Services & Obituaries

BEAVON, Steven Kenneth…Suddenly in Belleville, ON on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, Steven Kenneth Beavon in his 54th year. Dear brother of Nigel Beavon and his wife Sheilagh of London. Also missed by his niece Bridget Wood and nephews Darcy Beavon and Matthew Wood. Predeceased by his beloved parents Kenneth and Doreen Beavon and his brother Alan. Steven will be sorely missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and very close friends. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Sunday, June 26, 2011 and from 12-1pm on Monday, June 27, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Steven’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 1pm, with Reverend Charles J. Scott officiating. Cremation with interment to follow at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or to the Charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HILTS: Kenneth
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Kenneth Earl Hilts of London in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Helma (Spykers) Hilts. Dear father of Angela and Ron Hilts both of London. Dear brother of Jerry Hilts of London and Keith Hilts and his wife Carolyn of Richmond, Va. Dear uncle of Tracy and her husband Wes. Ken worked for the City of London for 28 years. Friends will be received by the family from 12 noon to 1:00 pm Saturday June 25th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PORTER, Edith…..

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Glendale Crossing, London on Monday, June 20, 2011, Edith “Ede” “Edie” (Dickinson) Porter in her 96th year. Beloved wife of Lloyd G. Porter for 71years. Loving mother of Dallis Knight and her husband Eric of Cambridge and Lorna Mills of London. Cherished grandmother of Katrina, Pam, Erica, Angela, Debbie, Tera and great-grandmother of 14. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her brothers George, Herbert and her sister Stella. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Edith’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 1:00pm with Reverend David W. Stead officiating. Interment in Englehart Cemetery, Englehart, Ontario on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10:00am with Reverend Rudy Kaufmann officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X 2T1 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted www.amgfh.com

FIELD, Edward William….

Gently gone to be with the Lord, on Sunday, June 19, 2011 Edward “Ed” Field in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Ellis) Field for 65 years. Loving father of Paul Field (Pattie), Ruth Whatmough (Graham), Maryhelen Buchanan (Tim), Naomi Pye (Albert), Martha Brown (Dan), Miriam Davidson (Norman) and Annajane Doak (Brian). Cherished grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Survived by his brothers Paul Dennis, Steve and Dave. Predeceased by his brothers George, Gerald, Don, and Doug and his granddaughter Susanna. Ed served in the Navy in WWII, he worked for Silverwoods Dairy for 35 years and drove a school bus for Delaware Central. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm, on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 and one hour prior to the service (12:30-1:30pm), at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 1:30pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Mission Services of London or Bible Truth Publishers. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
“Chosen in Him” Eph. 1:4

SUCHARD, Evelyn May

Mercifully, God’s mysterious veil of peace has descended upon our mother, and released her from a frail and worn body. On Friday, June 17, in her 96th year, Evelyn May Suchard (nee Scarborough), departed this life leaving a strong legacy of faith, love and devotion. In the universal scheme of time, Evie’s long life is merely a flicker … yet is marked by steadfast loyalty to her beloved family, friends, and her life-long service to her church community. Evelyn is predeceased by her husband Dalton; brother Leonard; brother Bob and his wife Marjorie; sister Margaret and her husband Hugh Mathieson; and daughter- in-law Mary. Evie leaves behind her devoted and loving son Gary; son Carl and wife Nancy; daughter Connie and husband Gene Murphy; her dear cousin and loyal friend Elsie Cole; and the joy of her life – grandchildren Kelly Richards, Graham Suchard and Julie Ridgewell, Kimberley and husband Fred Dennis; six wonderful great grandchildren, Alex, Nick, Daniel, Kyle, MacKenzie and Cameron; and many cousins, nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, June 19, 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 Monday, June 20, 2011 at 10:00 am with Reverend Martin Leveque of the Church of St. Andrew Memorial officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Hearing Society, 181 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2K9 or the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

