Services & Obituaries

SCHOTT, Cherry Gertrude…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Thursday, October 7, 2010, Cherry Gertrude Schott in her 97th year. Born Tjeerdje Roman in Heiloo, Nld. on December 4, 1913. Predeceased by her parents Paulus and Geertruida Roman, son F/O Robert Paul Howard. Beloved wife of the late W. C. B. (Bill) Howard and the late Wilbert H. Schott. Dear friend of the late Frederick Tisseman and the late Frederick Simpson. Also predeceased by brothers Paul and Cornelius (Corey) Roman and nephew Richard Roman. Survived by daughter Diane Lutes of Moncton NB, grandchildren Kristin Reid, Megan Nemeskeri of NS, Alison Hanson of NB, William R. Howard, Peter C. Howard and 5 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Chelsea Park Retirement Community and the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital for making Cherry’s last days happy and peaceful. Cremation has taken place. Reception to celebrate Cherry’s life will be held at Cherryhill Senior’s Activity Club, 190 Cherryhill Drive, London, on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 2-4 pm. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184).

FRASER: Charles Walter: At Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, October 8th, 2010, Charles Walter Fraser in his 78th year. A graveside service will be conducted at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London on Wednesday, October 13th at 2:00 P.M. with Chaplain Gaye Whippey officiating. (Enter cemetery via main entrance off Riverside Drive and meet at cemetery office). On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

OTTER, Harold Gordon…..Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, Harold Gordon Otter in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Marie “Molly” (Ash) Otter. Cherished father of Wayne Otter and his wife Gladyse Mba of Stratford and Cheryl Spencer and her long time companion Larry Miller of London. Proud grandfather of Laicka, Michael and Jeffery. Predeceased by his brothers William, Norman, Herman, Charles, Russell and Herbert and his sisters Mary, Mabel and Audrey. Survived by his many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the nurses and all the staff at Parkwood Hospital on 4 Elgin/Bruce for their care and compassion these past several years. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Veterans Western Counties Wing at Parkwood Hospital in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 801 Commissioners Road East, London with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Parking will be located in Lot 3 of Parkwood Hospital. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184).

WILLIAMS, Robert “Bob” -At his residence on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 in his 66th. year. Beloved husband of Sharon (Whittington) Williams of 43 years. (owner of Bob’s Small Engine Repair). Loving father of Les Williams (Chantal), Tod Williams (Wendy) and Wayne Williams (Jenn). Proud grandfather of Trevor, Michael, Chris, Paige, Lucas, Chris and Alexia. Predeceased by his parents Marjory and Robert Williams and by his grand-daughter Lindsay (1996). Dear brother of Ron, Richard (Patricia) and Ross. Dear son-in-law of Ethel Whittington and the late Les Whittington and brother-in-law of Dianne Walker-Barfett. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London on Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of symptahy memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany, Elevator Fund, 11 Briscoe Street West, London. ON N6J 1L9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FISHER, Robert Allan…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, October 3, 2010, Robert Allan Fisher in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Elaine (Santoro) Fisher. Dear father of Grant Fisher of London and Mark Fisher of London. Dear grandfather of Quinn and Kassidy Fisher. Dear brother of Doreen Rubeniuk and her husband Adam of Calgary, Maurice Fisher and his wife Faye of London, Van Fisher of South Bend, Indiana, Ken Fisher and his wife Joyce of Surrey, BC. Olivia Crockett of Toronto. Predeceased by his brother Raymond Fisher and his sister Winnifred Fisher. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Denis Turpin for all of his special attention and care. Thank you also to the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital. Bob was a member of Bayfield Anglers Association, Nine Mile Steelers and Maitland Valley Anglers Association. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 7, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 11:00 am with Reverend Ken Taylor officiating. Cremation will take place 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 London Health Sciences Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Roedding, Helen Elizabeth…..Helen Roedding, age 90 passed away peacefully with family by her side, at University Hospital London on Friday, October 1, 2010. She was born in Stratford, daughter of the late Percy and Vera Schmidt. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Roedding whom she married in 1950. Dear sister of Robert Schmidt, Stratford. Loved by several nieces and nephews and their families. Fondly remembered by many special friends. Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her parents-in-law Milton and Mary Roedding, a sister Marion Gould, a brother-in-law William D. Gould and sister-in-law Lois Schmidt. Helen grew up in Sebringville, attending USS #2 public school, and SCVI High school, Stratford. In her younger years, she loved playing the piano and was active in Emmanuel United Church Sebringville in the church choir, playing piano for Mission Band and Young People. Long time resident of London, the Oakridge community and lately, Elmwood Retirement Home. She was a member of Riverside United Church where she sang in the choir for many years. Helen was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and later with Women’s Canadian Club, London. Friends and family will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St S, London on Thursday, October 7 2010 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m. with Reverend Phil Newman officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Donations in Helen’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to Riverside United Church Memorial Fund, 451 Dunedin Drive, London, Ontario, N6H 3G9 would be gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

DUNCAN, William Bruce

At Watford Quality Care Centre, Watford on October 1, 2010 William “Bruce” Duncan in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of the late Pamela Gail Ann (Rivet) Duncan (1999). Dear father of Bonnie Kelly and her husband Patrick of London and Jennifer Kerkow and her husband David of Burlington. Also loved by his granddaughters Madison and Nicole Kelly. Dear brother of Ross Duncan and his wife Joyce of Mount Brydges, Charlie Duncan and his wife Judy and Murray Duncan all of Watford. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm ( 1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London where the complete memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HOFER, Margot…..

Surrounded by her family, after a lengthy illness at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, September 30, 2010, Margot (Fischer) Hofer of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Siegfried “Siggie” I. W. Hofer for 60 years. Loving mother of Gabriele Hofer and Christine Findlater and her husband Stewart. Predeceased by her daughter Gisela. Cherished Oma of Cameron and Ainsley Findlater. Dear sister of Waltraud Frost of Germany. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter 136. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Margot’s life will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11:00 am at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place, London, with Reverend Ed Bastian. Private family interment in Dorchester Cemetery, Dorchester, Ontario. An Eastern Star service will be held at the church on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 10:45 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JOLLIFFE, Connie….

At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, Constance “Connie” Frances (MacKinnon) Jolliffe of London in her 86 year. Survived by her loving family. Cremation with a private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1K8. A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184, entrusted with cremation arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BACSI, Violet Anna…..

Peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 26, 2010 Violet A. (Kokeza) Bacsi of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Tibor Bacsi (2004). Predeceased by her brothers Ervin, Ernest and Rudi. Cherished aunt of Clara Emma Bacsi of London. Great-aunt of Steven Paul Braun (Kerri) and Peter Michael Braun. Great-great-aunt of Samantha and Nicholas Braun and Alyssha and Tyler Yeo. Dear cousin of Madeleine and Alfredo, and great cousin of Peter, Robert and the late Marta. Godmother of John Uzonyi. She will be dearly missed by her family, special friends and the Hungarian Community. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 29 from 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (St. Stephen of Hungary Church), 377 Oakland Avenue, London on Thursday, September 30 at 11am. Cremation to follow with interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or London Humane Society. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com