Services & Obituaries

Ella Vivian Bocking
Ella Vivian Bocking (nee Dixon) died peacefully at home in London in her 92nd year surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Douglas, and much loved mother of Barbara Thompson (John) of Grey Highlands; Bruce (Elizabeth Van Ryn) of Acton; Kenneth (Dianne) of St Thomas, Alan (Barbara) of Toronto; Donald (Anne Morawetz) of Peterborough; Robert (Barbara Souther) of Saanichton, B.C.
Predeceased by her parents, Walter and Lillian Dixon of Montreal, and her sisters, Dorothy Dixon and Jean Hobberlin. Dearly loved Grandmother of David Thompson (Lecia) and Heather Warkentin (Brad); Kristen Eaton (Jeff), Jennifer Bolden (Ben), Lauren Broderick (Wade), David Bocking and Emma Van Ryn; Andrew (Andrea), Steven and Kathryn Bocking (Nathan Johnston); Natalie, Jacqueline and Kimberley Bocking; Christopher, Graham and Laura Bocking; Tara and Bryce Bocking.
Vivian was the proud great grandmother of Caleb and Ella Eaton, Benjamin Warkentin, Max and Riley Bolden, Bradley Bocking, and Zaela Thompson.
Also loved by her nieces and nephews and Carolyn Bocking.
Born in Montreal, Vivian lived in Notre Dame de Grace and attended the Montreal High School for Girls. She then entered the Montreal General Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1942. After two years of working as a nurse at the MGH, she served as a Lieutenant Nursing Sister in the RCAMC (1944-45) stationed at St.Anne de Bellevue, P.Q. and Camp Petawawa, Ontario. Vivian and Douglas were married on March 24, 1945 and lived in Saint Hyacinthe, Strathmore, Town of Mount Royal, Hawkesbury and Boston before moving to London in 1952.
Vivian was a busy mother with six active children, yet found time to serve on the Board and as President of the London YM-YWCA, and as a member and President of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Christian Association.
Vivian followed her six children in attending the University of Western Ontario, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1982.
Vivian and Doug enjoyed many summers at the cottage in Muskoka and numerous canoe trips in Northern Ontario. Vivian was an avid reader, loved to knit and enjoyed bridge with friends.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the staff of Medical Priorities, the Community Care Access Centre and the VON Nurses and Personal Support Workers. Appreciation also to Dr. Scott McKay, Dr. John Sangster, Toula Gerace, and the staff of the Byron Family Medical Clinic as well as Dr. John Feightner.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm Thursday May 12, 2011. A memorial service conducted by Reverend Dr. Kate Crawford will be held at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue at Waterloo Street, London on Friday, May 13th. at 11:00 am. Inurnment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Women’s Christian Association,2022 Kains Road, Room 1411, London, ON N6K 0A8 or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (Douglas and Vivian Bocking Chair for Fetal and Neonatal Growth), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MARSHALL, William…..Peacefully at his residence in Strathroy on Monday, May 9, 2011, William Marshall passed away. Beloved husband of Nora Marshall. Cherished father of Craig Marshall and his wife Jessica of Hamilton and Kyle Marshall and his partner Laura of London. Loving brother of Bruce Marshall and his wife Karen of London. Will also be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received by the family from 1 to 3 pm (2 hours prior) on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 3:00 pm. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. A reception will follow at the Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive, London, from 5:00 – 8:30 pm.

EMENY, Larry Richard Sr. Peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Monday, May 9, 2011. Larry Emeny Sr. in his 74th year. Loving father of Larry Richard Emeny Jr. and his wife Wanda of Napanee and John Allen Emeny and his wife Kammy Blyde of London. Cherished grandfather of 5 grand children and 2 great-grandchildren. Survived by many brothers and sisters. Predeceased by his sister Carol and brothers Herb and Dave. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their Thanks to the staff of the Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home. Friends will be received by the family from 10am till 11am on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11am. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CARSWELL, Myrtle……Peacefully at Woodingford Lodge, Ingersoll, on Thursday, May 5, 2011, Myrtle L. F. (Burt) Carswell in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Paul Carswell. Loving mother of the late Paul Carswell Jr. and the late Lori Carswell. Cherished grandmother of Meghan McLellan of Attica, MI. Dear sister of Violet Christie of London, Jack Burt of Edmonton, Don Burt of Old Perlican, NF and Lynn Coish of Bay de Verde, NF. Predeceased by her sisters Winnie and Emmy, and her brother Jim. Myrtle will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10-11am) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Janet Anstead officiating. Interment in Attica Cemetery, Attica Michigan. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London ON N6C 4V3 or to the Children’s Wish Foundation, 7-725 Westney Road South, Ajax ON L1S 7J7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FISHER, Mary
Mrs. Mary Fisher (nee Hannan) went to be with our Lord & Saviour on May 4, 2011 surrounded by family. She was born in London England in 1915 & later immigrated with her young family & husband Eric to Canada, but always remained British at heart. Predeceased by her husband Eric & daughter-in-law Janet, Nan is survived by 2 sons Brian (NS) & Keith (ON), 4 grandchildren, Dawn (Barry) London, Heather (Stacy) Fisher, Brian (Krista) Fisher, Mary Amanda (Jeff) Bourque & 5 great- grandchildren, a sister-in-law & friend, Anne (England) & a treasured friend Sharon M (Moncton). Nan was a Veteran of WW II, driving tanks down narrow London streets at night, & a past member of the IODE. After the war, Nan was educated in the intricacies of fine china, of all types, whether in bone china tea cups, figurines or simple plates & she enjoyed passing on some of the finer points to her grandchildren over time like a treasured heirloom. Later in life, Nan discovered the joys of volunteering, whether reading to seniors (she herself was already in her 80’s) or helping out at the men’s shelter doing the laundry or serving in soup kitchens in both London & Moncton. Nan had a tremendous love of music, particularly marching bands. She loved tapestry, embroidery, knitting & embroidery of which she was an expert. Her patience was unfailing as she tried to teach her grandchildren the art of knitting, embroidery & needlepoint. (She really needed that patience!) Nan also had such a love for travel, and She traveled from Australia to Ireland, all over Canada (her favourite province being Newfoundland) with her ultimate trip being Alaska. A special Thank You goes out to the wonderful staff at Monarch Hall for the tenderness, love & compassion you have shown to Nan while she resided with you & to the family during a difficult time. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, May 9th at 11:00 am. Interment beside her husband Eric in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to the House of Nazareth, (http://www.maison-nazareth.org) in which Nan had volunteered would be appreciated, or the charity of your choice. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

