Services & Obituaries

OEHM, Nellie Catherine……Passed away peacefully at her residence in Delaware with her loving family around her on Saturday, February 20, 2010, Nellie (Currah) Catherine Oehm of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick “Wray” Oehm for 53 years. Cherished mother of Judy Lynn Oehm of Delaware, Ontairo and Larry Oehm and his wife Theresa of Tillsonburg, Ontario. Proud grandmother of Ryan Oehm and his fiancee Edurne Ganem and Kyle Oehm and his wife Jennifer Mansfield-Oehm, Marc and Adam. Loving sister to Alice Kalbfleisch, Anne Kelly, Norma Mitchell and Louis Currah. Predeceased by her brothers Donald and Austin Currah and her sisters Elsie Heinbuck, Doris Heinbuck and Barbara Hicks. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donation may be made to Charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

CLAXTON: Gerry “Mickey”
At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Gerald M. Claxton of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Frances E. (Parker) Claxton. Dear father of Dulcie Cartlidge and her husband David of Glencoe. Also loved by his grandchildren, Jason Kells (Aidann) of Petawawa, Tara-Lynn Rutherford (Craig Meldrum) of Peterborough , and Christina Gavell of London, his great-grandchildren, Piper and Kaleb Kells, Braydon Rutherford, Matthew Meldrum, Mikenzee and Joshua Wheeler, and his sister Millie. Predeceased by his 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Friends will be received by the family from 10:30 to 11:30 am Monday February 22nd at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial (Anglican Church) 55 Foxbar Road (at Wellington Road) where a memorial service will be conducted at 11:30 am. Gerald is retired Operations Manager of the London P.U.C. and a retired Lieutenant Colonel 9th Signals Regiment. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B3H8, C.N.I.B. London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Memorial Fund of The Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road, London, ON N6C 2A6 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

WILKINSON, Charles Sinclair

At University Hospital, London on Wednesday February 17, 2010, Charles “Charlie” Sinclair Wilkinson in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Hazel L. (Crossan) Wilkinson (1982). Dear father of Shirley Ann Lockhart and her husband Walter of London. Survived by his nieces Nancy Heron (Robert) and Barbara Bett (Michael) and nephew Glen Ross (Hilda). Predeceased by his brothers Ralph and Lorne Wilkinson. Charlie was born on November 2, 1911 in Westminister Township and lived there for over 30 years. Prior to moving to London, he lived in London Township for over 50 years. He was a former employee of London Print and Lithographing. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 19, 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, February 20, 2010 at 10:30 am with Reverend Phillip Uptigrove officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Heasman, Barbara E.

Barbara Heasman was Promoted to Glory on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Born in Halifax on June 17, 1919 to Salvation Army Officer Missionary parents, Brigadier William & Ivy Bexton, Barbara spent her early years in China, along with her two sisters, Muriel and Eudora. Returning to Canada, David was born. (predeceased) (Jean). Barbara married Bob Foreman in Chatham, Ontario in 1943 and Heather was born in 1951. Bob was Promoted to Glory on New Years Day, 1959. On June 19, 1971 Barbara and Jim Heasman were married in London, Ontario and she was mother to Ron & Donna. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and favourite aunt, she always placed Jesus first in her life and was a living example of those strong beliefs to her family. Her husband, Jim, daughter, Heather Moyle, grandchildren, Benjamin Moyle (Misty), Nathan Moyle (Jessica), and Erinn Moyle (Rick Jones), great-grandchildren, Booth, Nathan, Ivy, and Pepper; extended family Donna Stanco (Tony), their children Paula, Michael, Andrew, and Dominic, and Ron Heasman (Catherine), and their sons, Matthew & Kyle; adopted son, Ben Dobson and family; sisters, Muriel Douville (Joe predeceased) and Eudora Watt (Frank), Wendy Casey and many other nieces and nephews, will miss her quiet ways, laughter, and sound advice. A Memorial Service will be held at The Salvation Army Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive in London, on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Memorial donations can be made to ‘Jubilee Brass’ c/o 371 King Street, London N6B 1S4, The Salvation Army London Citadel, and National Service Dogs for Autism.