DOERKSON: Hazel (Killby)
At University Hospital, London on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Hazel Kathleen (Killby) Doerkson of London in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late John Thomas Doerkson. Dear mother of Gary Doerkson and his wife Linda, Brenda De Forest and her husband William of London. Dear sister of Eileen Green and her husband Gerry and Betty Dewan of London and Bob Killby and his wife Betty of Windsor. Predeceased by her daughter Karen Ramey, her grandson Chris, her sisters Ethel O’Neil, Ella Scamble, Marjorie Eedy and Elsie Snelgrove, and her brothers Alfred, Harry, Bill and Wilfred Killby. Also loved by her 11 grandchildren and her 8 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her friends and her best friend Inga at People Care. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, June 22nd at 11:00 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MORANT, June Alice…Peacefully at home, on June 16, 2011, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of James Morant. Dear mother of James and Melanie Morant, London and William and Brenda Morant, Winnipeg. Beloved sister of Robert Stutt, Lucan. Loving grandma of Jeffrey and Michelle Morant, Mollie and Matthew Rose, Bridget Morant , all of London and Megan Morant of Winnipeg. Great-grandmother of Sophie and Benjamin Rose. Fondly remembered by Bill and Peggy McLellan, Sarnia. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, June 20, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MCKENZIE, Marguerite

At University Hospital, London on Thursday, June 16, 2011 Marguerite (Higham) McKenzie in her 87th year. Beloved wife of William G. McKenzie. Dear mother of Pamela Dedic (Vit) of Oakville and Ravinn O.West (George) of Alberta. Loved grandmother of Keir Menzies of Toronto, Tebbie Chuchla of Mississauga, Monica Hassel of Kleinburg, Nadia Dedic of Toronto and Lisa Chapman of Calgary and great grandmother of Ella, Jack, Taylor and Belle. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her daughter Joey Menzies and brother Reginald Higham. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Gary Nicolosi officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

PLEITER, Derk……

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, Derk Pleiter in his 89th year.
Beloved husband of Thelma (Andison) Pleiter. Dear father of Michael Pleiter of Calgary, Shelley Pleiter and her husband Carl Kovach of Kingston and Philip Pleiter of Carlton Place. Dear brother-in-law of Barbara Peper of St. Louis, Missouri. Also loved by his grandchildren Raeanne, Jessica, and daughter-in-law Lori of Ottawa. Predeceased by his brothers John and Simon and his sister-in-law Viola. Derk was a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a PhD in physics, who served overseas in WWII as an RCAF pilot. He had a 30-year career with the Department of National Defence in Quebec City and Ottawa. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, June 17, 2011 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 10am at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BAMFORTH, Annie Isabel

Peacefully at Aurora Resthaven, Aurora on Monday, June 13, 2011 Isabel (McIntosh) Bamforth just short of her 91st birthday that would have been celebrated on Thursday, June 16th. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd (‘Bam’), son Rae and sister Velma. Loved mother of Gerald of Vancouver, Jay (Julie) of Aurora and Julie (Ernest) Burden of Calgary and marvelous Nana to Jordan, Jenna and Jessa. Isabel was born in Lobo Township, spent her childhood in Ilderton and graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital (London) School of Nursing in 1942. Isabel and Bam lived in London, Goderich, Hanover and Cambridge making long-lasting friendships along the way. Isabel was active in the Hospital Auxiliaries in all the communities she lived and made significant contributions to those organizations. Isabel was a passionate volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society for over two decades. She created the Reach to Recover Program and brought it to women throughout Ontario. In her later years with the CCS, she worked tirelessly to restructure the Ontario Division Regions and Units and always did her work with cancer patients on the top of her mind. In 1993 Isabel was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation by the Governor General, given to those persons who have made significant contributions to Canada, their community and their fellow Canadians. A graveside burial will be conducted at Woodland Cemetery, London on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Suite 119- 379, Dundas Street, London, ON N6B 1V5 would be appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184)