard and grandson Darcy. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour 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 with interment later in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimers Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be appreciated.

BLANCHARD, Donald Herbert

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, December 15, 2012 Donald H. Blanchard in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Marna (Rose) Blanchard for 60 years. Dear father of Joan Stapleton (LeRoy) and James Blanchard all of London. Dear grandfather of Brianna Blanchard and Cassandra DeGraw (Brent) and great-grandfather of Parker and Brady DeGraw. Dear brother of Bob Blanchard (Marian) of Penticton. Predeceased by 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Donald was the middle child of 11 children, the family of the late Winifred and George Blanchard of Thunder Bay. He was a member of Sunningdale Golf and Country Club for over 40 years. A Memorial Service celebrating Don’s life will be held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 489 Pine Tree Drive (at Oban), on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11:00 am with the Reverend Canon Sidney G. Smithson officiating. Friends will be received by the family after the service. A private family Inurnment will take place at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London. The family wish to thank the South West CCAC and the angels at the Saint Elizabeth Society for their care and compassion throughout this trying time. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Paul’s Cathedral Christmas Share, 472 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3E6 or St. Martin-In-The-Fields Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 489 Pine Tree Drive, London, ON N6H 3M9 would be appreciated. The family wish to thank the South West CCAC and the Angels at Saint Elizabeth Society for their care and compassion throughout this trying time. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MENARY, Frances Louise

At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday December 14, 2012 Miss Frances Louise Menary in her 89th year. Beloved daughter of the late Lewis and Lucy Menary. Dear sister of Bette Menary of Toronto and sister -in-law of Marion Menary of Grand Valley. Also survived by her nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her brother Lewis Menary, sisters Eleanor Richardson, Pauline Coulter and Kathleen Bergen, nephew Christopher Menary and niece Kathy Bergen. Fran was a nursing instructor at Fanshawe College, London for many years and was an active member of St. James Westminster Anglican Church. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Grandwood Park Retirement Residence for their care and support. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm (1 hour prior) at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London where the memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday at 2:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Gary Nicolosi officiating. Interment later in Greenwood Cemetery, Orangeville. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TREWARTHA, Kenneth….

Peacefully at Chateau Gardens, London on Friday, December 14, 2012, Kenneth Trewartha in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude (Bond) Trewartha (2007). Proud father of Ron Trewartha and his wife Joanne of London, Jan Crampton-Cass and her husband Dave of Lacombe, Alberta, and Jerry Trewartha and his wife Katherine of Woodstock. Loving grandpa of Ken, Anne, Mike (Melynda), Pat (Alicia), Ryan (Billie), Rob (Angela), Corey, Kristena and his great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Charlotte Norman. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cherished 4 legged friend Ellie Mae. The family would like to thank the staff at Chateau Gardens for their kindness, care and compassion that they provided. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 11am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com