Services & Obituaries

STEEDMAN, Irene…..

Peacefully at her residence on Thursday, April 12, 2012, Irene (Murray) Steedman of London in 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Steedman (2004). Loving mother of Donna Brown (Jim) of Woodstock, Gary Steedman (Kathryn) of Blue Mountains and Bruce Steedman (Ruth) of McKerrow. Proud grandma of Kelly, Korey, Andrea, Kathy, Nathan, Jessica, Andrew, Carl, Michael and great-grandma of Amy, Maddison, and Kayla. Dear sister-in-law of Iris Steedman and Audrey Murray. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. With much thanks to “Special Friends” to the end. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family the hour prior (10-11am) to the service being conducted in the chapel, of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11am. Private family interment in Robin’s Hill Cemetery, Thorndale. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SCRUTON, Gloria Lois

At VON Sakura House, Woodstock on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Gloria L. (Slack) Scruton of Woodstock and formerly of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. (Bob) Scruton (2006). Dear mother of Patricia Findlater and her husband Ron of Woodstock, Beverley Scruton and her husband Barton Drake of Bellevue, Washington and Robert (Bob) Scruton and his wife Sandy of Ottawa. Also loved by her grandchildren Leslie Findlater and her fiance Tim Blackmore, Robin and Sam Drake, Sam and Emma Scruton and great-grandmother of Anthony and Sarah Crivea. Predeceased by her 3 brothers Bev, Donn and Clare Slack and her grandson Garnet Findlater. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10:30 am with Reverend Mark McLennan officiating. Private family interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As an expression of sympathy, donations to VON Sakura House, 715180 County Road 4, R.R. # 5, Woodstock, ON N4S 7V9 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5 would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MILLER: Sylvia Elizabeth:
Peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 8th, 2012 Sylvia Elizabeth (LeSieur) Miller of London, age 70 years. Beloved wife of Barrie Miller. Dear mother of Michelle and her husband Bill Patten of St. Marys, Joan and her husband Walter Harback and Sandra Miller and her husband Craig Read of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Tyler and Brittany Patten, and Jessie and Adam Read. She will be missed by her brothers and sisters. Her cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday and 1:00 – 2:00 pm Saturday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 2:00 pm Saturday. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LAMONT, James Leslie

At University Hospital, London on Friday, April 6, 2012 James “Jim” L. Lamont in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Doris M. (Porter) Lamont for 68 years. Dear father of Kenneth Lamont and his wife Bernadette of London, Allan Lamont and his wife Audrey of Florida, Brian Lamont, Ronald Lamont and his wife Gianina all of London. Dear brother of Shirley Verstoep and her husband Adrian of Monkton. Loved grandfather of Kevin Lamont and wife Suze, Scott Lamont and wife Sandy, Kari Fonti and husband Peter and Nareda Mills and husband Pat and four great-grandsons, Nicholas, Nathan, Brendan and Spencer. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Leonard and Graham Lamont and his sister Doreen Seip. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 11:00 am with Reverend John Bannerman officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetey, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Chalmers Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 342 Pond Mills Road, London, ON N5Z 3X5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HAZELWOOD, Ralph……

Peacefully with his sons at his side at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, Ralph Hazelwood of London in his 82nd year, went to be with his Lord. Beloved husband of Shirley (O’Hara) Hazelwood for 57years. Cherished father of Karen Guest and her husband Al of London, Kirk Hazelwood and his wife Susan of Dorchester, and Dana Hazelwood and his wife Jules of London. Dear grandpa of Tamara (David), Chris, Jason (Kim), Terri (Brad), Ty, Tom, Jordan and great-grandpa of Jack, Kayla, Ryan, Josh, and Madison and great-great-grandpa of Carson. Dear brother-in-law of Joyce Hazelwood. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and dear friend Alma Cox. Predeceased by his son Kevin Hazelwood, his brother Ross Hazelwood Sr., and his sister Reverend Barbara Hazelwood. The family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital, and Dr. Mary Jenkins for their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Ralph’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 11am with Pastor Ron Baker and Pastor Ken Kennedy officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CUSACK, Jack…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, April 2, 2012, Jack Cusack in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Edythe. Cherished father of Susan (Bob), and John. Loving step-father of Norm (Linda) and Marie. Loving brother of Allan. Also missed by Gina Leigh and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Victoria Hospital, Dialysis Unit for their support. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, Ontario N6B 1V5 or to the Charity of Choice, would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ALLAN, Margaret (Young)…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, April 2, 2012, Margaret Allan in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Allan. Cherished mother of Jim MacLean (Kathy) of London, Doug MacLean (Mary-Ann) of London and Ken Allan Jr. (Leslie) of Edmonton. Loving grandmother of Lauren (Val) and Josh (Vicky). Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Charity of Choice, would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

