Services & Obituaries

WELBURN, Donalda Jean…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Friday, December 7, 2012. Jean Welburn in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Harry (2006). Loving mother of Peggy (Glenn). Dear mother-in-law of Jenny. Proud Granny of Richard (the late Gail), Mike (Diane) and Sarah (Drew). Cherished Great-Grams of Hayley, Spencer, Kayla, Adam (Clair), Connor and Daniel. Dear sister of Helen Griffith and Peggy Zubyk. Predeceased by her son Fred (2007), her sisters Marlene May and Catherine Jones, her brothers Frank Mac Connell and Fred Mac Connell. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff and Doctors of C5 Victoria Hospital for their kind hearts and gentle hands. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Diabetes Society, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GOURLAY, Donald Matthew….Donald M. Gourlay of London in his 84th year. At University Hospital, London on Thursday, December 6, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years Donna Jean (Rider), his six sons and daughters-in-law. Proud father of Michael of Toronto, John (Cathy) of Thorndale, Peter (Barbara) of Catham,Paul (Barbara) of Yellowknife, N.W.T., Jeffrey (Deborah) and Steven all of London. Proud grandfather of Carl (Melissa), Reid, Eric (Heidi), Fraser (Alexa), Andrew (Marielle), Laura (Josh Stevenson), Christina, Freyja (Jim), Ben, Joyce and Julie Gourlay and his great-grandchildren Katelyn, Gus and Hayley. Dear brother of Mary Yates of Ingersoll and brother-in-law of Jean Gourlay of Winnipeg. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his brother Jim Gourlay. Don loved farming and equipment and was a John Deere Dealer at Gourlay Equipment Centre and Green Acres. He was a cub leader from 1956-1968. Don was a member of the Woodstock Flying Club. Don and Donna loved the square and round dance movement and ballroom dancing. They were executive members of several dance clubs throughout over 40 years of dancing. He loved golf, camping, boating and spending time with his sons and their families. He was an active member at Centennial United Church and Wesley-Knox United Church. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from Wesley-Knox United Church 91 Askin Street, London on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Tracy Crick-Butler and Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com . The family wish to express their sincere thank you to the staff of University Hospital, surgical unit 8th floor for their care and compassion.

LAFLEUR, Nicholas Rene….

At University Hospital, London on Friday, November 30, 2012 Nicholas R. Lafleur in his 22nd year. Beloved son of Allan and Paula Lafleur. Dear brother of Damien and Marshall Lafleur. Loved grandson of Gladys King. Predeceased by his grandfathers George Lafleur and Marshall King.
Friends will be received by the family on Monday, December 3, 2012 from 6-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:00 am with Reverend T. Keith Nethery officiating . Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Canada, 383 Richmond Street, Suite 915, London, ON N6A 3C4 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MCEWEN, Aileen “Toots”…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Thursday, November 29, 2012. Aileen “Toots” McEwen in her 100th year. Loved by her niece Verna- Lynn and her husband Buzz and her cousins Rita and Norm Henery, her second cousins Hance and Angela and their children Savanah and Devon and Neil and Lucy and their son Nolan. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Eva, her brother Vernon McEwen and her sister Isabel Cookman. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm on Sunday, December 2, 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 3, 2012 at 11am with Pastor R. Bruce Redding officiating. Interment at Mount Pleasant 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

HARRIS, Donald Strachan…..

At Elmwood Place Long Term Care, London on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, Donald Strachan Harris in his 75th year. Beloved father of Jennifer Brock (Vincent) and Kathryn Warren (Steven). Cherished grandpa of Timothy, Victoria, Tanner and Nigel. Loving brother of Sheila Ballon (Guy). Dear uncle of Paula and Michael. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Elmwood Place, for all their care and kindness. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 3pm, at Elmwood Place Long Term Care, 46 Elmwood Place, London, with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, 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

SKUBALA, Riina….

At Strathroy General Hospital, on Saturday, November 17, 2012, Riina (Ristmae) Skubala in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Skubala (1999). Much loved mother of Ean Ristmae (Carole). Special Oma of Robert Ristmae (Laurie) and Trevor Ristmae (Dianna). Cherished great-Oma of Christopher, Xander, Alyssa and Tyler. Also loved by her family in Estonia. Riina was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, London. Cremation to take place, with a private family inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Red Cross, Hurricane Sandy-USA fund, 5700 Cancross Court Mississauga, ON L5R 3E9. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FOOTE, Fred……Frederick Stevens Foote, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at University Hospital, London Ontario. Beloved husband of Eve Hoffmann-Foote. Fred is survived by his only child – Catherine. Dear step-father of Frank, Paul, Rosalie, Cathy, and Evelyn, and by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Albert Foote (Iris) and sister Alice McKinley (Jack) and predeceased by both his sister Emeline Oulton and her husband Ralph. Fred was a dear uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, he was the eldest child of the late George and Mary Foote of Merigomish, Nova Scotia. Fred grew up on the Maritime farm that has been in his family for 13 generations. He attended Dalhousie University after high school and went on to become a pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force. When the war ended he moved to Subury, Ontario where he married the late Edith Gardner. Fred worked as a scientist for INCO until accepting early retirement. Fred married the late Evelyn Schaffer. During their marriage they travelled a great deal and Fred was very active in the church as well as in the community – as both a Mason and a Shriner. The family would like to thank the staff at Extendicare and the Williams’ family for their support. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm, on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of London Daylight No. 735 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home at 4pm. The funeral service will commence immediately following the Masonic Service, with Reverend Ed Hoeskra officiating. Cremation with inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London – at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON, N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MOTE, Kenneth Leroy…

At his residence on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Kenneth L. Mote of Bothwell in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Pauline (Baker) Mote. Dear father of Jeff Mote and Kim Quenneville (Russ). Loved papa of Keny Jaze and Darren and Hailynn Mote-Quenneville. Dear brother of Pat Long (Earl), Linda Tower (Glen), Cheryl Donovan, Rob Mote (Janie), Jim Mote (Cathy), Larry Mote (Karen) and John Mote (Sherry). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Leroy and Verna Mote, brother William Mote and sister Donna Mote. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 6-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London,where the complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:00 am with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WILSON, Michial John…

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, November 11, 2012, Michial Wilson in his 63rd year. Beloved son of the late Bessie Player. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, November 19, 2012 from 5-7 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, 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

DE LERY, Eileen Catherine…

With heartfelt sadness, in her 85th year, Eileen Catherine de Lery passed away on November 10th after a courageous battle at University Hospital in London. Beloved wife of Charles C. de Lery. Adored mother of Gilles (Francine Landry), Charles, Sue (Dave Brown) and Monique (Rob Munden). Terribly missed by all her grandchildren Robert, Ashley, Elise, Genevieve, Michelle, Gabriel, Alyssa and Amanda and great-grandson Lucas. Predeceased by her son Pierre. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com