Services & Obituaries

VERBOOM, Jennigje “Jenny”

Surrounded by her family, it pleased the Lord to take her home on Friday, April 16, 2010 Jennigje “Jenny” (Vander Weide) Verboom of London in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Jan “John” Verboom for over 48 years. Dear mom of Joan and Scott, Arlene and Joe, John and Sharon and William and Joanna. Loved by her 10 grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, nieces and nephews in Canada and Holland. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted from the London Free Reformed Church, 1274 Tote Road on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 11:00 am with Reverend Henk A. Bergsma officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road E., London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

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WHITTINGHAM: Frances
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Frances Rose (Shellam) Whittingham in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard G. “Dick” Whittingham (November 1984). Dear mother of Richard “Dick” Whittingham Jr and his wife Linda of Grand Bend, Doreen Weirand her late husband James, Gerald Whittingham and his wife Wendy and Patricia Charters and her husband Don all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Deb and John, Scott, Trevor, Lisa and Terry, Rick and Patty, Rob and Diane, Michael, and Mandy and her 17 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. 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, April 19th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TAYLOR, George Beverley……Peacefully at his residence, London on Monday, April 12, 2010, George Beverley Taylor of London in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Loreen Taylor. Cherished father of Patricia Anderson and her husband James, Vic Taylor and his wife Sharon and Nancy Smith and her husband Angus all of London. Proud grandfather of Susan Anderson, Debbie Taylor, Vikki Munro and her husband Jon, Kurt Taylor and his fiancee Sarah Benbow, Duane, David and Michael Smith. Loving great-grandfather of Ryan Taylor, Maddox and Mason Munro. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00am – 11:00am) to the funeral service that will be celebrated at the Lambeth United Church, 4268 Colonel Talbot Road, London on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00am with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. 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 Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

ROUTLEDGE, Allan Henry

At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, April 11, 2010 Allan Henry Routledge in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (Tudge) Routledge (2003). Dear father of Ted Routledge and his wife Gina of Lucan, Bonnie Dale and her husband Paul of Denfield, Mary White and her husband Joseph of Stratford and Cathy Routledge and her husband Paul Rutherford of Dorchester. Also loved by his seven grandchildren Robert, Edward, Rebecca, Jason, Kimberly, Valerie and Daniel and several great grandchildren. Predeceased by his daughter Karen and his sisters Alice Routledge and Dorothy Routledge. A private family service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GEBBIE: Deanna
On April 8, 2010 after a courageous battle, Deanna Gebbie passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of all who knew her. She is survived by her beloved sons, Cory and Craig, their fiances Cass and Mandy, her grandsons Patrick and Jimmy and her husband and soulmate Russell. Her generosity, kindness and zest for life will be missed by family and friends both in Canada and the U.K. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday, April 13th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. At Deanna’s request there will be no funeral service. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St, George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WILLIAMS, Melvin J…..

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, April 8, 2010, Melvin J. Williams in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Willa (Griffith) Williams (2005). Loving step-father of Wendy (Griffith) McRoberts and her husband Wayne of London. Dear step-father-in-law of Ann Griffith (the late Gary). Cherished brother of Shirley Oliver (Tom). Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by his step-children Gary Griffith, Yvonne (Griffith) Esseltine (Bob), Don Griffith (Gayle) and his sisters Ruth Zamojski (Joe), Betty Murphy (George) and his parents Roger and Annie Williams. Friends will be received by the family from 11:30am -1:00pm, prior to the funeral service being held in the chapel on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 1:00pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. 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 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BROOKS, David Bernard

At his residence on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 David Bernard Brooks of London in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Gail (Brown) Brooks for 50 years. Dear father of Lorri Skellett (Bud), Kelly Hawkins (Ron) and Trina Brooks. Loved grandfather of David and Kathryn Skellett, Alexandra, Marissa and Ethan Hawkins and Anastasia Brooks.Dear brother-in-law of Merna Robb and Lorna Davis (Bob). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dave was a past sales manager for Culligan Water and previously Aquafine for many years. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm with Reverend Ed Bastian officiating. Cremation followed by interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1 Frank Place, London N6C 1W1 would be appreciated and may be arranged through the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). The family wish to thank the V.O.N. (Jody DeGaust) and the London Cancer Centre for the care and compassion. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LEMKAY, Fred…..It is with profound sadness that the Lemkay family announces the death of Frederic Cram Lemkay on Monday, April 5, 2010 at University Hospital, London at the age of 87. Devoted husband of the late Marion (Gunn) Lemkay. Much loved father of Kenneth (Shann Connor), Robert, Kevin (Lesley Burlie) and Christine (Tony Demelo). Beloved grandfather of Carla, Tyler, Kevin, Rebecca, Hannah, Mark, Catherine and David, and great-grandfather of Andrew and Makayla. Fred was a proud member of the Kiwanis Club (Thames Valley-Fanshawe) and a longstanding member of Gethsemane United Church. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12 noon to 1:00 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, April 8th at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment at a later date in Grove Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4 in Fred’s name would be appreciated

DADSON, Gladys……Peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2010, Glady’s (Priest) Dadson in her 91st year. Beloved wife of late Jim Dadson. Cherished sister of Elizabeth St. John of Ottawa. Dear sister-in-law of Linda Priest of London and Al Main of London. Loving godmother of Eric Auger and his son Brendon of Saskatchewan. Predeceased by her sister Irene Main, brothers William, James and Edward Priest, her brother-in-law William St. John and her sister-in-law Marjorie Priest. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church. 91 Askin Street, London on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 1:00pm. There will be a A.N.A.F. service held under the auspices of Unit 393 on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 7:00pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 555 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, N6J 1H3 or to the Volunteers at C.P.R.I., 600 Sanatorium Road, London, Ontario, N6H 3W7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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