Services & Obituaries

THOMSON, Audrey….

Peacefully passed away at McCormick Home, on Monday, May 3, 2010, Audrey (Saunders) Thomson of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late F. Howard Thomson (2007). Loving mother of Eric Howard Thomson and his wife Donna of London. Cherished grandmother of Nicole (Mike), Trevor (Tasha) and Marshall (Lindsey). Proud great-grandmother of Tate. Predeceased by her sisters Vera Seage, Olive Wilson, Dorothy Rhame and her brother Ronald Saunders. Audrey was a life long resident of Emery Street East and loved spending her summers at the cottage on Lake Huron. She was a devoted wife and mother and had a very special place in her heart for all her pets and her music. The family would like to thank all the nurses, staff and volunteers at McCormick Home, especially on Willow Ridge for the wonderful care that they have given her over the many years. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service (12:00 – 1:00 pm) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm, with Reverend Teresa Corrigan Officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London ON N6K 0A8 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GLINAVS: Erika
Peacefully at Extendicare, London on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Erika (Griva) Glinavs in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband “John” Janis Arvids Glinavs (2004). Loving mother of Guntis Eriks Glinavs and his wife Vicky. Cherished grandmother of Erik Glinavs. Erika was born in Latvia, October 12, 1917 and came to Canada via Germany after the war. Living and working for a time in St John, New Brunswick, she came to London to get married in 1955. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 5th. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. The family wishes to thank the medical and care staff at Extendicare London for the excellent care that Erika received over the last three years. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PEEBLES, Marion Isabella…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, May 2, 2010, Marion Isabella (Sangster) Peebles in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Peebles. Cherished mother of Monica McCallum and her husband Brian of London, Greg Peebles and his wife Monique of Toronto and Ivor Peebles and his wife Ann of London. Loving grandmother of Steve McCallum and his wife Charlotte of London, Cindy McCallum of London, Miranda, Claire, Matthew, Marshall, Connor and Hunter Peebles of Toronto and Mellissa Peebles of London. Dear great-grandmother of Rachel, Michael, Christian McCallum. Also will be sadly missed by her brother Johnny Sangster and her sisters-in-law Irene Peebles, Ruth Turner and Alice Stead and families. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 3pm (1 hour prior) on Wednesday, May 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 3:00pm. Private family interment in Elma Cemetery, Atwood, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, 4096 Meadowbrook Drive, London, Ontario, N6L 1G4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

GARDINER, Harry Nicholas…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, May 2, 2010, Harry Nicholas Gardiner in his 88th year. Deeply missed by Marion Riddell of London. Cherished father of Pamela May MacDonald of Kingston, Ontario. Loving brother to Patrick Gardiner, Richard Gardiner and his wife Joan and Pamela Paul and her husband George all of England. Will also be missed by several grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Judy Parry and her husband Cyril of England. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 8:30pm that evening. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Hearing Society, 271 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

GAISBAUER, Wilma Grace……Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Friday, April 30, 2010, Wilma Grace (Brown) Gaisbauer in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Konrad Gaisbauer. Dear mother of Wendy Melanson and her husband Neri of Woodstock, Harold Vogel and his wife Gladys of London, Cheryl McLeod and her husband Ken of London, Sandra Gilbert and her husband Alan of Lucan and Rebecca Chabassol and her husband Len of Windsor. Dear grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also loved by her brothers John Apfelbeck, Ed Beck, Harold Apfelbeck and Bill Apfelbeck and her sister Linda Haacke. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5pm on Monday, May 3, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at the New Apostolic Church, 111 Wortley Road, London on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 2:00pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

Dumais, June…..

