Services & Obituaries

HOFER, KATE….

Peacefully in her parent’s arms at SickKids Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday, November 7, 2010, Kate Alexander Hofer. Loving daughter of Shannon and Ian. Dear sister of Erik, Will and James. Cherished grand-daughter of Linda Wilson and Jak Wilson and Frank and JoAnne Hofer. Also loved by her uncles Sean, Adam (Sarah) and Ryan (Meg). Sincere thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London and SickKids Hospital, Toronto. Friends will be received by the family from 2-5pm on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Shannon and Ian’s home. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SickKids Foundation, 525 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2L3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McCRADY, Warren Franklin

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, November 6, 2010 Warren F. “Bud” McCrady in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Winnifred E. (McKay) McCrady for 65 years. Dear father of Ronald McCrady and his wife Dorothy of Brighton and Christopher McCrady of London. Loved grandfather of David, Robert, Patrick, Erin and Emma McCrady. Dear brother of Marion Argue of Athens, Ontario and John McCrady of Sault Ste. Marie. Bud was a member of the R.C.A.F and a 50 year member of the Nilestown Masonic Lodge No. 345 A.F. & A.M. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 12, 2010 from 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 Friday at 7:00 pm with Carol Browning officiating, immediately followed by visitation until 9:00 pm. A private family interment will take place at a later date in P.E.I. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON N6A 4G5 would be appreciated. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Nilestown Masonic Lodge No. 345 A.F. & A.M. will be held on Friday at 6:30 pm in the funeral home. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Emergency Personnel and Support Staff, London Police and Fire Departments. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HASKETT: Allan

Allan Douglas Haskett, 84, on November 5, 2010, departed this world to be with the Lord. Survived by his beloved wife Mary, daughters Kelsey and Dianne (Jack), granddaughter Annie and stepchildren and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His precious first wife of 53 years, Frances (Crone), predeceased him in 2001. Brother of the late James, Doreen and Donald Haskett. Funeral service 12 noon Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at Royal View Church, 218 Clarke Rd; visitation two hours prior (10am-12pm) Special thanks to Dr. Vaides-Waran, Dr. Paul Ferner, Paramed and Parkwood nursing staff, Pastors Junior and Rose Sorzano, and family and friends for all their help and support. Donations in Allan’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse, Missions Fund at London First Church of the Nazarene and the Jewish National Fund are appreciated. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MARTIN, Lois Jeannette

At her residence on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 L. Jeannette “Jeannie” (McNaughton) Martin in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Cecil Martin. Dear mother of Steven Martin (Laura) of London. Dear sister of Catherine Atkinson (Bill), Sharon Fraser (Randy), Connie Nickerson (Roger), Ronald McNaughton (Linda) and David McNaughton (Goldie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by sisters Barbara McNaughton and Shirley Beale and brother Kenneth McNaughton. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 7-9 pm and Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 9-10 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 10:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GERRARD, Jack….

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Monday, November 1, 2010, John “Jack” Gerrard of London in his 79th year. Much loved companion of Beverley Grigor and her family. Loving father of Larry Gerrard and his partner Suzanne of Toronto and Patricia Valade and her husband Peter of Florida. Dear brother of Terry Hegendorfer and her husband Fred of Richmond Hill. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the celebration of Jack’s life (2-3pm), which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 3:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BAXTED, George Edward

Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, November 1, 2010 George E. “Ted” Baxted in his 88th year. Beloved companion of Helena (Fudali) Rawska and her family. Dear father of Peter Baxted Sr. (Angela) of London and Cathy Dalgarno (David) of Mt. Brydges. Loved grandfather of Peter Baxted Jr., Amanda and Carly. Predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, November 4, 2010 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 Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11:00 am with Father Andrew Kowalczyk celebrant. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Veteran’s Affairs P.O. Box 4000, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4 would be appreciated. Evening prayers will be said on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the funeral home. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MOORE: Griffith
Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, November 1, 2010. Griffith Winfield Moore of London in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Florence “Flo” Moore. Dear father of Ted Moore and his wife Sallie of Milton and Nancy McCallum and her husband Neil of Oakville. Also loved by his grandchildren, Garth Moore, Derek and Andrew McCallum and Kelly Anne Green (Jef) and his great-grandchildren, Jordan, Alexis and Kaia. Predeceased by his daughter Patricia Moore, his grandson Keith Moore and his brother Leland Moore. Dear brother of Elithe Doan of Dunnville. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Griff worked at Maple Leaf Mills for 49 years. He was Treasurer at St. Anne’s Anglican Church for 30 years and received the Bishop’s Award of Excellence from the Anglican Diocese of Huron. He was a Past Master of Thomas Hamilton Simpson Lodge No. 692 A.F. & A.M. and a member of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M. and has been a Mason for over 50 years. He was a member of the RCAF and served during WW II. Griff was also a long time volunteer at the Brain Tumor Foundation and the London Regional Cancer Program. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West., London on Thursday, November 4th at 11:00 am. Cremation with interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery at a later date. A memorial masonic service will be held in the chapel, Wednesday, at 6:30 pm with Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F.& A.M. in charge. As an expresion of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Anne’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6K 1E1 or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 301, London, ON N6B 3R9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.ca

MacFARLANE-PHILLIPS: Jean
At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, October 31, 2010. Jean MacFarlane Phillips of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Nelson Phillips and the late Gordon MacFarlane. Dear mother of Joe MacFarlane and his wife Sharon of London, Peter MacFarlane and his wife Kim of St. Thomas, Bernie MacFarlane and his wife Mary of London, Marjorie MacFarlane and Jeanie Labelle and her husband Ray of Grand Bend. Dear sister of Diane MacLeod of Nova Scotia. Also loved by her 8 grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2nd at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday November 3rd at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GILLIES, Thelma Irene…..Peacefully with her family by her side at Horizon Place, London on Friday, October 29, 2010, Thelma Irene (Heatherly) Gillies in her 104th year. She was married to her first husband, Stan Kelly, (an underwriter at London Life) for only a few years before he died in 1941. Two years later she married J. Harold Gillies, a widower with three children, Robert, Bruce and Nancy. They had one son John Harold Gillies Jr. They enjoyed many wonderful years together, living in London, and having the opportunity to golf at both the London Hunt Club and Sunningdale Golf and Country Club. They also traveled to many places as part of Harold’s position as President of Silverwood’s Dairy. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Yuhasz (husband Mike), and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thelma was born in London on May 16th, 1907. She attended Talbot Elementary school and then Central Collegiate. She was very athletic, being a key player on her basketball team, as well as a roller skater and ice skater; she played on the City ladies baseball team, and her love of baseball carried forward in her avid support of the Blue Jays, listening to the games on the radio. After grade 10, she went to Westervelt School to take a one year business and typing course. She was hired at John Purdom Hardware store on Dundas Street, where she was the bookkeeper and the cashier. Her next job was at the big new Thomas Furniture store on Richmond, below King; she was also a part time waitress at Boomer’s Ice Cream Parlour, and she later worked at London Life, when it was under construction, having offices above the Bank of Montreal at Richmond and Queen, before opening in 1927. Many thanks for the care and compassion of Geena and the girls in the west wing of Horizon Place; and a special thanks for the love shown by her dear friend Myrna Booth and family friend Gail Clements, Ruth Sans and her late husband Walter, Ruth Perkins, and many others. Thelma’s wish has been granted, and she has gone home. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the A. Millard George Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the Reception Centre at 11:00 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LLMAN, Jack…

At University Hospital, London with his wife and family members by his side, he died peacefully, on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, John “Jack” Illman of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Pauline (Cusack) Illman for 64 years. Loving father of Doug Illman and his partner Brenda of Kelowna, B.C. and Heather Illman-Laker and her husband Kevin of Lucan. Cherished grandpa of Jessica, Ashley, Tony, Andrew, Ashlee, Conan (Aimee), Larissa, Justin and Leigh-Anne and great-grandpa of Amber, Austin, Mackenzie, Ava, Vincent, Sienna and Jade. Dear brother of Bill Illman and his wife Sherry. Also missed by his many nieces and nephews. Jack was a veteran of WWII as a Radar Operator with the RCAF. He had a long career in Radio and Broadcasting, retiring at CFPL. He was a supportive and encouraging father, very loving and will hold a special place in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 2pm at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Inurnment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolence accepted at www.amgfh.com