Services & Obituaries

WARAM: At University Hospital, London on Friday, August 12th, 2011 John G. Waram of London in his 62nd year. Beloved son of the late Doug and Wilma Waram. Dear father of Kathryn and Daniel both of London. Dear brother of Bob Waram and his wife Dianne of Hanover. Also loved by his grandchildren. Dear brother in-law Judy Waram of Hanover. Dear friend of Shirley Crouse of London. Predeceased by his brother Bill. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Open Door Christian Fellowship, 940 Dundas Street, London on Thursday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Howard Kaatz officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

SMITHAM, Betty Joan…At Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London on Friday, August 12, 2011, Betty Joan Smitham in her 82nd year. Dear sister of Gerald Smitham of Oshawa and Robert Smitham of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dearly missed by her nieces Thais Smitham and Suzanne Smitham and her children Robert and Leah Smitham and her nephew Rick Smitham. Also missed by her special friends Rosemary, Paula, Gloria, Jean, Terry, Pat and Mary and her golf buddies at Hyland Golf and Country Club. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Leah Smitham, sisters-in-law Nancy and Una and nephew Robert Smitham. Betty worked at GM Diesel London for 36 years. In the 1950’s she earned her Pilots License through the London Flying Club (she was the first woman to receive a pilots license). She was a charter member of the London Ski Club and was an active member of the camera club. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Sunbeam Centre, 2749 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON N2C 1A7 or to Epilepsy Ontario, Suite 308, 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 4P8. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MASON, Rosella Mae

Peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Rosella Mae (Bryson) Mason in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Stuart Mason. Dear mother of Richard Mason of Cambridge, Ron Mason of London, Sharon Rousseau and her husband Marc of Ipperwash, Tim Mason and his wife Ann of London and Robert Mason and his wife Rosealee of London and daughter-in-law Barbara Mason of Whitehorse. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Elizabeth Ayers of Stratford, Margaret McKee and her husband Douglas of London and Bill Bryson and his wife Jocelyn of North Bay. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Bill Mason and daughter-in-law Kathy Mason and brothers Jack, Jimmy and George Bryson and her sister Rita Hancock. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 10, 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 Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 10:00 am with Reverend Dan Vere celebrant. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Salvation Army Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1 H3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LEE: Leslie
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, August 8, 2011. Leslie Howard Lee of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Arley (Agar) Lee. Dear father of David Lee and his wife Loriana of Kanata, Nancy Watts and her husband Phillip in England and Sylvia Lee of London. Predeceased by his sister Sonia. Also loved by his grandchildren, David Michael, Christina and Sara, and his great-grandchildren, Cecylia, Carter, Isabella and Chloe. Leslie was a sargeant in the Royal Air Force for 9 years during the Battle of Britain and is a 30+ year retired accountant with Labatt Breweries of Canada. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00 to 11:00 am) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday August 12th at 11:00 am Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MUNDS: Margaret

At her residence on Monday, August 8, 2011. Margaret Esther (Foote) Munds of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late A. A. “Doc” Munds. Dear mother of Mary Hauge and her husband Dallas, Larry Munds and his wife Sandra, Sandra LaCharite and her husband Jay and Bruce Munds and wife Nancy Drummond. Also loved by her grandchildren, Sean, Cindy and Mike, Jill and Ron, Jason, Michael, Danielle, Melanie and Trevor, Julian, Brigitta, Jennifer, her great-grandchildren, Nicole and Brian, Nathan, Janelle, Brittney, Lera and her great-great-grandson Nolan. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00 to 11:00 am) to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, August 13th at 11:00 am. Cremation with inurnment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FREEMAN, Ethel May

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, August 8, 2011 Ethel May (Armitt) Freeman in her 86th year. Dear mother of Ron(Gabriella) Freeman of London and Rob Freeman of Thorndale. Loved grandmother of Zan, Mark and Jordan Freeman. Predeceased by sister Frances Shadick. A private family visitation and service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London with The Venerable D. Ian Grant officiating. Interment in St. George Cemetery, Hyde Park. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Rob Freeman Foundation, 22946 Valleyview Road, Thorndale ON N0M 2P0 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Betty Doreen…..Peacefully at Country Terrace, Komoka, on Saturday, August 6, 2011 with her beloved daughter, Lynne Webb at her side. Cherished wife of Kenneth J. Smith. Loving grandmother to Bryan and Allison Webb and great-grandmother to Asa Fletcher Webb. She will be greatly missed by Donald Webb, Katie Ewald, and Adam Kulakowsky. Survived by her brother Robin Hyslop of Wentworth, NS. Predeceased by her brothers Scotty, Douglas, Donald and Maxwell. Betty graduated from the Stratford School of Nursing in 1947 and so began her love of caring for others. Her nursing career proudly continued until the age of 72. Her passions included her family, travel, writing, gourmet cooking and piano playing. Her family will miss her boundless energy, beautiful smile, insightful letters and her words of wisdom. Special thank you to Margaret Keene “her other daughter”, Dr. R. Martin and the staff at Country Terrace. As per Betty’s wishes, cremation will be followed by a private family service. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario, 741 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MORRIS, Kevin…..Peacefully at home, on Friday, August 5, 2011, Kevin Morris in his 35th year. Beloved son of Cheryl Morris, and Brian (Silvana) Morris. Loving brother of Shannon. Cherished grandson of Barney and Fran Morris, and Ross and Madeleine Nesbitt. Also missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and his extended family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 1-3 pm on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the reception centre (located in the South East corner of the parking lot) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Followed by a private family reception. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, 350 Michael Cowpland Drive Kanata, Ontario K2M 2W1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WEIR, Vera Eugenie

At University Hospital, London on Thursday, August 4, 2011 Vera Eugenie (Eustace) Weir in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late John Robert (Jack) Weir (1995). Dear mother of The Reverend Joan Stiles and her husband William and Robert (Bob) Weir and his wife Karin all of London. Loved grammy to Michael Stiles and his wife Donna, Kim Ewing and her husband Kevin, Lisa Weir and companion Christian Vemb, Heather Nadon and husband John, Brett Stiles, Kurtis Weir and companion Amy Scott and great grammy of Caighlee, Jack, Luke, Julia, Johnny, Gabriel, Lily, Madeline, Ben and Matthew. Predeceased by her brother Stuart Eustace (1944) and her parents William and Elsie Eustace. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 15, 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 Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment in Colborne Cemetery, Goderich. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

FRENCH, Eileen…..

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, Eileen (Thompson) French in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Glen French. Loving mother of Virginia Bint and her husband David of Mount Forest and Bonnie McNichol and her husband Brian of London. Proud grandmother of Valerie and Danielle. Dear sister of Hilda Dyas. Also missed by nieces and nephews. Eileen always thought of others before herself. She made this world a better place. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, August 12, 2011, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Eileen’s life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2:00pm, with Reverend Kenji Marui officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Calvary United Church – Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1 or Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London ON N6C 4M7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com