Services & Obituaries

CASLER: William B.
At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Monday, March 1, 2010, William Beverley “Bill” Casler in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Casler (2003). Loving father of sons Tom and Bruce (Lori) of London and Tim of Alberta. Dear grandfather of Erin of London, and Tyler and Patrick of Calgary. Dear great-grandfather of Meadow. Predeceased by his mother Eva and step-father Tom Cash, his brother Hugh and his step-sister Lois. Bill served in the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, Canadian Army, during WWII. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, March 5th at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Cremation with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. The family gratefully acknowledges the exemplary and compassionate care given to Dad by the nursing staff of the Transitional Care and the Palliative Care Units at Parkwood Hospital. Friends who wish may make a donation in Bill’s memory to a charity of their choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COULSON, Melva Jean (Ward)……Passed away peacefully on Monday March 1, 2010 surrounded by her family. She leaves a legacy of love to her children, Sandy McNab and her husband Peter, Karen Shuttleworth, Jim Coulson and his wife Lynda, and Andrew Coulson and his wife Melanie. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Peter McNab Jr. and his wife Sheila, Scott McNab and his wife Linda, James McNab and his wife Tracy, Kerry Worth and her husband Simon, Sara Cameron and her husband Doug, Christy Coulson, Brittany Coulson, Tom Coulson, Mae Coulson and Kendra Coulson; as well as her great grandchildren, Shelby, Anna, Lauren, Kyle, Kristopher, Kaitlyn, Kennedy, Eyob and Cole. She will be deeply missed by her dear sisters, Merlyn Coulson and Marg Tingey and her husband George. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl Garfield Coulson (1990).
Mel’s family was the joy of her life and her friendships, many lifelong, brought her great happiness. She lived her life gratefully, lovingly and with grace. Visitation will be at 10 am on Saturday March 6th at Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, followed by a memorial service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in support of SPINAL CORD RESEARCH at Parkwood Hospital of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 5J1 or (http://www.sjhcfoundation.org/donation/index.htm). On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements: 519-433-5184).

MITCHELL, Mary….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Friday, February, 26, 2010, Mary (Drew) Mitchell in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Fred A. Mitchell for 63 years. Loving mother of David Mitchell and his wife Lorraine of London, Rob Mitchell and his wife June of London, Mark Mitchell and his wife Roberta of Ingersoll and Paul Mitchell of London. Cherished grandmother Andrew, Cindy, Corey, Daryk and Jason, and her great-grandchildren Nicole and Brandon. Dear aunt of Karen and great-aunt of Skylar. Predeceased by her beloved sister Jean Job. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street (at Hill Street), with The Reverend Canon Greg W. Smith officiating, on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Christ (Anglican) Church – Memorial Fund, 138 Wellington Street, London ON N6B 2K8 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Robinson:
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Elaine (Cobb) Robinson of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of 65 years to Albert E. (Robbie) Robinson. Loving mother of Linda E. Hamilton (Murray) of Colorado Springs, U.S.A. and Bruce E. Robinson (Nancy) of Bracebridge, Ontario. Loving Grandma to Kevin Robinson and Capt. Justin Hamilton U.S.A.F. (Erika) and Philip E. Robinson (Anna) and great-grandma of Isabella Claire Robinson. Dear sister of Peter Cobb (Ann) of Malton England. Predeceased by her parents Bertha and Percy Cobb, step father Bob Hardy and brothers Gordon and Basil. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Joan was born in Bubwith Yorkshire England on November 16, 1921. Joan was an avid lawn bowler and gardener. She was a long time dedicated employee of Eatons. She was a W.A.A.F.in the R.A.F. at Middleton St. George Yorkshire. She received the mentioned in Despatch, also where she met her husband who was in the R.C.A.F. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Tuesday, March 2nd at 11:00 am with Reverend Valerie Kenyon officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Garden’s, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100 London, ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PICKLES, Mary…..

Peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, Mary Pickles of London in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Bruce “Dusty” Newman. Loving mother of Indrani Mahadeo Goddard and her husband Lainn, Tim Deleary and his partner Shannon and Melissa Deleary and her husband Wade Stilwell. Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Dakota, Jenna and Cameron, Ryely and soon to be Kale. Dear sister of John Pickles and his wife Margaret Watson. Also missed by her nephew Tom. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DICK: Helen Maud (Moore)
Helen, with family beside her, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2010, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. William Stephen Dick. Devoted and wonderful mother of Bill (Ila), Suzanne (Dave) and David (Patsy). Grandmother to Donna (2007), Scott, Fraser (Leslie), Lauren, Emily and great-grandmother to Brendan and Avery. Predeceased by her sister “Bea” Elizabeth Cameron. Received her R.N. from Victoria Hospital in 1933. Helen was a caring, dedicated volunteer with the Victoria Auxiliary and an honorary life member. Over many years, Helen an active member of the United Church, held firm to her faith in Jesus Christ. She lived life well as she grew old with courage, grace and dignity. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, March 1st at 1:00 pm. Interment 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 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PICKLES, Mary…..

Peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, Mary Pickles of London in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Bruce “Dusty” Newman. Loving mother of Indrani Mahadeo Goddard and her husband Lainn, Tim Deleary and his partner Shannon and Melissa Deleary and her husband Wade Stilwell. Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Dakota, Jenna and Cameron, Ryely and soon to be Kale. Dear sister of John Pickles and his wife Margaret Watson. Also missed by her nephew Tom. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CARTER, Harold Earl…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Thursday, February 25, 2010, Harold Earl Carter in his 91st year. Beloved husband and best friend of Eileen. Dear father of Blair Carter of Courtice, Ontario. Dear brother of William Carter and his wife Betty of Midland, Ontario, Eric Carter and his wife Vevla of Elliott Lake, Ontario and Jean Smythe and her husband Cy of Excelsior, Minnesota. Dear grandfather of Megan Carter of Courtice, Ontario. Predeceased by his granddaughter Melanie and by his brothers George Carter of Kapuskasing, Ontario and Ronald Carter of Florida. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12pm – 1pm) to the service on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 1:00pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

RACKNOR, Orpha Marie

Peacefully at Marion Villa Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, Orpha Marie (Leeming) Racknor in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Racknor. Loving mother to Maureen Burbank of London. Cherished grandmother to Sarah Westlake and her husband Terry of London and Graydon Burbank and his wife Dani of London. Proud great-grandmother to Leah Westlake. Dear sister to Evelyn Smith-Peterson of St. Petersburg, Florida and her sister-in-law Elda Leeming. Predeceased by her sister Doris Patton and her husband Cam, Bernice Masters and her husband Tom and her brother Delbert Leeming. Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. To have you as my mom was truly a gift. Your passing has left a hole in my heart. A lifetime of memories will always be there to ease the pain. Thank you for the life and love you gave me. We were different in so many ways yet you taught me to see the best in people and respect all living creatures. I also recognize the value a mother has in the lives of her children and the wisdom she offers. I am thankful for the love you bestowed on your grandchildren and their partners. I am thankful that you found such delight in your great granddaughter Leah and that you saw a glimpse in her eyes of things yet to come. Your achievements as a teacher and artist were significant and far reaching. Your love of music and your talents were appreciated by many. You were a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and loyal friend. I have enduring love and gratitude, Maureen. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (2pm – 3pm) to the service on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Spring interment in Princeton Cemetery, Princeton Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontairo, N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WOLFF, Ida Elfrieda……Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, Ida Elfrieda (Pillath) Wolff in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Heinz Wolff. Cherished mother to Dagmar Howlett and her husband David of London. Loving grandmother to Samuel and Elizabeth Howlett, Peter, Romeo, Eric, Peggy and Michelle Staub and Karen (Staub) Braga. Dear great-grandmother to
James, Megan, Andrew, Kaylyn, Adam, Joel, Charlie and Sarah-Louise. Predeceased by her daughters Gertrude Staub and Edeltraud Gall. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10am – 11am) to the service on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:00 am, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S4, or to Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com