EARLE, Shirley ……

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, February 15, 2010, Shirley (Downs) Earle of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Earle (1992). Cherished mother of Stephen Earle (Elaine McFarlane), Jane Waller (Ray) and Martin Earle (Laurie Jones). Loving nana of Jason, Jonathan, Amy, Peter, Claire, Tony and Erik and great-nana of Aidan. Dear sister of Sheila, Alan and Brian. A special thanks to the caregivers at Victoria Hospital and Parkwood Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. If you wish, donations may be made to London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FLATLEY: Thomas
At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, February 12, 2010. Thomas Flatley of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Marguerite Flatley and the late Susan Flatley (1989). Dear father of Linda McCallum and her husband Glen of Ottawa, William Flatley of London and stepfather to Deborah McCormick of London , Cynthia Ballantyne and her husband Clark of Dorchester and Christopher Ong and his wife Sandhya of Texas. Also loved by his grandchildren, Heather Barrett and her husband Shawn, Carrie Lamont (Rob Mikula), 6 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and his brothers and sisters, Mary Prout of Glasgow, Scotland, William Flatley and his wife Eileen, Margaret McHugh and Jack Flatley all of Toronto. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 noon to 1:00 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, February 16th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Dulay and the nurses on ACE Floor, L.H.S.C. – Victoria. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MONKS, Alice…..

Peacefully at Woodlands of Sunset, Welland on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, Alice (Oakley) Monks in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Harry” Monks (2003) for 63 years. Loving mother of Nancy McNeil (Doug), Karen Zanutto (Foster) and Terri Bulman (Vince). Cherished Nana of Anne, Susan, Janet, John, Catherine, Peter and Christopher. Proud great-Nana of Allan, Anthony, Patrick, Jade, Hayden and Violet . Dear sister of Ted Oakley (the late Ruby). Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. The family would also like to thank the staff on Maples at the Woodlands of Sunset for their outstanding compassion and care. Alice was a devoted mother who inspired the imagination of her daughters through her story telling, her ‘song for every occasion’ and her introduction to the love of reading at an early age. Her voice of proper conduct will always be in our ears. She was a constant partner to Harry supporting him with her lengthy letters during their years of absence during the Second World War and helping him operate Monks Electric. Always a shy person, Alice blossomed during their retirement years in Buckhorn. She was a volunteer at the Buckhorn Community Centre, the local library, the Horticultural Society and the Historical Society. Alice could always be counted on for her famous pies for fundraising bake sales, making sandwiches for Remembrance Day ceremonies and providing treats to whoever dropped in. Always a sympathetic listener, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews were drawn to Buckhorn for tea and talk. Friends will be received by the family hour prior (12noon – 1pm) to the Celebration of Alice’s life on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Spring interment Clipperton Cemetery, West Nissouri. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Alzheimer Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SHERRIFF, Maddie…..

Peacefully at Waverley Retirement Residence, London, on Saturday, February 6, 2010, Maddie (Phillips) Sherriff of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Sherriff (2009) of 57 years. Loving mother of Paul Sherriff and his wife Kim of Guelph and Heather Hines and her husband Michael of London. Proud grandmother of Angie Kosturek and her husband Chris, Matthew, Ryan and Andrew Sherriff, Michele Hines (Carsten Wiedmann) and Cheryl Hines (Peter Dutchak). Cherished great-grandmother of Nick and Katelyn Kosturek, Madison and Morgan Hines-Dutchak. Dear sister of Audrey Hargreaves and her husband Harold. Also missed by her several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Julie Macfarlane (Doug), Dorothy Hodgins (Bruce) and by her brothers Mike Phillips and Jack Phillips. Maddie was an active member of the Garden Club of London and UCW at Wesley – Knox United Church. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Maddie’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Wesley-Knox United Church – U.C.W., 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7 or Boy’s & Girl’s Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London ON N6B 1K8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ANDERSEN: Margaret
At Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Margaret Anne (McKerlie) Andersen of London in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Jorgen Andersen. Dear mother of Debbie Naujokaitis and her husband Art and John Andersen and his wife Laura. Predeceased by her brother Ross McKerlie. Also loved by her grandchildren, Kristyn and Chris Ternent, Lindsay and Andrew Columbia, Jeffrey Naujokaitis and Laney Andersen and her great-granddaughter Keira. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm 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, February 8th 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 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GALLANT, William……Suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, William Gallant in his 63rd year. Cherished father of Robert Gallant and Nicole Archer and her husband David all of London. Loving grandfather to Evan William Archer of London. Former husband to Louise Gallant-Foxcroft and her husband Rick of London. Loving brother to Gerald Gallant and his wife Linda of Nova Scotia. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 5, 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 Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 10:00am. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com