Services & Obituaries

TRIBE, Marjory

At Chelsey Park Retirement Residence, London on Sunday, November 27, 2011 Marjory (Ashford) Tribe in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Erwin Keith Tribe (2008). Dear mother of Bryon Tribe and his wife Anne of London and Don Tribe and his wife Catherine of Thamesford. Loved nana of Christopher and Andrew Tribe and Heather and Chris Davies. Dear sister-in-law of Fred and Hazel Tribe, George and Shirley Tribe, Marie Hartney and Doug Groat. Predeceased by her sons Ronald Wayne Tribe (1956), Paul Gregory Tribe (1986) and her sister Doris Howey (2010). Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 3-5 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 Friday, December 2, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Catherine Moore officiating. Interment in Siloam Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation,150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road E. London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

COUPER (Connor), Winnifred Ada…….At University Hospital, London on Saturday, November 26, 2011, Winnifred Couper in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late John Wright Couper. Loving aunt of Georgina Couper of London. Predeceased by her two brothers Norman and Reginald Connor, her sister Ruby Schedler and her nephew Norman Frank Connor. She will be missed by her church family where she attended for over 70 years. Friends will be received from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Impact Church London, 220 Adelaide Street North, London where the funeral service will be held at 6:30 pm with Reverend D. Karl Thomas and Reverend Cheryl Thomas officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON B6A4V2, Parkwood Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DITCHER, Geoffrey…..

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London on Saturday, November 26, 2011, Geoff Ditcher of London in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Sharon (Dufton) Ditcher of 49 years. Cherished father of Mike Ditcher and his wife Sherry of London, Andrea Klooster and her husband Jeff of London and Chris Ditcher and his wife Colleen of Victoria, B.C. Loving grandpa of Lucas, Zachary, Callan, and great-grandfather of Caidence. Dear brother of David Ditcher and his wife June, Lesley Corcoran and her husband John and brother-in-law of David Dufton and his wife Patty, Carole Dutton and her husband Richard, Judy McKenna and Dennis George. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Calvin McKenna and his sister-in-law Helen George. The family would like to thank the staff at the London Regional Cancer Program, University Hospital nursing staff, and the palliative care staff for their care and support. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ROBERTS (nee Skidmore), Joyce Eileen……

After a 3 year battle with cancer Joyce succumbed to the disease on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Parkwood Hospital, London. She is survived by her dear husband Ken, her two stepchildren, Scott and Kimberly and four special grandsons, Skylar, Jordan, Matthew and Spencer. Joyce also survived by her brother Art and her sister-in-law Jean, her niece Patricia and nephew Arthur (Susan) and his family,her niece Jeannine (Harold) and their family and her niece Marie-Lise (Kieran) and their family. She is predeceased by her parents Arthur and Eileen. Joyce fought her disease bravely with the constant love and support of Ken, but also with the support of many good friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm, on Monday, November 28, 2011, and 12 noon – 1pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4, Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1S1 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

VANSTONE, Vivian……

Peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Vivian (Trethowan) Vanstone of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Vanstone (1991). She is survived by her sister Margaret Prestage and her husband Bob of Camrose, Alberta, her sister-in-law Eleanor Lucas and her husband Bob of London. Cherished aunt of Colleen Johnstone and her husband Jim of Penetanguishene, Wayne Prestage and his wife Donna of Camrose, Kelly McIssac and her husband Dale of Leduc, Alberta , Karen Lucas and her husband Michael Witt of London and Susan Fisher and her husband James of London. Dear great aunt of Takara and Colton Johnstone, Janel, Chelsey and Taryn Prestage, Kenzie and Brett McIssac, Cole and Claire Witt and Brock Fisher. She will be dearly missed by her special friend of many years Helen Thompson. Vivian taught school for 36 years and touched the lives of many young minds with her sense of humour, love of rabbits and nature, enjoyment of books and reading and her vivacious love of life and learning. Vivian enjoyed her stay at Ashwood Manor, the friendly people, beautiful trees and the abundant wildlife. Family and friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, November 25, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 10:30am with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SCOTT, Nancy……

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Long Term Care Facility, London on Monday, November 21, 2011, Nancy Scott in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Ivan L. W. Scott. Dear mother of Lawrence Scott of Stony Plain, Bill Scott and his wife Kathy of Thamesford, Richard Scott of Edmonton and Sheila Wilson of England. Dear sister of Winnie of England. Also loved by her seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 pm, on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1pm on Friday, November 25, 2011. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario N6A3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WELSH: John
At University Hospital, London on Saturday, November 19, 2011. John Welsh of London, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Janet (Prentice) Welsh. Dear father of Judith Moore-Hepburn and her husband Richard and Randolph Welsh all of London. Dear brother of Annie McLaughlan of Toronto. Also loved by his granddaughter Krista Moore of London, grandson Wei Wei Li of Toronto, his sister-in-law Ellen Prentice of London and his many nieces and nephews. John was a member of Local 27 CAW for over 30 years at 3M. John was an amateur boxer in Scotland and continued his boxing career as “Joey Welsh” when he emigated to Canada. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, November 23rd at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday November 24th at 1:00 pm. The family wish to thank the staff of Marian Villa and the owner and staff of Kubby’s Pub and Grill for all their kindness. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FLETCHER, Colin…….

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, November 17, 2011, Colin Fletcher of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Loreen “Betty” (Mitten) Fletcher. Dear father of Susan Carswell and her husband Dr. Brian Carswell of Campbell River, B.C. Dear brother of Donelda Wheeler of Collingwood. Also loved by his grandchildren Jennifer (Carswell) Krajsek, Scott Carswell, Kelly Carswell, and Alyssa and Cara Milner. Predeceased by his daughter Joan Milner. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 7pm. There will be no visitation. The memorial service will be conducted from the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Western Counties Wing, Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road East, London on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 11am, with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment of cremated remains in St. George Cemetery, St. George, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada – Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 379 Dundas Street East, Suite 119, London ON N6B 1V5 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MCARTER, Ella…..

Surrounded by her family at McCormick Home, London on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Ella June (Hicks) McArter in her 84th year. Much loved Mom of Sandra Donkervoort and her husband Brian of London and John McArter and his wife Dona of Kimberley, B.C.. Proud Gran of Jeffrey, Laura and Amanda. Dear sister of Holly Hanson. Predeceased by her brothers Norman, Hewton, Harry, Hubert, Howard, Archie, Donald and sisters Helen and Hilda. Ella was a long time employee (retired) of Copp’s Buildall. Her life was her family and her job. She served us all well! A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10am, at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London (please meet at the cemetery office). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HUMPHRIES, Ruby……

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, November 14, 2011, Ruby Violet (Box) Humphries in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Humphries (2003). Dear mother of the late Gail Topham (2006) and her husband Jim of London, Carol Lewis and her husband Dr. Ernie Lewis of Mississauga, Fred Humphries and his wife Jackie of London, Terry Humphries and his wife Janet of Sheddon, and Kathy Dako and her husband Charlie of London. Loved grandmother of eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Bruce Box and his wife Jean. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Jack and Ivan, her sister May and her sister-in-law Marion. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1pm on Friday, November 18, 2011. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com