Services & Obituaries

Partridge, Betty Joan

Peacefully at home on Wednesday December 8, 2010, Betty Joan Partridge in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Archibald Douglas Partridge. Dear mother of Pat Partridge and his wife Judy of RR#3 Denfield. Also loved by her grandchildren Wendy Boniface and great grandson Jason, grand daughter Kristie Partridge and great grandson Jordan. She will also be sadly missed by her cousin Betty Hanes and family of London. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family for a celebration of life on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at One Grosvenor (off St. George Street) from 1pm until 3pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184)

BAUMANIS, Julija Irene…..Peacefully at Strathroy and Middlesex General Hospital, Strathroy on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, Julija Irene (Mucinieks) Baumanis in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Arturs Baumanis. Cherished mother of Velta Baumanis of Mt. Brydges. Dear step-mother of Ieva McNuit of Washington D.C., Maija Junzeme of Minnesota and the late Andris Baumanis and his wife Elizabeth. Proud grandmother of John McNuit, Anne, Alex, Amy and Maggie Baumanis. Will be missed by the great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sisters Marija Indus-Mucinieks and Elza Mucineks. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 am) on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 am, with Reverend Aina Avotins officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice or Latvian Museum of Occupation Fund (cheques indicating “donations to OMF” should be made payable to LRDF (Latvian Relief and Development Fund and mailed to OMF, c/o Dagnia Stasko, 16 Elterwater Ave., Nepean, ON K2H 5J2) . On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BLANCHARD, Randy Allen

At Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Saturday, December 4, 2010 Randy Allen Blanchard also known as “L.H.” of Etobicoke in his 51st year. Beloved son of the late Kenneth Wylie (2010) and Celia Ann (Taut) Blanchard (1997) and son-in-law of Alex and Marie Voisin. Loved soulmate of Bonnie Voisin of Etobicoke. Dear brother of Tim Blanchard of Toronto and Cindy Stockwell (Perry) of Dorchester. Loved uncle of Brandon and Matthew. Also survived by numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and many friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, December 10 , 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (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 Friday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Victor Brown officiating. A celebration of Randy’s life will continue on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 1 – 4 pm at Timothy’s Pub, 344 Browns Line, Toronto (416-201-9515). As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Liver Research Fund, P.O. Box 5339, Station A, 339 Windemere Road, London, ON N6A 5A3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

COBBE, Charles Gerald…..Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, Charles “Chuck” G. Cobbe in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Barbara (Higgin) Cobbe. Cherished father of Lisa Thompson (Roger) of Edmonton, AB, Jeffery Cobbe (Bonnie) and Nancy of London. Loving father-in-law to Rick Nadeau of London. Proud grandfather of Stephen and Danielle Nadeau of London, Jessica Schaub (Steve) and Erica, Alexandra,and Charles Thompson all of Edmonton, AB and great-grandfather to Owen Thompson and Evan and Hailey Schaub. Dear brother of Doris Massey (John) of Cobourg, ON, Howard Cobbe, Tucson, AZ and brother-iin-law to Jan Smith (Paul) of Courtright and Don Higgin of London. Predeceased by his brothers Gerald and John Cobbe. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 1:30 – 2:30pm (1 hour prior) on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London where the memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm, with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. A masonic service under the auspices of Delaware Valley Lodge No 358 A.F. & A.M will take place at the church commencing at 2:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the St. George’s Anglican Church Building Fund, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, Ontario, N6H2B6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements 519-433-5184)

HEAGY, Margaret Jean (McDonald)…..Peacefully at University Hospital in London on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, in her 93rd year. Jean was the loving wife of the late Dr. Fred Heagy (1997). Beloved mother of Bill Heagy and his wife Susan of North York; Beth Peek and her husband the late Bill Peek of Scarborough; Alice White and her husband David of Lanark; Muriel Andreae and her husband Peter of London; Roger Heagy of London; Audrey Heagy and her husband David Okines of St. Williams; Cathy Giesbrecht and her husband David of London; Eleanor Heagy and her husband Greg Storms of Denfield. Loving grandmother of Laura Peek of Halifax and Jamie Peek of Toronto; Katy (White) Williams and her husband Rory of Twisp, WA and Heather White of Ottawa; Sylvia (Andreae) White and her husband Steven of Ottawa and Nicholas Andreae of Hamilton; and great grandmother of Madison Williams. Survived by her sister Irene Poole of Toronto; predeceased by her sisters Olive Mogk and Dorothy Noyes, and her brother Bill McDonald. Born in Kitchener on August 9th, 1918 and raised in Stratford, Jean married Fred in 1943. Jean trained as a nurse and worked in Stratford and London while Fred served overseas. After the war, they settled in London to raise their family. Jean shared her love of music, birding, gardening and the outdoors with all. Friends will be received by the family from 3:00 – 5:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00pm on Friday December 3, 2010 at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 1:00pm with Reverend Herbert S. Summers of Metropolitan United Church officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Nature London (McIlwraith Field Naturalists), Orchestra London or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amgfh.com

