Services & Obituaries
Vivian (Trethowan) Vanstone
VANSTONE, Vivian……
Peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Vivian (Trethowan) Vanstone of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Vanstone (1991). She is survived by her sister Margaret Prestage and her husband Bob of Camrose, Alberta, her sister-in-law Eleanor Lucas and her husband Bob of London. Cherished aunt of Colleen Johnstone and her husband Jim of Penetanguishene, Wayne Prestage and his wife Donna of Camrose, Kelly McIssac and her husband Dale of Leduc, Alberta , Karen Lucas and her husband Michael Witt of London and Susan Fisher and her husband James of London. Dear great aunt of Takara and Colton Johnstone, Janel, Chelsey and Taryn Prestage, Kenzie and Brett McIssac, Cole and Claire Witt and Brock Fisher. She will be dearly missed by her special friend of many years Helen Thompson. Vivian taught school for 36 years and touched the lives of many young minds with her sense of humour, love of rabbits and nature, enjoyment of books and reading and her vivacious love of life and learning. Vivian enjoyed her stay at Ashwood Manor, the friendly people, beautiful trees and the abundant wildlife. Family and friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, November 25, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 10:30am with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Nancy Scott
SCOTT, Nancy……
Peacefully at Chelsey Park Long Term Care Facility, London on Monday, November 21, 2011, Nancy Scott in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Ivan L. W. Scott. Dear mother of Lawrence Scott of Stony Plain, Bill Scott and his wife Kathy of Thamesford, Richard Scott of Edmonton and Sheila Wilson of England. Dear sister of Winnie of England. Also loved by her seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 pm, on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1pm on Friday, November 25, 2011. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario N6A3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com
John Welsh
WELSH: John
At University Hospital, London on Saturday, November 19, 2011. John Welsh of London, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Janet (Prentice) Welsh. Dear father of Judith Moore-Hepburn and her husband Richard and Randolph Welsh all of London. Dear brother of Annie McLaughlan of Toronto. Also loved by his granddaughter Krista Moore of London, grandson Wei Wei Li of Toronto, his sister-in-law Ellen Prentice of London and his many nieces and nephews. John was a member of Local 27 CAW for over 30 years at 3M. John was an amateur boxer in Scotland and continued his boxing career as “Joey Welsh” when he emigated to Canada. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, November 23rd at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday November 24th at 1:00 pm. The family wish to thank the staff of Marian Villa and the owner and staff of Kubby’s Pub and Grill for all their kindness. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Colin Fletcher
FLETCHER, Colin…….
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, November 17, 2011, Colin Fletcher of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Loreen “Betty” (Mitten) Fletcher. Dear father of Susan Carswell and her husband Dr. Brian Carswell of Campbell River, B.C. Dear brother of Donelda Wheeler of Collingwood. Also loved by his grandchildren Jennifer (Carswell) Krajsek, Scott Carswell, Kelly Carswell, and Alyssa and Cara Milner. Predeceased by his daughter Joan Milner. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 7pm. There will be no visitation. The memorial service will be conducted from the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Western Counties Wing, Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road East, London on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 11am, with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment of cremated remains in St. George Cemetery, St. George, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada – Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 379 Dundas Street East, Suite 119, London ON N6B 1V5 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Ella June (Hicks) McArter
MCARTER, Ella…..
Surrounded by her family at McCormick Home, London on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Ella June (Hicks) McArter in her 84th year. Much loved Mom of Sandra Donkervoort and her husband Brian of London and John McArter and his wife Dona of Kimberley, B.C.. Proud Gran of Jeffrey, Laura and Amanda. Dear sister of Holly Hanson. Predeceased by her brothers Norman, Hewton, Harry, Hubert, Howard, Archie, Donald and sisters Helen and Hilda. Ella was a long time employee (retired) of Copp’s Buildall. Her life was her family and her job. She served us all well! A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10am, at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London (please meet at the cemetery office). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Ruby Violet (Box) Humphries
HUMPHRIES, Ruby……
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, November 14, 2011, Ruby Violet (Box) Humphries in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Humphries (2003). Dear mother of the late Gail Topham (2006) and her husband Jim of London, Carol Lewis and her husband Dr. Ernie Lewis of Mississauga, Fred Humphries and his wife Jackie of London, Terry Humphries and his wife Janet of Sheddon, and Kathy Dako and her husband Charlie of London. Loved grandmother of eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Bruce Box and his wife Jean. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Jack and Ivan, her sister May and her sister-in-law Marion. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1pm on Friday, November 18, 2011. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com
William “Bill” Johnston
JOHNSTON, William ‘Bill” Ernest ….
Peacefully at Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London, on Friday, November 11, 2011, William “Bill” Johnston in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean E.(Nattress)Johnston. Loving father of Randy Johnston and his wife Nancy of London, Diane Gee and her husband Brett of London and Cathy Breen and her husband Brad of Waterloo. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Eric and Michelle Johnston, Stephanie and her fiance Corey, Spencer and Samantha Gee, Katie and Shallen Breen. Dear brother of Lindis Willis of Mossley. Sadly missed by lifelong friends Shirley and John Farmer and several nieces and nephews. Bill served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the 2nd World War and was a member of London East Rotary Club for 52 years. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011 and Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 12 noon – 1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON N6A 4G5 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George St London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Wayne Parker
PARKER, Wayne….
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Wayne Parker in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Rosanna (Fleming) Parker. Proud father of Doug Parker and his wife Sherry of Barrie and Donna Parker of London. Cherished grandfather of Morgan, Mason and Xander. Dear brother of Wendy Parker and brother-in-law of Theresa Fleming and Mary Fleming (Dave). Predeceased by his parents Faye and Douglas Parker. A Lions Service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 12:45pm; visitation will follow from 1-2pm, with the funeral service beginning at 2pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Lambeth Lion’s Memory Box Program, 7026 Diane Crescent, London ON N6P 1G2 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Malcolm Morham
Morham, Malcolm Dunbar. P.Eng.
Malcolm in his 85th year on November 9, 2011 with his wife Brenda (White) at his side. Beloved father of Gavin, Fiona, (and partner Dan Gane), Alison and Anthony Morham. Brother of Anne Morham and the late Margaret Carpenter-Jacobs. Loved by his grandchildren, Jessica, Mia, Benoit, Natasha, Sophie and Claire. He will be sadly missed by all.
Born in Edinburgh Scotland in 1927 he attended the Sedbergh School for Boys. He served in Palestine at the end of the Second World War. He graduated from Trinity Hall, Cambridge in Engineering and was proud of winning ‘the bumps’ race in rowing. He immigrated to Montreal where he met and married Brenda. His engineering career took him and his young family across Canada and to the Philippines, but his home was London and Bayfield Ontario. He was an enthusiastic sailor, croquet player and a keen amateur astronomer. He remained active to the end, playing violin with the London Community Orchestra and studying with the Society for Learning in Retirement.
Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 15th between 6 pm and 7:30pm at the Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, London N6H 1V4. A memorial service will be held at the Oakridge Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, November 16th at 11:00 am As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Community Orchestra, 1551 Ryersie Road, London N6G 2S2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184) Online condolence accepted at www.amgfh.com
