Services & Obituaries

NIXON. Frederick William…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Saturday, September 4, 2010, Frederick WIlliam Nixon in his 91st year. Dear brother of Della Hoffman of St. George, Utah, Bessie Sharman of London and Jean Scott (Stewart) of London. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of Horizon Retirement Home and also to the Cardiac Unit at U.W.O. Friends will be received by the family from 10:00 – 11:00 am (1 hour prior) on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 and to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, Ontario, N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LENNON, Susan Elizabeth

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Susan E. Lennon. Beloved wife of D. John Daugharty of London. Dear sister of John “Jack” Lennon of London and Michael Lennon (Barb) of Stratford. Loved by her brother-in-law Jim Daugharty (Virginia) and sisters-in-law Kim Wickens, Jane Lucas (John) and Susannah Daugharty. Dear aunt of John Lennon, John and James Lucas, Heather Lennon- Archer (Todd), Laura Wickens, Elizabeth Lucas, Chelsey Daugharty and Sarah Dinn. Also survived by many grand nieces. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 am with Reverend Paul Browning officiating. Private family interment in Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Association, 20 Victoria Street, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N9 or the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

DUTTON, D’Arcy P.Eng…..Former City Engineer of London, Regional Municipality of Waterloo and City of Waterloo. Peacefully at University Hospital on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, D’Arcy Dutton in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Annette (Gerencser-Malott) Dutton. Dear father of Tasha Hughes (by marriage) and her husband Gord of London, Darell Dutton and his wife Deborah of Waterloo, Derek Dutton of Abbotsford, B.C. and Deborah James of Guelph. Dear brother of Padraic Dutton and his wife Mary of Edmonton, Alberta and Kristin Beaumont and her husband Robin of New Brunswick. Dear grandfather of Rowan, Connor and Aidan Hughes, Jason and his wife Allison, Daniel and his wife Amy and Davis Dutton and also loved by his great-grandchildren Noah and Carter Dutton. Dear brother-in-law of Virginia Gerencser. Much loved uncle of David and Gwen Gerencser, Rob Gerencser, Jane Gerencser, Nick, Adam, Ashley, Laura Gerencser, Sherry and Sandra. Predeceased by his parents Dr. Elliot and Mrs. Julia (Greenwood) Dutton and by his brother-in-law George Gerencser (2008). D’Arcy’s wife Annette wishes to express genuine gratitude to Dr. John E. Swift, D’Arcy’s palliative care doctor, whose dedication, compassion and respectful caring provided to D’Arcy at home, exceeded any possible expectation. Also, a warm thank you to Dr. Cyrus Hsia, Hematologist at London Regional Cancer Program, Victoria Hospital, Dr. David Boyd, Urgent Internal Medicine, Victoria Hospital, and to all of the very caring nurses at the Cancer Clinic for the multitude of appointments D’Arcy had endured for lab work, treatments and transfusions; to Dr. J. Armstrong, dental surgeon and staff, University Hospital, and to D’Arcy’s dentist Dr. Mark Smith and staff. All of these professionals have availed themselves for D’Arcy’s many needs. Thank you so kindly to CCAC and all of the nurses caring for D’Arcy at home, and to the volunteers, Hospice of London. Sincere appreciation is extended to D’Arcy’s former family physician Dr. C. P. Potter and staff for 30 years of excellent medical care until closing practice. Cremation has taken place. 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 Celebration of his life will be held at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

SCHRAMEK, Virginia….

On August 30, 2010, Virginia (FitzGerald) Schramek of London in her 86th year, formerly of Chatham. Beloved wife of the late Bernie Schramek (1983). Loving mother of Greg Schramek and his wife Donna of North Carolina, Doreen Trevor and her husband George of London and Kevin Schramek of Simcoe. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Haroldeen, Barbara and Jack. Predeceased by her brother Gerry. She will be missed by her dog Hunter. Virginia was one of life’s more memorable individuals. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment in Chatham, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funeral entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HESSEL, Jantina…..

