Services & Obituaries

EISING, Maureen……

On Friday, November 4th, 2011 the Lord took home His child, Maureen (Van Vliet) Eising of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Eising (2006). Loving mother of Tony Eising, Harry Eising and his wife Jackie, Margaret Barnard and her husband Jon, and Darlene Rock and her husband Laverne. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandsons and 9 great-grandchildren. Also survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Predeceased by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends will be received by the family 1/2 hour prior (10:30-11am) at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 716 Classic Drive, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:00a.m. with Reverend John Van Til and Reverend Eric Groot-Nibbelink officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

NUTTALL, Frank……

At Parkwood Hospital on Friday, November 4, 2011 Frank Nuttall of London , age 85. Beloved husband on Elizabeth (Cochrane) Nuttall. Dear father of Leigh (Andy) and Lesley (John) all in England. Dear step-father of Don (Sue) of Toronto. Dear brother of Irene (Ken) in England. Also loved by his grandchildren Jake, George and Beti. Dear brother-in-law of Anne McLean (Ian) and Marion and Iain (2008) Cochrane all of London. Also loved by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation has taken place. Frank was a veteran and served with H.M. Royal Navy during WW 11. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. 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 Wednesday. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, (for Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McCOY, George……
At Victoria Hospital, London on November 4, 2011. George Arthur McCoy of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Katherine McCoy. Dear step-father of John Spindler (Matt), Kimberly Bowes and her husband George, and Elizabeth Spindler all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren, Tina and John, Timothy, Theresa, Kristi-Lynn and Mike, Andrew, Anthony (deceased 2001), Christopher, Ashley, Tasha, Samantha, and Matthew and Karen and his great-grandchildren Emily and Matthew.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London on Wednesday, November 9th at 1:00 pm. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the George Bray Hockey Association, c/o Murray Howard, 2 Jutta Cres., London, ON N6E 3R2. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BLANEY, Alice…..

Peacefully at Kensington Village, London, on Thursday, November 3, 2011, Alice Ellen (Deeks, McLennan) Blaney in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Don Blaney and the late Kenneth M. McLennan (1995). Loving mother of Paul McLennan (Julie) of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Ken McLennan (Robin) of London. Dear grandmother of Darren, Duane (Buffy), Duncan, Ian, and great-grandmother of Ava and Jenna. Dear sister of Angus Deeks (Georgina) of Minden and Murray Deeks of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her brothers Lorne, Wilfred and Cameron Deeks. The family would like to thank the staff at Kensington Village for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service, being conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1pm, with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Private family Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Outreach Services Program – c/o McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London ON N6K 0A8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HILL, Dolores Elizabeth……

Surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Dolores Elizabeth (Hemingson) Hill in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Douglas “Doug” Hill. Dear mother of Timothy Hill and Bonnilee Mosher (Troy). Loved grandmother of Jackie Oatman and step grandmother to Courtney and Caitlyn and step great grandmother to Keira Lauwerier. Dear sister of Vincent Hemingson (Ruth). Predeceased by her daughter Vickie Hill and brother Errol Hemingson. Friends will be recieved by the family on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Gateway Church, 890 Sarnia Road, London on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Rick Boyes officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Gateway Church Memorial Fund, 890 Sarnia Road, London, ON N6H 5K1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MORRIS, Catherine “Cathie”

Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, passed away at Parkwood Hospital Oct 31 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Morris (1992). She is sadly missed by her daughter June and husband David (Aitken) of London, Ontario, and son Robert and wife Janice of Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Her loss is felt by her grandchildren Paul and his partner Valérie, Susan and her husband Benjamin (Feuhr), Ruth, and Eilidh. For 28 years Cathie was superintendent of the El Mar apartments at 186 Elmwood Avenue in Old South. She retired at the age of 88 and after 30 years in Canada Cathie proudly became a Canadian citizen in September 2011. A celebration of her life will take place Sunday Nov. 6th from 2 – 4 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. South, London. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CRACKNELL, Reverend Lloyd……

