Services & Obituaries

ROUWEN, June Yvonne…

 

It is with heavy hearts, profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of June Yvonne Rouwen, who left this world on February 8, 2026, at 2:18a.m. EST.

 

June was a woman whose love anchored her family and whose presence brought comfort to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She carried a quiet strength and generous heart.

 

Daughter of the late Armand Dacosta and Frieda Dacosta, June is survived by her loving husband Robert Rouwen, her daughters, Genevra Cemovic and Josiann Rodrigues, her cherished grandchildren, Estrella Cemovic, Dimitri Cemovic, Matthew Cemovic and Jupiter Johnston, her sister, Janet Almeida Coutinho, her nieces, Reesha da Costa and Radhina Hatcher, her son-in-law Dushan Cemovic, her brothers-in-law Hans Rouwen and Ivo Almeida Coutinho, all of whom will carry forward her memory with gratitude and enduring love. Predeceased by her parents-in-law Albertus Rouwen and Johanna Everdina Rouwen.

 

Though their hearts are heavy, they are strengthened by the countless moments of laughter, wisdom, selflessness and tenderness she gave them.

 

She will be deeply missed, always loved and never forgotten.

 

A private viewing was held on February 10, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, Ontario. The Cremation was held on February 10, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery, Mausoleum and Crematorium in London, Ontario.

 

A Memorial mass for June’s family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern at:

St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish

2490 Sandalwood Parkway East

Brampton, ON L6R 3A4

 

To join the live streaming of the Memorial Service, please use the link provided below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZysm9ZXZdYHgK7P9OCzx1Q

 

Please join June’s family following the memorial service as they continue to celebrate her beautiful life from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the same location.

 

A light lunch, along with hot and cold beverages and dessert, will be served. During this time, the family warmly invites June’s friends and family “her people”, to share a cherished memory or say a few words in her honor. Your presence and support mean so much to the family, and they look forward to sharing this meaningful and memorable day with you.

 

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Martin, Cecil

Cecil A. Martin “Cec” passed away peacefully at his residence at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, Ont. on February 16, 2026, aged 91 years, 4 months, and 5 days. Cecil was born October 11th, 1934 in Stayner, Ont. to John and Vera Martin. He was the 7th of 8 children.

Husband to the late Jeannette (nee McNaughton), father of Steven (Laura) of London. Brother to Verna Scarlet (Bruce) of Brampton. Predeceased by siblings: Margaret (Tom), Gerty, Norman, Jim (Lucy), Ed (Bernice), and Harvey (Joan, Annette).

Also important in his life were his McNaughton brother and sister-in-laws. Survived by: Catherine (Bill), Sharon (Randy), and Connie (Roger). Predeceased by: Barbara (Byron), Shirley (Dave), Ron (Linda), Ken (Susan), and David (Goldie).

He was also very fond of his many nieces and nephews.

Dad was born into a typical 1930’s Canadian farm. Many siblings, crops in the summer, timber in the winter, and a mix of animals that included a very belligerent billy goat. Childhood included 5 mile wintry walks to school unless ‘the boy’s’ were able to grab a ride on the back of a neighbour’s truck.

Youth is a time of sport. Three of dad’s older brothers formed a formidable forward line on a local hockey team but dad’s skills leaned to baseball. Not just any position but pitcher, the key man. In fact he was pitcher on two teams at the same time, with full time school with a part time job at the post office.

Unfortunately, the early 1950’s isn’t all sunshine and at 18 he contracted tuberculosis. Exactly two years were spent in pyjamas, playing bridge, convalescing in ‘The San’ at Gravenhurst. Every Friday night dinner was sauerkraut and wieners. He never ever ate sauerkraut again.

His brothers were skilled tradesmen, while Cecil’s skill’s ran to numbers. After graduation from business college in bookkeeping, he set off to work for ten years at St. Lawrence Cement in Oakville. Along the way a young McNaughton girl caught his eye, or, maybe it was the other way around. The long and short of it was that Jeannie and Cecil were married in 1961. Son Steven came along in ’64 and soon the young family set off down the new highway 401 in a V8 Chev, no seat belts,30 cent a gallon gas to new opportunities in London. I admire the daring to quit your job, move to an unknown town, baby in tow. Wow, the 60’s.

He soon had a job as manager of the London Civic Employees Credit Union. When he started the office was a converted broom closet in the city hall annex, with a cash box in the desk. When he retired almost 30 years later it was a vibrant operation in a standalone building full of coworkers and thousands of members.

The family bought and moved into the Herkimer St. house on Dominion day, July 1 1967. The 70’s included vacations and coaching Steve’s baseball team. The 80’s had many theatre and music shows with mum. Cec’s well earned retirement came in 1994. His coworkers had his timeless 30 pound adding machine gold plated as a humorous send off gift. Winter months were then spent walking on sandy beaches down south, making friends, playing bocce, bowling and seashell collecting.

Time marches on and life changed again when mum passed away from a heart condition in 2010, in their 50th year of marriage. Despite this loss, his last 15 years were very good years. Good health made living in the house possible until age 87. Bowling, yard work and more than a few billiard games and some wonderful neighbours, helped make it happen.