Suddenly after a brief illness, at University Hospital, London on Friday, April 30, 2010, June Anne (Desilets) Dumais of London in her 60th year, has gone to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of Marcel Dumais. Loving mother of Lisa Lattamore of London, Tina Ramsey (Todd) of London, Marcel Lounsbury (Angela) and Annette Bellinghofen (Mike). Cherished Nana of Jaden Lattamore, Curtis, Tyler and Owen Ramsey, Joshua, Dylan and Braden Lounsbury, Kristin, Katerina and Michaela Bellinghofen. She will be missed by her parents-in-law Aurelien and Yvette Dumais. Dear sister-in-law of Jack Dumais (Kathryn) and Suzanne Dumais. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses of 4 in-patients at University Hospital and Dr. Sherry Rohekar and the team 2 Physicians for their care and support. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Monday, May 3, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of June’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation – Nurses Education Fund – 4 in-patients medicine unit – University Hospital, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOE, Rhoda…….Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London on Friday, April 30, 2010, Rhoda May (Dumerton) Hoe of London in her 79th year, went to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of Edgar Robert Hoe of 58 years. Loving mother of Charles Hoe (Janice) of London, Debra Freeman (Gerald) of Lakeshore and Karen Bell (Jim) of Waterloo. Cherished grandmother of James and Mary Hoe, Christopher Freeman (Katherine), Trevor Freeman and Jeff and Steven Bell. Rhoda was always delighted with her two great-granddaughters Natalie and Sophia Freeman. Dearest sister of Lois MacTavish (Cameron) and Burton Dumerton (Marilyn). Predeceased by her brother Bill Dumerton (1956). Special thanks to the staff at Chelsey Park 5th floor and University Hospital 4th floor “A”, for the excellent and compassionate care Rhoda received. Cremation to take place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and at the church one hour prior (12:00 – 1:00 pm) to the service. The celebration of Rhoda’s life will be conducted on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1:00pm at The Salvation Army – London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, with Major Earle Birt officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made The Salvation Army – London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London ON N6J 1H3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COULSON, H. Bruce……Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, April 29, 2010, H. Bruce Coulson in his 74th year. He will be sadly missed by his best friend and soul mate, his beloved wife Anne who looked after him at home until his last day. Left to mourn his loss are his children Tori Coulson of Brampton, Pam Hawley (Mark) of Cambridge, Wayne Coulson (Erin) of Caledon, and his step-sons Doug Klaver (Carrie), Bryan Klaver, Mark Klaver (Lori) and Darryl Klaver all of Edmonton. Will be missed by Carissa Oswald. Grandfather of Kyle, Sean, Spencer, Cara, Andrew, Kimberly, Brianna and Ethan. Survived by his dear sister Margaret Nicoli of Sarnia. Predeceased by his parents Harry Wakefield and Gladys Coulson and his grandson Ryan Bruce Klaver. Will be sadly missed by all of his relatives and friends and all of those whose lives he touched. A special thank you to sister-in-law Jeannie whose loving care and nursing skill was always there to give a helping hand, and also to Henry and Janet Knoop for their constant support. Also special thanks to Dr. Maria Parent, Dr. Vincent, Connie and Sue Baker at the London Regional Cancer Centre. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a celebration of his life will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MINAKER: Gray
At his residence on Monday, April 26, 2010. Gray Stanley Minaker of London in his 62nd year. Beloved son of the late Gordon and Reta Minaker. Dearly loved brother of Jane Moffat of London. predeceased by his brother-in-law Robert Moffat. Sadly missed by his niece and nephew, Sarah and her husband Jason Lehtovaara and their children Ira and Siobhan and Gregory Moffat and Tricia Carty and their children Hunter and Bethany. Also loved by Bonnie Parkinson and several other cousins. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family at Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street (at Hill Street) from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A memorial service will be held at the church Friday at 1:00 pm. Interment of cremated remains to follow at a later date in St. George’s Cemetery, Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers please provide a random act of kindness in Gray’s memory. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOLLOWAY, James Albert

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, April 24, 2010 James A. Holloway of Strathroy and formerly of London in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Gordena Elizabeth (Moorhead) Holloway for over 50 years. Dear father of Kevin Holloway (Cheryl) and Keith Holloway (Heidi) all of Smithville. Loved grandfather of Orlean, Emmalean, Hunter and Jackson. Brother of June Morgan of London. Also survived by his beloved dog Mindy. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm (2 hours prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm with Father Melvin Stevens officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com