Services & Obituaries

SPARKUHL, Elisabeth

At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, May 14, 2012 Elisabeth (Hund) Sparkuhl in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gunther H. J. W. Sparkuhl (2010). Dear mother of Joachim Sparkuhl of Toronto and Rudy Sparkuhl of London. Also missed by her sisters, nieces and nephews in Germany. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, May 18, 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 held in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Mission Services, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1S1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GEIGEN-MILLER, Peter…Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, May 13, 2012, Peter Geigen-Miller at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Stephen (Sarah) of Toronto, Patricia (Leah) of Hamilton, Christopher of Toronto and Matthew (Michelle) of Ottawa. Cherished grandfather of Maren, Lily and Darwin. Loving son of Win Miller of Chatham and the late Bill Miller. Dear brother of Paul (Janeen) of Toronto. Peter was a respected journalist for 44 years employed at the London Free Press, The Globe and Mail and The Windsor Star. In retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at Central Library bookstore. He was fiercely loyal to everyone and everything he cared about. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Wednesday, May 16,2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioner’s Road West, London N6K 1E1 on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 11am. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Friends of the London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9, would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HUYS, Carol…..

Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 13, 2012, Carol (Abel) Huys in her 68th year. Dearest wife of William “Bill” Huys. Cherished mother of Dawn Skinner and Doreen Hobbs (Karen Quantz) all of Waterloo. Loving grandmother of Henry, Jason, Samantha, Meg, Jordan, and Katie. Dear sister of Rick Abel (Sharon), Harvey Abel (Dale) and Susan Allison (Gary). Also missed by many relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital – ICU, for their care and attention. Cremation has take place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, May16, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Carol’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel, on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 11:00am. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London, 184 Horton Street East London, ON N6B 1K8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

NEWMAN, Mitchell…Peacefully at Village of Glendale Crossing, London on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Mitchell Newman in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Margaret F. Newman of 60 years. Loving father of Paul Newman and his wife Patti of London, Jeffery Newman and his wife Wendy of Port Franks and (Debbie). Also missed by his grandchildren Jennifer Newman and her partner Dan Soave, Daniel Newman, Sarah Stevenson and her husband Jeff, Kari Newman and her partner Kyle Vankessel, Jeremy Emery and Jordan Emery and by his great-grandchildren Mathew Elston-Newman, Mikaela Newman and Rocco Soave. Predeceased by many brothers and sisters. He was a Detective Sergeant for 35 years with the London Police Force, member of Centennial Lodge No. 684 A.F. and A.M., a Kiwanis member, Salvation Army volunteer and a member of Wolseley Barracks Sergeant’s Mess. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012 and from 10-11 am on Saturday, May 12, 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, May 12, 2012 at 11am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3, the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or to the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1, would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MURRAY, David…Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Florence (Little) Murray, Son of the late Peter and Beulah Murray. Dear brother of Donald and Wanda Murray, Edmonton, Arnold and Marion Murray, Stouffville, Boyd and Jean Little, Cecil and Janet Little of London, Audrey and Jack McMurray of St. Marys. Predeceased by George and Bernice Murray, Vernon and Marie Murray, Harold (Karen) Murray; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He worked at C.N.R. for 44 years. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012 and 10-11 am on Friday, May 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 Friday, May 11, 2012 at 11:00 am with Pastor Howard Ireland officiating. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Charity of your Choice, would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SCHLARBAUM, Reverend Norman…..

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, London on Friday, May 4, 2012, Reverend Norman E. Schlarbaum, in his 93rd year, went to be with his Lord. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Morris) Schlarbaum for 51 years. Cherished father of Dave Schlarbaum and his wife Helen of Calgary, Alberta, Ruth Blick and her husband Rich of Traverse City, Michigan, and John Schlarbaum of Amherstburg. Loving grandpa of Justin Schlarbaum (Lyndsay), Jennifer Schlarbaum, and Bryce Blick. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Brosowski and Marjorie Perrin. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Monday, May 7, 2012, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and one hour prior to the service at the church. The celebration of Norman’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 1:00pm at Westview Baptist Church, 1000 Wonderland Road South (at Southdale Rd.) London, with Reverend Andrew Brndjar officiating. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the French Union of Baptist Churches in Canada, 2285 avenue Papineau, Montreal, QC H2K 4J5 or The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada – Missions, 2450 Milltower Court, Mississauga, ON L5N 5Z6, would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

POWELL, Marion Ferguson Davie

At her residence on Friday, May 4, 2012 Marion F. D. (Bell) Powell in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George William Powell (1986). Dear mother of David George Powell of Kingsville (wife, Patricia Kathleen Powell of Parksville B.C.) and Patricia Anne Powell of Kingsville. Loved grandmother of Kerry Keller and husband Andrew of Calgary, Alberta. Dear aunt of Linda Gratton Lee and her husband Brian of London. Predeceased by her sisters, Mary Conn, Hannah Stone, Betty MacFarlene and brothers Robert Bell, James Bell and Sam Bell. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 11:00 am with Reverend Peter Wickerson officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Saviour’s Christian Episcopal Parish, 9280 Number 2 Road, Richmond B.C. V7E 2C8 would be appreciated. Thanks to the medical staff and special appreciation to Debbie, Mom’s PSW support worker for all their care and attention over the years. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

BYGDEN, Lars…..

Peacefully, surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London, Thursday, May 3, 2012, Lars Bygden in his 65th year. Loving son of Kerstin and the late Joel Bygden. Proud father of Ingrid Bygden (Pat Maidens), Eric Bygden and their mother Louise, all of London. Adored companion of Barb Good-Owens. Cherished grandpa of Kerstin. Dear brother of Chris Bygden (Jane) of London, Lena Hain (Jack) of Duncan, B.C. and Anders Bygden (Karen) of Guelph. Dear uncle of many nieces, nephews and their families and fondly remembered by his many friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6-8pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Lars’ life will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 746 Colborne Street (at Oxford), London, with Reverend Steve Johnston officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity London, 11-45 Pacific Court, London, ON, N5V 3N4 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DENSHAM: Peacefully at Elmwood Place Retirement Home, London on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 Aileen Frances (Liley) Densham of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Jack Densham. Dear mother of Michelle Gellatly (Jody Armstrong) of Stoney Point, Jon Densham and his wife Sheila and Mark Densham and his wife Debbie of London. Predeceased by her daughter Melanie Dee Densham. Dear sister of Margaret Cambridge of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Kyle, Kaitlyn, Meaghan, Reed and Nicole. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 6th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, May 7th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HAMILTON, Helen Florence…At Marian Villa Nursing Home, London, on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Helen Hamilton of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Matthew (Scotty) Adams (1974) and George W. Hamilton (1997). Loving sister of Mildred Steeves (Wesley) of Moncton, NB. Also missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family. Predeceased by her parents, J. Leonard and Bertha Heans, her brother Kenneth Heans and sister Elizabeth (Betty) MacFarlane. For the past 5 years Helen lived at Eden Place Retirement Home, Belleville, Ontario. A fall this January necessitated a move to London to be near her niece and nephew.Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 12:00 (Noon) until 1:00 pm, (1 hour prior) where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario at 1:00 pm with Reverend Terry Mowat officiating. Cremation and Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Canadian Bible Society, 424 Waterloo Street, London, Ontario N6B 2P2 or to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, 350 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, Ontario K2M 2W1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com