Services & Obituaries

AZIZ, Olga…..Peacefully and surrounded by her family at University Hospital on Saturday, April 30, 2011, Olga Aziz (nee Bumaruf) of London, in her 94th year. Daughter of Salomao and Neilie Bumaruf. Predeceased by her beloved husband Russell Andrew (1999). Loving mother of Gregory (Irene) and Warren Aziz. Doting, enthusiastic grandmother to Natalie and Karina. Will be missed by her life-long friend Zilpa Howard. There will be a private family Funeral Mass held at the Lady Chapel, St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the family home, 20 Grosvenor Street, London, from 2 – 4 pm. Private entombment in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BIGELOW- Mary Elizabeth Howell,
Suddenly at her residence on Thursday, April 28, 2011 Mary Elizabeth Howell Bigelow of London in her 64th year. Beloved daughter of the late William Samuel and Margaret Bigelow. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memoiral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, May 24th at 9:30 a.m. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WELLS:
Donna Darlene (Sweazey) Wells of London passed away at University Hospital on April 26, 2011 at age 78. Daughter of the late Harold Sweazey (1972) & the late Beulah (Thomas) Sweazey (1996) of Norwich. Cherished sister of Kay (Jack, 1991) Vigar of London, Howard (Joyce) Sweazey of Sweaburg, the late Don (Shirley) Sweazey (2004), Carm (Darlene) Sweazey and the late Glenn Allan Sweazey (infant, 1929) all of Norwich. Loving mother of Darrell (Claire) Wells of Victoria, BC and Barry Wells of London. Grandmother to C. Adam Lauder-Wells of Waterloo. Survived by numerous dear nieces & nephews, Darlene was a retired employee of UWO and friend to all at Wesley-Knox United Church & Cherryhill Village. Cremation. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London. A memorial service will be held at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, on Wednesday, May 4th at 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) Share a memory or condolence at www.amgfh.com

McGOWAN: Shirley- Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 Mrs. Shirley (Stock) McGowan of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late John Neilson “Neil” McGowan. Dear mother of Brenda Thomson and her husband David of Lucan, Jim McGowan of Barbados and Susan McGowan of Hamilton. Loving grandmother of Scott Pocock, Kelly McGowan-Trysewski (Sam), Jamie McGowan and Brian McGowan and great-grandmother of Imogen. Close cousin of Marilyn Bezanson (Fred) and Margaret Mackay. Loved by her faithful dog Molly. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 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 Friday, April 29th at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5, the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GILBROOK, William Fredrick……

At Clinton Public Hospital on Sunday, April 24, 2011, William F. Gilbrook in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Lillian M. (Springett) Gilbrook. Dear brother of Hester Joan Gilbrook of Lucknow. Uncle of Michael Gilbrook and his wife Rose of Brantford and Patrick Gilbrook. Predeceased by his brother John Gilbrook. Friends will be received by the family in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the War Amps, 1 Maybrook Drive, Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CHAMBERS, Gar….

In the comfort of his home on Sunday, April 24, 2011, Garnet “Gar” Chambers in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Pat Chambers and the late Kathy Chambers (2007). Cherished father of Andy Chambers (Pam), Ben Chambers (Erica), Janet Beattie (Dave) and Sheri Beattie. Loving grandfather “Pappa” of Rebekka, Breanna, Jacob and Elliot. Dear brother of Ralph Chambers (Marg). Also missed by his mother-in-law Helen Hindle, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nephews, nieces and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 3-7pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DREIMANIS, Anita

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, April 23, 2011 Anita (Kana) Dreimanis in her 92nd year.
Beloved wife of Aleksis Dreimanis for 69 years. Dear mother of Mara Love and her husband Robert of Tofino, BC and Aija Downing and James Beck of London. Dear grandmother of Marc Downing and Jenny Francis of Toronto, Andrew Downing and Yesim Tosuner of Toronto, Maia Love and Eesmyal Santos-Brault of Vancouver, BC and Matthew Love of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Great-grandmother of Eva Love of Nanaimo, BC. Also survived by relatives in Latvia. Predeceased by her grandson Toby Love (1983). Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 am with Reverend Aina Avotins officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Latvian Museum of Occupation Fund, c/o Dagnia Stasko, 16 Elterwater Avenue, Nepean, ON K2H 5J2 or London Humane Society, 642 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WRIGHT: Leonard
Peacefully, recounting family adventures and good times, at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, April 22, 2011. Len Wright of London,was in his 90th year. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy P. (McNabb) Wright. Dear father of Peter Wright and his wife Lorie of Mount Albert and Sharon Pangman and her husband Mike of Edmonton. Dear brother of Marion Cropp of Woodstock. Also loved by his grandchildren Peter Pangman and his wife Lindsay, and Matthew Pangman. Dear uncle of Diane Cropp and David Cropp. Long time friend of Ione Yeo of London. Friends will be received by the family, 1 hour prior (12 noon to 1:00 pm) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the medical team in the Critical Care Trauma Centre at Victoria Hospital.

MUNRO, Michael Scott……

At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, April 21, 2011, Michael Scott Munro in his 48th year. Beloved son of Gerry and Carole Munro. Dear brother of Glenn and his wife Joy of Sudbury and Ian and his wife Heather of Sturgeon Falls. Loving and beloved uncle of Emma and James of Sudbury. Also, a reliable, loyal friend. Missed by his aunts and uncles Eileen and Don Graham, Ron and Norma Munro, Linda Munro and Pat Clancy and by his cousins. Predeceased by his aunts and uncles, Jack Munro, Ted and Carolyn Nye, Brenda Munro and Mary Agnes Clancy. Scott’s wise non-judgmental counsel and keen insight coupled with his incredible wit will be sorrowfully missed by all who knew him. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Prayers will held Wednesday evening at 7pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, London on Thursday, April 28 at 10am with Reverend James Mockler, celebrant. Cremation with interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Healthcare Centre Lobby, 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminister, BC, Canada V3L 3W7 or Casey House Foundation, 119 Isabella Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3W7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Heartfelt thanks to all the angels who work on the 7th floor (oncology) at Victoria Hospital.

FLAMAN, Hendrick “Henry”…..

Safe in the arms of Jesus, Henry has gone to be with his Lord. Henry passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in his 84th year. Dear husband and best friend of Diane (Kroesbergen) Flaman for 59 years. Loving father of Grace Branch (Russ) and John Flaman (Trudi). Cherished Opa of Jennifer Forneri (Kevin), Melisa Branch (Chris), Allison Branch, Jon Flaman (Crystal), Dan Flaman (Ashley), Amanda Kabbes (Dan) and seven great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Roel Flaman, Joop Flaman (Tjitske), Arie Flaman, and brother-in-law of Rein Kroesbergen (Tilly), Gerry Schneiders (Jaap), and Betty Kroesbergen, all of The Netherlands. Also uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on THURSDAY, April 21, 2011, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on SATURDAY, April 23, 2011 at 11am at Immanuel Reformed Church, 266 High Street, London, with Pastor Peter Burrill officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com