Services & Obituaries

RUNCIMAN, Peggy Edith

Peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Peggy E. (Carter) Runciman in her 78th year. Dear mother of Elizabeth Runciman of Huron Park. Dear grandmother of Amanda Katherine Runciman of Sarnia and Hayden Runciman of Huron Park and great grandmother of Jocelyn Amanda Elnor. Dear sister-in-law of Gail Carter of Byron. Dear cousin of Margaret Jeffery of London and Jacqueline Kinder and her husband Dennis of London. Predeceased by her brother Larry Carter. Peggy was a member of the Lioness Club of Port Stanley and Past District President of A-1and a former Warden of St. John’s By-The-Lake Anglican Church in Grand Bend. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 11:00 am at St. Anne’s Anglican Church 1344 Commissioners Road West, London. 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).

MOHRING, Ethel Louise……Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Victoria Hospital, London, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late William Mohring (1991), the late Woodrow Bates (1988) and the late Maurice Needham (1978). Dear mother of Judy Erskine and her husband Jack, Bill Needham and his wife Dianne all of London and John Needham and his partner Sharon Voll of Listowel. Dear Nana of Sara Erskine and her partner Colin Hughes, Kari Erskine, Michelle Smith and her husband Daimen, John Needham, Kelli Dorman and her husband Bob, Brent Needham and his wife Bonnie and Bill Needham and his wife Aleena and also Great Nana to 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Percy Vanner and his wife Dorothy, Wilf Vanner all of London and Arnold Vanner and his wife Donna of Windsor. Predeceased by her brother Carl Vanner and her sister Mary Addley. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. She volunteered at McCormick Home with the Alzheimer Outreach Program for several years. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 11:00 am. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KOSTECKI, Teodor Marius (Ted)

Peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, Ted Kostecki of London in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Shelley Kostecki. Cherished father of Lisa Kostecki and her partner Andrew Wylie both of Vancouver. Uncle of Jill Mackereth and Brian Olszewski of Toronto. Predeceased by his sister Diana Mackereth and parents Mikael and Katerina Kostecki. Grateful thanks for the compassionate care of the Peritoneal Dialysis Unit at Victoria Hospital, CCAC, ComCare nurses, Hospice of London and St. Elizabeth Home Care. Ted was a loving husband, proud father and loyal friend who could always be counted on for support and encouragement. Ted lived life to the fullest and willingly contributed his wealth of knowledge and experience with kindness and wit. In his 30 years as a journalist, radio and TV reporter, television editor and producer, he was always respected for his integrity and expertise. As the First St. Andrew’s United Church Community Outreach Co-ordinator and Fund Raiser he fulfilled his role with quiet efficiency and dedication. Ted was past chair of London/Middlesex Presbytery. He was an active member of the National United Church General Council and was voted onto the National United Church Executive Council. He was a member of the Advisory Board to Studies in Family Medicine. Friends will be received by the family from 2:00-5:00pm on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at First St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 3:00pm with Reverend Dr. David McKane and Reverend Dr. Susan Shelstad officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 201 Queens Avenue, Suite 202, London, Ontario, N6A 1J1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TAGGART: T. June Taggart – nee Skinner…..June 27th, 1927 – December 28th, 2010. Our mother is in the arms of Jesus. Predeceased by parents Annie and Jack Skinner, husband Harold S. Taggart Q.C. and brother Harold L. Skinner. Loved and missed by children Charmaine Lewis (Doug), Ann Russell (Bruce), Gloria Jackson (Scott), April Taggart (James Macdonald) and Nancy Delange (Fred). Grandchildren Jordan, Melanie and Mandy (Eric); Jason, Emily, Britton, Allison (Glen), Matthew and Rebecca; Sandra (Mike), Jett (Ashley), Dylan and Levi; Lois and Ella; Myles, Nigel and Natalie. Great grandchildren Dylan, Sean, and Jaxon, Braydon and Tyler, Reagan, Lauren and Jake, Jacob and Michaela. Loved and missed by many nieces and nephews and old friends and new friends. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Thursday, January 6th 2011 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 7th at 11:00 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Thanks to Dr. Barb Fehlau and Reverend Colin Paterson. Friends who wish, may make memorial donations to King St. Community Church, London or Dresden Community Church, Dresden. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DILAMARTER, Mary Elizabeth

