Services & Obituaries

MONK, Ruby

Ruby Myrtle Monk (nee Schott), at Victoria Hospital, London, on July 1, 2010, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Wesley G. Monk (1996). She is survived by brothers Harvey & Jack Schott, as well as many cousins, nieces, & nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Ronald Schott (1944), Lloyd Schott (2001) and her sister Doris Schott (2008). Cremation has taken place. At Ruby’s request a private family service will be conducted at a later date. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PARSONS, Courtney Pamela “Shirley”…..Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London, on Thursday, July 1, 2010 , Courtney Pamela “Shirley” (Bradshaw) Parsons in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest “Ernie” C. J. Parsons. Dear mother of Linda Coughtrey and her husband John of Balmertown, Ontario and Steven Parsons and his wife Cheryl of London. Dear sister of Earl Bradshaw and his wife Christine of Kitchener, Elsie DeSalvo of Peterborough, Mary Burnett and her husband James of Cobourg, Ontario and her brother-in-law Ed King of Peterborough. Also loved by her grandchildren Scott Coughtrey (Shawna), Jason Coughtrey (Paula), Erin Parsons (Daniel) and Laura Parsons. Proud great-grandmother of
Caleb Coughtrey. Predeceased by her sister Connie King of Peterborough. Friends will be received by the family from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (1 hour prior) on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00pm. A private family interment in Woodland Cemetery will be at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 301, London, Ontario, N6B 3R9. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

WILKIE, James MacDonald….Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Friday, June 25, 2010, James MacDonald Wilkie in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Molly (Selby) Wilkie (1991). Survived by his son Kevin (Gayle). Predeceased by his parents James and Helen Wilkie, his sister Helen House, his brother Stewart Wilkie and his daughter Kimberly Wilkie (2008). Proud grandfather of Ryan (Robyn) and Reid. Loving great-grandfather of Joshua. His dear niece Sheila Fickling (Fred) and nephews Gary House (Julie), Robbyn Wilkie (Linda). Will be missed by his dear friend and companion Betty Rosenberger. Jim started work with CN Rail in December 1941 in the London Stores and after holding many positions in London, Toronto, Belleville, Montreal and Vancouver he returned to London and retired in May 1986. On retirement Jim became very involved with the CN pensioners association at the local, provincial and national levels and became involved with the Horton Street Seniors Centre. He served with Canadian Infantry Corps (WWII), was as member of Nilestown Masonic Lodge #345 and many units of the Mocha Shriners. An ardent bagpiper Jim played for many years with the Pierrefonds Pipes and Drums in Montreal and on returning to London he played with the Royal Scots of Mocha and the London Police Pipes and Drums under the tutelage of Pipe Major Archie Cairn, MMM, CD. 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 Tuesday, June 29, 2010. The funeral service will be conducted at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road (at Wellington Road), London on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 11:00am. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road, London, Ontario, N6C 2A6 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. A masonic service under the auspices of Nilestown Lodge No. 345 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by visitation until 9:00 p.m.

HANHAM, John…..

Peacefully with his wife and son by his side at University Hospital, London on Thursday, June 24, 2010, John Hanham, formerly of Burlington in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Maggie (Blogg) Hanham for 45 years. Proud father of Alex Hanham and his wife Sylvia Murchison. Cherished grandfather of his two grand-daughters. Dear sister Ena. Also missed by his numerous family members in England. The family would like to thank University Hospital – Palliative Care, London Regional Mental Health and McCormick Home for their kindness and care to John and Maggie. Cremation has taken place. The celebration of John’s life will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Byron. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CORRIN: Dr. Bernard…..Absent from the body, present with the Lord, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in London. Bernard N. Corrin, M.D., UWO class of ’46. Beloved husband of Katherine (predeceased by wife Peggy, 1989). Dearly loved by his children Ray Corrin, Norm (Sharon) Corrin, Mary Joan Henderson, Grace Corrin, Ruth (Fraser) Mitchell, Ann (Steve) Prendergast, Barb (Guy) Powell, predeceased by daughter Lois (1961). Also loved by step-children Sue McLeod, Don (Brenda) McLeod and Doug (Diane) McLeod. Dear grandfather to 13 grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Dr. Mel Corrin. Dr. Corrin touched many lives as a caring family physician in Wingham and in his work with children at CPRI in London. He will be remembered for his generosity of spirit and his faithfulness. Family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, June 28th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London on Tuesday, June 29th at 3:00 pm with Pastor Robert W. Wilson officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Wingham Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 or Youth for Christ, 254 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N5Z 3L1 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PETERSONS, Lydia….Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, Lydia (Ermsons) Petersons in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred V. Petersons. Dear mother of Astrid Petersons of Toronto. Also loved by relatives in Latvia. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (1 hour prior) on Friday, June 25, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church, 310 Southdale Road East, London, Ontario, N6E 1A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

MCKAY, Douglas Alexander……Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Monday, June 21, 2010, Douglas Alexander McKay in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Schram) McKay. Cherished father of Michael McKay and his wife Jill of Aurora and David McKay and his wife Karen of Vancouver BC. Dear brother of Erma Wright of Vancouver BC. Also loved by his grandchildren Trevor McKay and his wife Ashley of Houston TX, Joshua McKay of Vancouver BC, Oliver McKay of Aurora and Dylan McKay of Vancouver BC. Predeceased by his late wife Elizabeth (Sinclair) McKay (1996) and his son Robert McKay (2008). Douglas served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1940 – 1945. Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, Ontario, N6L 1G5 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.
The family would like to thank the Parkwood Staff and the Royal Canadian Legion for their kindness and support.

SUMMERS, Charles Andrew

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, June 19, 2010 Charles “Chuck” A. Summers in his 88th year. Beloved husband of E. Jean (Little) Summers. Dear father of Steven Summers and his wife Nancy of Etobicoke and Donna Norwood and her husband David of London. Dear grandfather of Kristen and Nick Norwood and Eric and Scott Summers. Predeceased by his brother Kenneth Summers. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, June 23, 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, June 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON N6A 4G5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

BEATON: Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 Mervyn C. Beaton of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Angela “Jill” (Brown) Beaton for 56 years. Dear father of Wendy Beaton and Brent Beaton both of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Blair and Sabrina Beaton. Dear brother-in-law of Mrs. Laureen Beaton of Chiliwack, B.C. Predeceased by his 2 brothers Max and Norman Beaton. Mr. Beaton served with Princess Pat Light Infantry (P.P.L.I.) during the Korean War. Cremation has taken place. A masonic service under the auspices of St. George’s Lodge No. 42 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by visitation until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. A family Interment of cremated remains will take place at. Dobbie Cemetery, near Tillsonburg. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

O’BRIEN- WELBURN, Gail Marie

Softly and peacefully after an amazing battle Gail Marie O’Brien-Welburn in her 49th year passed away. Wife and best friend of Richard Welburn. Mother to Adam and Claire as well as Kayla. Very Proud grandmother to Connor. Sister to Erin and Mike. Daughter to Barb and Keith. She was also an aunt, niece, cousin and sister-in-law and friend to countless others. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 from 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 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Emily Bailey officiating. Cremation to follow. The family would like to acknowledge the volunteer drivers of Sarnia Cancer Society, the nursing staff at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital and special thanks to Dr. Marshall. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com