Services & Obituaries

von BEHR, Erika Harriet…Peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 13, 2011 Erika H. (von der Recke) von Behr in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Alexander “Ted” von Behr. Loving sister of Hans von der Recke and his wife Helga and their sons Bernt, Eric and his wife Jane and their children Erika, Kurt and his girlfriend Stephanie of Kerwood. Dear sister-in-law of Ekhard von Behr and his wife Ina of Germany and Elisabeth Saunderson Behr of Wales, England. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place at Wellington, London, on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Daniela Mertz officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1 Frank Place, London, ON N6C 1W1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SNELGROVE, Winella Navanna….Peacefully at University Hospital in London, on Saturday, March 12, 2011, Navanna Snelgrove (nee Park) in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Graham Ross Snelgrove (2003). Loving mother of Geoffrey, Paul, Drew (Rosemary), all of London. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy and Carlie. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday March 16,2011 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road Unit 117, London ON N6L 1G5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184).

GOVIER: Murray –
Peacefully, Murray Albert Govier, in his 93rd year, passed away at University Hospital, London, on Friday, March 11, 2011. Beloved husband, for 58 years, of Mildred (McCabe) Govier. Predeceased by his son Lawrence Robert Deane, his grandchildren, Terri Louise Deane and Timothy Deane, and his sisters Muriel, Irene and Hazel. Dear father-in-law of Catherine (Deane) McGrath. Dear brother of Jack Govier. Also loved by his grandson Michael Deane (Dianne), his great-grandchildren, Amanda, Brandon, Christopher and Meghan and his many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his many special friends (Coffee Buddies) at Cherryhill Mall. Friends were 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 held in the chapel on Monday, March 14th at 11:00 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, University Dialysis Unit, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SINGER, Gwendolyn S…. Peacefully at Grandwood Park Retirement Home of London on Friday, March 11, 2011. Gwendolyn S. (Prentiss) Singer in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon C. Singer (1987). Loving mother of David Singer and his wife Ruby of Stratford, Pattie Bennett and her husband Hedley of London. Loved grandmother of Carrie Goodman of London, Clarke Singer and his wife Trish of Ilderton, and Carson. Also loved by her great-grandchildren Jacob, Zachary, Paige and Owen. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her 9 sisters and 1 brother. The family would like to express their gratitude to Grandwood Park Retirement Home for their exemplary care and compassion and also to Dr. Dale Wilson. Friends will be received by the family from 12 to 2 pm on Monday, March 14, 2011, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 2 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London following the service. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ALWAY, Mary Lee…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, Mary Lee (Bell) Alway in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Alan Enlow Alway (2004). Cherished mother of Ann Bozik and her husband Ron of London, Mary Alfieri and her husband Michael of Newmarket and Pamela Sanders and her husband David of Strathroy. Proud grandmother of Sarah Wilson and her husband Ross, Rebecca Terry and her husband Josh all of London, Michael Sanders, Rob Sanders both of Strathroy, Matthew Alfieri and William Alfieri both of Newmarket. Loving great-grandmother of Tristan and Isaac Terry and Ellie Wilson. Loving sister of Margaret Jones of London. Predeceased by her brother James Bell and her sister Christine Mathers. During the second World War she served with the B.S.C. (British Security Co-ordination) in New York City under the direction of Sir William Stephenson (The Man Called Intrepid). Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 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. (A. Millard George Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184).

BUCHNER, Barbara Claire

Peacefully at home in London, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, Barbara Buchner in her 65th year. Loving sister of Tom and his wife Marlene of Dorchester. Beloved aunt of Matthew Buchner of London, Terry Pilgrim and son Jonathon of Newfoundland. Survived by her sister Janice Anderson, nephew Ian Anderson and niece Lauren Campbell. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or Children’s Wish Foundation, Ontario Chapter 7 – 725 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 7J7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184).

STEVENSON: James Murray “Hap”
At Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home, Delaware on Monday, March 7, 2011. James Murray “Hap” Stevenson of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (Gray) Stevenson (1986). Dear father of Linda D. Stevenson of London. Dear brother-in-law of Don and Mona Gray of London. Also loved by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son William Murray Stevenson (1957) and his sisters Ada Howe and Irene Stevenson. Jim retired from the London Free Press in 1983. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and 1 to 2 pm Thursday, March 10th at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Cres South., London where the funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. According to Jim’s wishes, flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Brick Street Cemetery, c/o Bernie Gill, 471 Ridgewood Cres. South, London, ON N6J 3M7 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RAYMOND, Winifred Mary…Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, March 4, 2011, Winifred Mary (Laird) Raymond in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Raymond (1988). Dear mother of Margaret Dunlop, Peter Raymond (Sally-Lou), and Janet Davison (Doug). Loved grandmother of Jennifer Dunlop, Doug Raymond (Nancy), Catherine Raymond McKee (Steve), Tom Raymond (Cathy), Scott Davison, and Neil Davison (Claudia). Also survived by many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandson Andrew Dunlop (1998), and brother – The Honourable Keith Laird (1985). Cremation has taken place. An interment will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the CNIB 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C2R6 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184).

WEBSTER, Reta Caroline

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Thursday, March 3, 2011 Reta C. (Mason) Webster in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy D. Webster (2010). Dear mother of Wayne Webster (Carol) of London and Brian Webster (Valerie) of R.R. #2 Zurich. Loved by her grandchildren Jason Webster, James Webster (Jane) and Jeffrey Webster (Eva) and her great grandchildren Lauren, Abigail, Adam, Sarah, Samuel, Aidan, Austin and Ryan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Jack Mason. Reta was a charter member of the Fairmont United Church and the Fairmont U.C.W. for over 50 years. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 2-4 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, March 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm (visitation 1 hour prior) with Reverend Douglas R.G. Story officiating. Interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Fairmont United Church Memorial Fund, 29 Tweedsmuir Avenue, London, ON N5W 1K6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

KEE, Ruth Jeanne Rosemarie…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, March 3, 2011, Ruth Jeanne Rosemarie (Sessions) Kee of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Murray Kee. Cherished mother of Paul Kee and his wife Angel of Madoc and Chris Kee and his wife Cheryl of Deleware. Also loved by her grandchildren Jason Kee and his wife LeeAnne, Ryan Kee and Lisa Inwood, Erin Lindsay and her husband Neil, Courtney Kee and Allison Kee and missed by her great-grandchildren Emerson and Brady Kee. Survived by her brother and by her sister-in-law Edna Kee. Predeceased by her grandson Brandon Kee. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, March 6, 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 Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:00 am. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or to the London Health Sciences Foundation CCTC Victoria Hospital Nursing Education, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com