Services & Obituaries

CIARALLO, Frances…..

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, Frances (Skitteral) Ciarallo in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Sam Ciarallo (1991). Loving mother of Bonnie Ciarallo of London. Also missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Predeceased by her sister Joan and her brother Bill. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, August 5, 2011, at 2pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1139 Riverside Drive, London. Scattering of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LINDEN, Iona Jeanne

Peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Monday, August 1, 2011, Iona Jeanne Linden in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Murray Linden. Loving mother of Kevin Linden (June), Wendy Simpson (Chris), and Tom Linden (Joan), all of London. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Andrew, Elizabeth and Ted. Loving great-grandmother of Kellen. Survived by sisters in law Mary and Joyce and brother in law Verne. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers George, Bill, Dick, Gord and sister Sonya. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Friends will be received by the family from 11 am – 1 pm on Friday, August 5, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Jeanne’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 1 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JENKINS BARBER, Shirley……Peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock on Sunday, July 31, 2011, Shirley Jenkins-Barber in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Ted Barber and the late Graham Jenkins. Loving mother of Brian Jenkins, Gary Jenkins and his wife Claudia Russell, Glenna Boyle and her husband Bernie. Proud grandmother of Kevin, Kelsey, Brendan, Emily and Alexandra. Dear sister of Gerry Fawcett. Dearly missed by the Barber family, John (Norma), Steve (Jacquie), Glenn, Kara, James, Alex, Nicole and Scott. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Shirley’s love of music filled her life. Through the years she was involved with Windsor Light Opera, Seniors Jubilee, Georgian Girls and The Nostalgic Theatre. She was a soloist and member of numerous choirs in both Ontario and Florida. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be conducted at the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON. on Thursday, August 4 at 11 am. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Sakura House, 715180 County Road 4, R.R. #5, Woodstock, ON, N4S7V9. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KNEESHAW, Alexander Raymond

At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, July 29, 2011 Alexander “Alex” R. Kneeshaw in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Wood) Kneeshaw (2002). Dear father of Kathy Mosley and her husband Keith of Oakville and Sharon Rose Kneeshaw of Sidney, BC. Loved grandfather of Theresa and Katrina Mosley. Predeceased by his daughter Nancy May Kneeshaw, brothers Frank, Carl and Milton Kneeshaw and sister Birdie Kneeshaw. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road East, London where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dawn M Dyer officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (Parkwood Hospital – Veterans Wing), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LESSICK, Joshua…..

Peacefully and bravely, in the arms of his parents, who never left his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, July 28, 2011, Joshua Robert Lessick at the age of 10 weeks, 2 days. Beloved son of Kelly (Thistle) and Marty Lessick. Dear grandson of Alice Reid and the late Lanny Thistle. Cherished nephew of Lanny Thistle Jr. He will be missed by his family and friends. Joshua was a strong and a brave little boy, who never gave up, he will be in our hearts forever. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Monday, August 1, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London ON, N6J 1Y4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HUNTER, Bill….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Monday, July 25, 2011, William “Bill” James Hunter in his 67th year. Beloved son of Ethel Hunter and the late Stan Hunter. Loving brother of Bob Hunter and his wife Marion and Helen Lorette and the late Clarence all of London. Dear uncle of Richard (Gina), Rob, Mike, Chris and great-uncle of Jake, Kaylee, Brooklyn, Noah and Hunter. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, with Reverend Douglas R. G. Story officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SHAW, John……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, July 24, 2011, John Shaw in his 72nd year. Beloved friend of Graham George. Predeceased by his parents Velma and Fred. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 1:00pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London (please meet at cemetery office). A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HILDERING, John…”In my Father’s house are many mansions, I go there to prepare a place for you.” On Saturday, July 23, 2011 the Lord in His infinite wisdom called home His servant, John Hildering in this 88th year. Beloved husband of Nellie Hildering (nee DeWeger-Schuling). Predeceased by his first wife Riek Hildering (nee Heyerman) and his son Dwight Hildering. Dear father of Scott and Nancy Hildering, father-in-law of Teresa Hildering of Millgrove, also loved by his children; Diana & Michael Miedema of Pt. Stanley, Ronald & Doreen DeWeger of Pt. Stanley, Marsha & Bernard Miedema of Exeter. Beloved Opa of Catherine Hildering & J.J. Brill, Rachel Hildering, Melissa & Craig Gagnon, Christina & Luke Holst, Andrew Hildering, Matthew & Laura Miedema, Danielle & Peter Reid, Patrick & Danielle Miedema, Adam DeWeger & Emily Woudstra, Jordan DeWeger, Alycia & Dick Visser, Meaghan Miedema & Matthew Barlow, Tyler Miedema, Nikki Miedema & Jordan Kuipers and one great grandchild, Aliya Reid. Dear brother of Anna Pieters, St. Thomas and Lex & Ido Hildering, Cees Endeveld, Holland. Predeceased by his brother Piet Hildering, sister-in-law Cato Hildering and brother-in-law Herman Pieters. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the A. Millard George Funeral Home until Tuesday afternoon, July 26th and then to the First Christian Reformed Church, 75 Blackfriars Street, London for funeral services on at 1:30 pm. Interment at Siloam Cemetery. Visitation on Monday, July 25 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to the “Christian Reformed World Relief Committee”, 3475 MainwaySTN LCD 1, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 in lieu of flowers. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GOULD: Barrie
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. George Barrie Gould of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Helen Olive (Wright) Gould. Dear step-father of Sandra Edgar and her husband Jim, Janis Millman and her husband Maynard all of Oakville, Stephen Kerr and his wife Cheryl of London and Robert Kerr and his partner Jo-Anne of Strathroy. Also loved by his 12 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 noon to 1:00 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, July 25th at 1:00 pm. Cremation and inurnment to follow at a later date in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society of London, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CUMMINGS, Eileen……

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, Eileen G. (McCready) Cummings of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Dr. Ralph J. Cummings (1997). Loving step-mother of Kent Cummings and his wife Mimi of Oakville. Cherished grandmother of Katherine Cummings. Dear sister of Gordon McCready and his wife Lucette of Toronto and Nell Andrews of Belleville. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by step-daughter Elizabeth Ann Cummings and brother-in-law Frank Andrews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm, on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 10:30am with Reverend Sheldon W. Dyck officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com