Services & Obituaries

SENGBUSCH, Jacqueline Elizabeth

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, October 23, 2010 Jacqueline E. (Fletcher) Sengbusch in her 63rd year. Dear mother of John Sengbusch and Shannon Sengbusch both of London. Dear sister of Lesley Di Dominico. Survived by her niece Eva Di Dominico, nephew Kevin Fletcher and cousin Barbara Brady. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Elizabeth Fletcher and brother Kenneth Fletcher. Also survived by her beloved pug FiFi. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (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 Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Make A Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y4 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WOOD, Edna Mary

At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, October 21, 2010 Edna Mary (Osborn)Wood in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late George A. Wood (1985). Dear mother of Brian Wood (Dana), Sharon Hughes (William), Kim Wood (Mandy Conlon) and Patsy Wood all of London and Marilyn McCombie of Flin Flon, Manitoba. Loved grandmother of Jeff, Jodi , Sarah, Christopher, Benjamin, Jessica, Erin, Joel, Kevin, Ashley, Katie, Jenna, Matthew and Brittany. Dear sister of Olive Hoppenrath, Betty Kemp, Shirley Stahlke (Arden), Della Shilling, Phylis Young, Marjorie Rock, William Osborn (Ruth) and Edward Osborn (Betty). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her sisters Audrey MacDonald, Mildred Sandercott and Ida Steinbach. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (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 Monday at 1:00 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HASKETT, Martha….

Peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, Martha (Towle) Haskett of Cambridge and formerly of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Art Haskett (1971). Loving mother of David Haskett and his wife Tracey of Cambridge. Dear sister of Shirley Legg and her husband Doug of Sarnia. Predeceased by her brothers Charlie, Bill, Doug Towle and her sisters Marjorie Peddle and Pearl Gill. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11:00am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. 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

LETTON, Lorraine – passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2010, two days shy of her 96th birthday. Lorraine’s life revolved around family, church and community which is why she had a wonderful life full of fun and laughter. She was very active in the Anglican Church Women’s Group and ran the Monday afternoon card club at St. James Westminster Anglican Church until her 85th birthday. Lorraine was an avid bridge player and played four times a week until her eye sight gave out at age 90. Lorraine was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years Charlie, her sisters Eva, Edith, Lillian and her brothers Alfred, Tom and Doug. Lorraine will be sadly missed by her family, Margaret (Don) Bulloch, Robert (Elizabeth) Letton, Donald (Sandra) Letton, Richard (Debra) Letton and her grandchildren, Brent (Kirsty), Lisa, Shawn and Jane and her great-grandchildren Keegan, Emma and Charlie. Lorraine was a marvelous cook and loved having family and friends over for dinner. These cherished memories will be greatly missed by the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. James Westminster Anglican Church Foundation, 115 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7, Lions Eyes Right Foundation, P. O. Box 149, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 or charity of your choice. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Wednesday, October 20th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 21st, 2010 at 11:00am. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. The family would like to thank the staff of Inspirit Residences, Highview Residences and Elmwood Place Retirement Residence for their care and compassion. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FABIAN, Sandor “Alex”…..It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sandor “Alex” Fabian at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, October 16, 2010, in his 79th year with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Frances (Varga) Fabian for 51 years. Cherished father of Mary Fabian and her husband Michel, Alex Fabian Jr. and Helen McGill of London. Proud grandfather of the late Jessica (1996). Dear brother to Joseph Fabian and his wife Elizabeth of London. Predeceased by his parents Ferenc Fabian and his wife Maria of Hungary, his sister Ilonka Fabian, his brothers Imre Fabian, Ferenc Fabian, Laszlo Fabian, Gyorgy Fabian of Hungary. Survived by his brother in law Janos Varga and his wife Detta, Lajos Varga and his wife Rozsi of Hungary and his sister in law Magda Fabian of Hungary. Loving uncle to Magda Fabian of Hungary. Also predeceased by his brother-in-law Mihay Varga and sister in law Marika Hall. He will also be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6:00 – 7:00 pm (1 hour prior) on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 7:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

