Services & Obituaries

ERSKINE, Bonnie Pearl Anne

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, September 25, 2010 Bonnie P. A. (Gleason) Erskine in her 67th year. Dear daughter of Cecil Gleason of Calgary and the late Pearl Gleason (2005). She will be sadly missed by her daughters Dawn Sipos (Julius) of London, Dana Van Clieaf (John) of Burlington and Dianna Stanley (Shaun) of Milton and their father Robert Erskine of London. Loved grandmother of Sam, Maddy and Jack. Dear sister of Bruce, Michael, Cecil and Robert Gleason and Noreen Young and Teresa Gleason. Bonnie will also be missed by many extended family members. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Toronto (1967). Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm with Father Tom Ferrera celebrant. Cremation with interment later in Woodland 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. Evening prayers will be said in the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MATTHEWS: Ella
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Ellen Grace “Ella” (MacEachern) Matthews of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard William “Sam” Matthews. Dear mother of Bill Matthews and his wife Marilyn of London. Dear grandmother of Brendan and Sarah Matthews. Dear sister of Lois Hicks of Woodstock. Predeceased by her brothers, Lorne, Angus Jr. and George and her sister Anna. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 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, September 27th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 of the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COSMAN, Linda Marie

At University Hospital on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Lauria “Linda” Marie (Duperron) Cosman in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Lewis Bertrum Cosman (2009). Loving mother of Rick (2008) and Anne Charron of Guelph, David and Linda Cosman of Strathroy, Dianne White, Bryan and Jeanne Cosman, Jeff and Teresa Cosman all of London. Loving grandmother of Murphy and Meghan Cosman, Michelle Blythe, Leanne Sachs, Renee Robertson, Ryan White and Jesse Cosman and great grandmother of Jamee-Lynn and Andi Sachs, Matthew and Benjamin Blythe, Katryna and Jason Robertson. Dear sister of Rheal Duperron, Lucia Duperron, Lionelle Duperron, Lucien (William) Harvey and Alec (Marlene) Duperron. Predeceased by Theresa Bolwig, Rosaline Lapointe, Rhea Lalonde, Raymond Duperron, Albert Duperron and Donat Duperron. Linda was well known as the sweater and candy apple lady of London. She enjoyed her Bingo and playing card outings. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 7-9 pm and Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow with inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. 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

BLANCHARD, Ken….

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London on Monday, September 20, 2010, Ken Blanchard of Komoka in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Celia Ann (Taut) Blanchard (1997). Survived by his partner Thelma Miller. Loving father of Randy Blanchard (Bonnie), Tim Blanchard all of Toronto and Cindy Stockwell (Perry) of Dorchester. Cherished grandfather Brandon and Matthew. Dear brother of Gladys Ayers, Muriel Postma, Carol Comeau and brother-in-law of Wanda Lamarsh and Neda Barber. Predeceased by his siblings Pat, Isabel, Yvonne, Pauline, Russ, Gerald, Don and his brother-in-law Stan. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A private family inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WAKERELL, Ida Almedea …..

Surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, September 18, 2010, Ida Almedea (Steep) Wakerell of London in her 86th year. Loving wife of the late Fred Wakerell (1974). Cherished mother of Jan Malott and her husband Ken of London and Norman Wakerell and his wife Nadine of Windsor. Proud grandmother of Andy (Tracey), Rebecca, Roberto, William, Gabrielle, Maria and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Evelyn Kempster and her husband Bert of Goderich. Also missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and her late daughter-in-law Celia. Predeceased by her brother Benson Steep and by her sister Irene Bentley The family would like to thank the staff at Glendale Crossing and Victoria Hospital C5 300 and Emergency. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Monday, September 20, 2010, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Ida’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1pm with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany – Accessibility “Elevator” Fund, 19 Holborn Avenue, London, ON N6J 2P6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FRANCIS, William George

