Services & Obituaries

GAISBAUER, Wilma Grace……Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Friday, April 30, 2010, Wilma Grace (Brown) Gaisbauer in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Konrad Gaisbauer. Dear mother of Wendy Melanson and her husband Neri of Woodstock, Harold Vogel and his wife Gladys of London, Cheryl McLeod and her husband Ken of London, Sandra Gilbert and her husband Alan of Lucan and Rebecca Chabassol and her husband Len of Windsor. Dear grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also loved by her brothers John Apfelbeck, Ed Beck, Harold Apfelbeck and Bill Apfelbeck and her sister Linda Haacke. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5pm on Monday, May 3, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at the New Apostolic Church, 111 Wortley Road, London on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 2:00pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

Dumais, June…..

Suddenly after a brief illness, at University Hospital, London on Friday, April 30, 2010, June Anne (Desilets) Dumais of London in her 60th year, has gone to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of Marcel Dumais. Loving mother of Lisa Lattamore of London, Tina Ramsey (Todd) of London, Marcel Lounsbury (Angela) and Annette Bellinghofen (Mike). Cherished Nana of Jaden Lattamore, Curtis, Tyler and Owen Ramsey, Joshua, Dylan and Braden Lounsbury, Kristin, Katerina and Michaela Bellinghofen. She will be missed by her parents-in-law Aurelien and Yvette Dumais. Dear sister-in-law of Jack Dumais (Kathryn) and Suzanne Dumais. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses of 4 in-patients at University Hospital and Dr. Sherry Rohekar and the team 2 Physicians for their care and support. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Monday, May 3, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of June’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation – Nurses Education Fund – 4 in-patients medicine unit – University Hospital, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOE, Rhoda…….Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London on Friday, April 30, 2010, Rhoda May (Dumerton) Hoe of London in her 79th year, went to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of Edgar Robert Hoe of 58 years. Loving mother of Charles Hoe (Janice) of London, Debra Freeman (Gerald) of Lakeshore and Karen Bell (Jim) of Waterloo. Cherished grandmother of James and Mary Hoe, Christopher Freeman (Katherine), Trevor Freeman and Jeff and Steven Bell. Rhoda was always delighted with her two great-granddaughters Natalie and Sophia Freeman. Dearest sister of Lois MacTavish (Cameron) and Burton Dumerton (Marilyn). Predeceased by her brother Bill Dumerton (1956). Special thanks to the staff at Chelsey Park 5th floor and University Hospital 4th floor “A”, for the excellent and compassionate care Rhoda received. Cremation to take place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and at the church one hour prior (12:00 – 1:00 pm) to the service. The celebration of Rhoda’s life will be conducted on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1:00pm at The Salvation Army – London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, with Major Earle Birt officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made The Salvation Army – London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London ON N6J 1H3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COULSON, H. Bruce……Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, April 29, 2010, H. Bruce Coulson in his 74th year. He will be sadly missed by his best friend and soul mate, his beloved wife Anne who looked after him at home until his last day. Left to mourn his loss are his children Tori Coulson of Brampton, Pam Hawley (Mark) of Cambridge, Wayne Coulson (Erin) of Caledon, and his step-sons Doug Klaver (Carrie), Bryan Klaver, Mark Klaver (Lori) and Darryl Klaver all of Edmonton. Will be missed by Carissa Oswald. Grandfather of Kyle, Sean, Spencer, Cara, Andrew, Kimberly, Brianna and Ethan. Survived by his dear sister Margaret Nicoli of Sarnia. Predeceased by his parents Harry Wakefield and Gladys Coulson and his grandson Ryan Bruce Klaver. Will be sadly missed by all of his relatives and friends and all of those whose lives he touched. A special thank you to sister-in-law Jeannie whose loving care and nursing skill was always there to give a helping hand, and also to Henry and Janet Knoop for their constant support. Also special thanks to Dr. Maria Parent, Dr. Vincent, Connie and Sue Baker at the London Regional Cancer Centre. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a celebration of his life will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MINAKER: Gray
At his residence on Monday, April 26, 2010. Gray Stanley Minaker of London in his 62nd year. Beloved son of the late Gordon and Reta Minaker. Dearly loved brother of Jane Moffat of London. predeceased by his brother-in-law Robert Moffat. Sadly missed by his niece and nephew, Sarah and her husband Jason Lehtovaara and their children Ira and Siobhan and Gregory Moffat and Tricia Carty and their children Hunter and Bethany. Also loved by Bonnie Parkinson and several other cousins. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family at Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street (at Hill Street) from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A memorial service will be held at the church Friday at 1:00 pm. Interment of cremated remains to follow at a later date in St. George’s Cemetery, Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers please provide a random act of kindness in Gray’s memory. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOLLOWAY, James Albert

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, April 24, 2010 James A. Holloway of Strathroy and formerly of London in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Gordena Elizabeth (Moorhead) Holloway for over 50 years. Dear father of Kevin Holloway (Cheryl) and Keith Holloway (Heidi) all of Smithville. Loved grandfather of Orlean, Emmalean, Hunter and Jackson. Brother of June Morgan of London. Also survived by his beloved dog Mindy. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm (2 hours prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm with Father Melvin Stevens officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

McCARTHY, Audrey Ruth……Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Audrey Ruth (Reyburn) McCarthy in her 85th year. Loving mother of Michelle McCarthy and Shawn McCarthy both of Toronto. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Reyburn of Edmonton. Proud aunt of Robert Reyburn, Brian Reyburn and Jim Reyburn all of Edmonton. Predeceased by her brother Ronald Reyburn. Friends will be received on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (1hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00pm. A private family interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Gideons, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MCIVER, Dorothy (Bowman)……At Victoria Hospital on Saturday, April 17, 2010, Dorothy (Bowman) McIver in her 97th year. Beloved mother of Heather (Tom) Thompson and Bonnie Bowman. Loving grandmother of Tom Thompson, Laurie (Michael) Kosch and Sherri (John) Warnes and Shannon Nickels. Great grandmother of Scott and Joshua Thompson and Chloe Kosch, Ainsley and Brandon Warnes and Tyler St. Germaine. At the families request there will be no visitation or service held. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donation may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

HIBBERT, Leroy George Sr…..Peacefully and surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, April 16, 2010, Leroy George Hibbert Sr. in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Reverend Val Hibbert. Cherished Father of Joan Lambardo and her husband Mike of Richmond Hill, Faith Hibbert-Hanson and her husband Tedroy of Brampton, Leroy Hibbert Jr. and his wife Helen of London, Kaysha Simpson and her husband Darryl of St. Thomas and Rochelle Hibbert of London. Proud grandfather to Daij’amore Hibbert, Joshua and Josiah Simpson. Will also be missed by 5 brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be celebrated at the Church in the Oaks, 150 Conway Drive, London on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10:00am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Amazing Love Building Blocks, P.O. Box 9077, London, Ontario N6E 2V0. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Haynes: Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London on Friday, April 16th, 2010 Morley C. Haynes of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Gladys M. (McCormick) Haynes. Dear father of Morley B. Haynes and his wife Lynda of London. Also loved by his 2 grandsons David and Mark Haynes, both of London. Predeceased by his brother William B. Haynes and his sisters Marie, Lenore and Jean. The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Proud survivor of Naval service (RCNVR) during WW II – “in the water”. Morley was an active member of many Masonic orders, too many to list and a strong supporter of Mocha Shrine causes. Funeral service will be conducted at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London on Wednesday, April 21st at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend David R. Carrothers officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 or to charity of choice. A masonic service will be conducted at the funeral home under the auspices of Union Lodge No. 380 A.F. & A.M. on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com