Services & Obituaries

GROOTJEN, Willempje “Willy”… Peacefully at her Home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, Willy Grootjen in her 82nd year. Loving wife of the late Wilhelmus “Bill” Antonius Grootjen. Dear mother of Jacob (Darlene) Grootjen, Theodorus “Ted” Grootjen and Ron Grootjen. Loved Oma of Jennie, Tyler, Scott, Kaylee, Jana and Tori. Dear sister of Zwaantje. Predeceased by her two sisters and one brother.
Willy was a volunteer at the Victoria Hospital gift shop for over 25 years. The family would like to express their thanks to the CCAC, and the VON Home Palliative Care Team and to all the members of her church.Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be conducted at the Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church of London, 266 High Street , London on Thursday, February 9th at 11am with Reverend Reuben Bredenhof officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CARTIER, Arthur Donald “Art”…At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Arthur Cartier in his 98th year. Loving father of Lynda Thoman and her husband Robert of Strathroy. Dear grandfather of Crystal Reif and her husband Rob Wyatt of London. Loved great-grandfather of Jordan and Shelby Reif of London. Also remembered by his dear friend of 78 years, Marion Kehoe and many friends and neighbors. Predeceased by his sister Bonnie Stubble (2003) of Chatham. Mr. Cartier was the son of Arthur Cartier and Kate McDonald of Chatham; grandson of Francis Cartier and Mary Peltier; and of Daniel McDonald and Hannah Marsland all of Chatham. Great-grandson of Francis Cartier and Ester Ojie of Quebec; and John Crossley Marsland and Jane Hart of Petrolia. In 1942 he married Myrtle Irene Garlick of Chatham (1921-1957). In 1963 he married Wilma Jennet Holden Speck of West Nissouri (1920-1990). Mr. Cartier was London South provincial candidate in 1959, and runner up in 1967 for London Board of Control. For 1970-71 he was elected to Board of Control and appointed Deputy Mayor when Jack Irvine resigned to be the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. He won ten consecutive Board elections in 22 years; and headed the Public Utilities Commission polls for 1992-93-94, being Vice Chairman in 1992 and Chairman in 1993. He then was elected to Thames Valley District School Board from 2000 to 2004 and Co-Ordinator of Reunion London 1988, the forerunner to London’s 1993 celebration 200. He was Worshipful Master of King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. in 1967, District Chaplain in 1982, Member of the Lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix, Moore Sovereign Consistory (32nd Degree), Mocha Temple and Shrine Club. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Moose Lodge, Certificate of Merit and Honorary member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Honorary member of the Canadian Provost Corps and a member of London Mission Services. He was the Erskine United Church Sunday School Superintendant, Licenced Lay Preacher for 31 years and session member of Calvary United Church. He was a former member of London Chamber of Commerce, Western Fair Executive, Upper Thames Conservation Authority, Middlesex-London District Health Unit (Chairman), Home and School President, Princess Elizabeth School. He cast his first vote supporting church union as a member of Chatham St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in 1925.
Art graduated McKeough Public School; and Chatham Collegiate, winning senior track championship; later setting Kent County long jump record; won city basketball scoring titles and scored 57 points in a 1940 game with Blenheim; Coached and Umpired in Chatham and London.
He was elected Chatham member 15th Ontario older boys parliament in 1936, and was a cabinet member. Art was the Chatham Daily News sports editor 1937-40 where among his forecasts was the exact eighth round in 1937 when Joe Louis knocked out James Braddock for World’s Heavyweight Boxing title. He later wrote for The Windsor Star and Kitchener Record before beginning 28 years with the London Free Press as Writer, Farm and Financial Editor; and from 1950 Public Relations Officer until shortly prior to early retirement on his first election to Board of Control.
Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 27th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be conducted at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, January 28th. at 10:30 am. A Masonic Service under the auspices of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. will be held at the funeral home at 6:30pm Friday. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations in his honour may be made to the Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1 or to the Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1S1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

All in all Dad, A pretty amazing life led by a pretty amazing man. You will be missed

