Services & Obituaries

ROLLINS, Winnifred Leah…

At Elmwood Place Retirement Community, London on Friday, November 9, 2012 Winnifred L. (Burns) Rollins in her 104th year. Beloved wife of the late William Rollins. Dear step-mother of Vaughn Rollins (Donna) and Dwight Rollins (Jan) all of London. Loved grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear aunt of Robert Burns (Pauline), Sharon Farrish (David), Charles Burns (Iris), Wendy Marchand (Wayne), Hugh Davies (Marie) and Gwyneth Koij (late Dirk). Predeceased by her brothers Morton and Stanley Burns and sister Elsie Davies. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 10:00 -11:00 am (1 hour prior) 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 at 11:00am with Reverend Tracey Crick-Butler officiating. interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 would be appreciated. Online condolences. memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DE VOS, Maarten…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, Maarten de Vos in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Maartje Adriana (van Berkel) de Vos. Dear father of Abraham de Vos and his wife Jenny of Strathroy, Gary de Vos and his wife Bernice of Trenton, ON, Marion Robinson and her husband Mark of London, and Ronald de Vos and his partner Laurie Fischer of London. Dear brother of Neeltje de Winter and her husband Hendrik in Holland. Predeceased by his brothers Abraham de Vos and Leendert de Vos, his sisters Maartje van Berkel and Willie Ter Telgte, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, and the funeral service will be held at Cornerstone United Reformed Church, 80 Waterloo Street, London on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11am. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Providence Reformed Collegiate, 93 Queen Street Komoka, ON N0L 1R0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CZIGLI, Steve….Peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side, Steve Czigli of London, and formerly of Red Rock, Ontario, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Donna (Iwasenko) Czigli for 46 years. Loving father of Suzanne (Rick) ten Haaf of London, Ontario, Yvette (David) Killian of Chicago, Illinois, and Stephen (Nancy) Czigli of Oakville, Ontario. Proud grandfather of Katie, Mark, Claire, Andrew, Rachel, Matthew and Allison. Dear brother of Jutka (Rezso) Lichtblau of Budapest Hungary. Also missed by many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Istavan and Rozalia (Mate) Czigli. Steve was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing and photography. The family would like to thank the Doctors, staff at VON Palliative Care and London Regional Cancer Program, for their care and compassion. 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, November 9, 2012 at 11am. 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

HENNING, Rudolf

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rudolf Henning in his 84th year. Rudi passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Sunday morning. He leaves behind his loving wife Susan Henning, his son Norman Henning and his wife Linda and his daughter Elaine Cooper. He was also the proud Opa to his granddaughters-Elizabeth Cooper (Diddums), Jennifer Henning (Sweetheart), and her partner Nelson and his daughter Kirsten, Tabbitha Mraish (Sally Sunshine), and her husband Abdel Mraish, Sabbrina Henning (Cuddles) and her partner David, and Mirriah Henning (Bright Eyes) and her partner Dan. He was also proud great -Opa to Patrick (Sparkie), Landon (Speedy), Marika (Sunbeam) and Annika (Moonbeam). He is predeceased by his granddaughter Angela (Sweet Dumpling), his brothers Gunther and Herbert and their spouses Ellen and Anita, respectively. He leaves behind his 2 sisters in Germany Elfrieda and Trudel and his brother-in-law James McNaughton and his partner Barbara. He was pleased to also be an honourary Opa to Ingo and Ann Marie Wolfert of Kingston. Rudi was an employee of the City of London for 29 years and enjoyed moving up the ranks to his final job as a City Planner. He had many fond memories of his years there and the people that he worked with. He was most proud of being “Opa” to his family and enjoyed the special place he had in their lives and the lives of their growing families. He had a good life filled with the love and respect of his family and the knowledge of how much he was loved and needed in our lives. He will be greatly missed. As per Rudi’s wishes, he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y4. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). We’ll meet again on Blueberry Hill. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MCCULLAGH, Mike…..

