Services & Obituaries

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

SLAUGHTER, Daisy

At University Hospital, London on Friday, January 28, 2011 Daisy (Thorn) Slaughter in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick “Fred” J. Slaughter. Dear mother of Lawrence Slaughter of Abbotsford, B.C. and Gillian Hoffmann and her husband Norbert of London. Loving grandmother of Jennifer and Darren Hoffmann and great grandmother of Kurtis Hoffmann . Predeceased by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (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 Wednesday at 11:00 am with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ACTON, Norma Evelyn…..Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, Miss Norma Acton in her 77th year. Survived by her sister Carol Acton of Vancouver, BC, several cousins and friends. Predeceased by her parents Orville and Ada and her brother Ron. Norma taught for 35 years, including the Education Clinic in London. She enjoyed many years at her Bayfield cottage. She was a woman of strong faith and involved in her church. Norma showed independence against many adversities. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00 – 11:00am) to the funeral service being conducted on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 11:00 am at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London. Interment in St. James Anglican Cemetery, Watford, Ontario at 3:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Life Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 123, Arva, ON N0M 1C0. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MacVicar: Gloria Isabel

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, Gloria Isabel (McCallum) MacVicar in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late J. Ward MacVicar. Dear mother of Rose Mary MacVicar-Elliott and her husband Peter, Susan MacVicar-Stewart and her husband Mike, all of Toronto; Linda MacVicar-Cox and her husband David of Deep River and Peggy MacVicar of London. Loving grandmother of Jonathan Cox, Beth Cox, Alex Elliott and James Stewart. Dear sister-in-law of Mary MacVicar and the late Jack MacVicar and Robert and Joan MacVicar. Dear daughter of the late M.E. (Mac) and Rose McCallum. Special thanks to our treasured friends at CLL, Dissing Crescent, and to Kim Quinn (CCAC RN) for all of their care and support. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 30th, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Susan Cameron officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester, Ontario. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5 or Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N5Z 3L1. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SAETHER: Helen
At Longworth Long Term Care, London on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Helen Annie (Griffith) Saether of London in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Rolf S. Saether. Dear mother of Randi Young and her husband John of London. Predeceased by her brother William John Griffith and her sister Marion J. Cotton. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jennifer Hopkins and her husband Paul, Steven Young and his wife Pearl, Scott Young and his fiance Becky Miller and Allison Young and her partner Natalie Fraser, and by her great-grandchildren, Tim, Alex and Kristen Hopkins and Stephanie and Colin Young. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at St. James Cemetery, 635 Parliament Street, Toronto on Tuesday, February 1st at 1:00pm with interment to follow in St. James Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Animal Trackers, c/o Terry and Norm Calder, 7 Tanglewood Road, Caledon Village, Ontario L7K 0K3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184)

KRICKHAN, Martin….

Suddenly while at work at St. Joseph Hospital London, in the early morning of Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Martin Krickhan of London in his 55th year. Beloved husband of Monique (Blaak) Krickhan for 28 years. Loving father of Janine, Derek (Christine) and Miranda. Survived by his sister Sonja Krickhan. Dear son-in-law of Wilt and brother-in-law of Yvonne Jeavons (Rob), Fred Blaak (Karen), Ray Blaak (Litsa), Erwin Blaak (Shauna) and Rochelle Blaak. Also missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Martin was a loving, dedicated husband and father. Friends will be received by the family from 10:30 – 12:00pm on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Impact Church, 220 Adelaide Street North, London, where the funeral service will take place at 12:00pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KEEN, Olga Gertrude

Peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Olga Gertrude Keen in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Roy V. Keen (1996). Loving mother of Glenn (Audrey) Ivany, Derek (Mirella) Ivany, Harold Wallace “Wally” Ivany, Jim (Shay) Keen. Loving step mother of R. Brian (Jean) Keen, Debbie Gayler, Daryl (Karen) Keen, Mark Arthur Keen, Andrew Keen. Dear sister of Daphne Ryan, Wayne (Eleanor) Ruby, Wallace Ruby. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 7 great children. Daughter of the late George and Ethel (Pafford) Ruby. Predeceased by her brothers Harold Ruby, George Ruby and her sister Dallas Tomchuk. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Cresent, London on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Susan Cameron officiating. Private family inurnment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1K8. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.