DIXON, Lewis Sandison (Rev. Canon) – On the morning of Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Lew went home to be with his Maker. Born in 1922 on a snowy morning near rural Walter’s Falls, Ontario, Lew was the second of Ernest and Barbara Dixon’s six children. He is predeceased by three siblings, Allan, John, and Agnes, and survived by Evelyn (Chapple-Fletcher) and Barbara (McKee). Lew had many passions in life but foremost were his beloved wife Norma, and his children, Mary Lou (married to Kenneth Anderson) and Kevin (married to Diane). Lew’s grandchildren, Hilary Dencev (Mark) and Richard Anderson (Erika) were blessed to have a long, full and close relationship with their grandfather. The addition of great-grandchildren, Sophia and Imogen Dencev and Alexander and Audrey Anderson, added to the richness of his last few years. Uncle Lew will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

After his childhood on the farm, Lew joined the RCAF in 1942 and served in England until the end of the Second World War. He continued with the Air Force until 1953. During subsequent years, he worked in the construction business before resuming formal studies to become an Anglican priest. Following ordination in 1964, he was assistant at New St. Paul’s (Woodstock); rector at Church of the Redeemer (Highgate), Church of the Advent (Ridgetown), and for seventeen and half years, rector of St. James (Roseland) Windsor.

Lew was hard-working, resourceful and positive, and always remained down to earth at heart. During their many retirement years, he and Norma were blessed with good health that allowed them to travel widely, spend summers with family at the cottage on Georgian Bay, and enjoy many winters with friends in Mexico. At age 85, Lew still loved going for early morning swims at the cottage; at age 86, he walked the Great Wall of China; at 87, enjoyed a grand celebration with Norma of their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Lew counted his blessings and contributed to the community through his involvement with the church and his relationships with family and friends. Lew had a long, full and good life.

As he begins his next adventure with his Lord, a celebration of Lew’s life will be held at St. James (Westminster) Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, Ontario on Tuesday, April 10 at 2:00 pm preceded by visitation at the church from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. Burial of ashes will be at a later date at St. Philip’s Anglican Cemetery, Walter’s Falls, Ontario.

Memorial donations may be made to the Huron University College Foundation, 1349 Western Road, London, Ontario, N6G 1H3 for the Canon Lewis Dixon Memorial Bursary, to support the studies of theological students.

BUCHKOWSKY, Enna….

At last she can see her Saviour. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Chateau Gardens, London, Miss Enna F. Buchkowsky in her 91st year, went to be with her Lord. Dear sister of Stephen Burkell and his wife Anita of Saskatoon, Nick Burkell and his wife Yvonne of Surrey, B.C., Bill Buchkowsky and his wife Carol of Saskatoon and Pearl Dunn and her husband Don of Vernon, B.C. Dear sister-in-law of Florence Buchkowsky of Prince Albert, SK. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and special friends. Predeceased by her brothers Dmytro, Harry, Michael and Nester Buchkowsky and her sister Dorothy Nelson. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the celebration of Enna’s life, being held at Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 2225 Highbury Avenue North, London, on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11:00am with Pastor Don Howard officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Stoney Creek Baptist Church – Missions, 2225 Highbury Avenue North, London, ON N5X 4B1 or Christian Blind Mission Canada, 3844 Stouffville Road, P.O. 800, Stouffville, ON L4A 7Z9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ELLISON, Elizabeth Aileen

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, March 24, 2012 Elizabeth Aileen(Gilgun)Ellison in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Keith Ellison for over 53 years. Dear mother of Paul Ellison (Patricia), Peter Ellison (Lily Kong) and Andrea Stewart (Frank Trafagander) all of London. Loved grandmother of Tristan, Nick, Liam, Owen, Ethan, Emily, Charlie and Cameron. Dear sister of Maureen Cook (Harry) of Oakville and Brenda Cullen (Michael) of Lancashire, England. Predeceased by her 2 brothers Bryan and John Gilgun. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be celebrated at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Blvd., London on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:00 am with Father Dan Vere, celebrant. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. 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