Services & Obituaries

LAYLAND, Ken….

Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London, on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, Ken Layland in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Lelah (Schott) Layland (2006). Proud father of Ken Layland and his wife Laurie of Burlington, Bob Layland of Thamesford, and Don Layland and his wife Sandy of London. Loving grandfather of Kyle, Danielle, Mike and Allison. Dear brother of George Layland and his wife Blanche, Bill Layland and his wife Sharon and brother-in-law of Pam McLean. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Ralph Layland. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, June 1, 2012, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 10:30am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8 or the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WOOD, Bill….

Suddenly at University Hospital, London on Monday, May 28, 2012, William “Bill” Wood in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Pat Wood for 54 years. Proud father of Geoff Wood (Joanne) of London, Jon Wood (Belinda) of Vancouver, and Jennifer Hogg (Steve) of London. Cherished grandpa of Morgan and Madison Wood, and Melanie and Casey Hogg. Dear brother-in-law of Gwen Robson and Tom Mallett (Carol Anne). Missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Berna Wood and his sister Jane Burton. Bill was a longtime partner of Ernst & Young, London. Following retirement he served on the Boards of the Diocese of Huron, London Linen, St. Joseph’s Health Care, and Merrymount. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a private family service will be conducted on Saturday. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CLIFFORD, Bernice……

,peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, May 27, 2012, Bernice (Bartlett) Clifford in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil C. Clifford (1998). Loving mother of Richard Clifford and his wife Marilyn of London and Brian Clifford and his wife Guylaine of Woodstock. Cherished grandmother of Craig Clifford, Karen Clifford, Jeffery Clifford (Samantha), Sylvain Clifford, and Jocelynne Clifford and great-grandmother of Benjamin, Logan, and Emma. Also missed by her nieces, nephews, and fondly remembered by Sharon Opferman. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Myrtle Bartlett, her 2 brothers Kitchener Howard (1979) (Daisy), Everett Bartlett (1948), her grandson Michael Clifford (1984) and her nephew Wayne Howard (1998). Bernice was a Registered Nurse (Victoria Hospital), who enjoyed a long and successful career in Nursing and Social Work. The family would like to thank the caregivers, precious friends, and Dr. William McKeough, for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 1pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Arthritis Society, 204-400 York Street, London ON N6B 3N2 or Siloam United Church – Memorial Fund, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road East, London ON N5X 3Z8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSTON, Patricia Stella – At Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London on Sunday, May 27, 2012, Patricia S. (Rogers) Johnston. Beloved wife of the late Gordon F. Johnston (1983). Loving mother of daughter Mairead P. Johnston-Spooner, son-in-law Barry Johnston-Spooner of London and daughter Lucinda S. Johnston of Toronto. Devoted sister of Stanley Rogers of the U.K. Cherished aunt of nephews Carl Rogers and David Rogers and nieces Pat Cannon and Rosemary Carter of the U.K. The deceased was born in India. She was educated at a Convent School in the Himalayas before attending College in India, as well. She first moved to England after the end of WWII and then, in 1953, immigrated to Canada. Patricia enjoyed a long career at the University of Western Ontario (from 1963 to 1990) as an Administrative Assistant and Financial Aid Counselor for the Student Awards Program, Office of the Registrar. Among her many passions were travel, learning in retirement, art, music and literature. Her friends will remember her as a remarkable woman whose sweetness and generosity touched many hearts. The family would like to thank the staff of Chelsey Park Long Term Care for their grace and compassion. At the request of the deceased there is to be no visitation but family and friends are all invited to attend A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, for a memorial service in the chapel on Friday, June 1st at 11am. Interment in St. Peter’s cemetery, London, to follow the service. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

JENKINS, Violet Frances…Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Saturday, May 26, 2012 Violet Jenkins in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Murray Jenkins. Dear mother of Barbara MacMaster and her husband Ken of Grand Bend, Jo-Ann Kelly and her husband Barry of Collingwood, Jim Jenkins and his wife Karen of London. Dear sister-in-law of Lloyd Brend of Port Colborne. Also loved by her 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her grandson Peter MacMaster. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 10-11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 11 am. Private family inurnment in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Charity of your Choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CLARRIDGE, Ellen Beryl

Peacefully with her family by her side, at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, May 21, 2012 E. Beryl”Corky” (McCracken) Clarridge in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon A. Clarridge (1972). Dear mother of Terry Clarridge (Ana) of Burlington and D.”Lynn” Ritchie (Wayne) of London. Loved grandmother of Todd Ritchie (Sarah), Trevor Ritchie, Adam Clarridge (Elena) and Laura Clarridge (Ed) and great grandmother of Teaghan and Brenna Ritchie. Dear sister of Alma Roth, Arlene Dean and Wilbur McCracken. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Neva McCracken, sisters Grace English and Lela Meeks and brothers Charles and Archibald McCracken. Beryl was a WWII veteran and member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 015, Brampton since 1950. Cremation has taken place. At the request of the deceased a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Aicardi Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 3202 St. Charles , IL. 60174 would be appreciated. Beryl was a most kind and gentle mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HOLLOWAY, Felix Mclewrence

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Sunday, May 20, 2012 Felix M. Holloway in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Smith) Holloway. Dear father of Gary Holloway (Gayle), Terrence Holloway (Lecia) and Ivor Holloway. Loved grandfather of Olivia and Justin. Dear brother of Constance Dover. Predeceased by his brother Arthur Hilliman. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street (at Hill), London on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 10:00am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LICCIARDO, Doreen Elsie

Peacefully at Village of Glendale Crossing, London on Sunday, May 20, 2012 Doreen E. (Looker) Licciardo in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late “Frank” John Licciardo (2007). Dear mother of Brenda Clark and her husband Charlie and John Licciardo and his wife Margaret all of Mount Brydges. Loving grandmother of Ian Clark, Derek Clark and his wife Melanie and Adam Licciardo. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Elsie Looker and her brother Ray Looker. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 1:30 pm. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 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 at www.amgfh.com

MARTIN, Mary Claudine…..

Peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in London, Mary C. (nee Darby) Martin in her 90th year. Mary has joined her loving family in Heaven. With God’s grace she is rejoicing with her husband, Fred, her son Bryan and her daughter Jill. She devoted her life to the care and well being of her family. She will also be welcomed by her late parents Fred and Vera Darby and her mother-in-law Ella Martin, as well as the large extended Martin family. She will be greatly missed by her loving daughter; Heather Greenfield and her husband Richard of London. Dear sister of Tom Darby and his wife Sherry of Edmonton and sister-in-law of Peggy Martin of Chatham. Also missed by her nieces and nephew. The family would like to thank the caregivers (Jenny, Erin, Chauntelle, Miranda, Brittany, Karen and Alicia) for their support and empathy, with Mary’s care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:00am, with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Private interment in Strathroy Cemetery, Strathroy. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesley-Knox United Church – Transportation Fund, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MONK, Donald Victor….

At his residence on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Donald V. Monk in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Mary V. (Pierce) Monk. Dear father of Diane Rychliski (Rod) of Stratford, Susan Monk (Kevin Colenutt) of Ottawa, Sharon Monk and Douglas Monk (Charlene) all of London. Loved grandfather of Mikel, Lauren, Katie, Ryan, Karyn, Devan, Kristen, Oscar, Evelyn and Lyla. Dear brother of Jean Strader (Nelson) of Guelph. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother David Monk . Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, 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 at www.amgfh.com