Services & Obituaries

MURPHY, Michael Timothy…..Suddenly as a result of a single car accident on Monday, April 18, 2011 Michael T. Murphy in his 36th year. Dear son of T. Dennis Murphy (Sandi Firman) and Agnes (Gecseg) Murphy all of London. Beloved companion of Jaime Nicole Nash Gibson. Dear father of Christina Branton-Murphy and Cassidy Murphy. Loved brother of Shara Murphy (Zak Kinsley), James Gecseg-Jarvis and step brother of Tahnya and Tara Parachuk. Also survived by his grandparents Nellie Murphy and her late husband Ken(1983) and Graham Skelton and Rozsa and John Mecs and Jozsef Gecseg. Missed by his aunts Klara Basile (Aurelio), Rozsa Carnegie (Brian) Carol Heaslip (Eric), Sheila Arena (Tony) and uncles Cliff Murphy (Lynn), Joe Murphy and David Gecseg. Michael is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, April 22, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 10:00 am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the trust fund that has been set up for Michael’s Children can be sent to the Michael Murphy Trust Fund, 69-10 Rossmore Court, London, Ontario, N6C 6A3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LOOKER: Alberta
At Elmwood Place Retirement Community, London on Monday, April 18, 2011. Elizabeth Alberta “Birtie” (Blatchford) Looker in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Hickey and the late Allan Looker. Dear mother of David Hickey and his wife Anne, Mary Collins and her husband Jim, Robert Hickey and his wife Donna, Jerry Hickey all of London, Sue Statz and her husband Harold of Kitchener and Jim Hickey and his wife Jennifer of Norwich. Dear sister of Joan, June, Dede and George. Predeceased by her daughter Deborah Hickey-McLaughlin and her brothers Jim and Bob Blatchford. Also loved by her 19 grandchildren, her 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday, April 22nd at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow with interment later in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Elmwood Place Retirement Community, Comfort Care Room, 46 Elmwood Place, London, ON N6J 1J2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

THOMPSON: Bill
At University Hospital, London on Sunday, April 17, 2011 William George “Bill” Thompson of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (King) Thompson (2003). Loving father of Janice Lachance and her husband Raymond, Gary Thompson and his wife Lynn and Brenda High and her husband Gary all of London. Cherished papa of, Denise Logan (Jared), Danielle, Dwayne, Darren, Devin, Kari Thompson (Stephen Ogilvie), Laura, David, Keegan and Jeff. Also loved by his great-grandchildren, Montana, Rylan, Tailor and Kayla. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the A. Millard George Fuenral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, April 20th at 1:30 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MCDONALD, Wesley Walter…..Peacefully and surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital on Sunday, April 17, 2011, Wesley Walter McDonald of London in his 80th year. Long time best friend of Georgette De Bie. Cherished father of Donna Ball, Dorothy Davis and her husband Ken, Paul McDonald and his wife Cathy and Walter McDonald and his wife Karen all of Sarnia. Loyal brother and fishing buddy Alex McDonald. Also remembered by siblings Dave (Helen), Sandy (Brenda), Joanne and Marie. Proud grandfather of Steven and Danielle Ball, Dean and Adam (Stacey) Davis, Matthew McDonald and Ian McDonald. He will be fondly remembered by Zara (Jay), Rudy (Audrey), Sandra (Richard), Terry and Colleen. Special grampa Wes of Anik, Kinsley, Andrew, Cassandra, Rebecca and Nicholas. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, April 19, 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 Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 11:00am. 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. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MARSHALL, John Harold…..Peacefully at University Hospital on Saturday, April 16, 2011, John H. “Jack” Marshall of London in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Mabel (Anderson) Marshall (1991). Dear father of Robert Charles Marshall and his wife Barbara of Cambridge and Sandra Ann Daniels Marshall of England. Loved grandfather of Stacey Hanlon and her husband Joseph and Craig Lipke and his wife Jenn and great-grandfather of Dorian Lipke, Ara and Cody Sackrider and Isabelle Hanlon. Dear brother of Muriel Alberta “Elaine” Marshall of London. Predeceased by his brothers William Keith Marshall and Warren James Marshall. John was a member of Wesley-Knox United Church and affiliated with the Mocha Shrine, London and member of The Tuscan Masonic Lodge No. 195 A.F. & A.M., London. There was a private family graveside service held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 2:00pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