Atkinson, Dorothy Ruth…..Peacefully and surrounded by her family at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Saturday, October 16, 2010, Dorothy Ruth (Webb) (Vanderheiden) Atkinson in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kirk Hall Atkinson and the late John Vanderheiden. Dear mother of Robert Atkinson (Connie) of London, Brenda Smith of London and Linda Taylor (Douglas) of Kingsville. Also loved by her grandchildren Christine (Brad), Kirk (Daniela), Jimmy (Doreen), Michael (Barbara), David (Lisa), Devin and Nicola and great-grandchildren Caleb, Bethany, Caitlyn, Maximilian, Evan, Noah, Justin, Jamie and Julia. Also survived by her step-daughter Joyce Godden (Leslie) of Waterloo and their family. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Edna, Herbert, Ethel, Kathleen, Kenneth and Robert. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be conducted on Friday, October 22, 2010 at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London at 11:00 am. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 9Z9. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

DAWKINS: Reed
Suddenly at Norfolk General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 with his dear friend G.G. by his side. Dr. Reed Elwyn Dawkins of Turkey Point and London, in his 65th year. Dear father of Kyle Dawkins. Predeceased by his daughter Amanda Marie Dawkins and his parents Dr. Bill Dawkins and Margaret “Babe” Dawkins. Dear brother of Robin Wright (Ron) and Dalton Dawkins (Mary Lynn Jaques). Dear uncle to Jody Wright (Sarah) and great-uncle to Liam and Jasper Wright. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 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, October 18th at 1:00 pm Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BIBLE, Elizabeth Helen…..Suddenly at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, Elizabeth Helen (Reesor) Bible in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Frank Henry Bible. Dear mother of Frank William Bible and his wife Lois of Durham and David John Bible and his wife Margot of Maple Ridge, BC. Dear grandmother of Amy Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Shane of Ilderton, Frank Charles Bible and his wife Tiffany of Barrie, Benjamin James Bible and his wife Alyson of London, Andrea Faye Sikora and her husband Rob of Maple Ridge, BC, Philip David Kenneth Bible of Maple Ridge, BC and by her ten great-grandchildren Kailey, Austin, Mason, Frank Henry, Amber, Ken, Sienna, Declan, Hayley and Liam. Predeceased by her seven brothers and sisters. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Nurse Mary at Marion Villa and all the rest of the girls. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, October 15, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be held in the chapel at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army West Divisional Headquarters, 371 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S4 or to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Mount Hope Fund (Marion Villa), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

SHIER, Mary Elizabeth

At University Hospital, London on Sunday, October 10, 2010 Mary E. Shier in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Ephraim Shier (1980). Cherished mother of Anne Tribe and her husband Bryon of London and Margaret Shier and her husband Larry Flint of Inglewood. Loved grandmother of Christopher and Andrew Tribe and Michael and Meaghan Flint. Dear sister-in-law of Clara Shier of Toronto. Will be missed by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary will be fondly remembered by her many friends and fellow bridge players. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, October 15, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:00am with Reverend Philip Newman officiating. Interment later in Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1S1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MITCHELL, Shirley…..Peacefully, and comforted by her immediate family, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Shirley Phyllis (Deekon) Mitchell of London, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Donald W. Mitchell. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage this past July. Dear mother of Mike (Helen), Teri Wallace (Dave), Marty and Mark (Stephanie). Dear sister of Ralph Deekon (Ann). She was adored and loved and shall be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jesse (Shawn), Luke, Cody (Kendall), Derek (Billie Jo), Parker, Reid, Tyler, Jenna, Kailey, Sean, Keira, and her great-grandchildren Drew, Joshua, Allie and Reese. Our family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Victoria Hospital for the care and kindness shown to Mom in her time of need. Cremation has taken place. A kind and caring person, Mom made many friends during her lifetime. But Mom was also a very private person and it was her final wish that a small family celebration of her life take the place of a memorial service. In remembering Shirley, and in lieu of flowers, we would ask that donations be made to London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6. Mom was a shining light in our family. Her character, strength, guidance and love shall live on with each of us. Condolences may also be made at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184).