Services & Obituaries

MORLEY, William George……

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Thursday, September 6,2012 William G. Morley in his 85th year. Partner of Willie (Van Der Bruggen) Morley of Kintore. Dear father of Bill (Tara) Morley of London, Suzanne Theroux (Rene) and Lee- Anne Hanrahan (Michael) all of B.C. Loved grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Alisa, Jacob and Lucas and great grandfather of Benjamin. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:45 am at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9 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

NICKERSON, Brian Lee…At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, September 6, 2012 Brian Nickerson in his 59th year. Beloved partner of Tracy Vignale. Loving son of Albertha Fielder and step-father Lee. Dear father of Shonna (Jay) and Danielle. Loved grandfather of Koeby and Bryce. “Buddy” to Monica, Nathan, Alexander, Colin, Ruby, Olivia, Liam, Xavier and Cameron. Loving brother of David (Maureen) and Judy (Hayes). Also missed by his niece, nephews and step-children. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 12 noon until 1:00 pm (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 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Child Can, P.O. Box 9038, London, ON N6E 3P3 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

BURNS, Lori…..

Suddenly, surrounded by her immediate family, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, Lori Ellen (Lupasko) Burns in her 50th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Tim for 31 years. Loving mother of Janey, Timmy, Rylie, and Dylan. Cherished daughter of Raymond Lupasko (Carolyn) and the late Lillian and daughter-in-law of Dorothy Burns and the late Wayne. Dear sister of Lisa Tamblyn (Jason) and Scott Lupasko(Michael) and sister-in-law of Brad Burns (Kelly). Missed by her nephews Connor and Cole. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11am, at St. John The Divine Parish, 390 Base Line Road West, London, with Father Pio D’Oria presiding. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association, London-Middlesex, 648 Huron Street, London ON N5Y 4J8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

RICE, Frederick George…At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Frederick “Fred” G. Rice in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Greenaway) Rice. Dear father of John Rice (Barbara) of Manitoba, Annette Pole (Ken), Tom Rice (Gail) and Jane Kowalski (late Rom) all of London and Tim Rice (Cathy) of Glencoe. Loved grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers Orwell and Harold Rice and granddaughter Shahna Rice. Fred was a veteran of WWII and served overseas. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, September 10, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (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 Monday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment later in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Church of the Epiphany Memorial Fund, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

PHILIP, Gwendolyn Rose…At Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Saturday, September 1, 2012, G. Rose (Gwalchmai) Philip in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Fruish Philip (2000). Dear mother of Paul Philip (Marilyn) of Toronto and Lowell Philip (Michelle) of Las Vegas. Grandmother of Mark, Christopher, Erin and Jord. Dear sister of Betty Peebles, June Grasby and Vi Allen. Predeceased by her brother Daniel Gwalchmai and sister Marjorie Gwalchmai. Friends will be recieved by the family on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 1:00 till 2:00 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 2:00 pm with Mr. David Gwalchmai officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Center Foundation, 800 Commissioner Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

THATCHER, Doris….

At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, August 30, 2012, Doris (Tyrrell) Thatcher, in her 90th year, went to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Thatcher. Loving mother of Terry Thatcher and his wife Barb of London and Bonnie Wright and her husband Mel of Sarnia. Cherished “Grammy” of Vanessa, Jessica, Christopher (Christina), and Stephanie (Scott). Doris will be missed by her nieces and many close friends. Friends will be received by the family one 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 Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11am, with Reverend Michael Lee officiating. Private family interment in Denfield Cemetery, Denfield, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to your local Canadian Cancer Society or CNIB. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

COUGHLAN, Michelle Suzanne………

Suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, Michelle Coughlan in her 42nd year. Loving mother of Jeffrey, Jordan and Adysn. Dear sister of Shannon, Jordanna and Cullen. Also missed by her cousin Tammy Aspden. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, September 6 from 10 – 11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624, Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PRATT, Donald “Donny”……… Suddenly at his residence on Monday, August 27, 2012, Donald Pratt, in his 71st year. Son of Frank and Dolina Pratt and father of Murray (Lori) and Rod. Brother of Thomas (Margaret), Deanna Niebergall, Susan (John) Stalzer, Ron and Stuart (Rita). Fondly remembered by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment at Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DITCHFIELD, Thelma Eileen…At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Thelma Eileen (Cotton) Ditchfield in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Wallace “Wally” Frank Ditchfield (2003). Dear sister-in-law of Helen Ditchfield and Mabel Rae both of London. Dear aunt of Katharine Clarke of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Earl Cotton and sisters Marie Kemp, Clara Taylor and Ethel Cotton, sister-in-law Florence Cotton and brother-in-laws Stuart Taylor, Harold Kemp, Bill Rae and George Ditchfield. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside inurnment will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Chartwell Riverside Retirement Home for all their kindnesses and comfort, that they provided to Thelma. A special thank you to Dr. Sharon Baker and the Palliative Care Nurses on the 6th floor at University Hospital for their empathy and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com

BROWN, Isabel…
At McGarrell Place, London, on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Mrs. Isabel (Paul) Brown of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Bill Brown. Dear step-mother of Robert Brown (Elizabeth) of Grand Bend, Paul Brown (Anne), Marilouise Brown and Doug Brown all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Jessica, Jonathan, and Rachel Brown. Dear sister of Marilyn Farner (Steve) of St. Catharines and Shirley Peterson of Fallbrook, California. Dear sister-in-law of A. J. Downie of Exeter and Betty Campbell (Paul) of Burlington.Pre-deceased by her brother Bob Paul. Also loved by her nieces and nephews Debbie McLeod, Shawn and Adam McLeod of St. Catharines and Debbie Short, Bob Paul (Janet) and Michael Paul. Loving companion Mitch (Scottish Terrier). A private family Funeral Service was held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donation may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 and Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and pictures shared at www.amgfh.com