Services & Obituaries

PELESH, Ann Kathleen…

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, September 22, 2012 Ann Kathleen (Wilkins) Pelesh in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Jovan “Joe” Pelesh for 52 years and the late Gary Rodger. Dear mother of Jovanna Belair and her husband Daniel of Palmerston, Tim Rodger of London and Mark Pelesh and his wife Jennifer Nicol of North Vancouver. Also loved by her grandchildren Amy, Meghan and Andrea Belair and Nicolas Pelesh and her great-grandson Franceis Belair-Cuyler and her Rodger, Stover, Pelesh and Wilkins nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Peter Pelesh and Doreen Hazelden, Russ and Sandy Pelesh, Marg and Herb Stover, Dave and Bonnie Rodger and Jim and Janet Rodger. Predeceased by her step-brother David Wilkins. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Reverend John Bannerman officiating. Inurnment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation (Palliative Care), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

PRENDERGAST, Rose…..

Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Thursday, September 20, 2012, Rose Catherine (Licciardo) Prendergast in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Prendergast (1976). Loving mother of Paul Prendergast and his wife Jeannie Woollatt and Laurie Prendergast all of London. Proud gramma of Aleesa. Cherished sister of Joe and predeceased by her sister Antoinette Beer and her brother Frank. Dear sister-in-law of George, Joyce Mould and predeceased by Jean Robinson, Allan and Roy. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at McCormick Home for their loving care. A private memorial service will take place at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Outreach Services Program of McCormick Home, 2022 Kains Road, London ON N6K 0A8, would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HAYDEN, Gerald Lee…At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Gerald Hayden in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Loretta Hayden. Loving father of Kent Hayden and his fiancée Renée Saptel of Scarborough and Mitch Hayden and his partner Vanessa Baillie of Canmore, AB. Also loved by his grandchildren Troy, Charis, Owen and Jazmine. At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral home visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

LOWERY, Maj. (Ret.) Jack Howard…At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Jack H. Lowery in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Virginia L. (Fegan) Lowery for 57 years. Dear father of Kelly Lowery-Treffry (George) of Kitchener and Shannon Karn (Jack) of London, Linda Lowery Hansen of Naples, Florida and step father of Mary Lou Hyde (Jim) of Exeter and Wilma West (George) of Surry B.C. Loved grandfather of Scot Davidson, Sean Stroud (Angie), Siobhan McCarthy and Tyler Warmbold (April) and step grandfather of Jacqueline Wein (Paul) and great grandfather of 6 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Also survived by 3 nephews and a grand puppy Dakota. Predeceased by his brother Clifford Lowery and step granddaughter Lisa Sutherland. Jack had two careers a long and honored Canadian Military Service Career. He entered the R.C.A.F. in 1941 until 1945 and re-enlisted in1950 retiring as a Major in 1970. Jack holds in honor the following orders, decorations Medals- Citations: the Canadian Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal – 1953 and Canadian Forces Decoration. Following his retirement from the Canadian Military, Jacks second career for 14 years was with Gulf Canada retiring in 1984. The Lowery family would like to express our sincere appreciation and very sincere heartfelt thank you to the emergency staff and doctors and the kind and caring nurses and doctors in the ICU at Victoria Hospital, London. A very special and sincere thank you to Linda Campbell from Ginny, Kelly and Shannon. A memorial celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the A. Millard George Reception Facility, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday September 21, 2012 from 5-7 pm. Cremation with inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204 London, ON N6B 3N2 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

PARTRIDGE, Annie “Dolly”…..

Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, Annie “Dolly” (Copeland) Partridge in her 86th year. Cherished mother of David Partridge and Debra Partridge. Proud grandma of Justin, Chris and Sarah (Chris) and great-grandma “Dolly” of Angel, Austin and Brianna. The family would like to thank the staff, nurses, Doctors at University Hospital, for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service being conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, September 21,2012 at 11:00am, Reverend Sheldon W. Dyck officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street, London, ON N5Z 3M5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BOWLBY, Agnes Louise……Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London on Friday, September 14, 2012, Agnes Bowlby in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late E. Eugene Bowlby. Loving mother of Mrs. Sharon Fordyce and her husband Bruce of Australia, Miss Laura Bowlby and Ms. Joan Fleming(Rick Smith) of London. Dear sister of Mrs. Gladys Grier and her late husband Robin. Also loved by her grandchildren, Cameron and Melea of Australia, Shane, Nikki, Carly and Michael of London, her 2 great-grandchildren, Jaden and Mason and her good friend Joan Schleuter. Predeceased by her brothers Albert and Clifford and by her sisters Eva and Ruth. She was born in Arthur, ON and met Eugene when she attended Westervelt College in London. She worked as a bank teller. Her passion was lawn bowling and she proudly represented Canada in the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 1982. She will be sadly missed.Friends will be recieved by the family on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 12 noon until 1 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 at 1 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

