Services & Obituaries

CAMPBELL, Jack……

Peacefully in his sleep at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, John “Jack” Campbell in his 74th year, formerly of Wawa, Ontario. Beloved husband and best friend of Helen (Vlaad) Campbell for 47 years. Loving father of Leanne Campbell and Melanie McMillan and her husband Marty, all of London. Cherished grandpa of Martin, Marshall, Julia and Nathan. Dear son-in-law of Bill Vlaad and brother-in-law of Bill Vlaad Jr. (Diane) and Tom Vlaad (Lise). Predeceased by his parents Harry and Helen, and his brother Richard. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital C6 and C7 for their compassion. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M., will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 6:30pm. 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 Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11am, with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Woodland Lodge No. 680 A.F. & A.M., (High School Bursary), c/o Bruce Staines, P.O. Box #1, 30 Long Beach Road, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GENEST, Jean…..On Tuesday, January 3, 2012, Miss Jean Genest in her 80th year. Beloved sister of the late Judge Maurice Genest (2006) and his wife Susan of London. Predeceased by her mother Mertel Turner Henderson (1996), her father Maurice Alphonse Genest (1939) and sister-in-law Beverley (Martin) Genest (1979). Loving aunt of Paul Genest of Kearney, Ontario, Lorraine Genest Martin and her husband Rick of London, David Genest and his wife Dawn of Aylmer, and Mark Genest of Strathroy. Dear great-aunt of Brent, Faren and her husband Matt, and Matthew. Jean enjoyed a successful career at Ayerst Pharmaceuticals for many years. She loved to paint, read, knit and was an extensive traveller. Jean has been a long time member of St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron). Friends will be received by the family from 3-5pm on Friday, January 6, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10:30am at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Judge Maurice Genest Children and Youth Fund, c/o The London Community Foundation, 130 King Street, London ON N6A 1C6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MURDY: Edythe
Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Friday, December 30th, 2011, Edythe Mary (Hodgins) Murdy of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late John C. (Jack) Murdy. Dear mother of Anne Marie Nunn of Mount Forest and Michael Murdy and his wife Elizabeth of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Sandra Bulley and her husband Rich, Andrew Morris, Christopher Murdy and his wife Melissa and Jeffrey Murdy and his wife Jillian and her great-grandchildren Matt, Jake, Jessie, Kayla, Jacob and Spencer. Predeceased by her 2 brothers Harvey H. and George J. Hodgins and her grand-daughter Susanne Morris (1984). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, January 4th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Century Building Fund of St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, ON N6H 2B6 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BRERETON, Ellen Myrtle

Peacefully at Dearness Home, London on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Ellen Brereton in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Brereton (1995). Dear sister of Robert Brooke and his wife Bernice of London. Predeceased by her five brothers and three sisters. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 pm on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 10 am on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FITZGERALD, Ian Stuart…At Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, Ian S. FitzGerald in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Viivi Anne (Leetmaa) FitzGerald. Dear father of Sean (Anne Marie), Patrick (Deborah) , Neal (Lesley) and Louise (Roy). Loved grandfather of Colin, Caitlin, Kaya and Lyla. Predeceased by his former wife Ann Valerie FitzGerald. Cremation has taken place. At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral home visitation or service. Inurnment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy and acknowledgement of his many years of volunteer service at Victoria Hospital, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road E., London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangement 519-433-5184) Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

TOMES-LUFT: Joan
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Joan Grace (Caple) Tomes-Luft of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Donald H. Luft. Dear mother of Lynn Hunt and her husband Macolm, Cheryl Graham and her husband Roger Beaumont-Rixon all of England, Kathy Clements and her husband Ken of Wales and Dean Tomes and his wife Jennifer of Sackville, NB. Dear sister of Margaret Patterson and her husband Roy of Lambeth and Jean Richardson of Chilliwack, BC. Also loved by her grandchildren, Julian, Marie, Nicki, Stacey and Darren and her great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Lewis, Amy, Lennie, Finley and Dylan. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangement 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Duncan, Vivian Rosina

At University Hospital on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Vivian Rosina (Edmonds) Duncan in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William Peter Duncan (2006). Dear mother of Jerry Duncan and his wife Althea of Surrey B.C., Brian Duncan and his wife Janice of Ancaster, ON and Peter Duncan and his wife Barbara of Victoria, B.C.. Sister-in-law of Annice “Peggy” Duncan. Also loved by her 7 grandchildren and her 2 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be held in the chapel at 11:00 am with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. Private family inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the RCR Museum, c/o Wolseley Barracks, 650 Elizabeth Street, London, ON N5Y 4T7, or charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

TELFER, Hazel….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, December 18, 2011, Hazel (Palframan) Telfer in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Thomas Telfer for 51 years. Loving mother of Thomas Telfer Jr. and his wife Patricia of London and David Telfer and his wife Atsuko Hashimoto of St. Catharines.
Proud grandmother of Alexander, Patrick, Kyoko and Sakura. Dear sister of Bob Palframan and his wife Lise and sister-in-law Shirley Bunch and her husband Carl, and Bill Telfer and his wife Arlene. Predeceased by her parents Bill and Mildred, her sister Doreen, and her brothers Ross, and Don.
Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service being conducted at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue (at Wonderland Road) on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 1pm, with Reverend Michael Stol officiating. Interment in Ingersoll Rural Cemetery, Ingersoll, Ontario on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Westmount Presbyterian Church – Expansion Fund, 521 Village Green Avenue, London ON N6K 1C3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FLETCHER, Gordon

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Friday, December 16, 2011 Gordon Fletcher in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Teresa (Murphy) Fletcher. Dear father of Sean Fletcher and his wife Shelley of London, Teresa Smith and her husband Gary of Orangeville and Bridget Emma Lavigne and her husband Stephen of London. Dear brother of John Fletcher and his wife May of Surrey, B.C. Predeceased by his brothers Brian and James Fletcher. Also loved by his grandchildren, Meagan, Rachael and Matthew Fletcher and Fiona and Liam Smith. Gordon will be missed by his many friends and relatives in London, Ontario and Wicklow Town, Ireland. Friends will be received by the family from 12 noon to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 20th 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. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DOBIE, Lorraine….

Peacefully at home, on Thursday, December 15, 2011, Lorraine (Pomeranski) Dobie in her 88th year. Beloved wife of late Alan J. Dobie (1996). Dear mother of Susan Bannister and her husband Norm. Predeceased by her daughter Judith Thatcher and her son Stephen Dobie. Loving sister of Paul Pomeranski. Special aunt of Alan Kaake. Cherished grandmother of Steve Dobie and his wife Leslee, Ian Dobie and his wife Julie, and Kristian Harris. Also missed by her great-grandchildren Maia, Evan, Justin, and Carissa and by her nieces and nephews. Dear friends Gary Thatcher and his family, also Anne Walsh and Jo-Ann McClinchey. Predeceased by her brothers Peter, Steve, John and her sisters Helen Pazuik and Anne Kuz. Steve and Ian would like to thank the staff and friends at the Dearness Home, for their care and support. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 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 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11am. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to All Saints Anglican Church – Memorial Fund, 249 Hamilton Road, London ON N5Z 1R2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com