Services & Obituaries

KEENLISIDE, Cyril…..

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, July 17, 2010, Cyril “Cy” Keenliside of London in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (Luno) Keenliside (2009). Dear father of Gary Keenliside and his wife Kathy of Los Angeles, California, Rev. Don Keenliside and his wife Helen of Mount Brydges, Thomas Keenliside of Vancouver, Dr. Julia Keenliside and her husband Ray Cislo of Edmonton. Cherished grandfather of Dan, Kari, Susan, Jennifer, Leah, Marin and Erik and great-grandfather of Kyle, Kurtis, Paige and Rein. Dear brother of Alan Keenliside and his wife Avril of London, Lillian Jolliffe and her husband Ken of Edmonton, and brother-in-law of Peggy Keenliside of Pennsylvania. Predeceased by his sister Jean Gillanders and her husband George, and his brother Harold. Cy was a veteran of WWII, serving proudly in Italy and The Netherlands. After the war he worked as a Stationary Engineer at London Hosiery Mills and the Federal Department of Agriculture. The family would like to thank the staff at Parkwood Hospital 3 Essex, for their wonderful care and compassion over the past 13 1/2 years. Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be conducted at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Western Counties Wing, Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road East, on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 11:00 am (visitation one hour prior 10-11am), with Chaplain Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Please use Parking Lot #3. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital – Veteran Care and Comfort Fund, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

AITKEN: June
At University Hospital, London on Friday, July 16, 2010. Annie Alice June (Hodgins) Aitken of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late George Edward Aitken. Dear mother of Norman Aitken and his wife Jean. Dear sister of Clifton Hodgins and his wife Sandy. Dear sister-in-law of Jean Andress and her late husband Andy, Harry Aitken and his wife Mary,and Norman Aitken and his wife Donna. Predeceased by her brother Murray Hodgins and his wife Helen, and her sister-in-law Margaret Pasman and her husband John. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jennifer Tindale and her husband Tim, Kate Croke and her husband John, Kris Bigourdan and her husband Yannick, Lisa Bourque and her husband Sgt. Michael, Brian Belbeck and his wife Ruth and MCPL Julie Belbeck , and her great-grandchildren, Sara, Leah, Ella, Naomi, Leo, Ty, Nicole and Zachary. Cremation has taken place. 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 memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, July 20th at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of symbathy memorial donations may be made to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada, Suite 400, 495 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 5A9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ZWIERS: Truus
On Thursday, July 15, 2010, at University Hospital, London, The Lord called home Geertruida “Truus” (Gritter) Zwiers of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Hendrikus “Hank” Zwiers. Dear mother of Bert Zwiers and his wife Jane of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Everett Zwiers and his wife Pauline, Rita Heersink, John Zwiers and Janet Stewardson and her husband Steve all of London. Dear sister of Gerrit Gritter of Hamilton, Arie Gritter of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Janny Helder of The Netherlands. Predeceased by her sisters Geesje, Annie and Neicia and her brothers Koop, Geert, Jan and Gozem. Also loved by her 16 grandchildren and her 12 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 513 Talbot Street, London on Monday, July 19th at 10:00 am with Pastor Pieter Pereboom officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Bible Society, 424 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6B 2P2 would be appreciated. On line condolences accepted at wwwamgfh.com

SAVIGNY, Jack

Peacefully at People Care Oak Crossing Nursing Home, London, on Sunday, July 11, 2010, Jack Gillies Savigny in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Shirley Elizabeth (Hayden) Savigny. Loving Cousin of Jack Gillies and his wife Isabel and Helen Granger of London. Special Friends to William Gauld and his wife Margaret and Family and Tom Orr and his wife Jean and Family. Cremation has taken place. Jack was a long time member of the Y’s Mens Club and the Middlesex Kiwanis Club. He was also an elder at First St. Andrew’s United Church for over 50 years. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at First St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo), London on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, Ontario, N5X 2T1 or to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

KEDDIE: Mary
At her residence on Sunday, July 11, 2010 Mary Loreen (Cochrane) Keddie of London and formerly of Kemptville, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Keddie. Dear sister of Eleanor (John) Brennan, Betty (Bob) Simpson and Nancy (Carl) Suchard. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, July 15th. Interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to your local Salvation Army or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

