Services & Obituaries

FITZGERALD, Ian Stuart…At Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, Ian S. FitzGerald in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Viivi Anne (Leetmaa) FitzGerald. Dear father of Sean (Anne Marie), Patrick (Deborah) , Neal (Lesley) and Louise (Roy). Loved grandfather of Colin, Caitlin, Kaya and Lyla. Predeceased by his former wife Ann Valerie FitzGerald. Cremation has taken place. At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral home visitation or service. Inurnment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy and acknowledgement of his many years of volunteer service at Victoria Hospital, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road E., London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangement 519-433-5184) Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

TOMES-LUFT: Joan
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Joan Grace (Caple) Tomes-Luft of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Donald H. Luft. Dear mother of Lynn Hunt and her husband Macolm, Cheryl Graham and her husband Roger Beaumont-Rixon all of England, Kathy Clements and her husband Ken of Wales and Dean Tomes and his wife Jennifer of Sackville, NB. Dear sister of Margaret Patterson and her husband Roy of Lambeth and Jean Richardson of Chilliwack, BC. Also loved by her grandchildren, Julian, Marie, Nicki, Stacey and Darren and her great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Lewis, Amy, Lennie, Finley and Dylan. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangement 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Duncan, Vivian Rosina

At University Hospital on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Vivian Rosina (Edmonds) Duncan in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William Peter Duncan (2006). Dear mother of Jerry Duncan and his wife Althea of Surrey B.C., Brian Duncan and his wife Janice of Ancaster, ON and Peter Duncan and his wife Barbara of Victoria, B.C.. Sister-in-law of Annice “Peggy” Duncan. Also loved by her 7 grandchildren and her 2 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 10:00 – 11:00 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 at 11:00 am with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. Private family inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the RCR Museum, c/o Wolseley Barracks, 650 Elizabeth Street, London, ON N5Y 4T7, or charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

TELFER, Hazel….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, December 18, 2011, Hazel (Palframan) Telfer in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Thomas Telfer for 51 years. Loving mother of Thomas Telfer Jr. and his wife Patricia of London and David Telfer and his wife Atsuko Hashimoto of St. Catharines.
Proud grandmother of Alexander, Patrick, Kyoko and Sakura. Dear sister of Bob Palframan and his wife Lise and sister-in-law Shirley Bunch and her husband Carl, and Bill Telfer and his wife Arlene. Predeceased by her parents Bill and Mildred, her sister Doreen, and her brothers Ross, and Don.
Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service being conducted at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue (at Wonderland Road) on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 1pm, with Reverend Michael Stol officiating. Interment in Ingersoll Rural Cemetery, Ingersoll, Ontario on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Westmount Presbyterian Church – Expansion Fund, 521 Village Green Avenue, London ON N6K 1C3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FLETCHER, Gordon

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Friday, December 16, 2011 Gordon Fletcher in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Teresa (Murphy) Fletcher. Dear father of Sean Fletcher and his wife Shelley of London, Teresa Smith and her husband Gary of Orangeville and Bridget Emma Lavigne and her husband Stephen of London. Dear brother of John Fletcher and his wife May of Surrey, B.C. Predeceased by his brothers Brian and James Fletcher. Also loved by his grandchildren, Meagan, Rachael and Matthew Fletcher and Fiona and Liam Smith. Gordon will be missed by his many friends and relatives in London, Ontario and Wicklow Town, Ireland. Friends will be received by the family from 12 noon to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 20th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DOBIE, Lorraine….

