Services & Obituaries

GOVER. Ernest Russell…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, August 20, 2010, Ernest Russell Gover in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Gladys Joan (Hodgson) Gover. Cherished father of Stephen Gover and his wife Sandra of London, Ann Child and her husband Mark of Maidstone and Carol O’Brien and her husband Don of London and his daughter-in-law Luci St. Pierre. Devoted grandfather to 13 grandsons and 5 granddaughters and 4 great-granddaughters. Loving brother to his sister Marjorie and sister-in-law Dora. Predeceased by his son David and his brother Robert Gover. Will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews and friends and neighbours. A special thank you to the Palliative Care Unit at Victoria Hospital and also to the V.O.N. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 1:00 – 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 2:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street South, London, Ontario, N5Z 3L1 or to the Victoria Hospital Foundation – Palliative Care, 748 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MCCLURE, Fredrick S……Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, August 16, 2010, Fredrick S. McClure in his 87th year. Loving husband of the late Edith (nee Horton) and much-loved father of Sandy and her husband Brian and Stan and his wife Janet. Loving brother to Lt. Col. John (Lucille) and sister Dorothy. Dear brother-in-law of Gladys Wood (Jack). Predeceased by his sister Florence Swinden (Fred), brothers Frank (Kay), Clare (Jenny) and Herb McClure (Geraldine). Born in Toronto, Ontario, Fred and his family moved to London when he was still in public school, and attended South Collegiate and H.B. Beal Technical School. He served with His Majesty’s Armed Forces overseas from 1943-46, leaving the service with the rank of Sargeant. In April of 1946, he began a career in retail with the Robert Simpson Company, starting as as salesman, and was quickly promoted to manager and buyer for several different departments over a span of 37 years. After retirement in 1984, Fred was an active member with the London Kiwanis Club into the new century. He also volunteered on the board of SARI, as well he offered his volunteer services at Victoria Hospital. One of his greatest passions was gardening, and Fred created many beautiful gardens over the years, and loved living in the country with his family, dogs, cats and horses. Friends will be received by the family from 9:00 – 10:00 am on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 10:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Veterans Care and Comfort Fund, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 5J1. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MANNING, Graeme Paul

Suddenly at his residence on Sunday, August 15, 2010, Graeme Manning of London in his 47th year. Predeceased by his parents Bill (1995) and Margaret (2001). Loving brother of Dave (Sheilagh) Manning of Ailsa Craig, Sydney (Jim) Holody of London, Bill (Jennifer) Manning of Vancouver B.C., Marcia (Todd) Finlayson of Pickering and Greg (Cheryl) Manning of Etobicoke. Mischievous uncle of Andrew Manning, Rob Holody, Sara Manning (Jamie), Brandon and Justin Manning, Adam and Carter Finlayson and Tyler and Ryan Manning. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, August 19, 2010 and one hour prior (12-1pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HAZELTINE, Dorothy Helen

Peacefully at her residence, London on Friday, August 13, 2010, “Dorothy” Helen (Saunders) Hazeltine in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Henry Hazeltine (1999). Dear mother of Tom (Tommy) Hazeltine and Mary Jane Venus and her husband Ken all of London. Dearly loved grandmother of Bryan and James. Dear sister-in-law of Jean Saunders and Peg Deschenes (Mike). Also survived by nieces Barbara Axford (Dale), Nancy Brabandt, Jackie Van Weichen (Mike), Carol Deschenes, Janet Jesson (Craig) and nephew John Saunders (Karen). Predeceased by her brother Ross Saunders, niece Pat Gordon and nephew James Saunders. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioner’s Road West, London on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Byron. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Christian Horizons London, 317 Consortium Court, London, ON N6E 2S8 or the Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N5Z 3L1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