At University Hosptial, London on Thursday, September 16, 2010 William George Francis in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Harriet June (Gauld) Francis. Dear father of Paul Francis and his wife Joyce, Daniel Francis and his wife Marilyn, Terry Francis, Joseph Francis and his wife Sandy, Brenda Murphy and her husband Jim and Gerald Francis and his partner Trina all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Audrey Redmond, Patsy Donkervoort and her husband Len, Jeannie Jacobs, Marla Cairns, Nancy Lyons and her husband Herb. Predeceased by his brothers Bob and Earl Francis. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (1hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete memorial service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ROBERTS, Shirley Jean…..Peacefully at Elmwood Place Retirement Community, London on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, Shirley Jean (Sims) Roberts in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Arthur Joseph Roberts. Cherished mother of Wayne Roberts and his wife Lynne of Rodney, Gary Roberts of London, Terry Roberts and his wife Barb of Miller Lake, Kingsley Roberts and his wife Cathy of London and Linda Rodd and her huband Jeff of London. Proud grandmother of Richard, Christopher, Ronald, Nicholas, Jeffrey, Leanne, Kyle, Michael, Adam, J.J., Justin, Mellisa, Brandon, Josh and Luke. Will be also missed by her many great-grandchildren. Loving sister-in-law of Joan and Marilyn Sims. Predeceased by her sister Edith Wastell and by her brothers Arthur, Russell and Gordon Sims. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 pm on Friday, September 17, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 11:00 am. Private family interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KIRBY, Colonel Leonard….

Promoted to Glory, on Sunday, September 12, 2010, Colonel Leonard F. Kirby of London in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Sandy Kirby for 12 years and the late Isobel (Sloman) Kirby. Dear father of Liz Wilken and her husband Ron of Chatham and Dorothy McCaughan and her husband David of St. Albert, AB. Proud grandfather of Debbie (Stefan), Jacquie (Ken), Patricia (Graham), Sean, Sheri (Peter) and of his 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Lily Martin of England. Predeceased by his sister Rose and his brother Andrew. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A great man of God, African missionary and humble servant – he left indelible footprints on so many lives throughout his lifetime of service. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on WEDNESDAY, September 15, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and one hour prior to the funeral service (12-1pm). PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF SERVICE DAY The celebration of Len’s life will be held on FRIDAY, September 17, 2010 at 1:00pm at The Salvation Army – London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the The Salvation Army – London Citadel (Band or Sunday School), 555 Springbank Drive, London ON N6J 1H3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PASSMORE, Cedric…..On Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the Village of Glendale Crossing, London, Ontario, Cedric Passmore gently passed in his 90th year. Loving and beloved husband of Jean (Dickson) Passmore, and the late Mary (Mutchmor) Passmore. Survived by his sons Jim (Leith) and David (Arlene). Also survived by a brother Cyril (Jan) in England, and sister-in-law Ruby from B.C. Loved and cherished by grandchildren Lauren, David and Ian. Loved and respected by step-children Janet Hodges, Mike (Nancy) Savage and Brian Savage. Predeceased by his brother Russell. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London, on Saturday, September 11, 2010. A celebration of Cedric’s life will be conducted by The Reverend Frank J. Van Veen at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South (at Garfield), London on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery, London, at 10:00 am on Monday, September 13, 2010. Cedric’s family gratefully acknowledges the compassionate and dedicated care of all the staff at the Village of Glendale Crossing. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be directed to Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, N6C 3Z1 or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WIRA, Stefan Joseph

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Stefan Joseph Wira in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Joanne M. (Terpstra) Wira. Cherished father of Brent and Stefanie Wira of London. Loving brother of Krys Chwiecko (Chester) of London, Stan Wira (Debbie) of London, Irene Marchand (John) of Bothwell. Loving son-in-law of Joanne Terpstra of Mt. Brydges. Dear brother-in-law of Marianne Juniper (Trevor) of Sydney, Australia, Tom Terpstra (Chris) of Mt. Brydges, Cathy Verfaillie of Tillsonburg, Nick Terpstra of Kingston, Monique Mackie and Grace Wira both of London. Predeceased by his brother John Wira, parents Stefan and Franciszka Wira. Steve will also be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral mass will be held at Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, 1980 Trafalgar Street, London on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:00 am with Reverend Fred Howard-Smith officiating. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus (Palliative Care Unit), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Evening prayers will be said in the funeral home on Friday at 6:30 pm. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com