Services & Obituaries

MANSON, June Alice……Suddenly and peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, April 1, 2010, June Alice (Hibbert) Manson of London in her 79th year. Loving daughter of the late Fred and Kate Hibbert. She will be sadly missed by her best friend Ernie Studer. Lovingly remembered by Cameron and Diane Nelles and family and many other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Nelles, Phyllis Arnold and her brother Art Hibbert. Special thank you to the Hospital Staff, PSW workers, Meals on Wheels and Case Workers. Special thanks to Helen Liscumb. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Monday April 5, 2010 at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 1pm with Reverend Peter J. Leonard officiating. Interment in Banner Cemetery, Dorchester. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

JONES, Helen Elizabeth…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, April 2, 2010, Helen Elizabeth (Calvert) Jones in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Canon William Jones. Cherished mother of Karen Capelazo and her husband David of Edmonton, Barbara Jones-Brule and her husband Don of Ottawa, Susan McKean of Oakville and Robin Otton and her husband Jim of New York. Proud grandmother of Margaret Capelazo of Ottawa, Craig McKean of Toronto, Sherida McKean of Ottawa, Kelly McKean of Oregon and Julie and Andrew Otton of New York. Proud great-grandmother of Lucy and Kate McKean of Toronto. Loving sister of Harold Fletcher Calvert and his wife Doreen (2010) of London. Predeceased by her brothers John Stewart Calvert, Robert Gordon Calvert and her sister Marion Eileen Calvert. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be celebrated at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road, London on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 10:00am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MOORE, Vera Annie……Peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, April 2, 2010, Vera Annie (Carfrae) Moore in her 87th year. Wife of the late Doug Moore. Loving mother of Marjorie Anne Macdonald and her husband Bob of North Bay and Donna Marie Landriault and her husband Norm of London. Cherished grandmother of Melody Whitehead and her husband Andrew of West Lorne, Kristina Macdonald of Sturgeon Falls, Tammi Macdonald of Sudbury, Cindy Little of Calgary, Alberta and Tracy Dalgleish and her husband Mike of London. Proud great-grandmother of Kevin, Jenessa, Riley, Hunter and Tucker. Dear sister of Roy Carfrae of Orillia. Predeceased by her sister Doris Henderson. She will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12:00pm – 1:00pm) to the funeral service that will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 375 University Avenue, 6th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2J5 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JEFFERY, Robert……

Tragically, on Thursday, April 1, 2010, Robert Jeffery of London in his 34th year. Beloved son of Dan and Anne Jeffery. Cherished father of Daniel and Cody. Loving brother of Jennifer Jeffery and Stephanie Jeffery and her fiancé Adam Knight. Dear grandson of Catharine Dixon. Rob will be missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Special thanks to the volunteer Thames Centre – Fire and Rescue. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Rob’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 11:00 am at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street (at Dufferin Avenue ) with Reverend Herbert S. Summers and Reverend Frances Clarke officiating. Final resting place in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MUNRO: Brenda
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of our sister, Brenda Marie Munro on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 55th year. Brenda is survived by her brothers, Ron/Skip (Norma) and Gerry (Carole) and her sisters Eileen (Don) Graham and Linda Munro and her sister-in-law Eleanor Munro all of London. Sharing in the loss is Brenda’s adoptive family “The Gilmour Clan” headed by Bill and the late Susan. The “Thursday Night Ladies Group” Margaret Hermann, Carol Gilmour, Michelle Pegg and Jenny Miller and special friends; Diana Foster, Debbie McNorgan, Mary and George Roberts and Ron and Kim DenHollander and families. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and god children. Brenda is predeceased by her parents George and Lena Munro, her brother Jack and her sisters Doreen and Carolyn. Following Brenda’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a private inurnment at a later date. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 9th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 10th at 1:00 pm with Reverend David Bode officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Child Can (Childhood Cancer Research), P.O. Box 9038, London, ON N6E 3P3, in recognition of services received by Brenda’s great nephew, Andrew, Make a Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y4 or a donation of blood to Canadian Blood Service in Brenda’s name acknowledging the 118 times Brenda donated blood/plasma. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
“To us you were so special
What more is there to say
Except to wish with all our hearts
That you were still here today.”

