Services & Obituaries

GRUNSELL, Margaret Anne…Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Saturday, February 12, 2011. M. Anne (Bratt) Grunsell in her 71st year. Dear mother of Stephen Grunsell and his wife Kathryn of Straffordville. Loved by her partner of 40 years Manuel Claro. Also loved by her grandchildren Victoria, Justin Grunsell and Kyle Stewart. Dear sister of Peter Bratt of Bedford, MA and sister-in-law of David and Wendy Grunsell of Kitchener. Survived by her nieces and nephews Sharon Banker, Melissa Gorbatov, Paul Grunsell and his wife Cheryl, and Rebecca Hempey and her husband Brent and by her great-nieces and great-nephews. Also missed by her extended family Mary and Henry Bueckert, Lisa Froese and Jake Knelson. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 5pm until 6pm (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 Thursday, February 17, 2011at 6pm with Reverend Brian A. McKay officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CHORLEY, Daphne E. (nee DESLAND)
Born January 10, 1923 in Woolwich, England and died at Sunrise of Unionville, on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Widow of George, her beloved husband of 58 years. Dearest mother of Helen Billing (Alan) of Toronto; Alexa Coupland (Ron Schieck) of Sarnia; and Leila Chorley (Jim Sims) of West Vancouver. Also loved by her five grandchildren: Christopher, Malcolm, Laura, Kevin, and Katie, and by her great grandchildren: Evan, Ava, Nicole, and Jamie. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Sunrise for their care, encouragement and attention.
During WWII Daphne joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service in England and was posted, as a radio intercept operator, to Egypt, where she met the dashing RAF Sergeant, George Chorley. After they emigrated to Canada in 1951, Daphne found a new home in London, where she lived until a year ago. Daphne loved Ontario summers and enjoyed many camping trips with George. She had fun on numerous trips overseas, particularly to Italy. Daphne leaves us with many memories – including embroidered tablecloths, quilts, and pictures.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Daphne’s life will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (1-877-246-7186) on Saturday, February 12th. Friends will be received by the family from 10:00 am, service at 11 a.m. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer Society (Research) or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WELCH: Michael Charles….Just before dawn on Saturday, February 5th, 2011, the kindest, gentlest heart came to rest. At South Huron Hospital in Exeter, succumbing to a cruel disease, Michael, age 61 years, passed away leaving to grieve his wife of 40 years, Carole, his daughter Jennifer (Mike) and his son, Tony. Also his two lovely granddaughters, Avery and Emily, who will never get to know the best grandfather ever. Friends, family and work associates will all miss Mike’s quirky humour and loyalty but will have many laugh-filled memories of him. A gathering to remember Mike and share memories will be held at a later date. Many, many thanks to all the medical personnel involved in Mike’s care which was delivered with the utmost care and compassion. We request that any donations in Mike’s memory be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Sarnia-Lambton CCAC, 1150 Pontiac Drive, P.O. Box 185, Sarnia, ON N7T 7H9. He will be so missed, by so many. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 1-519-433-5184)
Gone too soon

MCCONNELL, Lorraine…..Peacefully at The Village of Glendale Crossing, London, on Saturday, February 5, 2011, Lorraine (Whitlock) (Arnott) McConnell of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Stephen Arnott and also the late A. Lyle McConnell. Cherished mother of Ellen Stewart & her husband Gordon of London and Jane Gaul & her husband Neil of Stratford and mother-in-law of Arlene Kennedy of Bruce County. Loving stepmother of Douglas L. McConnell and his wife Marilyn of Lambeth, Patricia Hatt & her husband Clare of London and Linda Vrieswyck & her husband Gerry of Orillia. Predeceased by her son Thomas F. Arnott and her brother Thomas Whitlock. Also loved by her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Special thank you to all the caring staff of the Byron Neighbourhood at The Village of Glendale Crossing for the compassion shown to Lorraine. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday, February, 8, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Cremation to follow. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, Ontario, N5X 2T1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FLETCHER, Joan…..With her family present, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario on Friday February 4, 2011, Joan Fletcher of London in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late Fred Fletcher (2003). Beloved mother of Eileen Fletcher and her husband Bruce Allen of Revelstoke, B.C., and Catherine Marsden and her husband John Marsden of Aurora, Ontario. Proud grandmother of Miranda, Kyla, Robert and Sarah. Predeceased by her brothers George and Herbert, and sister Sylvia. Joan was a teacher-librarian with the Thames Valley District School Board for many years and an active member of the Church of St. Andrew Memorial. Cremation to take place following a private family gathering on Friday. A memorial service celebrating Joan’s life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3. Online condolences are accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements 519-433-5184)

