Services & Obituaries

GILDERS: Ken……
Suddenly on Sunday, June 5, 2011 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Kenneth Harold Gilders of Appin, in his 70th year. Beloved husband, for 51 years, of Mary Anne (Tomlin) Gilders. Dear father of Paul and his wife Sandra and Scott and his wife Susan. Dear brother of Bill and his wife Kathy, George, Art, Edward and his wife Debbie and Jo-Anne Vergilio and her husband Mike. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Norma Gilders and his sister Mary Barbara Gilders. Also loved by his 5 grandchildren and his great-granddaughter. Ken was the recipient of the Star of Courage Governor General of Canada, the Medallion of Valor Carnegy Hero Foundation of North America, Accommodation of Valor City of London, member of the Board of Directors London Fire Department Credit Union, Past President Muscular Dystrophy Association for London, Past Present Optimist Club of Southeast London, member of St. John’s Lodge No 20 A.F.& A.M, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Rose Croix, Member of London Shrine Club, Member and Past President Mocha Desert Rats Unit. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London on Friday, June 10th at 1:00 pm. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London. A Memorial Masonic Service will be held in the chapel, Thursday, June 9th at 6:30 pm under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No 20 A.F. & A.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital, Shrine Floor, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LEMAY, Margaret……

Peacefully at Elmwood Place, on Sunday, June 5, 2011, Margaret F. “Maggie” (Buchan) Lemay of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late George Lemay (1966). Loving mother of Dee Dee Ingram and her husband Paul of London. Cherished sister of Phyllis Ufford of London. Dear sister-in-law of Delma Buchan of Indianapolis. Also missed by her niece and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Anna and her brother Robert. The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Komar and his staff and Elmwood place for their care and kindness. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour (10-11am) to the Celebration of Margaret’s life, being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 11am, with Father Marty Levesque officiating. As an expression of sympathy, please donate to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DUQUETTE, Charleen Julia

At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, June 5, 2011 Charleen J. (Barry) Duquette in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Laurent “Lorne” Duquette for 50 years. Dear mother of Barry Duquette of Windsor and Laureen Prete (Perry) of Brockville. Dear sister -in-law of Francine Chenier (Norman) and Lucille Lauzon all of Kapuskasing and Laurette Patriquin of Thunder Bay. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Marvel Barry and brother John Barry. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 9:00 – 10:00 am (1 hour prior) at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Blvd., London where the memorial service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am with Father Dan Vere celebrant. Inturnment later in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Justin’s Catholic Womens League, 855 Jalna Blvd., London, ON N6E 2S2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com (Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184)

MARSTON, William Lawrence

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Friday June 3, 2011 William “Bill” L. Marston in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Joyce (Fuller) Marston (2007). Dear father of Robert (Marion) Marston of Stratford, Joyce Marston of London and Kathy Rielly and Mauro Montalbetti of Guelph. Loved grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Ruth (Bill) Harper and brother-in-law of Gwen Laker all of London. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Helen (Bill) Hooper. Bill was a proud veteran of WWII serving overseas for 4 1/2 years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Church of the Epiphany Accessibilty Fund, 11 Briscoe Street W., London, ON N6J 1L9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

PAYNE, Mary….

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, June 2, 2011, Mary “Lee” (Stewart) Payne in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Don Payne for 59 years. Loving mother of Janice Hambrock and her husband Walt of Burlington, Ellen Barker and her husband Bob, Erin Jones and her husband Rob and Andrea Harris and her husband John all of London. Proud grandmother of Alex Barker and his wife Stephanie, Jason Barker (Kristy Jay), Tyler Jones and Cole Jones. Dear sister of Ron Stewart and his wife Bev. Predeceased by her parents Archie and Violet Stewart. The family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital for the wonderful and loving care provided. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will take place at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 9Z9 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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LAYTON, Cornelia…..

