Services & Obituaries

SANDERSON, Elaine……

Peacefully at Chateau Gardens, London on Monday, May 24, 2010, Elaine J. (Kennedy, Lang) Sanderson in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late George Sanderson (1996) and the late Austin “Ozzie” Lang (1986). Survived by her step-daughters Marion Bloye and Georgia Romanchak (Joe) and their children. Predeceased by her brothers James “Ferg”, Colin, David and Archie. Also loved by her nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00 -11:00am) to the celebration of Elaine’s life which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 11:00 am, with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McLellan, Eva Pearle……Peacefully at Dearness Home, London, on Monday, May 24, 2010 E. Pearle (Berry) McLellan in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Earl Harwood McLellan (1988). Dear mother of Grace Frith and her husband Ken of London and the late Connie Dengate (1983). Loved mother-in-law of Wes Dengate and his wife Donna. Proud grandma of 8 grandchildren Bonnie (Jerry) Wallace, Kathy (Don) Naylor, Heather (Bryon) Steckly, Mark Edwards, Tim (Carolyn) Dengate, April Tomen, Scott (Wendy) Edwards, Rob (Shantel) Dengate and 30 great grandchildren and 2 great great granddaughters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 3 brothers, Maurice, Graydon and Bruce Berry , 2 sisters Bertha Dunn and Iris in infancy. She was a faithful long time member of the Wortley Baptist Church. She was the youngest child of William Berry and Martha Packham of Lincoln County, Ontario. She and her husband Earl farmed for 37 years in the Belmont area before moving to London in 1974. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Friends will also be received on Friday, May 28, 2010 from 9-10 am (1 hour prior) at Westview Baptist Church, 1000 Wonderland Road South, London where the funeral service will be held at 10:00am with Reverend David W. Stead officiating. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Dearness for their wonderful care. 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

GONYOU, Gordon

Peacefully at Elmwood Place, London, on Sunday May 23, 2010, Gordon Gonyou in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Catherine G. (Newkirk) Gonyou (2006). Dear father of Reverend Keith Gonyou and his wife Lois of Moosejaw, Ronald Gonyou and his wife Judy and Joan Hutchinson all of London. Loved by his 8 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Survived by 3 sisters, Florene, Ella and Norma. Predeceased by son-in-law Allan Hutchinson (2003). Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Keith Gonyou officiating. A private family interment will be held in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg, ON. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Compassion Canada, 985 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N6E 4A3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ANDERSON: Margaret
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Margaret Jean (Wilson-Loree) Anderson of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Orval G. Loree (1971) and the late Robert W. Anderson (1985) Dear mother of Lynne Ottenbreit of London. Dear step-mother of Denise Johnston, Gary and Robert Anderson, all of London. Dear sister of Ruth Hammond and her husband Lyle of London. Predeceased by her brother Hugh Wilson. Also loved by her grandchildren, Cara and Mathew of Calgary and by her 5 step-grandchildren and her 4 step-great-grandchildren. Greatly missed by her best friend Dr. John Reid and several Nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 noon to 1:00 pm) to the complete funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, May 26th at 1:00 p.m. Private interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at wwwamgfh.com

OLMSTED, Bob…..

Surrounded by his loving family and friends on Monday, May 17, 2010, Bob Olmsted of Melbourne (formerly of Orangeville) in his 55th year, went to be with the Lord. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Struik) Olmsted of 20 years. Awesome father of Sarah, Timothy, Daniel and David. Dear brother of Doug Olmsted and Marilyn Burman (Jerry) and brother-in-law of Marianne Dyk (Jon), Lydia Takeda (Ryoichi) and Patti Paddle. Also adored by his nieces and nephews and many friends. Bob retired in 2005, after 31 years with the Toronto Police Service; he was the National Director of JSMI – Canada, as well as Chariots of Light Christian Bikers – Canada. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9pm on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Impact Church (formerly New Life Centre), 220 Adelaide Street North, London on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 1:30pm. Cemetery service to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to JSMI, P.O. Box 700, Lambeth Station, London, ON, N6P 1W4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HUGHES, Joyce

