Services & Obituaries

DAVIS, Joyce Marion

Peacefully at Highview Residences on Saturday, February 26, 2011 Joyce Marion (Richards) Davis of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Eric G. Davis (2004). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Merrilee and Gerry Bach of London, Kim and Cleve Koswan of Belmont and Jennifer Davis of London. Cherished grandma of Natalie and Andrew Koswan, Kerri Helmer and Kelly Wenzel. Great grandmother of Sean Bach, Raeden and Brody Wenzel. Joyce gave a genuine love and kindness to ‘her 3 girls’ and will be deeply missed. She was predeceased by her dear parents, Thomas and Florence (Lane) Richards and her loving sister Betty Munro. Joyce and her husband Eric were one of the early members of St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church. They built their home in the Veteran’s Community and they lived there for 55 years. Joyce was an active member in the Women’s Auxiliary, Junior Auxiliary and the Church Choir for many years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm (1 hour prior) at St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church, 727 Southdale Road East , London where a memorial service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 pm with Reverend T. Keith Nethery officiating. Private inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 727 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

STEVENS, Robert Christopher

At McCormick Home, London on Saturday, February 26, 2011 Robert C. Stevens in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Miriam Meryl Stevens. Dear father of James and Margaret of Kingsville, Rosemary of London, Andy and Barb of London, Paul and Susan of London. Loved grandfather of Sarahanne, Marianne, Becky, Ryan (Jenna) and Derek (Alexandra). Cherished great-grandfather of Emiley. Also survived by many nephews and a niece and great nephews and great nieces. Predeceased by his sisters Margaret and Dorothy. Robert was a WWII veteran, RCAF pilot stationed in England. He was an educator with the London Board of Education – History teacher, vice principal and principal at Central S.S., G.A. Wheable and Saunders. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, March 8, 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 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 11 am. Family interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff at McCormick Home for the palliative care that father received. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BELL: Mary Grace
At University Hospital, London on Friday, February 25, 2011. Mary Grace (Kearns) Bell of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Mackenzie F. Bell and the late E. W. “Gus” Airey. Dear mother of Charlotte Ann Bell of London, John Bell and his wife Dian of Cambridge and Nancy Lloyd and her husband Bob of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Heather Eaman, Wendy Eaman both of London, Jennifer Bell of Toronto, Meredith Bell of London, England and Devon Bell of Los Angeles, Lindsay Lloyd and Charlie Lloyd of London and Mary Grace’s great-grandchildren, Jacob, Robin and Fraser Feeney . Mary Grace was a longtime member of First St. Andrew’s United Church and active in the choir and many other organizations in the church and the community. Friends will be received by the family from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 1st, at First St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo Street) where the funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 am. Interment in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Music at First St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6 or the McCormick Home Foundation (Alzheimer Outreach), 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HIGHLEY, Aileen Rosevilla
Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, Aileen (Sass) Highley in her 97th year. Wife of the late Jack Highley. Loving mother of Margaret Coates of Ohio, Barbara Vedell and her husband John of Dundas, Katherine Highley of London, England and Christine Matthews and her husband Bernie of London. Cherished grandmother of Sean and his wife Barbara, Colin and his wife Denise, Alexandra, Natasha, Ryan, Kayla, Cody, Jason and his wife Debbie, Tiffany and her husband Will and Sabrina and her husband Christopher and by her 8 great-grandchildren Rebecca, Patrick, Sarah, Erin, Tyler, Meghan, Michaela and Layla. Predeceased by her son Clayton Highley and her brothers Norman, Paul, Carl and Henry Sass and her sister Edna Talbot. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, February 27, 2011from 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 Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11 am. 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, ON, N6B 2V3 or to the Pets, Friends for Life, 14 St. Catharine Street, St. Thomas, ON, N5P 2V6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DARLING, Evelyn Joyce (Reg. N.)……

