Services & Obituaries

DARLING….
Lt-Col C.G. (Carm) Darling OMM, CD (Ret’d), on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Joyce Darling (February 21, 2011). Loving father of Scott (Cassandra) Darling. Cherished grandfather of Lily Victoria and Declan MacGregor Darling. He is also survived by his brothers Ross and Glen Darling. Born in Hanover County and raised in London, Ontario, Carm enlisted in The Canadian Forces and proudly served his country for 42 years. During those years he served in WWII and Korea (MID), as well as in England, Germany, Lebanon, Ghana and several CF Bases throughout Canada. Cremation and a Private Family Burial has taken place. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Carm are asked to consider St. Aidan’s Anglican Church – Memorial Fund,1246 Oxford Street West, London, ON N6H 1V7.
Pro Patria – A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WARNER, Ethel……

With family present at Nithview Community, New Hamburg, on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, Ethel (Jaques) Warner, formerly of London in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Warner (1994). Proud mother of Roy Warner and his wife Gaylene of Sechelt, B.C., Maureen Salter and her husband Mike formerly of London and Scott Warner and his wife Diana of Mississauga. Cherished grandmother of Bradley Warner, Martin Salter, Matthew Salter, Michelle Warner and Kathryn Warner and great-grandmother of Charlie Salter-Rae. Dear sister of Agnes Berg and sister-in-law of Eunice Warner and Dave Plaskett. Predeceased by her siblings Willis, Roy, Ross and Marian. Ethel and Jack owned the Warner Hardware Store for many years. Friends will be received by the family 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, August 20, 2011 at 11am, with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Lions Foundation of Canada, P.O. Box 907, Oakville, ON L6J 5E8 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KELLY, Alma
Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, Alma (Plastow) Kelly in her 95th year. Beloved wife of late Thorpe Kelly (1997). Loving mother of John Kelly and his wife Phyllis and their loving extended family of Windsor and mother-in-law of Anne Kelly of London. Cherished grandmother of Jeff Kelly and Steve Kelly and his wife Julie and great-grandmother of Paige and Noel. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sons Peter Kelly and Terrance Kelly and her siblings Bill Plastow and Esther Thomson. The family would like to thank the staff at McCormick Home for their care of Alma. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (1-2pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2pm. Interment on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10am in St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CROWLEY, Alex…..

Peacefully, surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, August 14, 2011, Alexander “Alex” Crowley in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (McIvor) Crowley (2007). Dear brother of Malcolm Crowley and his wife Connie of Toronto. Also loved by his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Margaret Irene

At Dearness Home, London on Saturday, August 13, 2011 Margaret “Irene” (Johnston) Smith in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Claire A. Smith (1985). Predeceased by her son Gary Smith and wife Cecelia. Loved grandmother of Greg Smith and wife Tammy of Belmont, Julie Smith, Stacy Laureano and husband Tony all of London and Sara Smith of Sarnia. Also survived by her great grandchildren Samantha-Anne “Sami”, Stella, Edwin and Huckleberry. Predeceased by her brothers Wilfred and Stan Johnston and sisters Genevieve Miles and Winnifred “Winks” MacIndoe. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street London. The funeral mass will be conducted from St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 10:00 am. 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

DOCTOR; Jean
Died peacefully with her family at her side, on Saturday, August 13, 2011, Marion Jean (Carson) Doctor of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late James T. F. Doctor. Dear mother of Frances Whiston of London and Helen D. Gault and her husband Sean of Richmond Hill. Dear sister of Nora Sheppard of Kitchener. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Also loved by her grandchildren, Caroline and her husband Naveen, Emily, Hillary, Claire, Corey and Jesse, her son-in-law Mark Whiston and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at The Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road, (at Wellington Road) on Tuesday, August 16th at 2:00 pm. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at McCormick Home for their years of care and understanding. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Regional Mental Health Care, c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, N6A 4V2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WARAM: At University Hospital, London on Friday, August 12th, 2011 John G. Waram of London in his 62nd year. Beloved son of the late Doug and Wilma Waram. Dear father of Kathryn and Daniel both of London. Dear brother of Bob Waram and his wife Dianne of Hanover. Also loved by his grandchildren. Dear brother in-law Judy Waram of Hanover. Dear friend of Shirley Crouse of London. Predeceased by his brother Bill. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Open Door Christian Fellowship, 940 Dundas Street, London on Thursday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Howard Kaatz officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

SMITHAM, Betty Joan…At Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London on Friday, August 12, 2011, Betty Joan Smitham in her 82nd year. Dear sister of Gerald Smitham of Oshawa and Robert Smitham of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dearly missed by her nieces Thais Smitham and Suzanne Smitham and her children Robert and Leah Smitham and her nephew Rick Smitham. Also missed by her special friends Rosemary, Paula, Gloria, Jean, Terry, Pat and Mary and her golf buddies at Hyland Golf and Country Club. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Leah Smitham, sisters-in-law Nancy and Una and nephew Robert Smitham. Betty worked at GM Diesel London for 36 years. In the 1950’s she earned her Pilots License through the London Flying Club (she was the first woman to receive a pilots license). She was a charter member of the London Ski Club and was an active member of the camera club. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Sunbeam Centre, 2749 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON N2C 1A7 or to Epilepsy Ontario, Suite 308, 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 4P8. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MASON, Rosella Mae

Peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Rosella Mae (Bryson) Mason in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Stuart Mason. Dear mother of Richard Mason of Cambridge, Ron Mason of London, Sharon Rousseau and her husband Marc of Ipperwash, Tim Mason and his wife Ann of London and Robert Mason and his wife Rosealee of London and daughter-in-law Barbara Mason of Whitehorse. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Elizabeth Ayers of Stratford, Margaret McKee and her husband Douglas of London and Bill Bryson and his wife Jocelyn of North Bay. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Bill Mason and daughter-in-law Kathy Mason and brothers Jack, Jimmy and George Bryson and her sister Rita Hancock. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 10, 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 Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 10:00 am with Reverend Dan Vere celebrant. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Salvation Army Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1 H3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LEE: Leslie
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, August 8, 2011. Leslie Howard Lee of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Arley (Agar) Lee. Dear father of David Lee and his wife Loriana of Kanata, Nancy Watts and her husband Phillip in England and Sylvia Lee of London. Predeceased by his sister Sonia. Also loved by his grandchildren, David Michael, Christina and Sara, and his great-grandchildren, Cecylia, Carter, Isabella and Chloe. Leslie was a sargeant in the Royal Air Force for 9 years during the Battle of Britain and is a 30+ year retired accountant with Labatt Breweries of Canada. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00 to 11:00 am) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday August 12th at 11:00 am Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com