Services & Obituaries

SHUTTLEWORTH, Helen…..Peacefully at Dearness Home, London on Saturday, January 15, 2011, Helen Shuttleworth in her 91st year. Loving sister of Blanche Foster and her husband Harold of St. Thomas and Len Shuttleworth and his wife Verlyn of Chatham. Predeceased by her brother Clifford Shuttleworth and her sisters Lois and Ruth Shuttleworth. She will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and her Dearness Home family. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation with a graveside service will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

Pigeon, Leo Arthur

Peacefully at Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Owen Sound, Ontario. Born January 22, 1922 in Owen Sound but resided in London, Ontario for the last 60 years. He will be greatly missed by his two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Kuehnbaum of Burlington and Mary Henderson of London, and also all his nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by his loving wife Elaine (nee Daum), brother John (Jack), and sisters Frances Gow, Marion Pigeon, Patricia Brown, and Marjorie Bowering. Leo Served overseas in the RCAF (1942-1945) in England, India, North Africa and with RAAF in Italy and Gibraltar. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12:00 – 1:00 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, January 18th at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON, N5Z 1S1 or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McKenzie, Isabel Jean

At University Hospital, London on Monday, January 10, 2011 Isabel J. (Cruickshank) McKenzie in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Dennis L. McKenzie and the late C. Clifford Stevens. Dear sister of Elsie Cruickshank and Margaret Lutman (Bud) and sister-in-law of Lillian Cruickshank (late Robert) all of London. Loved step-mother of Art, Rick and Betty. Loved aunt of Judy, Barbara, Nancy, Diane, Brenda, Cathy and Dale. Also loved by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and a great great nephew. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 2-4 and 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, January 14, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Michael Stol officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, 420 East Street North, Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

SIROT, Leona…..

Peacefully at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener on Sunday, January 9, 2011, Leona (Cormier) Sirot in her 89th year. Loving mother of Don, Joyce, Shirley, Diane, Hazel, Wayne, Joanne, Ron and Gail. Predeceased by her children Rose and Jerry. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral home visitation will occur from 11:30 – 1:30pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:30pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WHITE, Timothy Paul….Suddenly on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 with the game tied. Timothy Paul White of London, in his 62nd year. Survived by loving son Jonas Richard White of London, long time companion and best friend, Trish Lee of London, brothers Dr. Greg White (LeSha) of Lakeland Florida, John White (Sarah) of London, Geordie (Kim) White of Atlanta, Georgia, sister Wendy White of London and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Those wishing to say goodbye will be welcomed by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday, January 10, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at St. Regis Tavern, 625 Dundas Street, on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at 3 pm. Please make expression of sympathy by donating to the charity of your choice in his name. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TOOKEY: Muriel…
At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Muriel Irene (Hern) Tookey of London, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late William John Tookey. Dear mother of Cheryl Irene Tookey-Zambon and her husband Roberto. Loving grandmother of Johnathan Roberto Zambon. Dear sister of, Barbara French and her husband Earl, Lorne Hern and his wife Margaret, Wayne Hern, Alan Hern and his wife marilyn, Sheila Miller and her husband Ernie, Tom Hern, Alma Ballantyne and her husband Ross, and Ron Hern and his wife Pat. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Muriel was known for her gentle smile, love of baking, flowers, gardening, quilting and always looking after her family. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London on Friday, January 7th at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BOUNDY, Shirley Valentine…..Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Parkwood Hospital, London, in her 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Martin Boundy. Cherished mother of Bruce Boundy of Toronto, Ian Boundy of London and Paul Boundy of Calgary. Proud grandmother of Jennifer FitzGerald and her husband Graham, Kris Boundy, all of Toronto, and Tyler Harries and his wife Julie (and great-grandchildren Madison and Cole) of London. Predeceased by her brother Jack Smith. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. There will be a private family funeral service on Friday, followed by the private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or to Orchestra London, 609 Wellington Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3R1 or to the Charity of Choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COOPER, Marjorie Ann…..Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2010, Marjorie “Marnie” (Foster) Cooper in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob Cooper. Cherished step mother of Debbie and her husband Rick Carpenter, Tom Cooper and Charlene and her husband Doug Gorrie. Loving sister of James and Marjorie Foster. Also loved and missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the palliative care nursing staff at Parkwood Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184).

LAKE, Linda Elizabeth

At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, December 31, 2010 Linda E. Lake in her 64th year. Dear daughter of Ronald Lake and the late Dorothy Lake. Dear sister of Diane Boughner and her husband of John of Belmont and Darlene Lake of London. Also loved by her nieces Ashleigh Boughner and Stephanie Koenig, her nephew Ted Koenig and by her great niece Hayleigh Boughner. Linda worked at the Fred Landon Branch Library in Wortley Village for 28 years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, January 4, 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, January 5, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Paul Knauer officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5, Heart and Stroke of Ontario 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WREN, Lily…..Peacefully, at the Village of Glendale Crossing, on Thursday, December 30, 2010, Lily Wren was reunited with her late husband of 52 years Frank (1995), and son Gordon (1958). She will be greatly missed by her children Gail and Grant and loving grand-daughter Lauren. Lily was a very special “Mum” to Muriel Walsh and “Gramma” to Robert Walsh. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and her companion cat Natasha. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of Westmount Optometrists for their ongoing care of Mom’s eye disease, and some special staff at the Village of Glendale Crossing. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South. A private family service will be held on Thursday at Wesley-Knox United Church with interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics Ontario – London, P.O. Box 918 Stn B, London, ON N6A 4Z3 or Women’s Ministries at the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com.