Services & Obituaries

UPTIGROVE, Phyllis…..

Phyllis (Parsons) Uptigrove, London, Ontario entered into her Lord’s rest on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in her 93rd year, at Strathroy Ontario. Beloved wife and best friend for 61 years, of the late Emerson Uptigrove (2001). Loved mother of Robert (Carole) of Listowel, Paul (Dianne) of London and Donald of Richmond, B.C. Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Kris (Debbie), Tamara, Melanie (Malcolm), Rebecca (Edward), Mark (Larissa), and great-grandchildren Michael, Lucy, Ethan, Lily and Sophie. Dear sister of Robert (Betty), Verda and Ruby. Predeceased by her brother Malcolm. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout, Street, South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:00am, at Hillside Church, 250 Commissioners Road East, London, with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. A private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or The Gideons, 501 Imperial Road, North, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TRAVERS: Janette….
At her residence on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Janette (Dodds) Travers of London in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Peter A. Travers. Dear mother of Heather Travers and Dan Champion of Larder Lake and Amanda Travers and John Ferguson of Lucan. Dear sister of Martha Dodds, Jean Adams and Andrew Dodds all of Scotland. Predeceased by her brother Daniel Dodds. Also loved by her grandsons, Jacob, Alec and Michael Ferguson. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, March 26th at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow at Mount Pleasant Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEWART, Douglas…

With his family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, March 14, 2010, Douglas Rodgie Stewart of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Florence (MacDonald) Stewart for 58 years. Loving father of Leslee Ingram (Laurence), David Stewart, John Stewart (Shaneen) and Andrew Stewart (Wendy). Cherished grandfather of Michael and Benjamin Ingram, Emily and William Stewart, Douglas Stewart and great-grandfather of Maxwell Ingram. Dear brother of Bill, Burton and Elaine. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Florence Stewart of Valleyfield, Quebec and his siblings John, Margaret and Dorothy. Doug was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was an employee of EMCO London for 32 years. In his younger years he was a talented hockey player and devoted fan of the Montreal Canadians. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WHITE, Violet May

At her residence on Sunday, March 14, 2010 Violet May (Lambert) White in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Joseph White (1977). Dear mother of Tom White and wife Linda Cardinal of London, Sharron Humeny and her husband Donald of Montreal, Charles White and wife Pauline of Espanola, Steve White of Mapleridge, B.C., Deborah Wyllie of London, Kathy Rodereque and her husband Ted of London and Robert White and his wife Sharon of London. Loved by her 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Beatrice Brown of Montreal. Predeceased by her son Russell White, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm 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, March 20, 2010 at 3:00pm. Cremation to follow with interment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

BRAYFORD, Leslie Orville

At University Hospital, London on Friday, March 12, 2010 Leslie Orville Brayford in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Marion S. (Campsall) Brayford. Dear father of Elizabeth Haddad and her husband Richard of London and Barrie Brayford and his wife Kathy of Unionville. Dear grandfather of
Megan (Sam) and Jane Brayford and Jesse, Jordan and Jaclyn Haddad. Loved great grandfather of Juliette Menard. Predeceased by his brother Harvey Brayford. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Interment at a later date in Old Campbell Cemetery, Komoka, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Teen Challenge London Farm, Lambeth Box 777, London, ON N6P 1R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

TAYLOR, Sharon Elizabeth…..Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, Sharon Elizabeth (Patry) Taylor in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Wallace Taylor for 45 years. Cherished mother of Janet Taylor and her husband Spencer and Vickie Taylor-Bond and her husband Darryl all of London. Proud grandmother of Gabriel, Theo and Jack Taylor and Kenzie and Emily Taylor-Bond. Loving sister of her brother James Carl “Sandy” Patry and his wife Suanne of Ottawa. Predeceased by her parents Paul and Marion “Betty” Patry. Will also be missed by many friends and family. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 3-5 and 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 Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery , London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or the Charity of Choice. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com.

SHORTREED, Robert……

At his residence in Edmonton, AB, on Monday, March 8th, 2010 Robert Shortreed of Edmonton and formerly of London, in his 52nd year. Predeceased by his parents Alice and Harry Shortreed and his sister Barbara. Loving brother of Joan (Dave) Walsh of Dorchester. Dear uncle of Andrew and Jeffery Walsh. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be conducted at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00am with Reverend Kevin Steeper officiating. Final resting place in Presbyterian Cemetery, Woodstock, ON. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WILSHER: Nelson
At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, March 8, 2010. Nelson D. Wilsher of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband, for 59 years, of Ruth (Pratt) Wilsher. Dear father of Dianne Gibson and her husband Glenn, Darlene Hewgill and her husband John and Ken Wilsher and his wife Cathy. Predeceased by his brothers Noble and Gerald Wilsher. Dear grandfather of Sarah Tedford and her husband Drew, Dr. Rebecca Gibson and her husband Max Hamel, Paul Gibson and his wife Heather, Leah Postma and her husband Shawn, Daniel Hewgill and his wife Josi and Lily Hewgill. Also loved by his great-grandchildren, Gracie, William and Wesley Tedford, Emilie and Dominique Hamel and Isabella and Benjamin Hewgill. Nelson worked for 37 years with the Royal Bank, retiring as Bank Manager. He will be missed by his friends from “the Young at Heart Golfers”. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at the Free Methodist Church, 402 Commissioners Road West, London on Friday, March 12th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Free Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 402 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y3 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GREGORY: Tom
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Charles Gregory announce his passing on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Victoria Hospital, London in his 78th year. Beloved husband amd best friend of Donna (Regan) Gregory for 54 years. Devoted and proud father of Vicki Huisman and her husband Wayne of Mount Brydges and Mike Gregory and his wife Kim of Belmont. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Josh (Jessica), Shawn (Kristina), Nicole and Carly and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Verna Gregory, and his sisters Helen Muxlow and Lori Gregory. Tom’s family and friends were the joy in his life and he will be sadly missed by all. Tom worked in the optical business for over 60 years and was respected by all. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday March 7th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 8th at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (London Chapter), 600-60 St. Clair Avenue, East, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5 or Children’s Health Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. A Memorial Masonic Service will be held in the chapel Sunday evening at 6:30 pm under the auspicies of St. Paul’s Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A.M. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

POTTER-GILL, Betty Louise

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Betty Louise “Betty-Lou” (Nottage) Potter-Gill in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of H. Rae Gill. Dear mother of Bonnie Kelly and her husband Patrick. Loved grandmother of Madison and Nicole Kelly. Dear step-mother of Gary, Scott, Lori-Ann and Mary-Lynn. Betty-Lou was a teacher at Princess Elizabeth Public School from 1957-1965, Knollwood Public School from 1974-1978 and Hillcrest Public School from 1980-1997. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 or the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com