Peacefully passed away with her family by her side at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig, on Monday, February 21, 2011, Evelyn Joyce (MacGregor) Darling in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Carman G. Darling. Loving mother of Scott Darling (Cassandra). Cherished grandmother of Lily Victoria and Declan MacGregor Darling. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Joyce are asked to consider the Resident Council Fund at Craigwiel Gardens, 221 Ailsa Craig Main Street, RR#1, Ailsa Craig ON N0M 1A0 or the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HARPER, Albert W. J…..Peacefully at Highview Residences, London on Sunday, February, 20, 2011, Dr. Albert W. J. Harper B.A., M.A., Ph.D. of London in his 94th year. Beloved son of the late Albert Ira Harper and Ethelwyn (Woodley) Harper. Will be sadly missed by his special friends Helen Riddell and her husband Robert of London. Predeceased by his sister Maxine Harper. Survived by several cousins. Special thank you to the nursing staff at Highview Residences (Franklin House). Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (1-2pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 2:00pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Mitchell, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, N6C 1E7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

JACKSON, Leonard Ross “Len”…..Of London, on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, in his 87th year.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret Elizabeth (Overton) “Sandy” Jackson his beloved war bride of 66 years. Together they returned often to Sandy’s home in Lincoln England. Dear father and grandfrather of Keith Jackson and Betty (Jason, Jeffrey, Shannon and Jamie) of Apsley Ontario and Sandra Broere and Henry (Michelle, Jennifer and Michael) of St. Thomas, Ontario. Sherry Sunderland and David of Sheffield U.K.. Also 10 Great Grandchildren. Dear brother of June Francis and Bob of London. Predeceased by his brothers Clayton, Aubrey, George, Herbert, Grant, Donald, Walter and his sister Dorothy. Len served proudly with 12th Squadron RAF Wickenby aboard Lancasters as a rear gunner. Survived by engineer Geoff Robinson of Scunthorpe U.K., also with 626 RAF Wickenby and 429 RCAF Leeming. Proudest moments of service were “Manna” food drops over the Netherlands and returning POW’s from Brussels and Italy. Len enjoyed working at Labatt brewery as Manager of Printing and Telecommunications Department (1946-1979). After retirement, bartending in their “Staff” club. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm on Friday, March 4, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

POLCI, Lynne Diane…..Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Monday, February 14, 2011, Lynne Diane Polci of London in her 63rd year. Dear mother of Jason Polci and Justin Polci and his wife Shannon all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Mikey and MacKenzie Polci. Dear sister of Cheryl Ladouceur and her husband Rob, Kim Stewart and his partner Bonnie all of London and Dave Stewart and his partner Jamie of Brampton. Missed by her special friends Susan, Danielle, Michelle, Rick, Cheryl, Lindsay and Manny and their children. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario N6B 3H8 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6 or the London Humane Society 624 Clarke Road, London, Ontario, N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DENT: Lila M. (Dennis, Hook)
On Sunday, February 13, 2011, Lila Dent of London, Ontario passed away peacefully at the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge, Belfast, PEI. Loving wife of the late Jim Dent (2009). Beloved mother of Becky Eagles (Robbin) of Georgetown Royalty, PEI, and the late Martha Rush/Patterson(1998) and mother-in-law of the late Ian Rush(1996). Cherished Gran of Nicole Eagles, Scott Eagles (Raffaela Prencipe), Sandy Rush(Anngela), Rob Rush(fiancee Rachelle Tekatch). Also survived by sister-in-law Shirley Dennis, nephew Stephen Dennis, niece Debbie Broderick and cousins in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents, Ray and Myrtle Dennis, brothers Mac Dennis and Bill Dennis and sister-in-law Helen Dennis. A Memorial Service to celebrate Lila’s life will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. S. London, on Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation and interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, has taken place. Kind remembrances may be made to Calvary United Church Memorial Fund 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or the CNIB 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences may be made at www.amgfh.com

GILPIN, Margaret Cleve

Beloved wife of the late Robert George Gilpin (1998). Dear mother of Peter, James (Laura Markl), John (Susan) and Liz (Ray Pierce). Loving and supportive grandmother of Andrew (Jessica), Christopher, Ben (Ashley), James and Kyle. Great grandmother of Kaia and Finnley. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Mabel Noice and her son Robert William. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 4 – 8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from St. James (Westminster) Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Dr. Gary Nicolosi officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. James (Westminster) Anglican Church Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com