Services & Obituaries

HALL, Hilda……
Peacefully at Craigweil Gardens, Ailsa Craig, on Saturday, October 29, 2011, Hilda Hall in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late George Hall. Survived by her sister-in-law Mrs. Jean Tripp, niece and nephews, several aunts, uncle and many cousins. Predeceased by her parents George and May and her brother Wayne. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in chapel on Wednesday , November 2, 2011 at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

den Ouden, Mary……

Peacefully with family by her side, Mary (Vastenholt) den Ouden at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, has gone to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Thursday, October 27, 2011 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit den Ouden (2008). Loving mother of Peggy May and her husband Mike, Rob den Ouden and his wife Debi, David den Ouden and his wife Pam and Pauline den Ouden. Cherished Oma of Josh (Beth), Amanda, Colleen, Simon, Austin, Crysta, Emily, Jordan, Nicole (Shaun) and Gerrit. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff of Bear Creek – Strathmere Lodge. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 10:30am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Out Reach Service, c/o McCormick Home, 2022 Kains Road, London ON N6K 0A8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RICHARDSON, Harold John…..

Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, Harold J. Richardson in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn M. (Logan) Richardson (2010). Proud father of Jerry Richardson and his wife Jill, Don Richardson and his wife Lorraine and
Penny Hepting and her husband Larry all of London. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Helen Burnett and the late Everett Richardson. Also missed by his brother-in-law Murray Logan and his wife Shirley. Harold served in WWII, with the Royal Canadian Air Force, 1941-1946, 435 Transport Squadron, India – Burma. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GALBRAITH, Margaret……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, October 20, 2011, Margaret Jean (Cousins) Galbraith of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Ronald H. Galbraith (1992). Loving mother of Barbara Dean and her husband Americo Jr. of Belle River and Bonnie Rodger and her husband David of Blenheim. Cherished grandmother of Marc Dean (Anne), Erik Dean (Robyn), Brooks Dean (Lori), Todd Rodger, Ashley Rodger and great-grandmother of Mac and Molly Dean. Dear sister of Dr. Douglas Cousins, and the late Catherine Cousins (2005). Predeceased by her parents Ed and Jessie Cousins of Wallaceburg. Margaret moved to London in 1936 and there she met her husband Ronald. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:30-11:30am) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 11:30am, with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. A private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 633 Colborne St., Suite 150, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEELE: James Henderson (Jim) at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 one day after his 81st birthday. Jim leaves behind his wife Willa (Irvin) (Curran) Steele of Meadowpark Nursing Home and her children Bev., Dan and Roseanne and their families. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Lillian Steele and his sister Marion Rowe. Brother-in-law of Lillian Irvin of Lucknow. Jim enjoyed many years of music, starting as a boy playing in the Police Boy’s Band and later as a member of the Lionel Thornton Orchestra. A private family service was in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, October 20th. with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. Interment was in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or Parkinson’s Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5. Special thanks to the Palliative Team at University Hospital. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MCCUTCHEON, Elizabeth “Betty”……Peacefully at Elmwood Place Retirement Community, London, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, Elizabeth McCutcheon (a.k.a. the Queen Mom) in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Keith McCutcheon and the late Leo Matthews. Cherished mother of Deanna Schuster, Frances Matthews, David Matthews, and Steven Matthews (Lynne), all of London. Adored grandmother of Jacqueline Schuster, Michelle Schuster, Christopher Matthews (Kathy), Lisa Fern (Ben), and Dean Matthews. Loving G.G. of Dylan and Tyson Matthews, and Desmond Fern. Dearly missed by niece Joyce Curtis (Richard), along with several other nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Predeceased by her parents Forest and Sarah Hartsell, her sisters Hattie and Reta and brother William. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Gartshore Apartments, 82 Ridout Street South, London (Common Room) from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WALKER, Beatrice Lindley

At Strathroy and Middlesex General Hosptial on Sunday, October 16, 2011 Beatrice L. (Morrow) Walker in her 84th year. Beloved husband of the late George Robert Walker (1987). Dear mother of Richard (Marni), Susan (Bill Coulson), Randy (Cathie), Jeff and Robin. Loved grandmother of Sarah (Jason Kirconnell), Becky (Jay Lanigan), Gillian, Ben, Samantha, Allie and great grandmother of Jordan, Noah, Caleb and Rylen. Also survived by many extended family and friends. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in chapel on Wednesday , October 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

JONES: Florence
At University Hospital, London, on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Florence Jones (Hartel) went to be with the Lord. Will be missed by her twin daughters Donna Perkins and Dianne Uptigrove (Paul). Loved by her grandchildren Tamara Uptigrove, Rebecca Moge (Ed), Mark Uptigrove, Michelle Elliott (Matt) and Dean Perkins and her great-grandson Calvin Moge. Predeceased by her brothers, Milford, Clarence, Theodore and Lloyd and her sisters Gladys, Elsie, Flossie, Frances and Ruby. Dear sister-in-law of Gladys and Mary Lindgren. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday October 19th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South,London where a private family funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, October 20th. with interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. Memorial donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEVENSON, Norma Mary

With great sadness the family of Norma Stevenson announces her passing on Sunday, October 16th at the age of 76 years. Norma will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Eddie, and her beloved children, Charles (Sam) and their children Michelle, Tyler, Ken, Tyler (Kayleigh): Alison (Scott) and their children Fergus, Benjamin and Harrison: Teddy: Richard (Susan) and their children Abigail and Isaac. Norma will also be fondly remembered by her sister Jackie, and by her sister-in-law Betty. Norma was predeceased by her sister Valerie and brother Les. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service in memory of Norma will be held at Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road (at Commissioners Road), London on Wednesday, October 19 at 11:00 am with Reverend John Bannerman officiating. Opportunity to meet with the family will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 am and at the reception following the service. Interment in Woodland Cemetery scattering gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Chalmers Presbyterian Church Care and Share Program, 342 Pond Mills Road, London, ON N5Z 3X5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

REILING: Hans
At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, October 14, 2011. Hans Otto Reiling of London in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Gerda Kramer. Dear brother of Elvira Grikschot and her husband Walter of Montreal. Also loved by Gerda’s children, Carolyn and Tom Codyre, Christopher and Barb Kramer and their children. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, October 18th at 11:00 am. Interment of cremated remains at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2v3 On line condolences accepted www.amgfh.com