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Sylvia Joyce (Beach) Hughes of London. Beloved wife of Allan F. Hughes, Dear mother of Sylvia Gilgen and her husband Rudy of London. Predeceased by her son Gregory J. Bell. Dear step-mother of Roger Hughes and his wife Faye of Midlothian, Virginia. Also missed by her grandchildren, Jamie, Katie and Emily Gilgen all of London and Ryan and Kelly Hughes both of Mildothian, Virginia. Cremation has taken place with a private family interment in Woodland Cemetery. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (1:00pm to 2:00pm) to the memorial service being conducted at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue (at Wonderland Road South) London on Wednesday, May 19th at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Westmount Presbyterian Church,Memorial Fund, 521 Village Green Avenue, London, ON N6K 1C3 or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SPARKUHL, Gunther…..

Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, May 9, 2010, Gunther Sparkuhl in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Elisabeth “Lisa” (Hund) Sparkuhl of 60years. Loving father of Joachim Sparkuhl of Toronto and Rudy Sparkuhl of London. Sadly missed by his brother and sister and their families in Europe. Friends will be received 1 hour prior (12:00 – 1:00pm) to the service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Cremation with final resting place in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London ON N5Z 1S1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

AVERY, L. Marilynne

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 8, 2010, L. “Marilynne” (Campbell) Avery in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late William Charles Avery (2010) of London for 69 years. Cherished mother of Charlotte Oldham (Bill) of London and Carolyn Bradley (Ian) of Oakville. Proud grandmother of Timothy Oldham (Karen) and Jana Lyn Oldham (1993), of London; Kate Carroll (Ryan), Patrick Bradley (Trisha) and Jamie Bradley (Jamie Trenholme) all of Toronto. Nonie will also be missed by great-grandchildren Kurtis and Brayden Oldham. Dear sister of Gerald Campbell (Susan) of London. Predeceased by her son Robert (1947) and 3 brothers Bland, Stewart and Graham Campbell (Nettie). Marilynne was a special aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of Christ (Anglican) Church for many years. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street (at Hill Street), London on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Canon Greg W. Smith officiating. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2K8 would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WHITMORE, Elva…..

Peacefully at Caressant Care – Mary Bucke, St. Thomas on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, Elva (Twamley) Whitmore, formerly of London, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert Carman “Carm” Whitmore (2006). Loving mother of Dianne Bocking and her husband Dr. Kenneth Bocking of St. Thomas and Lynne Geddes and her husband Reverend Robert Geddes of Hamilton. Proud grandmother of Andrew (Andrea), Steven and Kathryn (Nathan), Jennifer and Jeffrey. Dear sister of Ferne Crozier and her husband Colin. Predeceased by her sister Hilda Twamley. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Kay, her brother-in-law Warren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Elva was a graduate of Stratford Normal School and taught in the Lucknow and London areas. Later in life she excelled as an ESL teacher, gaining many international friends. She was an Honourary member of Calvary UCW and a Charter Member of the Parkwood Hospital Auxillary, serving there for 40 years. Elva was a dedicated sister in her P.E.O. Sorority Chapter. Friends will be received by the family from 2-5pm on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service of celebration will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 11:00 am, at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, with Reverend Frank Van Veen officiating. Interment at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3Z1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DEVAL, Eric
At London Health Science Centre, University Hospital on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, Eric DeVal of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Winifred M. “Una” (Archibald) DeVal. Dear father of Margaret DeVal and Gordon DeVal and his wife Kathy all of London. Loved by his 3 grandchildren Sarah, Eric and Brent DeVal. Cremation has taken place. A masonic service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, Friday evening at 6:30 o’clock, followed immediately by visitation until 9:00 pm Friday. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 862 Freele Street at Oxford Street , London on Saturday, May 8,at 11:00 am with Reverend Dr. Terry D. Ingram officiating. Interment of cremated remains at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Oakridge Presbyterian Church Legacy Fund, 862 Freele Street, London ON N6H 3P3 or Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com