DOUGLAS: At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 Mrs. Doreen (Stephenson) Douglas of London in her 80th year. Beloved mother of Murray Douglas and his wife Sharon of Kincardine, Donald Douglas, Shirley Douglas, Glen Douglas all of London, Nancy Vandebeek of Belmont and Brenda Laydon and her husband Andrew of Toronto. Also loved by her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter Marilyn Douglas-Dieroff. Dear mother-in-law of Rob Dieroff (Cheryl) of Komoka. Dear sister of Grant Stephenson of Strathroy. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends one hour prior to a memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, February 7th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COADY: Brent
At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Brent Michael Coady of London in his 64th year. Dear father of Jason Coady, Jennifer Coady both of London and Tyler Coady and his wife Narelle of Australia. Dear brother of Brenda Rozell of New Jersey and Donna Coady of Hamilton. Also loved by his granddaughter Jasmine,his niece Laurel and hius nephews Casey and Matt. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, February 8th at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GRAHAM: Florence
At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Florence Dean (Moore) Graham of London in her 91st. year. Beloved wife of the late John L. P. Graham. Dear mother of Lloyd Graham and his wife Silvia of Sudbury and Ann Storie and her husband Don of Georgetown. Predeceased by her brothers Robert, Cliff and Harry Moore. Also loved by her grandchildren, Christopher, David, Jasmine and Palmer Graham and Amy and Samantha Storie and her great-grandchildren Reese, Lucas, Willy, Cameron, Jacob, Mackenzie and Nicholas. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 pm Sunday 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 7th at 11:00 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 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOWALD, Harry Jacob…..

Always remembered for his integrity and compassionate leadership, Harry died peacefully in London with his best friend and loving wife of 56 years, Elma, by his side on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Harry was in his 82nd year. Loving Dad and Grandpa of Kate and Nick Head of Dunnville, Jacob Head and Billie Racicot, Dr. Liseann and Adrian Milford; Bob and Joan Howald of Mississauga, Caitlin, Kimberly and Jacquie; Brian and Kelly Howald of Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Alyssa and Shannon; John and Julie Howald of Scarborough, Brendan and Laura. Dear brother of Doris Gibson and brother-in-law of Maurice Cowen both of Listowel. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents Herbert and Margaret Howald, brothers Carl and Earl, sisters Louise and Edith, and brothers-in-law Ross Gibson and Keith Waldie. Also predeceased by Elma’s parents Alan and Ena McKessock. Harry was an educator, and a graduate of Stratford Normal School, University of Western Ontario and University of Toronto. He taught in Middlesex County, Ingersoll and St. Catharines and was Superintendent of Schools in Haldimand County from 1969 to 1984. He was a Board Chair of Grace United Church, Dunnville and Riverside United Church, London. He was an active volunteer and a President of Middlesex Kiwanis Club and a Past Lieutenant Governor of Division 5W of Kiwanis International. Harry enjoyed his gardening, woodworking, camping, golfing and curling. Elma and her family wish to thank the staff of Mount Hope LTC for their exceptional care of Harry for the past 5 1/2 years. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, February 4, 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, February 5, 2011 at 1 pm, with Reverend Philip Newman officiating. Cremation with spring inurnment in Zion 7th Line Cemetery, Thames Centre. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to: Middlesex Kiwanis Bequest and Endowment Fund, 78 Riverside Drive, London ON N6H 1B4; Riverside United Church – Memorial Fund, 451 Dunedin Drive, London ON N6H 3G9; or Alzheimer Society – Research, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOPPE, Joyce Marie

At Parkwood Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2011, Joyce M. (Barton) Hoppe, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Jarred Hector “Jerry” Hoppe. Dear mother of Brad Hoppe, Brent Hoppe and his wife Kelly all of London and Shannon Reveler and her husband Grant of Ailsa Craig. Loved by her grandchildren Chris, Alex, Zac and Emma. Dear sister of Beth Fenton and her husband Mack of Thamesford and Norm Barton and his wife Carol of Kelowna, BC. Also missed by her nieces and a nephew. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 2-4 and 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 Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 1:30 pm with Mr. Mark Marshall officiating. Inurnment later in Zion 7th Line Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, N6B 1S4 would be appreciated.Online condolences at www.amgfh.com