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, November 4, 2012, Mike McCullagh in his 47th year. Loving son of the late Arthur and Patricia (Sintzel) McCullagh. Cherished brother of John McCullagh and his wife Teri of London, Bob McCullagh and his wife Jennifer Medlock of Calgary and Joe McCullagh of Toronto. Dear uncle of Carter and Joy McCullagh. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, November 6, 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, November 7, 2012 at 11am. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada – London Chapter, 383 Richmond Street, Suite 915, London ON N6A 3C4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MULLEN, Gwendolyn Gladys…….

Peacefully at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Sunday, November 4, 2012 Gwendolyn “Gwen” Gladys (Hastings) Mullen in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Garfield “Garry” Walter Mullen (2006). Predeceased by parents Frederick and Elsie Hastings and brother David Hastings. Dear mother of Peggy Gray (David) of Grand Bend, Ken Brooks (Linda), David Brooks (Lori) all of London and Ron Brooks (Sue) of Wahnapitae. Stepmother of Gary Mullen (predeceased), Paulette Mullen and Michael Mullen. Sadly missed by grandchildren Kimberly, Margaret, Kenneth, Steven, Laurie, Gregory, Ryan, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Andre, Angeline and 8 great grandchildren. Forever a special childhood best friend/big sister and cohort of Peggy McQuirk. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 10:00 -11:00 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00 am with Reverend Susan Cameron officiating. Inurnment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. 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 photographes shared at www.amgfh.com

WELTIN, Anne (Pike) (Husatinsky…

At Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Anne (Husatinsky) Weltin in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernhard G. Weltin (2005). Loving mother of Dennis Pike, Carolyn Dennis and Susan Stokes (Mike). Proud grandmother of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Margaret Connolly and the late George Husatinsky. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 7 – 9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, The Dominicans, 1909 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60608. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROBERTSON, Donna….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, October 29, 2012, Donna (Parker) Robertson in her 78th year. Loving mother of John Robertson (Bonnie), Cherylle Pilon, Susan Fejes (Tom), Karen Robertson, and Scott Robertson. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Elizabeth, Brittany, Andrew, Sarah, Luke, Eric and Ashley and great-grandmother of Blaise and Weston. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London to celebrate Donna’s life. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2, would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BROSH, Dale Roger…….

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday, October 28, 2012, Dale R. Brosh in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn R. (Pulham) Brosh for 37 years. Dear father of Jeffery Brosh (Emma) of Chatham and Rebecca Brosh of London. Dear brother of Jim Brosh (Carol) of Sundre, Alberta, Carol Florendine (Lea) of Calgary, Alberta and Coleen Hutton of Pheonix, Arizona. Also survived by nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews and cousins. Dale will also be missed by dear friends Joan and Lorcan Donohoe and daughters Erin and Sinead. Predeceased by his brother Teddy Brosh. Dale was an Inquiries Officer for Canada Revenue Agency for many years and was a proud supporter of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Calgary Stampeders and the Detroit Lions Football Teams. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:00 am with Reverend Kenji Marui officiating. Private family inurnment later in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the LHSC Foundation – Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the LHSC Victoria Hospital and Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care Units for their exceptional care and support. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

GRANT, The Venerable Daniel Ian. Of London, Ontario, formerly of Montreal, Quebec and North Vancouver, B.C. Born Montreal, Quebec August 16, 1937. Died October 23. 2012. Beloved husband of Carol C.M. (Heslop) Grant, dearest father of Jennifer Grant and Jamie Grant and his wife Sue Silcox, and cherished grandfather of Sean Coles, Meghan Grant and Valerie Grant. Also survived by his sister Eleanor Shaver of Pointe Claire, Quebec, brother-in-law Michael Heslop and his wife Diane Bevan of Sudbury, Mass. and several nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and grand nephews. Predeceased by his parents Major Daniel A. Grant and Anne Dickson Grant and his brother-in-law William A. Shaver, brother-in-law Tom Heslop and his wife Ruth and nephew Tom Heslop. Archdeacon Grant was formerly Rector of St. Catherine’s, Capilano, and St. George’s Anglican Church, London, Ontario and Archdeacon of Middlesex. A Memorial Eucharist will be celebrated on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00am at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 3E6. Cremation. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Fellowship Centre at St. Paul’s Cathedral or the Cathedral Building Fund, 472 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 3E6, would be much appreciated by family. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com