UNWIN, Harry Alfred…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, July 11, 2010, Harry Alfred Unwin in his 91st year. Husband of Elizabeth Ann (Grummett) Unwin. Cherished father of Jim Unwin and his wife Donna of Crediton and Kathryn Beaumier and her husband John of Surrey, B.C. Loving brother of Cyril Unwin of Kelowna, B.C., Mrs. Ida Locke of London and Mrs. Irene Rourke of Tampa, Florida. Proud grandfather of Jeff Beaumier and his partner Stacey of B.C., Scott Beaumier and his wife Heather of Oklahoma, Daryll Beaumier and his wife Debbie of B.C, Jessica Unwin and her partner Andrea and Jordan Unwin of Toronto and Jeffrey and Jacob Unwin of Crediton. Dear great-grandfather of 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife of 52 years Margaret L. (Ayling) Unwin, his grandaughter Jolene Unwin, his daughter Elizabeth Chuck and his sister Elsie O’Dell. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and his special friends. Will also be missed by Elizabeth’s family. Harry served in the R.A.F. during WWII. He also served as a cub leader of the 73rd cub pack of Byron for many years. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Friday, July 16, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 am. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the CNIB London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6 or to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. A masonic service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted on Friday at 6:30 pm.

GUTMANIS, Daina……Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London, on Saturday, July 10, 2010, Daina (Celms) Gutmanis in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Arturs Gutmanis. Dear mother of Dr. Peter Gutmanis and his wife Isabelle of Nanimo, B.C., Gunda Vincent and her husband Darryl of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Iris Gutmanis of London and Anna Gutmanis and her spouse Dr. Georgia Wilder of Pickering, Ontario. Predeceased by her brother Aleksandrs Celms. Also loved by her grandchildren Amanda, Gregor and Erik Gutmanis, Jason Vincent and Dr. Karla (Vincent) Haack and her husband Dr. Matthew Haack, Naomi Wilder and her husband Pedro Basaez-Lara and Gaven Wilder. Dear aunt of Valdis Celms and Maruta Isajeva of Riga, Latvia. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Opera Company, 227 Front Street East, Toronto Ontario, M5A 1E8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

BARR: At London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital on Monday, July 5th, 2010 Mrs. Evelyn May (Mitchell) Barr. Beloved wife of the late John D. (Jack) Barr. Dear mother of Muriel Hoadley of London. Predeceased by her 2 sons David and Glen Barr. Also loved by her grandchildren Michael Hoadley, Stephen Hoadley and his wife Gwen and Victoria Barr and his 2 great-grandchildren Abby and Ben Hoadley. The family will receive friends one hour prior (1:00pm -2:00 pm) to a complete service being conducted at the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London on Friday, July 9th. at 2:00 p.m. Cremation at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Hospice of London, 837 Talbot Street, London, ON N6A 2V7 or the Salvation Army Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements-519-433-5184)

JANES, Marion Eleanor

At University Hospital, London on Sunday, July 4, 2010 Marion E. (Lawrance) Janes in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Janes (1978). Dear mother of Ron Janes and his wife Rita of London, Barb Hopson and her husband Wayne of St. Marys and Larry Janes and his wife Sophie of Strathroy. Dearly loved grandmother of Carol-Lee, Michael, Lee Ann Walsh (Kelly), Laura Lynn Gibson (Dean), Dylan, Samantha and Tyler and great grandmother of Kiersten, Brad, Rebecca, Ally and Rachel. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Lynda Janes of Thorndale. Predeceased by her son Dennis Janes (2009), 2 brothers and 1 sister. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, July 9, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (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 Friday at 1:00 pm with Reverend T. Keith Nethery officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CLARKE, Wesley Junior

Peacefully after a brief illness, at University Hospital, London on Saturday, July 3, 2010 Wesley J. Clarke in his 84th year, went to be with his Lord. Beloved husband of the late Hazel (Johnson) Clarke (2005) for 54 years. Dear father of Gregory Clarke and his wife Norma of California, Christopher (Kit) Clarke of Hamilton, Jennifer Huxley and her husband Fred of Brantford and Scott Clarke and his wife Anna of Toronto. Proud Papa of five grandchildren, Lyndsay Ashby and her husband Craig, Patrick Huxley and his fiancee Aimee Sweers, Spencer Huxley and Eric and Kate Clarke. Much adored by his great-grandson Keenan Ashby. Dear brother of Gwen Elford of Oakville and Bruce Clarke and his wife Ivah of Leamington. Dear brother-in-law of the late George and Betty Johnson. Remembered by Sheila Baker and her husband Jack of England. Also remembered by his extended families. Wesley was a long time employee of the Ford Motor Company starting his career in Windsor, spending time in Oakville before moving to London in 1966 to help launch the operation of the St. Thomas Assembly Plant until his retirement. Devoted and long time member of St. George’s Anglican Church. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 10:15 – 11:15 am (1 hour prior) at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Rd. N., London where a memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11:30 am with the Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor officiating. Interment in Victoria Memorial Gardens, Windsor. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. George’s Anglican Church Century Building Fund, 227 Wharncliffe Road, N., London, ON N6H 2B6 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). The family wish to pass on their sincere thanks to the nursing staff and doctors on the 9th and 4th floors at University Hospital. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com