Surrounded by her family, taken into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ her Saviour, at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, August 29, 2010, Jantina (VanZanden) Hessel in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Hank Hessel (1966). Cherished mother of Gerry Black and her husband Doug of Glencoe, Gerry Hessel and his wife Judy, Anna Hessel, Roza Hessel, Roy Hessel and his wife Diane, Monica Brush and her husband Dale, Ben Hessel and his wife Cathy all of London. Predeceased by her son Peter (1982), Harry (2008) and daughter-in-law Wendy (1989). Loving Oma of 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Dear mother in-law of Mary Hessel. Also survived by relatives in Canada and Holland. The family would like to thank the hospital staff in Palliative Care for their compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 2:30pm with Pastor Henk Bergsma officiating. Private family interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Word & Deed Ministries, P.O. Box 20100, St. Thomas, ON N5P 4H4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HORTON, Danena Alice

At Chelsey Park Long Term Care on Saturday, August 28, 2010 Danena A. (MacPhail)Horton in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Edward H. Horton. Dear mother of Malcolm Horton (Debra), Ed Horton (Suzanne), Carl Horton, Bill Horton (Barb) and Donald Horton (Sara) all of London. Loved grandmother of Clifton, Kathy, Jacqueline, Lukas, Christy and Matthew. Dear sister of John MacPhail, Angus MacPhail and Ann Cox all of Nova Scotia and Marcella McIntyre of London. Predeceased by an infant son John Horton, daughter Carol Adeline Martin and brother Benjamin MacPhail. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 9:30- 10:30 am (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 10:30 am with Reverend Keith McKee officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, 420 East Street North, Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WEBSTER, Roy Daniel

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, August 28, 2010 Roy D. Webster in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Reta C. (Mason) Webster. Dear father of Wayne Webster (Carol) of London and Brian Webster (Valerie) of R.R. #2, Zurich. Dear brother of Ross Webster (Andrea) of Kelowna, B.C. Loved by his grandchildren Jason Webster (Lori), James Webster (Jane), and Jeffrey Webster (Eva) and his great grandchildren Lauren, Abigail, Adam, Aidan, Sarah, Austin and Samuel. Predeceased by two sisters Gladys Rodgers and Shirley Awalt. Roy was a WWII Veteran, a member of Fairmont United Church for over 50 years and a member of the Oddfellows Lodge No. 289, Glanworth. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Fairmont United Church, 29 Tweedsmuir Avenue, London on Tuesday at 11:00 am with Reverend Douglas R.G. Story officiating. Interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow on Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 11:00am. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Fairmont United Church Memorial Fund, 29 Tweedsmuir Avenue, London, ON N5W 1K6 would be appreciated. A service under the auspices of the Oddfellows Lodge No. 289, Glanworth will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 6:30 pm. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

FULFORD, Dr. James Arthur…..
At his home in London on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Art Fulford in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Sybil (Stevenson) Fulford (2004). Loving father of Chris Fulford and his wife Laura of London, David Fulford of London and Gillian Fulford and her partner Jerry Young of Walkerton. Devoted grampa of Brian and Kiah Fulford. Dear brother of Evelyn MacCready and Jim Fulford. Predeceased by his brother Warren Fulford and his sister Mardi McKinnon. Art was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and served in WWII with The Royal Winnipeg Rifles. He married Sybil in 1946 and they settled in London. Art attended The University of Western Ontario and enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Professor of Physics at UWO. A private family service will be held. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Participation House Support Services, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 101, London, ON N6B 3R9 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funeral entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WRIGHT, Dorothy…..Peacefully at Hillside Manor, Stratford, on August 22, 2010, Dorothy Wright, formerly of London in her 81st year. A graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. A. Millard George Funeral entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TEEHAN, Isobel……

Peacefully at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, London on Friday, August 20, 2010, Isobel (Smith) Teehan in her 95th year. Wife of the late Bill Teehan. Loving mother of Jean Walmsley and her husband Ken of London, Jim Teehan and his wife Ann of Seagrave, ON, Gregg Teehan and his wife Jules of Santa Rosa, California, Michael Teehan and his wife Lenore of Oshawa and Patricia Heath and her husband Bob of Bancroft, ON. Cherished grandmother of Kristen, Christopher, Scott, Geoffrey, Rob, Paul and Nicholas and great-grandmother of Emily, Cole, Sam and Lauren. Predeceased by her twin sister Jean, her sisters Elsie and Emily and her brother James. Isobel was well known for her participation at Masonville Manor and enjoyed many social activities. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (11-12pm) to the Celebration of Isobel’s life being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 12:00pm. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street, London, ON N5Z 3M5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com