CHARLTON, Bert “Bud”…Peacefully at Dearness Home, London surrounded by his sons on Saturday, January 21, 2012, “Bud” Charlton in his 86th year. Dear father of Larry (Deborah), John and Scott (Shelley). Loved grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grand children. Predeceased by his wife Edna “Mickey”, his daughter Bonnie and his brothers Ted and Jack. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Campsall, Eileen Doris
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, on January 21, 2012, Eileen Doris Campsall of London in her 100th year. Beloved daughter of the late Albert Whitney and Florence (Dennison) Campsall of Hardington, Ontario. Predeceased by her brothers Frederick and Donald Campsall. Aunt Eileen is loved and won’t be forgotten, by 4 generations of nieces and nephews. Aunt Eileen has left us and entered the Bequeathal program at University of Western Ontario. As an expression of sympathy donations to The Arthritis Society 400 York Steet, Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2 or to The Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184) Online condolences at www.amgfh.com. Rest in Peace dear angel.

DREYER, Frederick August…At Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, January 20, 2012 Frederick Dreyer in his 80th year. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth Dreyer (2008). Dear father of Anne Dreyer and her husband Michael Weatherill of Horsham, England and Ted Dreyer and his wife Johanna of Waterloo. Beloved grandfather of Amelia, Evan and Maeve. Cremation has taken place. 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 (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184)

BROWN, Elsie (Gordon)…At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, January 20, 2012, Elsie Brown in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Brown (2005). Dear mother of Lindsey Howlett and her husband Reverend David Howlett of St. Thomas, and Alex Brown and his wife Denise of London. Dear sister of Kathleen and her husband Ronald Lingard of London. Loving grandmother of Michelle, Jennifer, Laurie, Misty and Alexander and her 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by family and friends in Scotland. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2pm with Reverend David Howlett officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Centre, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

NODDLE, Marilyn Ann (Gilbert)… At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Marilyn Noddle in her 74th year. Dear mother of Kim Pityn and her husband Peter, Ken Noddle and his wife Heather all of London. Dear sister of Mel Gilbert and his wife Mary of Windsor. Loved Grandma of Elliot, Sam, Amy, Walker and Elaine. Dear friend of Don McKay. Predeceased by her parents Sam and Hilda Gilbert. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm 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. Cremation with inurnment later in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON, N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GEORGE, Mildred….

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital – Mount Hope, London, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, Mildred (Monteith) George in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” George (1981). Loving mother of Peter George and his wife Janet of London, Karen Gouriotis and her husband Jerry of London, Steven George and his wife Pam of Ajax, Nancy George and her husband Al of Saskatoon, Linda Reid and her husband Jim of London and Al George and his wife Judy of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mildred enjoyed nature, art, crafts, music and her love of Beanie Babies will always be remembered. The family would like to thank all the staff at Mount Hope for their compassion and kindness. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 10:30am on Saturday, January 21, 2012, with Reverend Valerie Kenyon officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TIPPING: Joseph Arthur- At the Dearness Home, London on Sunday, January 15th, 2012 Joseph A. Tipping of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late W. Jeanette (Morton) Tipping. Dear father of Brian Tipping and his wife Erika of Belleville, Allen Tipping and Tracey Martyn and her husband Phil of London. Also loved by his 3 grandchildren C.J. and Brianna Tipping and Owen Martyn. Survived by his sister and predeceased by his 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, January 21st at the Dearness Home, 710 Southdale Road East, London where a memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, with Reverend Paul Knauer officiating, followed by a masonic service in charge of Corinthian Lodge No. 330 A.F. and A.M. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Corinthian Lodge No. 330 A.F. & A.M., c/o Matthew Ridley, 605 Steeplechase Drive, London, ON N6J 3P2 or the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6l 1G5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TILDEN, Mackenzie (Mac)
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Sunday, January 15, 2012, Mackenzie (Mac) Tilden of Grand Bend in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Elva (Leitch) Tilden. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodhull Cemetery. A celebration of Mac’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 245 King Edward Avenue, London on Saturday, March 10th. at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Canon Marian Haggerty officiating, followed immediately by a masonic service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M. and Delaware Valley Lodge No. 358 A.F. & A.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON, N6B 3H8 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184)