When time came to move on, it was to nearby Grand Wood Park retirement residence and then last summer to Mount Hope. In both locations the various staff greatly assisted in adding quality to his life. Many thanks to all you folks.

We will miss his calm, quiet, courteous manor and his dry wit. So farewell to this wonderful gentleman. The best role model and father you could ask for, we love you and miss you.

A celebration of life will be held by family on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00pm at A. Millard George Reception Centre, 60 Ridout St. South, London. Please bring stories and share refreshments with us.

Cremation has taken place. Spring Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers please donate to any cause dear to your heart. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

 

ANTHONY, Walter Harvey …

Peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Walter passed away in his 85th year.  Loving companion of Mary Jean Jones. Dear father of Lesley Christie of Toronto and Bonnie Anthony-Larsen of London. Adored grandfather of Amanda, Ryan, and Tyler. Predeceased by his brother Howard K. Anthony.

Walter proudly founded and operated Complete Messenger Services for 30 years and found his greatest relaxation tending his garden and spending time fishing.

Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 1:45 pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Walter may be made to the War Amps. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CALHOUN, James “Jim”…

James Calhoun died peacefully surrounded by family at McCormick Home, London on Monday, February 9, 2026 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Grace (nee McGuinness) Calhoun (2011). Loving father of Paul Calhoun and his wife Agata, Scott Calhoun and his wife Adrienne and Heather Dawe and her husband Mike. Cherished grandfather of James Calhoun (Alesha) and Kaylyne Hoban (John); Alexandria Langley (Shane), Braeden (Pili), Brielle and Andrew Calhoun; Madison McGhee (Mitchell) and Hannah Dawe (Tyler Riley). Adored great-grandfather of Sarah, Holden, Amelia, Kolton, Kylie, Rachel, Hailey, Jaxyn, Carter, Hudson and Mia. Survived by his sister Ruth-Anne Calhoun. Predeceased by his siblings Ron, Fred, Robert, and Jean. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 12:00-12:45 pm at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, where the memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm. Future interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery. In memory of James, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N6G 0J4 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto ON M4V 2Y7. The Calhoun family wishes to extend a warm thank you to the McCormick Home team for their care, compassion and support for Jim over the past few years. The kind efforts meant a great deal to the family. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Ross, Ruth Caroline

Ruth passed away at Arbor Trace Memory Care on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age of 100. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late G. Allan Ross. Loving mother of Ellen Anne Denomy and her husband Michael. Missed by her grandchildren Brandon Denomy (Michelle), Melissa Denomy and great grandson, Lucas Denomy.

Ruth was born at home at 64 Chapel St. Woodstock, Ontario to Homer R. Kitt + Oley Burgess Kitt. She was the youngest of 3, sister of the late Warren B. Kitt and Joyce E. Howes.

Ruth was a long time member of the London YM/YWCA where she was an avid swimmer, former lifeguard, and synchronized swimming judge. She was an accomplished artist, photographer and world traveller. Ruth always had a library book on the go. She loved cats!!

Ruth’s family would like to gratefully thank all the wonderful Staff at Arbor Trace for the excellent care and attention pared to Mom. At Ruth’s request then will he no funeral or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Hillview Cemetery in Woodstock, Ontario. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ruth are asked to consider a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DORAN, Thomas…

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Doran, who left us on February 7, 2026, in London, ON. Born on September 11, 1942, in Ireland, Thomas carried the warmth, humour, and spirit of his homeland with him throughout his life. In 1965, he bravely crossed the ocean to begin a new chapter in Canada – a journey that shaped not only his own life, but the lives of all who came to know him.

Thomas built a proud career at Sears Canada, where he worked for over 30 years. His dedication, work ethic, and easygoing nature earned him lifelong friendships and the respect of everyone he worked alongside.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Edith, his son James (Doreen), and his cherished grandchildren Jesse, Liam, and Thomas, who will forever hold his guidance and love close to their hearts. He is also lovingly remembered by his brother Michael (Teresa), sister Kathleen, sister-in-law Eileen, brothers-in-law Gary and Wayne (Irene), sister-in-law Hilda, and his many nieces and nephews. Thomas was predeceased by his father Jim, mother Minnie, brothers John and Patrick, sister Mary, brothers-in-law Oliver and Edward, and sister-in-law Eileen.

Family and friends are welcome for visitation to share stories and honour a life so well lived on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30 pm in the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Ontario SPCA 16586 Woodbine Avenue, Stouffville, ON L4A 2W3, reflecting Thomas’s lifelong compassion for animals.