Peacefully at home, on Thursday, December 15, 2011, Lorraine (Pomeranski) Dobie in her 88th year. Beloved wife of late Alan J. Dobie (1996). Dear mother of Susan Bannister and her husband Norm. Predeceased by her daughter Judith Thatcher and her son Stephen Dobie. Loving sister of Paul Pomeranski. Special aunt of Alan Kaake. Cherished grandmother of Steve Dobie and his wife Leslee, Ian Dobie and his wife Julie, and Kristian Harris. Also missed by her great-grandchildren Maia, Evan, Justin, and Carissa and by her nieces and nephews. Dear friends Gary Thatcher and his family, also Anne Walsh and Jo-Ann McClinchey. Predeceased by her brothers Peter, Steve, John and her sisters Helen Pazuik and Anne Kuz. Steve and Ian would like to thank the staff and friends at the Dearness Home, for their care and support. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11am. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to All Saints Anglican Church – Memorial Fund, 249 Hamilton Road, London ON N5Z 1R2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PROUT, Donald Francis

It is with great sadness after a courageous battle with cancer that Don passed away on December 12, 2011, at the age of 70, at Victoria Hospital, London. He never gave up hope and he never gave up his fight. Loving husband of Judy Campbell and father of Wendy Hofner (Roland), Susanne Young (Jim), Heather Hodgins (Clint) and grandfather of Daniel, Grace, Shannon, Rachael, Adam, Colton. Brother of Jim (Jean), Marie Poole (Jim), Teresa Garnham (Lee), Leo (Evonne), Vin (Penny), sister-in-laws Marion Prout and Barb Coughlin. Predeceased by his parents John and Beatrice, brother Jack and brother-in-law Don Coughlin. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held at St. Justin’s Catholic Church, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Dan Vere officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the V.O.N., 1151 Florence Street, Suite 100, London, ON N5W 2M7 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CROSS: John
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. John Leonard Cross of London in his 81st. year. Beloved husband of Mary L. (Pratt) Cross. Dear father of Brenda Martin (Doug) of Toronto, Brian Cross, and Darlene ten Haaf (Harry) both of London. Dear brother of Leita Kerfoot (Clarence), Lila Powers both of Smiths Falls, Lois Brown (Kenneth) of St. Marys, Freda Mayhew (Don) and Marilyn Kelly both of Smiths Falls. Predeceased by his brothers Larry, Lloyd and Glenn Cross. Dear brother-in-law of Barbara Cross and Edith Farrow. Also loved by his grandchildren, Ashley, Rochelle and Derek ten Haaf and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday, December 11th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Monday, December 12th at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, ON N6C 1J4 or London Health Sciences Foundation, Dialysis Unit, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CORRIGAN, Catherine…..

Peacefully surrounded by Love, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at People Care Oakcrossing, London, Catherine (McDonald) Corrigan in her 91st year. Beloved wife and life partner of Leo Corrigan for 66 years. Loving mother Terry Corrigan (Helen) of Bracebridge, Colleen Smith (Ed), Ed Corrigan (Wendy), and Teresa Corrigan-Holowitz (Stephen) all of London. Predeceased by her son Pat Corrigan (1967). Cherished Nana of Christie, Lisa, Anne Marie, Michael, LeeAnne, and Adam and great-nana of Satya. Dear sister-in-law of Vince Corrigan (Pearl) and Helen Felker (Sam). Predeceased by her siblings Francis, Tommy, Jack, Marie, Madeline and Mary. Also missed by special friend, Sporty the dog. The family would like to thank the staff of Inspirit Residence and People Care Oakcrossing for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 9:30-11:00am on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, where a celebration of Catherine’s life will be conducted in the Sanctuary at 11:00am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany – Elevator Project or the Outreach Fund, 11 Briscoe Street West, London ON N6J 1L9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ZIMMERMANN, Lillian Marguerite…Peacefully at Dearness Home, London on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Lillian Zimmermann in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Hermann Zimmermann. Loving mother of Beverly Dodman and her husband Randy of London. Predeceased by her daughter Marlene Anne Sutton. Also missed by her grandchildren Carrie Dodman and her husband Mike Peacock, Brandon Dodman and his wife Laura, Anita Sutton and her partner Aaron Ross, and Kurtis Sutton and by her great-grandchildren Ethan and Avery Golovchenko. Dear sister of Richard Loesch of Calgary. Also missed by her nieces Karen Pollock and Thea Sauter and son-in-law Jim Sutton. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, December 12, 2011 from 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 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Wellspring London, 231 Hyman Street, London, ON N6A 1N6, would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com