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, October 31, 2011, Reverend Lloyd G. Cracknell in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Mary-Anne (McKenzie) Cracknell and the late Helen (Crawford) Cracknell. Loving father of Greg Cracknell (Joanne) of Woodstock and Mary Cracknell of London. Special Papa of Jamie-Lee Cracknell Bossenberry. Dear brother of Arthur Cracknell and his wife Lenore of Thamesville. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his five sisters and eight brothers. Born on a farm in Zone Township (near Thamesville), one of fifteen children and the eighth child of John and Lily Cracknell. As a young man, after a short term in the RCAF, he owned and operated a grocery store for eight years in Thamesville. Always interested in the welfare of the sick and aged, he worked on several committees, within this city. He also served two terms on the London Transit Commission and after his retirement served in Toronto for 6 years on the Ontario Advisory Counsel for senior citizens for the province of Ontario. While a lay reader and deacon he served in the parishes of Alvinston and Inwood, before coming to London. In 1956 he graduated from Huron College, received his degree and in 1958 began what was to be his entire ministry at The Church of St. Jude (Adelaide and Fanshawe Park Road), until his retirement in 1986. Reverend Cracknell served as Rector for 30 years. Following his retirement he served as assistant at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, London. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11am at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, with Reverend Dr. Gary Nicolosi officiating. Cremation with interment in Mayhew – Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Thamesville. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Canada – London Chapter, P.O. Box 1131, Stn B, London ON N6A 5K2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSTONE, Thelma Viola… At Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Sunday, October 30, 2011 Thelma Viola (Beswarick) Johnstone in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Johnstone (1961). Dear mother of Darlene Smith (Frank), Sharon McGladdery (Doug), Carol Gee (Vince), Linda Bishop (John) and Deborah Singer. Loved grandmother to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of Jack Beswarick (Rose) and mother-in-law of Mollyann Johnstone. Predeceased by her beloved sons Bill and Ron, her granddaughter Stephanie, great-grandson Jordan and by her four brothers and sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, November 3, 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 Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Sheldon W. Dyck officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant 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

MCINTOSH, Elsie

At Brucelea Haven Nursing Home, Walkerton on Sunday, October 30, 2011 Elsie (Parton) McIntosh in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Bryon Archer McIntosh (1993). Dear mother of Ian and Brian McIntosh of London, Malcolm McIntosh (Pat) of Walkerton and Caroline Hamill (Hugh) of Calgary Alberta. Loved grandmother of Jennifer (Mehdi) Razavi of Port Moody B.C., Krista McIntosh of London, Melissa (Jeff) Gutcher of Milton, Derek Hamill of Melbourne Australia and Cullen and Egan Hamill of Calgary, Alberta. Great grandmother of Jaden, Addison, Ethan, Yasmine, Cameron and Sarah. Dear sister of Irene Southgate (Alec) of Guilsborough, U.K. and sister-in-law of Zola McIntosh of Toronto. Predeceased by her grandson Shea Hamill and great grandson Makan Razavi. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, November 6, 2011 from 2 – 5 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Canon K. Sam Thomas officiating. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican Church Chancel Guild or Friendship Circle, 397 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1G7 or the Brucelea Haven Residents Council, 41 McGivern Street, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

COX: Reverend George
Peacefully, in London, on Saturday, October 29, 2011, Reverend George Edward Cox in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Reitta (Ellis) Cox for 68 years. Father of Katheleen Ellis (Kathryn Forester) and the late Sterling Cox (1997) (Margaret). Dear grandfather of Richard Cox (Sian) and Suzanne Uren. Also loved by his great-grandchildren, Zachary, Emma and Luke Cox and Timothy and Jonathan Uren. Predeceased by his sister Rhoda Ellis and brothers Clifford, Victor and Ernest Cox. He was a good husband and father with great love for his family and took pleasure in celebrating the milestones in their lives. George attended Kingsville High School and the Salvation Army Training College in Toronto, graduating as a Salvation Army Officer in 1940. He pursued further theological studies in South Africa and attended Huron College at UWO, graduating with a Bachelor of Ministry in 1971. He spent 13 years with the Salvation Army in Canada and South Africa, and 14 years with the Congregational Church in South Africa, before returning to Canada in 1968. With the United Church of Canada, he ministered in Melbourne, Windsor, Corunna and Comber, as well as working with the UCC Conference office in London. He assisted in the opening and served on the 1st Salvation Army Mission Station in the African township of Lobatse near Johannesburg. While in South Africa he was a founding member of the first Lion’s Club in South Africa. He retired as a full-time minister at 65 years of age and returned with Reitta to her home town of Essex. He continued to conduct Sunday church services in the area, helping churches that had no ministers. He became very active in Essex’s Rotary Club (serving in many capacities, including President), and in the Legion as Chaplain for several years. He was also active in the Essex Heritage Committee and spearheaded the drive to refurbish the old Essex Railway Station. Whatever responsibility he took on, he gave it his best knowledge and energy. He was an interesting and forceful preacher and every church thrived under his leadership. Friends will be received by the family from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday, November 3rd at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London followed by the funeral service at the church at 1:00 pm. Interment at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to your local church or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com