Thomas will be deeply missed but never forgotten. His memory – and the Irish stories he loved to share – will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Reid, Linda

Linda passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Oakcrossing Long Term Care, in her 74th year. She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela and Amanda, their families with seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She leaves behind her brother, Douglas Nutt and partner, Lynne, of West Lorne, ON. Cremation has taken place, and her ashes will be laid to rest alongside her parents at Ingersoll Rural Cemetery in the spring.
Her family thank the staff at PeopleCare Oakcrossing for their compassion and support over the last four years. And we thank the staff of Parkwood Hospital for the years of care for our Mom.
Friends and family are welcome to attend our gathering at the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery in the spring.
Please share your fondest memories of Linda and remember to be kind to everyone you meet, as we never know what each of us are living through.
Donations can be made in her memory to organizations that support mental health services. Thank you.
Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Boone, James Edward

After a long and rich life, James Boone died peacefully on January 29, 2026, at 98 years of age. Jim was born on July 31, 1927, the second and youngest son of Frank and Helen Boone. He grew up in Hamilton Ontario, with his fun-loving older brother Frank Jr. While Jim excelled as a student in school in Hamilton, his heart and soul was focused on two things: football during the school year and life at Onondaga Camp during the summer, where his favorite activity was canoe tripping, especially in Algonquin Park. Jim spent many precious years at Onondaga, first as a camper, subsequently as a counsellor, and ultimately on the board of directors. Another life-long passion of Jim’s was fishing. It started when, after camp each year, he accompanied his parents to a lodge on Lake of Two Rivers, and all three would spend a couple of weeks fishing.

In 1945, following in his father’s footsteps, Jim entered medical school at the University of Toronto. After graduating in 1951, and completing residencies in Cincinnati and Boston, Jim was invited to join The Hospital for Sick Children, first as a senior resident and then as the chief resident. In 1965, Jim accepted a full-time position at SickKids where he started the pediatric rheumatology program and went on to act as the director of the pediatric residency training program.
Throughout this intensive medical training, Jim dated the love of his life, Joan Dauphinee and they were married on May 24, 1958. Joan and Jim had three sons, Tom, Charlie, and Peter. Jim fully shared his passion for the outdoors with his family, especially at a water-access cottage on Chandos Lake, just north of Peterborough. The kids would spend the month of July at the cottage and then the month of August at Onondaga Camp, giving Joan a much-needed break from the chaos of three young boys.

Meanwhile, as a member of the board of directors for Onondaga Camp, Jim met the trailblazing recreational canoeist Eric Morse, who inspired him to organize a canoe expedition down the Hanbury and Thelon Rivers in the Canadian Arctic. This journey covered hundreds of kilometers of demanding whitewater and involved navigating ice-choked stretches of several vast lakes before concluding in the Inuit community of Baker Lake. In 1969, this was a truly epic undertaking, and its legacy still inspires a spirit of exploration and adventure within his family and friends today.
In 1973, Jim accepted a position as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Chief Physician at War Memorial Children’s Hospital in London Ontario, which he held for 20 years. He was a highly effective and respected chair, who assembled a team of outstanding physicians and researchers. He proudly led the creation of an independent pediatric emergency service and founded the Children’s Health Research Institute. Despite this remarkable level of commitment, Jim still found time to paddle several northern Canadian rivers with close friends, including the Coppermine, Nahanni, and Hood.
When Jim and Joan retired, they remained in London and enjoyed summers at their cottage in Bayfield, Ontario. Jim took up fly fishing and he spent countless hours both in the Bayfield area and on many other rivers in Canada. An annual event became a trip to the Elk River near Fernie, BC, often with Joan, family, and friends. Jim made his last float, dry fly fishing for Elk River cutthroat trout at age 97. He also immersed himself in competitive croquet as an avid member of the Bayfield International Croquet Club. Both Jim and Joan deeply valued the support and companionship of their many friends in the Bayfield community during their retirement years.

Jim always remained a wonderful partner for Joan, especially after she developed dementia in later life, it was heartwarming to see him take such loving and patient care of her. After Joan’s passing, Jim deeply valued the support and companionship of his many friends in the Bayfield community. Jim’s enthusiasm for life was infectious; he devoted himself to education, medicine, family, and friends, and took particular delight in time spent in the outdoors. Jim will be profoundly missed by his three boys, Thomas (Renée), Charles (Erica) and Peter (Amy); his grandchildren, Hannah (Maitland), Kyle (Amy), Claire (Philippe), Spencer, Jocelyne, Jonathan, Alexander and Caroline; and his five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com. The family is planning to have a private celebration of life, this summer. Donations can be made to the Children’s Health Foundation or the Canadian Canoe Museum.

KALUSCHNY, Maria…

Maria Kaluschny passed away peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in her 103rd year. Maria was predeceased by all four of her sons, most recently Alex Laguta in 2024. A visitation and funeral for Maria will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church, 465 Horton Street East, London. Friends may gather starting at 11:00 am to pay final respects, and the service will begin at 12:30 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. A reception will follow in the church basement after the interment. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Piggot, Joan

Peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Queens Village in London, Joan passed away in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Piggot. Loving mother of Michael (Dee), and Mark (Marie). Dear grandmother of Ben Piggot. Predeceased by her siblings Hazel Greaves, Ruby Campbell, Margaret Maynard, and Burton Sprague. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her family.

Family and friends are welcomed for visitation at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 1:00 – 1:45 pm where the funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Future interment at Woodhull Cemetery, London.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Joan may be made to Ivey Eye Institute through St. Joesph’s Health Foundation or to Byron United Church. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com