Services & Obituaries
William “Bill” Johnston
JOHNSTON, William ‘Bill” Ernest ….
Peacefully at Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London, on Friday, November 11, 2011, William “Bill” Johnston in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean E.(Nattress)Johnston. Loving father of Randy Johnston and his wife Nancy of London, Diane Gee and her husband Brett of London and Cathy Breen and her husband Brad of Waterloo. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Eric and Michelle Johnston, Stephanie and her fiance Corey, Spencer and Samantha Gee, Katie and Shallen Breen. Dear brother of Lindis Willis of Mossley. Sadly missed by lifelong friends Shirley and John Farmer and several nieces and nephews. Bill served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the 2nd World War and was a member of London East Rotary Club for 52 years. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011 and Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 12 noon – 1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON N6A 4G5 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George St London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Wayne Parker
PARKER, Wayne….
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Wayne Parker in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Rosanna (Fleming) Parker. Proud father of Doug Parker and his wife Sherry of Barrie and Donna Parker of London. Cherished grandfather of Morgan, Mason and Xander. Dear brother of Wendy Parker and brother-in-law of Theresa Fleming and Mary Fleming (Dave). Predeceased by his parents Faye and Douglas Parker. A Lions Service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 12:45pm; visitation will follow from 1-2pm, with the funeral service beginning at 2pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Lambeth Lion’s Memory Box Program, 7026 Diane Crescent, London ON N6P 1G2 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Malcolm Morham
Morham, Malcolm Dunbar. P.Eng.
Malcolm in his 85th year on November 9, 2011 with his wife Brenda (White) at his side. Beloved father of Gavin, Fiona, (and partner Dan Gane), Alison and Anthony Morham. Brother of Anne Morham and the late Margaret Carpenter-Jacobs. Loved by his grandchildren, Jessica, Mia, Benoit, Natasha, Sophie and Claire. He will be sadly missed by all.
Born in Edinburgh Scotland in 1927 he attended the Sedbergh School for Boys. He served in Palestine at the end of the Second World War. He graduated from Trinity Hall, Cambridge in Engineering and was proud of winning ‘the bumps’ race in rowing. He immigrated to Montreal where he met and married Brenda. His engineering career took him and his young family across Canada and to the Philippines, but his home was London and Bayfield Ontario. He was an enthusiastic sailor, croquet player and a keen amateur astronomer. He remained active to the end, playing violin with the London Community Orchestra and studying with the Society for Learning in Retirement.
Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 15th between 6 pm and 7:30pm at the Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, London N6H 1V4. A memorial service will be held at the Oakridge Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, November 16th at 11:00 am As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Community Orchestra, 1551 Ryersie Road, London N6G 2S2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184) Online condolence accepted at www.amgfh.com
Maureen (Van Vliet) Eising
EISING, Maureen……
On Friday, November 4th, 2011 the Lord took home His child, Maureen (Van Vliet) Eising of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Eising (2006). Loving mother of Tony Eising, Harry Eising and his wife Jackie, Margaret Barnard and her husband Jon, and Darlene Rock and her husband Laverne. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandsons and 9 great-grandchildren. Also survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Predeceased by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends will be received by the family 1/2 hour prior (10:30-11am) at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 716 Classic Drive, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:00a.m. with Reverend John Van Til and Reverend Eric Groot-Nibbelink officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Frank Nuttall
NUTTALL, Frank……
At Parkwood Hospital on Friday, November 4, 2011 Frank Nuttall of London , age 85. Beloved husband on Elizabeth (Cochrane) Nuttall. Dear father of Leigh (Andy) and Lesley (John) all in England. Dear step-father of Don (Sue) of Toronto. Dear brother of Irene (Ken) in England. Also loved by his grandchildren Jake, George and Beti. Dear brother-in-law of Anne McLean (Ian) and Marion and Iain (2008) Cochrane all of London. Also loved by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation has taken place. Frank was a veteran and served with H.M. Royal Navy during WW 11. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. will be held at the funeral home at 6:30pm Wednesday. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, (for Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
George Arthur McCoy
McCOY, George……
At Victoria Hospital, London on November 4, 2011. George Arthur McCoy of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Katherine McCoy. Dear step-father of John Spindler (Matt), Kimberly Bowes and her husband George, and Elizabeth Spindler all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren, Tina and John, Timothy, Theresa, Kristi-Lynn and Mike, Andrew, Anthony (deceased 2001), Christopher, Ashley, Tasha, Samantha, and Matthew and Karen and his great-grandchildren Emily and Matthew.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London on Wednesday, November 9th at 1:00 pm. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the George Bray Hockey Association, c/o Murray Howard, 2 Jutta Cres., London, ON N6E 3R2. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Alice Ellen (Deeks, McLennan) Blaney
BLANEY, Alice…..
Peacefully at Kensington Village, London, on Thursday, November 3, 2011, Alice Ellen (Deeks, McLennan) Blaney in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Don Blaney and the late Kenneth M. McLennan (1995). Loving mother of Paul McLennan (Julie) of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Ken McLennan (Robin) of London. Dear grandmother of Darren, Duane (Buffy), Duncan, Ian, and great-grandmother of Ava and Jenna. Dear sister of Angus Deeks (Georgina) of Minden and Murray Deeks of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her brothers Lorne, Wilfred and Cameron Deeks. The family would like to thank the staff at Kensington Village for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service, being conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1pm, with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Private family Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Outreach Services Program – c/o McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London ON N6K 0A8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Dolores Elizabeth Hill
HILL, Dolores Elizabeth……
Surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Dolores Elizabeth (Hemingson) Hill in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Douglas “Doug” Hill. Dear mother of Timothy Hill and Bonnilee Mosher (Troy). Loved grandmother of Jackie Oatman and step grandmother to Courtney and Caitlyn and step great grandmother to Keira Lauwerier. Dear sister of Vincent Hemingson (Ruth). Predeceased by her daughter Vickie Hill and brother Errol Hemingson. Friends will be recieved by the family on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Gateway Church, 890 Sarnia Road, London on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Rick Boyes officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Gateway Church Memorial Fund, 890 Sarnia Road, London, ON N6H 5K1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com
Catherine (Doherty) Morris
MORRIS, Catherine “Cathie”
Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, passed away at Parkwood Hospital Oct 31 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Morris (1992). She is sadly missed by her daughter June and husband David (Aitken) of London, Ontario, and son Robert and wife Janice of Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Her loss is felt by her grandchildren Paul and his partner Valérie, Susan and her husband Benjamin (Feuhr), Ruth, and Eilidh. For 28 years Cathie was superintendent of the El Mar apartments at 186 Elmwood Avenue in Old South. She retired at the age of 88 and after 30 years in Canada Cathie proudly became a Canadian citizen in September 2011. A celebration of her life will take place Sunday Nov. 6th from 2 – 4 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. South, London. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com