Surrounded by her family at Elmwood Place, London, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, Cornelia “Corrie” (Westmaas) Layton in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Layton (2006). Loving mother of Alexis Layton and her partner Chris Nobes of London. The family would like to thank Elmwood Place for their excellent care of Corrie. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London ON N5W 3Z6. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SHEA: Colleen…
In London on Sunday, May 29, 2011, Mary Colleen Shea of London in her 41st year. Loving mother of Cassandra and Will Shea. Dear daughter of William and Mary Shea. Dear sister of Robert Shea, his wife Tami and their children Tiara and Cannon. A Private family visitation was held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London with cremation following at Woodland Crematorium, London. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SCOTT, Eva Helen (nee Pelley)…Suddenly at University Hospital, London on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Eva Helen (Pelley) Scott in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Scott. Dear mother of Janet Burrell and her husband John, and Jean Tripp both of London. Dear grandmother of Greg Burrell, Hayley Burrell and James Tripp and his wife Sarah. Nana to Glenn and Shirley. Dear sister of Leo Pelley, Bill Pelley and his wife Marie all of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her son-in-law Wayne Tripp, her brothers Simon, Russell and Lloyd Pelley and her sisters Lottie Pelley, Nina McPherson, Violet Williams, Margaret Boudreau and Mabel Pelley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, May 30, 2011 from 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 Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 1:00pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Patient Assistance Program at London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road, East, London, ON N6C 2R6 Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

London Free Press

ZULIANI: Amerigo
In his 97th year, with his son Bruce at his bedside at McCormick Home, London, the Lord, his Saviour, gently took to Himself, Amerigo Zuliani, on May 24, 2011. Originally of Thunder Bay, Amerigo and his wife Lucy moved to London in 1992. He always lived life simply, ready to extend a helping hand to family and friends and his fatherly devotion and love will be deeply missed by his son. He was predeceased by his parents Rosina and Giuseppe Zuliani, Lucy, his wife of 62 years, brorther Brini Zulani and sister Inez Trevisanutto. He will be sadly missed by sister Cecelia Passador and brother Louis (Dina) of Thunder Bay and brother Gino (Anita) of Sudbury as well as In-Laws Jim and Catherine Scavarelli of Thunder Bay and Robert and Marilyn Colosimo of Whitby as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by Bruce from 10:00 am on Friday May 27th at St. George Catholic Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London where a funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Private interment ceremony at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Outreach Services of McCormick Home, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8 or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

ZULIANI: Amerigo
In his 97th year, with his son Bruce at his bedside at McCormick Home, London, the Lord, his Savour, gently took to Himself, Amerigo Zuliani, on May 24, 2011. Originally of Thunder Bay, Amerigo and his wife Lucy moved to London, Ontario in 1992. To his family and many friends, Amerigo was affectionately known by his nickname “Smergs”. Born in Fort William, Amerigo married Lucy Colosimo in 1944 and for several years ran his own Confectionary and Billiard Hall on McTavish Street before converting the business space in to an apartment for his parents Rosina and Giuseppe Zuliani who lived there for 17 years. He later worked as a milkman for Kellogg’s Dairy and prior to his retirement worked at Breeny’s Auto Body Shop. While in Thunder Bay, Smergs served as an active member of the Principe Di Piemonte Society, the East End Athletic Association and the Worker’s Co-operative of Consumers Grocery Store. He lived life simply, ready to extend a helping hand to family and friends and his fatherly devotion and love will be deeply missed by his son. He is predeceased by his parents Rosina and Giuseppe Zuliani, Lucy, his wife of 62 years, brother Brini Zuliani and sister Inez Trevisanutto. He will be sadly missed by sister Cecelia Passador and brother Louis (Dina) of Thunder Bay and brother Gino (Anita) of Sudbury, In-Laws Jim and Catherine Scavasrelli of Thunder Bay and Robert and Marilyn Colosimo of Whitby as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral mass will be celebrated on May 27th at St. George Catholic Church in London, with interment in the family plot at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home, London entrusted with arrangements 1-877-246-7186) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HORVATH, Ferenc……

Suddenly in London on Sunday, May 22, 2011, Ferenc Horvath in his 25th year. Beloved son of Annette Horvath and Frank Horvath. Cherished brother of Romika Katz and her husband Jacob and Andraya Horvath and her fiancé Jesse Milley. Dear grandson of Romana Horvath. Also missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Predeceased by his grandfather Frank Horvath, and his grandparents George and Yvonne Ducharme. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9pm on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Ferenc’s life will be held on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 2:00pm at Open Door Christian Fellowship, 940 Dundas Street, London, with Pastor Howard Katz officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Open Door Christian Fellowship – Memorial Fund, 940 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com