NASH: Frances…..
Passed away peacefully in her 95th year, with family by her side, on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Victoria Hospital, London. Dearly beloved wife of the late G. Stewart Nash. Dear mother of Susan Nunez (Orlando). Predeceased by her brother Clifford Crozier and her sister Lorena Crozier. Survived by her brother Colin Crozier (Ferne) of Ancaster. Also loved by her grandchildren Jamie McGhee, Kristen Watters (Kyle) all of London and Andrew McGhee of British Columbia and her great-grandchildren, Jayden McGhee-Rose and Kayla Watters. Cherished aunt of Joanne Bushell (George) of Ottawa, Doug Crozier of Toronto, Brian Crozier (Regi) of Hamilton and Bill Crozier (Sandra) of Kelowna. Frances was born in Ashfield Township, Huron County, on a farm near Dungannon, daughter of William P. Corzier and Lurenia Campbell Crozier. She was very proud of her involvement as a lifetime member of the United Church Women of Wesley-Knox United Church and her enduring love of her sisters in PEO. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on 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, August 16th at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

EASTWOOD: Robert….
At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Robert George Ernest Eastwood of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Vera “Vicki” Eastwood. Dear father of Rob, Dave, Jodi and Jim Eastwood, Terry, Robert, Brad and Christine Daniels, Tammy Teixeira and Tracy Garcia and their spouses. Dear brother of Jack Eastwood and his wife Mary and Reverend Canon Marian Haggarty. Also loved by his 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 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 where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, August 17th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com A Masonic Service will be held in the funeral home chapel Monday at 6:30 pm under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge NO. 20 A.F. & A.M.

MOORHOUSE, Lois Minerva…..Peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, Marian Villa, London on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, Lois Minerva (Gilpin) Moorhouse in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Herbert Ernest James Moorhouse (2004). Cherished mother of Judy Seaman and her husband Greg of London and Peter Moorhouse and his wife Sheryl of Belleville. Loved grandmother of Christin, Lauren and Jonathan. Proud great-grandmother of Edward. Dear sister-in-law of Marion Gilpin of Hamilton. Predeceased by her sister Viola Mawdsley of Shelburne and her brother George Gilpin of Hamilton. Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 16, 2010 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00pm with The Reverend Donna Bowman-Woodall officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North London, Ontario, N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com.

SAUNDERS: Shirley
At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, August 8, 2010. Shirley Rosemary (Rayner) Saunders of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Harold Saunders. Dear mother of Sue Michalski and her husband Joe of Komoka and Ken Saunders of London. Predeceased by her son Harry (1989) and her brothers Leonard, Bert and Rupert Rayner. Dear sister-in-law of Dolores Rayner and Lillian Rayner. Also loved by her grandsons Mike Michalski and Ryan and Michael Saunders. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Sunshine Foundation of Canada, 495 Richmond Street, Suite 400, London, ON N6A 5A9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BELLING. Robert Glen…..Peacefully at Country Terrace Long Term Care, Komoka on Sunday, August 8, 2010, Robert Glen Belling in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Joan (Scott) Belling. Dear son of the late Bob and Viola Belling of Exeter. Dear father of David Belling and his wife Diane of Sarnia and Anne Smith and her husband Geoffrey of Strathroy. Dear brother of Betty Osborn and her husband Don of London, Bill Belling and his wife Liz of Vancouver and Marion Bentley of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Riley, Tanner and Gracie. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 1:30pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 316-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2P 2A9. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MOLLOY. Mary Eileen…..Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Saturday August 7, 2010 Mary Eileen (Hill) Molloy in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Stephen Patrick Molloy. Dear mother of Timothy Molloy and his wife Kathy of Evansville, Indiana, Peggy Frew of London, Christine Molloy and her husband Garry Hewett of Brockville, Lynne Brown and her husband David of Granton, Adrienne Pilkington and her husband Ron, Tom Molloy and his wife Lisa and Cathy Hartin and her husband Perry all of London. Dear sister of Phyllis Matthew of Chatham and Mildred St. Pierre and her husband Rennie of Burlington. Predeceased by her sister Theresa Neal and her son-in-law John Frew. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 11:00 with Reverend Larry Edwards officiating. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzhiemers Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com