Services & Obituaries

REGIER, Ralph Douglas

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved Ralph was suddenly taken from us on Saturday, January 30 at the young age of 62. Beloved husband and best friend of Sandra (Rowland) Regier. Wonderful and caring step-father of Nicola (Boaden) and Andrew (Boaden) and father of Shaun. Sadly missed by his parents Lennis and Alma, sister Sharon and brother-in-law Ted, brothers Alan (Shirley) and Jeff (Christine). Dear brother-in-law of Gillian and Michael (England) along with many nieces and nephews. Ralph was a loving and genuine man and we are blessed to have had him as part of our lives. It was our priviledge to have shared the time that we had with him. He will be missed by so many, especially Rick and Leanne Ward and Keely, to whom he was “honourary grandpa”. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 3, 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 Thursday, February 4th at 1:00 pm with Father Francis Thekkumkattil officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. We love and miss you “Ralphie”. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

KUIKEN, Jerry (Gerrit)

At his residence on Saturday, January 30, 2010 Jerry (Gerrit) Kuiken of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Donna (van der Weij) Kuiken. Dear father of Trudy Kuiken and Roger Kuiken (Anita Plat-Kuiken). Loved pake of Callie, Nikki and Jared. Dear brother of Henk Kuiken of Baltimore MD, Jake Kuiken (Lucy) of Acton, John Kuiken (Grace) of Golden Lake, Affie Van Cleef of Mt. Brydges, Boukje de Boer (Dick) of Strathroy and Heidi van Ry (Fred) of Claresholm, AB. Also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in the Netherlands as well as nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and the Netherlands. Predeceased by his brothers Adrian and Jim Kuiken, sister Antje Kuiken and brother-in-law Andre Van Cleef. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, February 1, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from the First Christian Reformed Church, 531 Talbot Street, London, on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:30pm with Reverend Willemina Zwart officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5 or the CRWRC, 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MORENZ, Ordelian Elizabeth

At University Hospital, London, on Friday, January 29, 2010 Ordelia Elizabeth (Rapien) Morenz in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman George Morenz (1986). Dear mother of Brenda King and mother-in -law of William Moody . Loved grandmother of Aaron and Brett King and Jason Moody. Cherished great Grandmother of Kiera, Robert, Lindsay and Reed. Predeceased by her daughter Donna May Moody and son-in-law James Lindsay King. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the C.N.I.B. London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

FULLER, John…..

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, John Fuller of London in his 49th year. Loving father of Fred, Ed (Tiffany) and Cathy Fuller. Dear son of Phyllis and The Reverend H. Douglas Fuller. Cherished brother of Terry, Keith, and The Reverend David Fuller. Also missed by his two nephews Joe and Matthew and his niece Sarah. A private family service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with The Reverend David Fuller officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation – Regional Renal Program, 747 Baseline Road, East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RICHARDSON, Evelyn….

Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Evelyn M. (Logan) Richardson of London. Beloved wife of Harold J. Richardson for 66 years. Loving mother of Jerry Richardson and his wife Jill, Don Richardson and his wife Lorraine and Penny Hepting and her husband Larry all of London. Proud grandmother of her 10 grandchildren and her 14 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Murray Logan and his wife Shirley. The family would like to thank the staff at Longworth for their compassion and care of Evelyn. Cremation with final resting place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. A private family memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of 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 your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BOLTON: Nan
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, January 25, 2010. Nellie Ada “Nan” (Firth) Bolton of London in her 93rd. year. Beloved wife of the late John W. Bolton. Dear mother of Russell Bolton (Linda), Ronald Bolton (Marg), Randall Bolton (Gay) and her foster sons Douglas Malone and Fred Ronsick. Dear sister of Donald Firth (Jean) and sister-in-law of Barb Firth and Albert Jones. Predeceased by her brothers Lionel and Stanley and her sisters Marguerite and Ivy. Also loved by her 5 grandchildren,her 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A private family interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London on Friday. Friends will be received by the family from 1 to 2 pm Saturday, January 30th at Knollwood Baptist Church, 800 Cheapside Street, London where a Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm Friends who wish, in lieu of flowers, may make memorial donations to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 or the charity of your choice. Nan’s family would like to thank the staff on 7th floor at University Hospital and the staff at Kensington Village for their kindness and compassion. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184)

MALES: Constance “Connie”
Peacefully, with family at her side, on Monday, January 25, 2010, Connie Males in her 95th year. Devoted wife of the late Albert Frederick “Bert” Males (1949). Beloved mother of Heather and Doug Ellis of London, Dennis and Gail Males of St. Thomas and Lee and Debra Males of London. Cherished “Nan” to Michele, Scott, Melissa, Kerrie, Jason and Graham and eight great-grandchildren. “Con” will be sadly missed by her faithful and loving sister Evelyn Jenkins (Aunt Babe) and her nieces and nephews, Innis and Debbie Jenkins of Kempville, Susan and Jim Kelly, Cathy Jenkins, Mark and Grace Jenkins all of London. She was the daughter of the late Cuthbert and Florence (Wilson) Whitlock. Predeceased by by her brother Leslie “Tim” Whitlock (1944 – Operation Market Garden) and sister Margaret Lewis (1992). A life-long resident of West London, and widowed at age 34, she devoted her life to raising her children, and worked until retirement in the pharmacy at the Langford and Ruckle drug stores. She was an avid gardener and proudly displayed her green thumb at her Johnston Street home of 70 years. The family acknowledges and thanks the many staff at the Dearness Home who cared for her with tenderness and understanding. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, January 28th followed by interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In Lieu of flowers, the family is grateful for memorial donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 309 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y4 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Ronald

At University hospital, London, on Monday, January 25, 2010 Ronald Llewellyn Smith in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Connie (Lutman) Smith. Dear father of Gerry Smith (Sheila), Nancy Frank (Gordon), Cathy Williams and Doug Smith (Kelly). Loved grandfather of Brian, Ashley, Elise, Jacob and Justin. Dear brother of Gary Smith (Sharon). Predeceased by his sister Grace Tennant. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 6-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The complete funeral service will be held from St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 1:00pm with Reverend Canon K. Sam Thomas officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or the St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1G7 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WILL-MURRAY: Agnes Beryl

Peacefully in London on Saturday, January 23, 2010, in her 97th year. Predeceased by J. Gilbert Murray (1973), their son David W. Murray (2000) and A.E. “Bob” Will (1994). Survived by her son Bill Murray and his wife Mary Lou and his children Kim and Liz, daughter Judy Thompson and her husband Rod and their children Jodi and Craig, and her daughter-in-law Connie Murray and her daughters Martha and Deborah. Also loved by her great-grandsons Owen and Garret. Cremation with a private family graveside service has taken place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

COLLINS: Margaret
At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Margaret Elizabeth (Sims) Collins of London in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late David Collins. Predeceased by her son Robert Anger and her brothers Jim and Douglas Sims. Dear sister of Brian Sims and his wife Sharon, Charron Sims, Gary Sims and his wife Lynn and Ruth Orendorff and her husband John. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. 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 where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, January 25th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5. On line condolences accepted at wwwamgfh.com