A Chinese Proverb says “One joy shatters a hundred grief’s”. Nan, you have given us some many “joys” in our lives, but the grief of missing you will always be here. Until we see you again.

FERGUSON, Heather…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, Heather Ferguson in her 92nd year. Beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Elsie (Brown) Ferguson. Dear sister of Robert Ferguson and his wife Margaret “Miggs” (Oram) of St. Catharines and Margaret Lee and her husband Ernest (2011) of London. Dear aunt of Judy Ferguson of Newmarket, Cameron Ferguson and his wife Margo of Hudson, Quebec and Peter Ferguson and his wife Laurie of London. Dear great-aunt of Patrick, Andrew, Emily, Julia and Reed. Dear friend to Irene Potter of London. Heather was a retired employee of Bell Canada. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Friday, May 6, 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, May 7, 2011 at 11:00 am. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Caldwell, Janet Marion….

With great courage, at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound, on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, Janet Marion (Scott) Caldwell of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Charles Caldwell (2009). Loving mother of Maureen (Tony) Solecki of Owen Sound, Margot Caldwell and Ian Caldwell both of Toronto. Much loved grandmother of Ian and Kate. The family wish to thank the Grey Bruce Health Services Unit 6-1 staff, Drs. Kaal, and Huff, and Windermere on the Mount for their excellent and compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday May 5, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queen’s Avenue (at Waterloo Street), London on Friday May 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Kate Crawford officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Mount Allison University, University Advancement, 65 York Street Sackville, NB E4L 1E4 or First-St. Andrew’s United Church – Memorial Fund, 350 Queens Avenue, London ON N6B 1X6, would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DENNIS: Mary

At University Hospital, London on Monday, May 2, 2011. Mary Ada (Cochrane) Dennis of London in her 67th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon John Dennis. Dear mother of Cheryl Wood of Woodstock and Wanda Terrio and her husband Rick of London. Dear sister of Donelda Dobie of Gravenhurst, Nancy Bell and her husband Bob of Mount Forest, Gloria Cochrane, Sally MacDonald, Anne Mitchell, Diane Kovac,Hank Vajdik and his wife Bernadette and Sandra Sexsmith and her husband Dan and Terri Henderson all of London and Gary Vajdik and his wife Julie of Ingersoll. Also loved by her grandchildren, Christine (Ian) of Ottawa, Adam Wood, Allison and Branden Terrio and her step-father Henry Vajdik. Predeceased by her sister Joan Allison. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Friday, May 6th at 12 noon. Interment in Forest Lawn memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 or Boy’s and Girl’s Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1K8 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HALL, Frances Audrey

At University Hospital, London on Monday, May 2, 2011 Frances Audrey (Lawson) Hall in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Harvey James Hall (2001). Dear mother of Jim Hall and his wife Joan of Erin, Dr. Cathy Frederick and her husband Brad and Jo-Ann Yungblut and her husband Brad all of London. Dear sister of Barbara MacKay, Peggy Bird and Betty Whyte. Loved grandmother of Krysta, Sarah, Melissa, Tommy, Christine, Matthew and Kaitlyn. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Anne Marie O’Rourke, Charlotte Saunders, Bill Lawson and Walter John Lawson. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, May 4, 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 conducted from St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. George’s Anglican Church Century Building Fund, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, ON N6H 2B6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

DEAR: Madeline
At Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Madeline Victoria “Madge” (Parsons) Dear of London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Donald “Clare” Dear. Dear mother of Clare Dear and his wife Diane of London and Susan Kasza and her husband David of Uxbridge. Predeceased by her sister Ruth Minielly. Also loved by her grandchildren, Meghan and Blair Dobbyn, Christopher Dear and Christopher Kasza, her great granddaughter Ava, her nephew Dr. Richard Minielly and her niece Prudence Markham. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday and 12 noon to 1:00 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, May 5th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, London, ON N6B 3H8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com