KUTYMA: Paul
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, surrounded by his family, Paul Kutyma of London in his 89th year. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Anita (Seiler) Kutyma. Dear father of Gunda Kutyma of Beckwith, Frank Kutyma of London and Peter Kutyma and his wife Linda of Leamington. Dear brother of Richard Kutyma and his wife Else in Germany. Mourning their loss are his grandchildren: Paul, Lindsay, Jilliane and Jim, Samantha, David, Jenny, and Derek. Also missing their “Opa” are his great-grandchildren, Abbey, Noah, Connor and Mason, who especially loved his teasing and jokes. His many friends, both in Canada and Germany, will miss his generosity, his music-making and his sense of fun. He was a long time member of the International Iron Workers Union, Local 700, Windsor. He was also a active member of the German Canadian Club. In keeping with Paul’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, April 3rd at 12:30 pm. In memory of Paul, contributions to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1K8 or the Cardiac Fitness Institute, c/o London Health Sciences Centre- Victoria, 800 Commissioners Road East, P.O. 5010, Station B, London, ON N6A 5W9 would be greatly appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COLBOURNE, Irene….

It is with great sadness that the family of Irene F. (Newmarch) Colbourne announces her passing at Longworth Long Term Care, London, on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy Colbourne (1988). Devoted mother of Lynne Tomlinson (Michael) and Janis Johnston (Tom). Dearly loved nana to Lisa Ancans (Graham), Kevin Tomlinson (Michelle), Brent Tomlinson (Nicole) and Adam Johnston. She was a very special great-nana to 7 great-grandchildren; Jeremy, Lucas, Tyler, Joelle, Alyssa, Connor and Maya. She will also be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by four brothers, one sister and their spouses, and a special grand-daughter, Vanessa Johnston. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (9:30-10:30am) to the celebration of Irene’s life being held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:30am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with Reverend Val Kenyon of St. James Westminster Anglican Church officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2, or CNIB, 749 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Longworth Long Term Care, 590 Longworth Road London, ON N6K 4X9. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CHALMERS, Dorothy…

Peacefully, on Monday, March 29, 2010, Dorothy L. (Ruppel) Chalmers in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Murray W. Chalmers (2002). Dear mother of David Chalmers (Beverly Harley) of London and Mary Flannigan of London. Loving grandmother of Paul Chalmers (Julia McMenamin), Heather Chalmers (Umar Chaudry), Andrew Flannigan, and Meghan Flannigan. Sadly missed by her sister Betty Schneider and sisters-in-law Lavinia Ruppel and Helen Chalmers. Affectionately remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her three brothers Kenneth, Earl and Douglas. Dorothy was raised in Waterloo and moved to London with her husband Murray upon his return from overseas. A longtime active member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church, she was a generous supporter of numerous charitable organizations including Mission Services. A private family service will be held, followed by cremation. Final resting place in Hampstead Cemetery, Shakespeare Ontario. Friends are invited to share in a celebration of Dorothy’s long life to be held at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Mission Services, 415 Hamilton Road, London ON N5Z 1S1 or the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

REGIER: Len
Suddenly on Friday, March 26, 2010. Lennis Joseph Regier of London, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Jean Alma (Overholt) Regier. Dear father of Sharon Russell and her husband Ted of St. Thomas, Allan Regier and his wife Shirley of London and Jeff Regier and his wife Christine of Aylmer. Predeceased by his son Ralph Regier, his sister Anna Marie Dean and his brother Victor Regier. Dear father-in-law of Sandra Regier. Dear brother of Lesley Regier of Dorchester and Frank Regier and his wife Doreen of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Allen and her husband Rob, Kimberly Miller and her husband Martin, Sandra (Neal), Janet Smith and her husband Stan and Shaun all of St. Thomas, Tracey, Kevin and Patricia Regier all of London and Samantha and Luke Regier of Aylmer. Also loved by his 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Martin of Tours Parish, 46 Cathcart Street, London, on Tuesday, March 30th at 10:30 am. Entombment in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, On N6B 3H8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MACLEOD, Doreen Agnes nee Allen……Died peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home on March 24, 2010 in her 87th year, surrounded by her children. Loving mother of Maureen Claire MacLeod Steele and her husband Dennis Steele of California, Marianne Rae MacLeod and her husband Michael Hughes of Toronto, David Allen MacLeod and his wife Donna Croce of Toronto and Ian Ross MacLeod and his wife Shaune of London. Dear sister of William Thomas Allen and his wife Patricia of Toronto. Cherished grandmother (Bubba) to Matthew, Heather, Andrew, Claire, Veronica, David, Kathleen and Samuel. Sister-In-Law to Jean McIntyre, Bruce MacLeod and Mac MacLeod. She will be sadly missed by her husband Harold Calvert. Predeceased by her husband Raymond Hugh MacLeod (1974). Also loved by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the 3rd floor staff of Chelsey Park for their exceptional, compassionate and loving care of Doreen in the past 3 years. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 1:00pm. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Chelsey Park Nursing Home for their many programs, 310 Oxford Street West, London, Ontario, N6H 4N6 or to Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, N6C 3Z1 or to the Stevenson Children’s Camp Foundation, P.O. Box 160, Thamesford, Ontario, N0M 2M0. Online condolences will be accepted at www.amgfh.com.