Services & Obituaries

CORRIGAN, Leo…..

A Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, a Vegetarian since 1952.
Peacefully supported by Love, on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at People Care Oakcrossing, London, Leo Corrigan in his 91st year. Beloved husband for 66 years of the late Catherine (McDonald) Corrigan (December 7, 2011). Loving father of Terry Corrigan (Helen) of Bracebridge, Colleen Smith (Ed) of London, Ed Corrigan (Wendy), and Teresa Corrigan-Holowitz (Steve) all of London. Predeceased by his son Pat Corrigan (1967). Ed Rozman, good friend of Leo and Catherine. Cherished grandfather of Christie, Lisa, Anne Marie, Michael, LeeAnne, and Adam and great-grandfather of Satya. Dear brother of Vince Corrigan (Pearl) and Helen Felker (Sam). Also loved by special friend, Sporty the dog. The family would like to thank the staff of People Care Oakcrossing for their understanding and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 9:30-11:00am on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, where a celebration of Leo’s life will be conducted at 11:00am. Interment in White Oaks Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Farm Animal Rescue, 803 Waterloo Street, London ON N6A 3W5 or Church of the Epiphany – Elevator Project, 11 Briscoe Street West, London ON N6J 1L9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ENGLAND, Ella Lovering (Ballantyne)…

Peacefully at Richmond Woods, London in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Nelles John England for 65 years. Loving mother of Sandra and her husband Rick Aldington, Graham England and his wife Linda and Jennifer and her husband Robert Brown. Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Andrew), Scott (Kalen), Lori, Jennifer, Mark, Craig, Derek (Lauren), Jessica and Graeme. Loved great-grandmother of Benjamin and Nadia. Predeceased by her sister Margaret and brothers Stewart, Edward, James, Ripley and Thomas. Ella served with the the Y.W.C.A. Auxiliary Services during World War II in Canada, St. John’s, Newfoundland and London, England. Known to all as “Mrs. E.” Ella was an enthusiastic golfer, curler and bridge player. Past President of the Ladies Section of Sunningdale and London Hunt and Country Clubs. The family will receive friends from 12 (noon) – 1pm on Monday, February 13, 2012 , at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00pm. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to First St. Andrews United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6 or the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FULTON, Chris…….

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on Monday, February 6, 2012 of Christopher Fulton in his 39th year. Loving husband of Teresa (Sommers) Fulton, together for 15 years. Will be missed and are waiting at the front door, by Maggie the Golden Doodle, Molly the Cockapoo, and Marley the cat, which made our family of five. Proud son of Margaret Dobson and her husband Noah of Victoria B.C. Predeceased by his father John Fulton. Beloved brother of Lesley Readings and the late Gig Reading (2008), Dave Fulton and his wife Charmain, all of London and Wendy Fulton and her partner James Verran of Galiano Island, B.C. Cherished son-in-law of Hank and Judy Sommers, greatly missed by his brother-in-law Marty Sommers and his wife Kelly of London. Dear uncle of Drew, Ben, Holly, Sydney, Brooke, Thomas, Quentin, and Olivia. Chris was an avid golfer, and had a healthy obsession with the Detroit Tigers. He was a self taught handyman always willing to help a stranger, friend or family member in need. But most importantly he was my partner in all things. The family would like to express their deepest sorrow for the other lives lost and our prayers are with the injured and all their families. A special thanks for the emergency personal for their heroic efforts. Friends will be received by the family from 5-9pm on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00am. There will be a Private family interment. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Paws-United Dog Rescue, c/o Market Pet Shop, 26 Kilworth Park Drive, Komoka ON N0L 1R0, would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

STEELE; Willa Adeline (Irvin) (Curran) Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 Willa A. (Irvin) (Curran) Steele of London, age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late James H. (Jim) Steele (2011) and the late Bertram G. Curran (1966). Loving mother of Bev G. and his wife Susan of London, Daniel B. and his wife Susan of Stratford and Roseanne W. and her husband Geoff of London. Dear sister-in-law of Lillian Irvin of Lucknow. Also loved by her 9 grandchildren, her 7 great-grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William and Mabel Irvin, her brothers Thomas, Robert and Russel Irvin and her sisters Anna Blundell and Doreen Irwin. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Gordon Duncan of Calvary United Church officiating. Private family Interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Church Sunday School, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PEACHEY: Peggy
At Parkwood Hospital, London, after exemplary and compassionate care and with personal strength and dignity, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, Kathleen “Peggy” Peachey of London, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late H. A. “Buzz” Peachey. Loving mother of David Peachey (Georgia) of Toronto and step-mother to H. Donald Peachey (Olivia) of Los Angeles and Margaret Peachey of Unionville. Dear sister of George and Robert Barnie of Brantford and the late Elizabeth Freeze. Dear sister-in-law of Betty Byatt of Mitchell. Also loved by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cremation and interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. A memorial service
to celebrate the life of this remarkable woman will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London on Thursday, February 9th at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to United Way London and Middlesex, 409 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S5, or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

