Services & Obituaries

CALHOUN: Grace (McGuinness) Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital on Monday, August 22nd, 2011 Grace (McGuinness) Calhoun, surrounded by her family in the company of her husband, age 67 years. Beloved wife of James (Jim) Calhoun. Dear mother of Paul Calhoun and his wife Tetyana of North Dakota, Scott Calhoun and his wife Adrienne and Heather Dawe and her husband Mike of London. Dear sister of George and Jim McGuinness and Margaret McGettigan all of Glasgow, Scotland. Also loved by her grandchilden James and Kaylyne Calhoun, Alexandria Whitelaw, Braeden, Brielle and Andrew Calhoun, Madison and Hannah Dawe. Predeceased by her parents and her brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioner’s Road West, London on Thursday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall offciating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in St. Anne’s Anglcian Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com Grace’s family would like to thank Carrie Thornton for her care, compassion and support.

TEITLER: David
At University Hospital, London on Sunday, August 21, 2011. David Alan Teitler of St. Thomas in his 60 year. Beloved husband of Brenda Teitler. Dear father of Ryan Teitler and his wife Melanie, Kristen Teitler and her husband Derek, Alexandra Teitler, Rebecca Smallman and her husband Hossam Mohyeldin and Thomas Smallman. Dear brother of Ronald Teitler. Also loved by his grandchildren, William, Lacey and Isabelle and several nieces and nephews, also missed by his dogs, Molly and Opie. Friends will be received by the family from 12:30 to 1:30 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A graveside service will be held at Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London on Thursday, August 25th at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Heart And Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DUNLEAVY, Shirley……On Saturday, August 20, 2011, Shirley Dunleavy passed away peacefully at Grand Wood Park Retirement Residence, London. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Dunleavy. Proud mother of Marion Dunleavy and Murray Dietz, Mark and Frances Dunleavy, Barbara Anne and Glen Pederson. Cherished grandmother of Gregory and Sebastian. Predeceased by her sister Marjorie Peckham. Shirley was a kind, loving and generous person, and a longtime member of the Ladies Auxilliary Duchess of Kent Legion Branch #263. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Campus, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HELWIG: Bryan
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, August 18, 2011. Bryan Eugene Helwig of London in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Debbie (Galloway) Helwig. Dear father of Ryan Helwig and his wife Danielle and Holly Helwig. Dear son of Alice Helwig and the late Ron Helwig. Dear brother of Karen Mote and her husband Larry and Ron Helwig. Predeceased by his sister Linda Taplin. Also loved by his nieces and nephews, Tina, Trevor, Justin, Kristine, Kala, Brandon, Brittny, Tanner, Jace, Brandi, Avery, Ashley and Jennifer and his best friend Mr. Jim. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, August 22nd at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Gene Goodreau Fund c/o London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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