ROLLINS, Ivan Donald

After a hard fought battle, and complications from C-Difficile, Ivan Rollins passed away on September 12, 2012 at Victoria Hospital London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Maisie Rollins. Dear father of Bonnie Rollins and her partner Paul Herman, Brenda Kazimer and her partner Ken Joseph. Loved grandfather of Tyler, Scott, Nolan and Brock. Dear brother of Fay McCann, Donna Brown and Glenn Rollins. Also missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Connor, his brother Rayburn and his sisters Jean and Velma. Ivan worked for London Hydro, was a member of the Duchess of Kent Legion, the Moose Lodge, and the Wellington Sportsman Club and had a passion for hunting. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 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 Monday, September 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DEANE, Catherine Mary

Peacefully at Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home, Delaware on Saturday, September 8, 2012 Catherine M. (Mann) Deane in her 91st year. Cherished and devoted mother of Bill Deane (Lynn), Nancy Campbell (Don) and Barb Teeple (Grant) all of Aylmer, Sue Morgan (Tom) of London, Judy Deane of Caledon and daughter-in-law Lucie Sirois of Sudbury. Loved grandmother of Ryan (Lara), Brett, Darcy (Brad), Kayla, Adam (Sandy), Matt (Tam), Morgan (Nikki), Bryan (Laura), Curt (Ashley) and Taylor and great grandmother of Kayden, Nicholas, Aubrey, Brady and Austyn. Dear sister of Norma Blackwell of St. Thomas and sister-in-law of Gladys Deane of Port Stanley. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her loving son Ken Deane (2006), brother William Mann, sister Helen Hudson, brother-in-laws Max Hudson, Chuck Blackwell and Bill Deane. Cathy, Kay or as she was affectionately known, the “Warden” worked for a number of years at Simpsons and later the Bay. She loved knitting, crocheting, sewing, baking as well as a challenging game of euchre and spent over 50 years in the summer and fall enjoying family and friends at her trailer in Port Bruce. Along with keeping her children and grandchildren warm with her hand knit hats and mittens, she donated many of the same to the NICU and Victoria Public School. Catherine’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Middlesex Terrace for the wonderful care that they provided to Mom over the last 18 months. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the celebration of her life will be held in the chapel on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 11:00 am with Reverend Norman Jones officiating. Catherine’s family requests that you wear bright, spring colours in her honour. Cremation with inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Middlesex Terrace Activity Fund, 2094 Gideon Drive, Delaware, ON N0L 1E0 or the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London, 184 Horton Street East, London, ON N6B 1K8 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

HENRY, Sharon…..

At University Hospital, London, on Saturday, September 8, 2012, Sharon (George) Henry of London in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Don Henry (2006). Loving mother of Donna Henry (John Snyders). Cherished “Gaga” of Marie (Kevin), Christine, Isaac (Sylvia) and great-gaga to Lunna-Marie. Dear sister of Joe, Mary, Arnold and sister-in-law of George and Nancy. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at South Street, Dialysis Unit for their compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Sharon’s life will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 11:00am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Sciences Centre – Dialysis Unit or Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Macleod, Ann Blair……

Peacefully at her residence on Thursday, September 6, 2012, Ann Blair Macleod, went to be with her Lord and Saviour. Beloved daughter of the late Reverend William J. Macleod (1949) and Catherine B. (King) Macleod (1985). Loving sister-in-law of Isabel Macleod of Florida. Predeceased by her brothers Sandy (1982), Ian (2012) and her sister Kathryn McCracken (1997). Loving aunt to four nephews. Ann worked at Silverwood’s for 47 years as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician. Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, September 10, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9pm, where the funeral will be conducted on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 1pm. Interment in Woodhull Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8, London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5 or charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com