Services & Obituaries

Devine: Philip
Suddenly in Mexico on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Philip Durrell Devine of London, age 66 years. Beloved husband of Linda Mary (Kipp) Devine. Dear father of Tara Devine-Szabo (Mike) and Tina Devine. Dear brother of his twin sister Phyllis Ketchabaw (Jim), and Jeannine Campbell, Terry Devine (Marilyn), Kathleen Ketchabaw (Lee) and Dan Devine (Bonnie). Predeceased by his sisters Patricia Gervais and Helen Prong and his brother Michael Devine. Dear brother-in-law of Ross Prong. Also loved by his grandchildren Braden and Carter Szabo, many nieces and nephews and his best friends Mark and Susan Hancox. Philip will be sadly missed by his loving dogs Riggy and Rosie. There will be no funeral service. A private family visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LEIGH, Reama

At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Reama Jeanne Catherine (Denomme) Leigh in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Leigh. Dear mother of Jack Leigh of London. Also loved by her grandsons Ryan and his wife Jeanna and Todd and by her great-granddaughter Lauren Barrett. Predeceased by her daughter Beverley Barrett, grandson Brent Barrett, brothers Garfield and Donald and sisters Avalon, Eva, Freda and Euleen. Friends will be received by the family, from 7-9 pm Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 5th. at 2:00 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HANNAM, Trevor…..

With his family at his side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, February 27, 2012, Trev Hannam at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Betty (Lachine) Hannam for 47 years. Proud father of John Hannam and his wife Janet of Thunder Bay, Michael Hannam and his wife Nancy of Ilderton and Mark Hannam and his wife Rebecca of London. Cherished grandpa of Andrew (Jodie), Meghan (Jason), Ian, Malina, Sean, Abigail and Erica. Dear brother-in-law of Veronica Lachine, Bob (Fran) Lachine, Carol Lachine, Nancy Lachine, Jay Lachine, and Tom Lachine (Judy). Special friend of Bob and Charlotte Lafleur. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Trevor served in the British Royal Navy from 1950-57. He worked at Westinghouse – ABB, retiring 1991. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital – CCTC, for their compassionate and competent care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation – CCTC, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HARDING: Gladys
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Gladys Pearl (Brimacombe) Harding of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Mervin Bruner and the late Frederick Harding. Dear mother of Jean Lodge and her husband Jack, Jane Lam and her husband John and John Bruner and his wife Kathy. Dear sister of Ina Long. Predeceased by her sisters, Edna, Grace, Ellen, Ivy, Audrey and her son-in-law Bernard Mayer. Also loved by her grandchildren, Gord Mayer and his wife Tina, Jonathan Lam and Andrew Bruner, and her great grandchildren, Rebecca, Jackson and Emily Mayer. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 3 pm Sunday, March 4th at the Salvation Army, London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm. Interment of cremated remains at a later date in Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Windsor. The family would like to send a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Victoria Hospital and Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care Unit. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, London Citadel, Kitchen Renovation Fund, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184)

HARRIS, Betty May

At University Hospital, London on Friday, February 24, 2012 Betty M. (West) Harris in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late John M. “Jack” Harris (1999). Dear mother of Linda Swanson (Richard), John “Ted” Harris (Wendy) and Barbara Harris. Loved by her 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Charles Albert West. Predeceased by her sister Erna Louise West (2007). Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to The Gideons, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GAZDIG, Lynne…

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, February 20, 2012, Lynne (Muxlow) Gazdig in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Frank Gazdig for 53 years. Loving mother of Rick Gazdig and his wife Mary of London. Predeceased by her daughter Laurie Gazdig (1990). Cherished grandmother of Erin Gazdig and her fiancé John Medeiros and Jacob Gazdig. Dear sister of Bill Muxlow, Ken Muxlow and his wife Cheryl and sister-in-law of Joan Gazdig, Larry Gazdig and his wife Anita, and John Gazdig and his wife Denise. Also loved by her nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for the care given to Lynne. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11am. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6, would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BOUMAN: Frans: At Chesley Park Nursing Home, London on Friday, February 17, 2012 Frans Bouman of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Teuntje “Toni” (Bogerd) Bouman. Dear father of Ron Bouman and his wife Eleanor of Stroud, Diane Walsh of London, John Bouman and his wife Sam of Calgary and Frank Bouman and his wife Angie of Scarborough. Dear grandfather of Shane and Erin Bouman, Hannah, Dana and Desire Walsh and Audrey and Clarice Bouman all of Ontario. Dear brother of Gezientje Bouman and Case Bouman and his wife Riek all of Holland. Predeceased by his two brothers. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Tuesday, February 21st at 11:00 am with Reverend Kevin Steeper officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5 or the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements -519-433-5184)

CLEWLEY, Jean…
Our loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend has gently been welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus at Marshall Gowland Manor, Sarnia on Thursday, February 16, 2012 . Jean Edith (Sheard) Clewley, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Clewley. Predeceased by her son David Clewley (1998) and her mother Edith Lillian Eeles. Dear mother-in-law of Wendy Clewley. Loving grandmother of Stephanie Lewcock and her husband Quentin, Lydia Glazer and her husband Scott. Cherished great-grandmother of George Lewcock. Dear sister of Diane McCormack and James Eeles and his wife Ann. Also loved by her nieces and nephews, Gary Nanson, Julie Hockley, Lisa Tucker, Rachael Inge, Lydia Broomhead and Matthew Eeles. Loving great-aunt to Collin John Brown and Joss Tucker. Missed dearly by Liz and Norm Crabb in England. Jean will always be remembered for her quick wit, amazing style and family entertaining. Friends will be received by the family from 12 noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 21st at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Daily Bread c/o St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3E6 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MACROW: Elizabeth
At Trillium Villa, Sarnia on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Elizabeth “Betty” Macrow in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late William K. Macrow. Cherished mother of Joan Lockett and her husband Reverend Donald Lockett of Brights Grove. Predeceased by her 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Also loved by her granddaughters, Leslie Fraleigh and her husband Nathan of Brights Grove and Jennifer Lockett of Ottawa, her great-granddaughters Danika and Mackenna and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place with inurnment following at Woodland Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

KRUMINS, Velta….

At Chesley Park Long Term Care, London, on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Velta (Adauckis) Krumins in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Janis Krumins. Loving mother of
Aina Burgman and her husband Dr. William Richards Burgaman of Waterloo, Iowa. Dear grandmother of John William and Katherine Maija Burgman. Dear sister-in-law of Austra Nora and her husband the late Harry and their families; Peter and Martin Nora. Friends will be received by the family from one hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service, being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, February 19, 2012, with Reverend Anna Avotins officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to American Latvian Association, 400 Hurley Avenue Rockville, MD, United States, 20850. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com