McFADYEN, Chris….Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, April 14, 2011, Chris McFadyen of London in his 63rd year. Beloved brother of John McFadyen and his wife Dorothy, Bruce McFadyen and his wife Gail, Dorothy Cousins and her husband Ian and David McFadyen. Predeceased by his brothers Doug McFadyen, Ed McFadyen and his sister Carol Etheridge. Chris will be missed by many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by Sue Rutherford. Chris was in the catering business for over 20 years with Southwest catering. The family would like to thank the medical staff of Victoria Hospital, sixth floor. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 10 – 11 am on Monday, April 18, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted from the chapel at 11 am with Reverend Frank Mantz officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MANNESS, Liz…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, April 10, 2011, Elizabeth “Liz” (Bryan) Manness of London in her 64th year. Beloved wife of John Manness for 31 years. Loving mother of Kathy Manness and Chuck Manness both of London. Dear sister-in-law of David Manness (Ivana Klouda) and their families. Liz will be greatly missed by her three dogs Sam, Sampson and Maya. Liz was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi and Metropolitan United Church. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Liz’s life will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 1pm, with The Reverend Dr. Jeffrey P. Crittenden officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations, may be made to The Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London ON N5W 3Z6 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

NITARSKI, Edith Inge
Surrounded be her family and friends at University Hospital on April 9, 2011 Edith Inge (Breffke) Nitarski in her 78th year. Devoted mother to Wally Graeme and his wife Cindy of London. Proud and loving Oma to Calvin Graeme. Edith is survived by her brother Jurgen Breffke (Margrith), nephews Jens Breffke, Nils Breffke, Tom Wager (Jill), Tom Haag (Robin), and niece Connie Haag. Predeceased by her sister and best friend Margaret Wager, and brother Henry Breffke.
Edith cherished her family friends and will be sadly missed by Inge Schirmer, the Schaeffer family, the Berkshire Babes, Susan and Hope Burke, and all of her good friends in the condo complex. The family would like to thank the team in the cardiac care unit at University Hospital for their compassion and care. Edith will be remembered for her kindness, her love of animals (including her cat Flo and grand dog Rosie) and her indomitable spirit. Saturday mornings at the Graeme home will never be the same without her weekly visits accompanied by cookies and treats for her grandson. She will be missed beyond words, and forever in our hearts. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday April 16, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (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 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Animalert, P.O Box 24042, London, ON, N6H 5C4 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HARRISON, Vera Emily Theresa

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Saturday, April 9, 2011 Vera E. T. (Jelley) Harrison in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Harrison (1989). Dear mum of Teresa Moore (Geoff) and also missed by her husband’s two daughters Pamela Schindler (Big John) and Trudy Rose of London. Loved grandmother of Andrew and Christopher Henry, Dawn and Cherie Rose, Becky and Gordon Schindler, and Tammy Bonilla and 4 ½ great grandchildren all of London. Predeceased by her sisters Mickey Guy and Audrey Barefoot (The Jelley Sisters are together again!) Also a Shout Out to the staff at Mount Hope / St. Mary’s and to June, thank you so much. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Thursday April 14, 2011 at 11:00 am with Chaplain Katherine Spannemann officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LUKJANENKO, Victor

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, April 9, 2011 Victor Lukjanenko in his 65th year. Beloved son of Zina (Lechner) Lukjanenko and the late Ivan Lukjanenko (2000). Dear brother of George Lukas (Debra) of London. Also survived by his nephew Andrew Lukas and nieces Lauren VanDerSpek (Joel) and Tanya Dawidenko (Sergy) and their children Christine and Alex. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 from 2-4 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London. The funeral service will be conducted from Hillside Church, 250 Commissioners Road East, London on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Robert Wilson officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Hillside Church Memorial Fund, 250 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 2T1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com