Services & Obituaries

WHITE, Robert……Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, Robert White of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Frances “Gerry” White. Loved father of Lisa Nelson and her husband Rob of London, Robin White and her husband Jeff Quigley of Scottsdale, Arizona and Brad White of London. Dear grandfather of Julien Gardiner-White and Robert Quigley. Dear uncle of Stewart White. Predeceased by his brother William White, his sister Marion White and his nephew Gary White. Missed by his cherished dog Lincoln and his feline friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 4pm at St. James Westminster Anglican Church,115 Askin Street, London, ON. As an expression of sympathy, please donate to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5., Animal Outreach, 28 Argyle Street, London, ON N6H1Y5 or to the St. Thomas Animal Aide, 333 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BUTSON, Jessie (nee BALL)…..It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jessie on this 8th day of June 2011, in her 76th year. Beloved mother of Matthew Butson (Elizabeth) and Lisa Butson. Loving sister of Marj Wilson (Bruce), Ena Parker (Douglas) and Norm Ball (June). Loving grandmother of Krystle and Simon Butson and great-grandmother of Tyler Butson. Predeceased by daughter Michele. At Jessie’s request there will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place. Interment to be conducted by Jessie’s brother-in-law, the Reverend Canon Douglas L. Parker, to be held at Woodland Cemetery on June 20, 2011 at 11:00 am. Special thanks to the nurses and doctors in the palliative care unit for their caring and compassion. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or a charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HINTON: Audrey
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Audrey June (Speller) Hinton of London, in her 85th year. Predeceased by her beloved Ernie. Audrey will be sadly missed by all those who loved her. Family and friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, from 10:00 to 11:00 am Saturday, June 11th where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DEAN, Peggy……

At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Margaret “Peggy” (Lloyd) Dean in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Dean (2002). Peggy is the treasured mother of Carole Ristmae (Ean), Janet Gibson, and Joan Daniels (Jim). Cherished grandmother of Ryan Daniels (Nicola), Lisa Moore (Joel), Robert Ristmae (Laurie), Trevor Ristmae (Dianna), Michelle Welch (Jeff), Jennifer Young, Michael and Jesse Howley and Great-grandmother of Barry and Emily Daniels, Alanna and Melanie Moore, Christopher, Xander, Alyssa, Tyler Ristmae, Trevor, Delaney, Ty and Payton Welch, Kaitlyn and Cade Young. Peggy was a Past President (x2) of the Ladies Curling Section of Highland Curling Club; past Regent of the Dr. W.E. Saunders Chapter of Municipal Chapter IODE. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12-1pm) to the Celebration of Peggy’s life, which will be conducted at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 1:00pm, with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating . Private family inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital or IODE. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with cremation arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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