Services & Obituaries

CURRAN, Bev G…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, April 20, 2012, Bev G. Curran in his 63rd year. Beloved Husband and Best Friend of Susan (Nairn) Curran for 38 years.
Loving and proud Father of Melinda Curran (Bryan Froese), Sherry Beynon (Jeff), Sally Zimmerman (Toby), and Brendan Curran. Cherished Grandpa of Chloe, Isabella, Hayden, Adeline, Parker, and Michael. Dear Brother of Dan Curran (Susan), Roseanne Pulford (Geoff), and brother-in-law of Joyce (Elmer), Elizabeth (Don), Marilyn, Jack (Gail), and Barbara (Doug). Also missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Willa Curran-Steele and Bertram G. Curran, father-in-law Frank Nairn, and brothers-in-law Don, Bob, and Jim. Bev was a dedicated family man, who loved to garden and spend time at the cottage. The family would like to thank the CCTC and ICU for their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Bev’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00am, at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, London, with Reverend Ed Hoekstra officiating. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 47 Squire Bakers Lane, Markham, ON L3P 3G8 or to the Oakridge Presbyterian Church – Legacy Fund, 970 Oxford Street West, London ON N6H 1V4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BOW, Terence Leslie

At his residence on Friday, April 20, 2012 Terence L. Bow in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth P. (Clark) Bow. Dear father of Ruth Taylor and Linda Thompson and husband Bob, all of London. Loved grandfather of Aaron, George and Joey. Dear brother of George Bow and Sheila Hoskins and husband Barry, all of England. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 10:00 – 11:00 am
(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 on Thursday at 11:00am. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119 London, ON N6B 1V5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSON: Janet Irene…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, on April 20, 2012, Janet (Anderson) Johnson of London, in her 89th year, went to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of Reverend Ivan Johnson for 62 years. Loving mother of Allan Johnson and his wife Joy of Regina, SK, Howard Johnson and his wife Margaret of Surrey, BC, David Johnson and his wife Barbara of Ilderton, Cathy Lewis and her husband Ron of London, Linda Marr and her husband Colin of Stouffville and Paul Johnson and his wife Kim of Nanaimo, BC. Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Alice O’Shaughnessy of Belleville, Florence Johnson of St. Marys, Duncan Anderson of Kitchener, Fred Anderson of Oshawa and Winnifred Millard of Mississauga. Janet served in the RCAF in Ottawa and later graduated from University of Western Ontario and London Teacher’s College. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Stoney Creek Baptist Church in London, ON, on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Gideon Bible Society, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PATTERSON, Katherine Louise

At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Katherine L. (Wilson) Patterson in her 62nd year. Wife of Lyle Patterson. Dear mother of Michael Patterson (Heather) of Ottawa and Kyle Patterson (Emily) and Teri McCullagh (John) all of London. Loved grandmother of Lily, Owen and Carter. Sister of Tim Wilson and Ann Parent. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 9:00 – 10:00 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be held in the chapel on Sunday at 10:00am. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated.. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

DORNAN, George… Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London with family by his side on Wednesday, April 18,2012 George Dornan in his 86th year. Dear husband of the late Isobel Hall (McMullen). Loving father of Kathy York and her husband Fred. Beloved grandpa and best friend of Justin. Cherished brother of Anna Spence, Babes Graham, Aubrey and Jim. Predeceased by his sister Stella Coburn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada, Texas and Northern Ireland. Missed by neighbours and friends from the golf course and gym. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, Ontario N6C 4V3, would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

RIDDICK, Thelma…..

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, Thelma (Perry) Riddick, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Chuck Riddick for 63 years. Loving mother of Bob Riddick and his wife Kimberly of London. Cherished grandma of Shawn and Darren. Dear sister of Teresa Wade and sister-in-law of Shirley Perry, Jack Riddick , Joe Riddick, Geraldine Southwood, Betty Essey, and Margaret Brosnan. Predeceased by her 3 brothers and 1 sister. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Thelma’s life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 1:00pm, with Reverend Anne Jaikaran officiating. Private interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON, N5X 2T1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HERTLEIN, Kurt…
Peacefully, at the Village of Glendale Crossing, London on Sunday, April 15, 2012 Kurt Hertlein in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Sonja (Schwartz) Hertlein. Loving father of Petra Hertlein of London and Peter Manges of Germany. Proud and loving Opa of Sierra Hertlein of London and Volker and Christiane Manges of Germany. Loving brother of Gerhard and Adolf Hertlein both of Germany and brother-in-law of Hans Kohl of London. Predeceased by his brothers Werner, Gunter, Herbert, Roland and Volker. Lovingly remembered by many neices and nephews and his sisters-in-law. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel of the Village of Glendale Crossing, 3030 Singleton Ave., London on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 2:00pm. Private interment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations to Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windemere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 will be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com. A. Millard George Funeral Home, London entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Sunday, April 15, 2012, Mrs. Barbara H. Chamberlain of London. Beloved wife of the late Bert Chamberlain. Dear mother of Carol and Mary Alison Chamberlain. Dear sister of Diane Cooke. Cremation has already occurred. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, April 22nd from 2-4pm and 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11am with Reverend Canon Sidney G. Smithson officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation for the Geriatric Rehab Unit at Parkwood Hospital. 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SULLIVAN, Jon….. Tragically taken from us, on Friday, April 13, 2012, in London. Jonathan “Jon” Sullivan, at the age of 22. Beloved son of Debbie and Brad Sullivan. Loving brother of Mike Sullivan. Dear nephew of Diane Duhamel (Emile), Roy Davis (Nina), Audrey Davis, Shirley Ford (Jim), Carol Ann Davis-Balog, Joe Davis (Joanne), Joyce Skeard (Glen), Frank Davis (Eileen), Linda Davis (Steve), Sandra Dutton (Ed), and great nephew of Jim Sullivan and Brenda Ovens (Mike). Also missed by his many relatives. He will be dearly missed by his very close friends Jeff, Julie, Jeffrey, and special friend Kiara and to all the people, whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank the London Police Service, Emergency Personnel, family, friends, and neighbours for their compassion and care and to the hundreds of friends who have, expressed their sorrow. A special consideration to King’s College and his colleagues at TD Canada Trust Bank (Ernest Avenue). Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, and on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London, on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 1:00pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the “Sullivan Trust” Account #6478358, Branch 0114, TD Canada Trust, 1420 Ernest Avenue, London ON N6E 2H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MACALONEY, Elizabeth…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, April 13, 2012, Elizabeth MacAloney in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Roger. Loving mother of Heather, Will (Yvonne), Rick (Dana), Bev (Russ) and Chrissy (Derek). Proud grandmother of Beverly, Andrew, Samantha, Becca, Russell, Matthew, Brandon, Ryan and Brooke. Loving great-grandmother of Brayden, Michelle, Jasmine and Mackenzie. Dear sister of 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Predeceased by her brothers George and Vince. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 12:30 – 2:00pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 George Street, London, Ontario N6A 3A1 or to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, Ontario N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com