POST, Audrey MStJ

At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Audrey (Bolton) Post. Beloved wife of the late William E. “Bill” Post (1994). Dear mother of Pamela Lewis (Brian) and Phillip Post (Christine Betts). Loved grandmother of Christopher, Jeffrey, Matthew and Rachel. Dear sister of Harold Bolton and Pat Geroux. Dear sister-in-law of Gail Bolton. Predeceased by her sisters Joan Bolton, Betty Morton, brother Jack Bolton, daughter-in-law Carol Eyre and grandson Mark Post. Loving guardian of Little Terri (Jack Russel Terrier). Audrey was a member of The Venerable Order of St. John. “To all I have known along life’s journey, I thank you for your kindness in word or deed or a friendly smile and hello. I hope in some small way I too have helped make your day pleasant. The unknown journey ahead of me is a lonely journey, but, we all must travel it – alone. Life, at best, is short, so do enjoy every single day to the fullest. Good -bye and Best Wishes Always.” Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 6- 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 Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:00 am with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating, Interment in Woodland Cemetey, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

KUBU, Elsie……

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Elsie (Hart) Kubu in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Francis “Bud” Kubu (1970). Loving mother of Margaret Steele, John Kubu, Patricia Simkin (Doug), Sandra Campbell, Barry Kubu (Glenda), Richard Kubu (Debbie), Jeff Kubu (Linda), Robert Kubu and Paul Kubu. Cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 25 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Ed Kubu (May), Margaret Crandall, and Irene Nichols. The family would like to thank staff at Extendicare and Victoria Hospital, for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (9:30-10:30am) to the celebration of Elsie’s life, which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:30am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GROOTJEN, Willempje “Willy”… Peacefully at her Home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, Willy Grootjen in her 82nd year. Loving wife of the late Wilhelmus “Bill” Antonius Grootjen. Dear mother of Jacob (Darlene) Grootjen, Theodorus “Ted” Grootjen and Ron Grootjen. Loved Oma of Jennie, Tyler, Scott, Kaylee, Jana and Tori. Dear sister of Zwaantje. Predeceased by her two sisters and one brother.
Willy was a volunteer at the Victoria Hospital gift shop for over 25 years. The family would like to express their thanks to the CCAC, and the VON Home Palliative Care Team and to all the members of her church.Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be conducted at the Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church of London, 266 High Street , London on Thursday, February 9th at 11am with Reverend Reuben Bredenhof officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CARTIER, Arthur Donald “Art”…At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Arthur Cartier in his 98th year. Loving father of Lynda Thoman and her husband Robert of Strathroy. Dear grandfather of Crystal Reif and her husband Rob Wyatt of London. Loved great-grandfather of Jordan and Shelby Reif of London. Also remembered by his dear friend of 78 years, Marion Kehoe and many friends and neighbors. Predeceased by his sister Bonnie Stubble (2003) of Chatham. Mr. Cartier was the son of Arthur Cartier and Kate McDonald of Chatham; grandson of Francis Cartier and Mary Peltier; and of Daniel McDonald and Hannah Marsland all of Chatham. Great-grandson of Francis Cartier and Ester Ojie of Quebec; and John Crossley Marsland and Jane Hart of Petrolia. In 1942 he married Myrtle Irene Garlick of Chatham (1921-1957). In 1963 he married Wilma Jennet Holden Speck of West Nissouri (1920-1990). Mr. Cartier was London South provincial candidate in 1959, and runner up in 1967 for London Board of Control. For 1970-71 he was elected to Board of Control and appointed Deputy Mayor when Jack Irvine resigned to be the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. He won ten consecutive Board elections in 22 years; and headed the Public Utilities Commission polls for 1992-93-94, being Vice Chairman in 1992 and Chairman in 1993. He then was elected to Thames Valley District School Board from 2000 to 2004 and Co-Ordinator of Reunion London 1988, the forerunner to London’s 1993 celebration 200. He was Worshipful Master of King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. in 1967, District Chaplain in 1982, Member of the Lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix, Moore Sovereign Consistory (32nd Degree), Mocha Temple and Shrine Club. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Moose Lodge, Certificate of Merit and Honorary member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Honorary member of the Canadian Provost Corps and a member of London Mission Services. He was the Erskine United Church Sunday School Superintendant, Licenced Lay Preacher for 31 years and session member of Calvary United Church. He was a former member of London Chamber of Commerce, Western Fair Executive, Upper Thames Conservation Authority, Middlesex-London District Health Unit (Chairman), Home and School President, Princess Elizabeth School. He cast his first vote supporting church union as a member of Chatham St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in 1925.
Art graduated McKeough Public School; and Chatham Collegiate, winning senior track championship; later setting Kent County long jump record; won city basketball scoring titles and scored 57 points in a 1940 game with Blenheim; Coached and Umpired in Chatham and London.
He was elected Chatham member 15th Ontario older boys parliament in 1936, and was a cabinet member. Art was the Chatham Daily News sports editor 1937-40 where among his forecasts was the exact eighth round in 1937 when Joe Louis knocked out James Braddock for World’s Heavyweight Boxing title. He later wrote for The Windsor Star and Kitchener Record before beginning 28 years with the London Free Press as Writer, Farm and Financial Editor; and from 1950 Public Relations Officer until shortly prior to early retirement on his first election to Board of Control.
Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 27th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will be conducted at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, January 28th. at 10:30 am. 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 Friday. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations in his honour may be made to the Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1 or to the Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1S1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

All in all Dad, A pretty amazing life led by a pretty amazing man. You will be missed

CHARLTON, Bert “Bud”…Peacefully at Dearness Home, London surrounded by his sons on Saturday, January 21, 2012, “Bud” Charlton in his 86th year. Dear father of Larry (Deborah), John and Scott (Shelley). Loved grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grand children. Predeceased by his wife Edna “Mickey”, his daughter Bonnie and his brothers Ted and Jack. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 2-4 pm and 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 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com