Peacefully, with family by her side, Mary “Elizabeth”(Fitzgerald)Dilamarter ended her battle against cancer at Victoria Hospital, London in the early morning on Monday, December 27, 2010. Beloved wife of Gary Dilamarter. Dear mother of Craig (Ange), Sean and Kate Dilamarter. Proud grandmother of Rebekah, Ella, Sydney and a little one on the way. Dear sister of John Fitzgerald (Marie), Nancy Quayle (Paul), Rob Fitzgerald (Lynn), Kimberley Skinner (Sydney) and Carol Gibbs (David). Predeceased by her parents Ron and Doris Fitzgerald and Roy and Doris Dilamarter. Missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends and colleagues whom she loved so dearly. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London where the celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:00 am with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 301, London ON N6B 3R9 or the Church of the Epiphany Elevator Fund, 11 Biscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

“Life’s not about waiting for the storms to pass,
it’s about learning to dance in the rain. “

SMITH: Lloyd Kendall:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Victoria Hospital, London, with his family by his side. Husband of Audrey (Little) Smith. Loving father and grandfather of Dan (Brittany, Jacqueline and Taylor), Lynne Hevey (Jeremy and Ryan), Wendy and Jim Kipp (Jessica, Addison and Cassandra) and Mike and Sue (Patricia, Danielle and the late Sarah) Predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Edith Smith and his brothers and sisters, Jean, Harold, Blanche, Ralph, Ruth and Marie. Also loved by his friend Anna McCoskery. Lloyd will be remembered mostly for starting and running a wholesale fruit and produce business called L & H. Smith Fruit Co. Ltd. in London for many years and his love for watching his son Dan’s race horses. Special thank you to dad’s nurses, Sandy and Teresa for their wonderful support these past few years. He will be sadly missed by all. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday and 10 to 11 am on Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, December 29th at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FISHER, Erdman “Bud”….Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas on Saturday, December 25, 2010 Erdman “Bud” Fisher of Talbotville in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Lorraine (Thompson) Fisher.. Dear father of Robert “Bob” Fisher and his wife Francine of Carlyle, Bruce Fisher and his wife Lorelei of London, Greg Fisher of Talbotville. Loved by several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Roma Nunn of London. Predeceased by his son Wayne Fisher and his brother Daniel Robert Fisher. Special Thanks to Linda McPherson and also to the staff at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm on Wednesday December 29, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday December 30, 2010 at 1 pm with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 and the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GERULL, Ruth…At University Hospital, London on Thursday, December 23, 2010 Ruth (Klatt) Gerull in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Kurt H. Gerull (2005). Dear mother of Marion Gerull of Thamesford and Angela Gerull-Upton ( Dwight) of London. Oma of Dylan and Rachael. Dear sister of Lili Fode (Alfred) and Traute Hladin (Georg) all of Germany. Also survived by numerous friends and family in Canada and Germany. Predeceased by her brothers Herbert and Johanes Klatt. Ruth was a faithful member of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church for many years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place (at Wellington), London followed by a memorial service on Wednesday at 3:00 pm with Reverend Thomas Mertz officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1 Frank Place, London, ON N6C 1W1 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-434-5184). Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

COURTIS, Claire

At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Clara M. “Claire” Courtis in her 98th year. Beloved daughter of the late Albert and Lucinda Courtis. Predeceased by her sisters Marjorie Hutchinson, Bessie Shupe, Alfreida Fillmore and Elsie Courtis. Also loved by her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and her great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service (10:00 to 11:00 am) being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, January 11th at 11:00 am with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C1E7, Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WEBER, Maretta Georgina….Peacefully at the University Hospital, London on December 19, 2010. Maretta Georgina (Campbell) Weber, in her 100 th year. Dear mother of Bev Haist and her husband Gerry of Courtenay, BC. Wayne Weber and his wife Temara of Bayfield. Much loved grandmother of Cindy (Drew), Cathy (Bruce) , Kim, Linda (Jim), Michael (Suzanne) and David (Kristen). Cherished great grandmother of Thomas, Sara, Eric, Ryan, Ben, Olivia, Blayne, Brooke, Nolan, Nicole,Scott and Maxwell. Predeceased by her brother Nichola Campbell and her sister-in-law Doris Campbell. Friends will be received by the family from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on Friday January 7, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 pm on Friday January 7, 2011 with Reverend Susan Cameron officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.