Services & Obituaries

ALLAN, Ken…..

Peacefully at his residence in London, on Thursday, March 22, 2012, Kenneth “Ken” Allan in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Young) Allan for 42 years. Cherished step-father of Jim MacLean (Kathy), Doug MacLean (Mary-Ann) all of London and his son Ken Allan Jr. (Leslie) of Edmonton. Loving grandfather of Lauren (Val) and Josh (Vicky). Ken was the curator of the private Royal Canadian Engineers Museum – Wolseley Barracks – London, for 15 years. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will take place on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3, would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

RAPSON, Lloyd H.
At his residence on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Lloyd H. Rapson of R. R. #3 Komoka, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Jenner) Rapson (1994). Dear father of Margaret Fergusson and her husband Gerald of R. R. #3 Komoka, Fonda Walsh and her husband Dan of Chatham and Susan Enright of Sparta. Also loved by his grandchildren, Stephen Fergusson and his wife Denise, Rebecca Reid and her husband Barrett, David Fergusson and his wife Charity, Kimberly Hudson and her husband Bill, Kevin Walsh, Kurtis Walsh and his wife Kim, Erin, Jeremy and Devon Enright and by his great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his son-in-law Rick Enright (2005). Lloyd fought in WWII and was a member of the RCAF. Friends will be received by the family on Friday March 23, 2012 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 Saturday, March 24 at 11:00am with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Compassion Canada, 985 Adelaide Street South, London, N6E 4A3 or the VON (for Palliative Care), 1151 Florence Street, London, N5W 2M7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JONES, Garry….

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Garry Jones in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Doris (Cottell) Jones for 38 years. Dear brother of Eleanore Carmichael (Bert) and brother-in-law of Joe Cottell, Patricia Lanoue (Patrick), Bob Cottell (Sandi), Sid Cottell (Joanne), Ed Cottell (Cathy), Mary Heffernan (Leo) and predeceased by his brother-in-law Bernie Cottell. Also missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Garry has asked that his body be donated to The University of Western Ontario – Schulich School of Medicine. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Ontario Brain Injury Association, P.O. Box 2338, St. Catharines ON L2R 7R9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SANDERSON, Norma Grace Lucinda

At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, March 19, 2012 Norma “Grace” Lucinda Sanderson in her 75th year. Dear sister of Emma Beardshaw and her husband George of London. Survived by her cousins and all of her friends and family at New Frontiers Support Services. Predeceased by her brother William Sanderson. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00 am. Interment later in Blyth Union Cemetery, Blyth, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the New Frontiers Support Services, 403 – 111 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6B 2M4 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GRANT: Clayton
In London on Monday, March 19, 2012, Frederick Clayton Grant in his 75th year. Husband of Carol Grant. Dear father of Adam, Donna and Cindy Grant. Dear brother of George Grant and his wife Brenda, Queenie Grant, Shirley Grant and Jeanne Grant. Also loved by several grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 noon to 1 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, March 23rd. at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. On line condolences accepted at www.amdfh.com

BUCHANAN, Robert McAllister

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, March 17, 2012 Robert “Bob” M. Buchanan in his71st year. Beloved husband of Lily (Burgess) Buchanan. Dear father of Paul Buchanan (Tammy) of London. Loved grandfather of Maggie and Nicholas Buchanan. Dear brother of May Brotherston of Scotland. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ester Buchanan and brother Thomas Buchanan. Bob was a member of London Daylight Lodge No. 735 A.F.&A.M. and became the Grand Sword Bearer for Grand Lodge. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:00 am . Cremation to follow with inurnment later in Paisley Cemetery, Scotland. A Masonic Service under the auspices of London Daylight Lodge No. 735 A.F.&A.M. will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LINDSAY, Ian William

On Thursday, March 15, 2012 Ian Lindsay in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Elizabeth. Loving father of Mark Lindsay and Kathryn Lindsay. Also missed by Helen, Family, Friends, Phyllis and Django. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London with Reverend Dr. David McKane officiating. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to 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)

GRENDYS, Eleanor Jean

“At home with the Lord” at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Eleanor J. (Thompson-Morley) Grendys in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Edward M. Grendys. Dear mother of Tim Grendys of London. Loved grandmother of Bryce Matthews Grendys. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Clara Morley and her brother John P. Morley. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a private family service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday at 1:00 pm with Reverend James Bekkers officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Teen Challenge London, Lambeth P.O. Box 777, London, ON N6P 1R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Toth, Leslie…
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Leslie Toth in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Nyeste) Toth (2009). Dear father of Elizabeth Murdy and her husband Michael of London. Loved by his grandchildren Chris Murdy and his wife Melissa and Jeff Murdy and his wife Jillian. Also loved by his great-grandchildren Kayla, Jacob and Spencer. Also survived by his many nieces and nephews in Hungary. Predeceased by his daughter Susanne and his brothers and sisters Istvan, Margaret, Joseph, Paul (his twin brother), Anna, George, John and Paul. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen of Hungary Congregation at St. Patrick’s Parish, 377 Oakland Avenue (at Dundas Street) London on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:30am . Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Prayers will be said on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DENOMY, Francis Anthony…….The angels saw you were weary, so Jesus took your hand and said, “Come on Frank, your work here is finished”. Dad passed away March 7, 2012 at University Hospital from complications of a stroke. Frank was born on October 27, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, and is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, his children Peter (Brenda), Michael (Ellen), Kathy Morris, David (Kathy), Stephen (Manon) and Mary McBean (Jim). Also survived by his sisters, Angela and Ursula, 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Adolph and Mary Denomy and siblings Margaret, George and Wilfred. Dad retired from McKerlie Automotive in 1995, after over 40 years of dedicated service, and though he liked to work, he was looking forward to retirement. He spent many happy hours fishing on his boat, watching NASCAR on TV, “hunting” from a certain “cabin” in the Bruce, and fixing anything that needed fixing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and special friend to many who knew he could be counted on to help out in a pinch. When things got tough, or friends passed on, he rationalized it using his favourite saying. He’d say, “Well, how long is a piece of string? When you pull it through your hand and the end comes out, that’s all there is.” Well, we wish his piece of string was just a little longer. Special thanks to the Stroke team at University Hospital Emergency. You gave Dad a chance. Also many thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff on the 7th Floor, who helped us through very trying times, and the Nurses and staff on the 6th Floor, who accompanied him on his final journey. God bless you all. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Interment at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 George Street, London, Ontario N6A 3A1 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario N6B 2V3 would be appreciated.Online condolences at www.amgfh.com