Services & Obituaries

GRANT: Clayton
In London on Monday, March 19, 2012, Frederick Clayton Grant in his 75th year. Husband of Carol Grant. Dear father of Adam, Donna and Cindy Grant. Dear brother of George Grant and his wife Brenda, Queenie Grant, Shirley Grant and Jeanne Grant. Also loved by several grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 noon to 1 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, March 23rd. at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. On line condolences accepted at www.amdfh.com

BUCHANAN, Robert McAllister

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, March 17, 2012 Robert “Bob” M. Buchanan in his71st year. Beloved husband of Lily (Burgess) Buchanan. Dear father of Paul Buchanan (Tammy) of London. Loved grandfather of Maggie and Nicholas Buchanan. Dear brother of May Brotherston of Scotland. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ester Buchanan and brother Thomas Buchanan. Bob was a member of London Daylight Lodge No. 735 A.F.&A.M. and became the Grand Sword Bearer for Grand Lodge. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:00 am . Cremation to follow with inurnment later in Paisley Cemetery, Scotland. A Masonic Service under the auspices of London Daylight Lodge No. 735 A.F.&A.M. will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LINDSAY, Ian William

On Thursday, March 15, 2012 Ian Lindsay in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Elizabeth. Loving father of Mark Lindsay and Kathryn Lindsay. Also missed by Helen, Family, Friends, Phyllis and Django. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London with Reverend Dr. David McKane officiating. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to Canadian Cancer Society,123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

GRENDYS, Eleanor Jean

“At home with the Lord” at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Eleanor J. (Thompson-Morley) Grendys in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Edward M. Grendys. Dear mother of Tim Grendys of London. Loved grandmother of Bryce Matthews Grendys. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Clara Morley and her brother John P. Morley. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a private family service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday at 1:00 pm with Reverend James Bekkers officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Teen Challenge London, Lambeth P.O. Box 777, London, ON N6P 1R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Toth, Leslie…
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Leslie Toth in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Nyeste) Toth (2009). Dear father of Elizabeth Murdy and her husband Michael of London. Loved by his grandchildren Chris Murdy and his wife Melissa and Jeff Murdy and his wife Jillian. Also loved by his great-grandchildren Kayla, Jacob and Spencer. Also survived by his many nieces and nephews in Hungary. Predeceased by his daughter Susanne and his brothers and sisters Istvan, Margaret, Joseph, Paul (his twin brother), Anna, George, John and Paul. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen of Hungary Congregation at St. Patrick’s Parish, 377 Oakland Avenue (at Dundas Street) London on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:30am . Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Prayers will be said on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DENOMY, Francis Anthony…….The angels saw you were weary, so Jesus took your hand and said, “Come on Frank, your work here is finished”. Dad passed away March 7, 2012 at University Hospital from complications of a stroke. Frank was born on October 27, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, and is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, his children Peter (Brenda), Michael (Ellen), Kathy Morris, David (Kathy), Stephen (Manon) and Mary McBean (Jim). Also survived by his sisters, Angela and Ursula, 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Adolph and Mary Denomy and siblings Margaret, George and Wilfred. Dad retired from McKerlie Automotive in 1995, after over 40 years of dedicated service, and though he liked to work, he was looking forward to retirement. He spent many happy hours fishing on his boat, watching NASCAR on TV, “hunting” from a certain “cabin” in the Bruce, and fixing anything that needed fixing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and special friend to many who knew he could be counted on to help out in a pinch. When things got tough, or friends passed on, he rationalized it using his favourite saying. He’d say, “Well, how long is a piece of string? When you pull it through your hand and the end comes out, that’s all there is.” Well, we wish his piece of string was just a little longer. Special thanks to the Stroke team at University Hospital Emergency. You gave Dad a chance. Also many thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff on the 7th Floor, who helped us through very trying times, and the Nurses and staff on the 6th Floor, who accompanied him on his final journey. God bless you all. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Interment at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 George Street, London, Ontario N6A 3A1 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario N6B 2V3 would be appreciated.Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Devine: Philip
Suddenly in Mexico on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Philip Durrell Devine of London, age 66 years. Beloved husband of Linda Mary (Kipp) Devine. Dear father of Tara Devine-Szabo (Mike) and Tina Devine. Dear brother of his twin sister Phyllis Ketchabaw (Jim), and Jeannine Campbell, Terry Devine (Marilyn), Kathleen Ketchabaw (Lee) and Dan Devine (Bonnie). Predeceased by his sisters Patricia Gervais and Helen Prong and his brother Michael Devine. Dear brother-in-law of Ross Prong. Also loved by his grandchildren Braden and Carter Szabo, many nieces and nephews and his best friends Mark and Susan Hancox. Philip will be sadly missed by his loving dogs Riggy and Rosie. There will be no funeral service. A private family visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LEIGH, Reama

At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Reama Jeanne Catherine (Denomme) Leigh in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Leigh. Dear mother of Jack Leigh of London. Also loved by her grandsons Ryan and his wife Jeanna and Todd and by her great-granddaughter Lauren Barrett. Predeceased by her daughter Beverley Barrett, grandson Brent Barrett, brothers Garfield and Donald and sisters Avalon, Eva, Freda and Euleen. Friends will be received by the family, from 7-9 pm Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 5th. at 2:00 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HANNAM, Trevor…..

With his family at his side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, February 27, 2012, Trev Hannam at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Betty (Lachine) Hannam for 47 years. Proud father of John Hannam and his wife Janet of Thunder Bay, Michael Hannam and his wife Nancy of Ilderton and Mark Hannam and his wife Rebecca of London. Cherished grandpa of Andrew (Jodie), Meghan (Jason), Ian, Malina, Sean, Abigail and Erica. Dear brother-in-law of Veronica Lachine, Bob (Fran) Lachine, Carol Lachine, Nancy Lachine, Jay Lachine, and Tom Lachine (Judy). Special friend of Bob and Charlotte Lafleur. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Trevor served in the British Royal Navy from 1950-57. He worked at Westinghouse – ABB, retiring 1991. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital – CCTC, for their compassionate and competent care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, March 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 Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation – CCTC, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HARDING: Gladys
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Gladys Pearl (Brimacombe) Harding of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Mervin Bruner and the late Frederick Harding. Dear mother of Jean Lodge and her husband Jack, Jane Lam and her husband John and John Bruner and his wife Kathy. Dear sister of Ina Long. Predeceased by her sisters, Edna, Grace, Ellen, Ivy, Audrey and her son-in-law Bernard Mayer. Also loved by her grandchildren, Gord Mayer and his wife Tina, Jonathan Lam and Andrew Bruner, and her great grandchildren, Rebecca, Jackson and Emily Mayer. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 3 pm Sunday, March 4th at the Salvation Army, London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm. Interment of cremated remains at a later date in Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Windsor. The family would like to send a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Victoria Hospital and Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care Unit. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, London Citadel, Kitchen Renovation Fund, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184)