Services & Obituaries

MUNDS: Margaret

At her residence on Monday, August 8, 2011. Margaret Esther (Foote) Munds of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late A. A. “Doc” Munds. Dear mother of Mary Hauge and her husband Dallas, Larry Munds and his wife Sandra, Sandra LaCharite and her husband Jay and Bruce Munds and wife Nancy Drummond. Also loved by her grandchildren, Sean, Cindy and Mike, Jill and Ron, Jason, Michael, Danielle, Melanie and Trevor, Julian, Brigitta, Jennifer, her great-grandchildren, Nicole and Brian, Nathan, Janelle, Brittney, Lera and her great-great-grandson Nolan. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00 to 11:00 am) to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, August 13th at 11:00 am. Cremation with inurnment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FREEMAN, Ethel May

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, August 8, 2011 Ethel May (Armitt) Freeman in her 86th year. Dear mother of Ron(Gabriella) Freeman of London and Rob Freeman of Thorndale. Loved grandmother of Zan, Mark and Jordan Freeman. Predeceased by sister Frances Shadick. A private family visitation and service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London with The Venerable D. Ian Grant officiating. Interment in St. George Cemetery, Hyde Park. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Rob Freeman Foundation, 22946 Valleyview Road, Thorndale ON N0M 2P0 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Betty Doreen…..Peacefully at Country Terrace, Komoka, on Saturday, August 6, 2011 with her beloved daughter, Lynne Webb at her side. Cherished wife of Kenneth J. Smith. Loving grandmother to Bryan and Allison Webb and great-grandmother to Asa Fletcher Webb. She will be greatly missed by Donald Webb, Katie Ewald, and Adam Kulakowsky. Survived by her brother Robin Hyslop of Wentworth, NS. Predeceased by her brothers Scotty, Douglas, Donald and Maxwell. Betty graduated from the Stratford School of Nursing in 1947 and so began her love of caring for others. Her nursing career proudly continued until the age of 72. Her passions included her family, travel, writing, gourmet cooking and piano playing. Her family will miss her boundless energy, beautiful smile, insightful letters and her words of wisdom. Special thank you to Margaret Keene “her other daughter”, Dr. R. Martin and the staff at Country Terrace. As per Betty’s wishes, cremation will be followed by a private family service. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario, 741 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MORRIS, Kevin…..Peacefully at home, on Friday, August 5, 2011, Kevin Morris in his 35th year. Beloved son of Cheryl Morris, and Brian (Silvana) Morris. Loving brother of Shannon. Cherished grandson of Barney and Fran Morris, and Ross and Madeleine Nesbitt. Also missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and his extended family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 1-3 pm on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the reception centre (located in the South East corner of the parking lot) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Followed by a private family reception. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, 350 Michael Cowpland Drive Kanata, Ontario K2M 2W1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WEIR, Vera Eugenie

At University Hospital, London on Thursday, August 4, 2011 Vera Eugenie (Eustace) Weir in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late John Robert (Jack) Weir (1995). Dear mother of The Reverend Joan Stiles and her husband William and Robert (Bob) Weir and his wife Karin all of London. Loved grammy to Michael Stiles and his wife Donna, Kim Ewing and her husband Kevin, Lisa Weir and companion Christian Vemb, Heather Nadon and husband John, Brett Stiles, Kurtis Weir and companion Amy Scott and great grammy of Caighlee, Jack, Luke, Julia, Johnny, Gabriel, Lily, Madeline, Ben and Matthew. Predeceased by her brother Stuart Eustace (1944) and her parents William and Elsie Eustace. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 15, 2011 from 2-4 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 Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment in Colborne Cemetery, Goderich. 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

FRENCH, Eileen…..

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, Eileen (Thompson) French in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Glen French. Loving mother of Virginia Bint and her husband David of Mount Forest and Bonnie McNichol and her husband Brian of London. Proud grandmother of Valerie and Danielle. Dear sister of Hilda Dyas. Also missed by nieces and nephews. Eileen always thought of others before herself. She made this world a better place. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, August 12, 2011, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Eileen’s life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2:00pm, with Reverend Kenji Marui officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Calvary United Church – Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1 or Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London ON N6C 4M7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CIARALLO, Frances…..

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, Frances (Skitteral) Ciarallo in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Sam Ciarallo (1991). Loving mother of Bonnie Ciarallo of London. Also missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Predeceased by her sister Joan and her brother Bill. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, August 5, 2011, at 2pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1139 Riverside Drive, London. Scattering of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LINDEN, Iona Jeanne

Peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Monday, August 1, 2011, Iona Jeanne Linden in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Murray Linden. Loving mother of Kevin Linden (June), Wendy Simpson (Chris), and Tom Linden (Joan), all of London. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Andrew, Elizabeth and Ted. Loving great-grandmother of Kellen. Survived by sisters in law Mary and Joyce and brother in law Verne. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers George, Bill, Dick, Gord and sister Sonya. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Friends will be received by the family from 11 am – 1 pm on Friday, August 5, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Jeanne’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 1 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JENKINS BARBER, Shirley……Peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock on Sunday, July 31, 2011, Shirley Jenkins-Barber in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Ted Barber and the late Graham Jenkins. Loving mother of Brian Jenkins, Gary Jenkins and his wife Claudia Russell, Glenna Boyle and her husband Bernie. Proud grandmother of Kevin, Kelsey, Brendan, Emily and Alexandra. Dear sister of Gerry Fawcett. Dearly missed by the Barber family, John (Norma), Steve (Jacquie), Glenn, Kara, James, Alex, Nicole and Scott. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Shirley’s love of music filled her life. Through the years she was involved with Windsor Light Opera, Seniors Jubilee, Georgian Girls and The Nostalgic Theatre. She was a soloist and member of numerous choirs in both Ontario and Florida. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be conducted at the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON. on Thursday, August 4 at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Sakura House, 715180 County Road 4, R.R. #5, Woodstock, ON, N4S7V9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KNEESHAW, Alexander Raymond

At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, July 29, 2011 Alexander “Alex” R. Kneeshaw in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Wood) Kneeshaw (2002). Dear father of Kathy Mosley and her husband Keith of Oakville and Sharon Rose Kneeshaw of Sidney, BC. Loved grandfather of Theresa and Katrina Mosley. Predeceased by his daughter Nancy May Kneeshaw, brothers Frank, Carl and Milton Kneeshaw and sister Birdie Kneeshaw. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road East, London where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dawn M Dyer officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (Parkwood Hospital – Veterans Wing), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). Online condolences at www.amgfh.com