PETCH: At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 Beverley J. (Beattie) Petch of London, one day before her 76th birthday. Beloved wife of R. Gary Petch. Dear sister of Kay Hillier of London. Dear niece of Jean Wintonyk of London. Dear aunt of Karen Liddiard and her husband Chris of London, Tom Hillier and his wife Gina of Georgetown and Jeff Hillier and his wife Vikki of Waterdown. Also loved by her great-nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Doug and Joyce Petch of London and Wendy Petch and Gerry Killfeather of Kanata. Bev was a staunch supporter of Orchestra London and a long time member of Highland Country Club. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, at Dufferin Avenue, London on Saturday, December 4th. at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Jeffrey P. Crittenden officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Orchestra London, 609 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R1 or Metropolitan United Church, (for Friends of Music Committee), 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DORA WINIFRED (PEARCE) BLACHFORD, Died peacefully with her daughter Karen by her side on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at McCormick Home, London, Ontario in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late William J. “Bill” Blachford (April 7, 2004). Dear mother of Karen Markov (husband Dimitry) of Perth, Western, Australia. Step-mother of Trevor Blachford (wife Solange) of Brampton. Pre-deceased by her brother Franklin Pearce (October 26, 1994) and her sister Mary (Pearce) Oldham (June 23, 2007. Survived by sisters, Norine Campbell of Aurora and Alison Pearce of London. Also survived by her four nieces, two step-grandchildren and three great step-grandchildren. Dora was born in Wallacetown on July 22, 1924, the daughter of the late Ernest and Alice Pearce of Wallacetown. She was a graduate of the Victoria Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Western Ontario, London, where she obtained a Degree in Public Health. She had a long and varied nursing career in the city of London. Dora, attended St. George’s Anglican Church, London where she was a valued choir member for over 25 years. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Yemchuk, the nurses and staff for the care given to Dora during her stay at McCormick Home. Friends may call on Thursday, December 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London on Friday, December 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. Following a reception, interment will be in St. Peter’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Tyrconnell at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5, the McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8 or to a charitable organization of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

REGIER, Jean Alma…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, Novenber 26, 2010, Jean Alma (Overholt) Regier in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Lennis Joseph Regier (2010). Dear mother of Ralph Regier (2010) and his wife Sandy of London, Sharon Russell and her husband Ted of St. Thomas, Allan Regier and his wife Shirley of London and Jeffrey Regier and his wife Christine of Aylmer. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Allen and her husband Rob, Kimberly Miller and her husband Martin, Sandra Russell and her fiancee Neil Fenlon, Janet Smith and her husband Stan all of St. Thomas, Tracy, Kevin and Patricia all of London, Samantha and Luke of Aylmer and also loved by 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Dennis Overholt and his wife Roseanne of Zurich, Leo Overholt and his wife Bridget of London and Linda Regier and her husband Phil of Zurich. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Edsel, Maxime, Arnold, Anthony, George and Philip and by her sisters Adeline Denomme and Gladys Bedard. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew the Apostle, 1 Fallons Lane, London on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 11:30 am. Entombment in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Lockhart, Laurie VanWart

Laurie passed away Friday, November 26, 2010, at University Hospital in London, aged 82 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Esther (Seifred). Proud father of Gregg (Susan), Eloise (Drew) and Marilyn (Brian). Cherished Grampie of Cory, Alaina, Keira, Andrea, Ryan and Natalie. Dear brother of Gerald (Marion) and Lois (Roy) Bradley. Predeceased by his sister Noreen (Ed) Tucker. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick and raised in Woodstock, Laurie graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Electrical Engineering and started his long career with CNRail in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he met Esther. His remarkable 37 years at CN saw him rise to the position of Asst. Chief Engineer, Signals and Communications. Laurie represented CN at the Assoc. of American Railways and became a Fellow of the Assoc. of Railway Signals Engineers. Laurie had a happy retirement enjoying the company of friends and family to the last, often at their cottage of 37 years at Lake Macdonald, Quebec, where a constant stream of friends and family shared their little piece of heaven. The dignity, grace and generous spirit of this remarkable man will be terribly missed. Many thanks to the thoughtful staff of University Hospital, who made Laurie’s last days as comfortable as possible. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Laurie’s life will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 11:00AM at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. South, London, with visitation one hour prior to the service (10-11AM). Donations in memory of Laurie may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St.George St., London, ON, N6A 3A1 or to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Rd. East, London, ON, N6C 2R6 in Laurie’s name. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MacLeod, Nora Lillian (Alexander)

Peacefully, on November 24, 2010, at Parkwood Hospital, Nora in her 89th year. Beloved mother of Anne Craig and her husband Neil. Adoring grandmother of Lauren and Sandy Craig. Nora was predeceased by her husband Alex (2002), her brother Jim and her sisters Edith and Dorothy. She will also be sorely missed by Bessie and Charlie. Nora grew up in Trenton, Ontario and was the daugher of William and Delphine (Rochon) Alexander. Nora lived for a time in British Columbia where she met Alex . She returned from B.C. to London, and also lived in Hamilton and Aurora and then once again in London to be with her family. A private family service will be held at a later date and cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to the inspiring Palliative Care Team at Parkwood hospital for their gentle care and understanding in Nora’s final days. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com