Services & Obituaries

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

GARNAITIS, Alfred…
Born in Lithuania in March 1928, immigrating to Canada in the 1960’s, raising a family and taking on the role of father, grandfather, friend and life-long partner of Mary. Alfred was released from his pain late on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at University Hospital. Alfred is survived by his wife Mary (Dean) Garnaitis, son Roger, daughter-in-law Barbara and three grandchildren Nigel, Rachel and Leah. He will be missed in many ways by his family and the unnumbered individuals who received a hand of friendship, cup of coffee or stories from his long history of work and experience. Alfred was a kind and generous individual taking uncountable opportunities to help those who were left on the side lines of life. After retiring from the City of London – Operations Department, he volunteered his time at Parkwood and University Hospitals for a 14 year period until his health could not meet the daily demands. Cremation has taken place. There will be a visitation on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 7-9 pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Alfred’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10:30am. Spring interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Psalm 93:15, 16- When He calls to me, I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble, I will rescue him and honor him. With long life, I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.

CLARKSON, Helen…

Peacefully at Longworth Longterm Care, London, on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Helen M. (Sullivan) Clarkson of London in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur C. Clarkson (1986). Loving mother of Tom Clarkson and his partner Louise of Toronto and Jim Clarkson and his partner Teresa of London. Helen was a devoted wife and a wonderful mother, who will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the staff at Longworth for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm, on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 1:00pm, with Reverend Douglas R. G. Story officiating. The interment will take place in Strathroy Cemetery, Strathroy Ontario immediately following the service. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CHIVERTON: Myrna Eileen- Passed away peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Monday, April 4th, 2011. Much loved wife of Maurice (Ev.) Chiverton. Survived by her daughter Lisa, and dear grandchildren Veronica Jolise, Jake Robert Evans, and Jacqueline Suzanne Slavik. Predeceased by her son, Mark Andrew Chiverton, her mother Dorothy and her sister Barbara. Also, survived by her beloved God Children, Beckie, and Gavin (Laura) Collishaw, and their parents John and Wendy; Chelsea and Dillon Kay, and their parents Michelle and Terry, as well as dear Friends Rod and Pam Wilker. In Myrna’s full life, she had a great passion for her Champion Dachshunds, sewing, quilting, and gardening. Her early life was filled with many outdoor activities including travelling to hockey games in and around the London area, boating on the many area lakes, and navigating her favourite Northern fresh air sanctuary, on Georgian Bay. There at the cottage Myrna and her tenderly beloved husband shared many fun loving times with children, grand and God children, other relatives, and friends and company. The many histories and sweet memories of exciting days at the cottage will live on forever in our hearts, where Myrna always had time for all of us. In her last few years, she enjoyed many a peaceful day at the cottage, amidst her crafts, markets, and endless hours of relaxed reading. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 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 8th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation Regional Cancer Program, (for Ovarian Cancer), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Peacefully surrounded by his family at University Hospital, on Monday, April 4, 2011, Leroy E. “Lee” Behrns of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Marian G. (Patterson) Behrns for 60 years. Proud father of Debbie Harding and her husband Murray of Meaford, Connie Pineau of Bradford and John Behrns and his partner Brent Logan of Barrie. Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Margaret Snitselaar and brother-in-law of Ruth Behrns. Predeceased by his brother Kelly Behrns. Lee was a member of Richards Memorial United Church. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 1:00pm, at Richards Memorial United Church, 360 Edgeworth Avenue, London, with Reverend Janet Fradette officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Richards Memorial United Church – Memorial Fund, 360 Edgeworth Avenue, London, N5W 5C4. A Masonic Service under the auspices of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30pm. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COFFIN: William Charles- Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, April 1st, 2011 William Charles Coffin of London in his 79th year. Much loved partner of Nora Janet Rolfe. Dear father of William Coffin (Diane) of Mount Brydges, Linda Coffin (Bill) of London and Robert Coffin (Christine) of Port Stanley. Grandfather of Rachel and Emma. Predeceased by his wife Shirley Marilyn (Cowan) Coffin in 1984, his sister Audrey Salisbury in 2010, his father Charles Coffin in1957 and his mother Maude Coffin in 1973. He will be greatly missed by his extended family Michelle Davies (Ted) of London, Janice Sage (Kevin) of Doha, Quatar, Jason Rolfe (Debbie) of Fredericton, New Brunswick and Rachel, Meghan, Matthew, Zack, Olivia and Aidan. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 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, April 4th at 10:30 a.m. with Archdeacon Ian D. Grant officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Veteran’s plot in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expession of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McKAY: Mary J. (Oram) Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 Mrs. Mary J. (Oram) McKay of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Stewart A. McKay. Loved by her family Melissa McKay of Glencoe, Carol McKay-Gordon and her husband Scott Gordon of Burlington. Dearly loved Gram of Sarah Howard (Justin) of Burlington and Kaley Smyth (Nick) of Waterdown and Scott’s children Jenn Gilmor and her husband Pat, Jill Taylor and her husband Kent and Kyle and her 2 great-grandchildren Teagan and Kade Howard. Dear sister of Mrs. Margaret (Miggs) Ferguson and her husband Robert of St. Catharines. Predeceased by her brother John C. (Jack) Oram, her 2 sisters Edna Oram and Wynn MacLachlan, her grandson Tyson, her sister-in-law Mrs. Verna Chittick and her dear friend Norel Loney. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, ON on Monday, April 4th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating, followed immediately by a reception at the the church. Private family interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Stewart A. and Mary McKay Foundation of Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7, The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, 7 -725 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 7J7 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements- 519-433-5184)

REID: Dr. John
Peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, Dr. John Alexander Reid of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Arlene (Thomson) Reid. Dear father of Marilyn Reid and her husband Adrian Brennan of London, Susan Belton and her husband Dr. Robert Belton of Kelowna, B.C. and Sandra Reid of Edmonton, Alberta. Also loved by his grandsons Sean and Alex Reid Bradley. Predeceased by his sister Jean Wicks. Dear brother-in-law of Gerald Wicks of Dresden. Cremation has taken place at Woodland Cemetery. Friends will be received by the family from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Monday April 4th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Hearing Society, 181 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2K9 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com His memory will live in our hearts forever.

WOLFE, Marianne Cecelia

Peacefully and surrounded by her family at University Hospital on Monday, March 28, 2011, Marianne Cecelia Wolfe born February 10, 1948. Loving mother of Matthew McCarron and his wife Jennifer Walton of Hamilton, Marie Bugg and her husband Ted Dikaliotis of London and Colleen Walker (Bugg) and her husband Ian Walker of North Vancouver. Cherished grandmother of Max McCarron, Olivia Dikaliotis,and William and Audrey Walker. Dear sister of Gail Sleeton and her husband Noel of Chatham, Christine Wolfe and her husband Jim of Ridgetown and her brother Mark Wolfe and his wife Jodie of Chatham. Predeceased by brother Michael Reynolds. She will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, London on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 10:00 am. Interment in Ancaster, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements 519-433-5184)