Services & Obituaries

SCHERING: Pat
Suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Patricia Jane (Webb) Schering of London in her 59th year. Beloved wife of the late Hermanus “Harry” Schering. Dear mother of Dale of Guelph and Eryn of London. Dear sister of Judith Webb-Pilgrim, Janis Van Esch, Susan Mallon, Robert Webb. Peter Webb and Brian Webb. Predeceased by her parents Wilken and Audrey Webb and her brothers Clinton and Alan Webb. Also loved by her grandson Arie. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the Reception Centre of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (which is located on the south east corner of the parking lot) on Friday, December 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a relaxed commemoration of Pat’s life. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the charity of their choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DEAN: Edith
Edith Marian (Norton) Dean, a resident of Sprucedale Care Centre in Strathroy and formerly of London, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2009, in her 90th year. Beloved mother of Pam Tunks (Rod) of Ilderton. Dear grandmother of Rob Tunks (Tracy), Erica and Allison Marucci all of London. Predeceased by her husband Gil, her daughters Cathy Dean and Janis Marucci (Dean), her brothers Max and Ken Norton and her sisters Audrey Bentley and Evelyn Lee. Survived by her sister-in-law Marion Norton and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, December 17th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to The Family Council at Sprucedale Care Centre, 96 Kittridge Avenue, Strathroy, ON N7G 2A8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HAUGHTON, Kenneth Frederick

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, December 12th, 2009, Kenneth Frederick Haughton of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Kathy (Cregan) Haughton for 59 years. Loving father to Rory Haughton and his wife Brenda of London and Kim Wolff and her husband John of Ingersoll. Proud grandfather to Shaun Haughton of London, Shannon Jordan and her husband Robert of St. Thomas, Shayla and Braxton Wolff both of Ingersoll. Cherished great-grandfather to Ayden Echo Jordan. Dear brother to Douglas Houghton and his wife Anita of Maple Ridge, B.C. and Sheldon Houghton and his wife Isobel of West Covina, California. Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Helena Haughton and his Sister Jean. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Ken served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 37 years with stints in Europe, Germany and Egypt, his last and final posting being London. Later he worked at the London Gardens for many years. He enjoyed playing and running his two Bridge clubs. Kudos to all his Bridge members, saying “Thanks for the memories, we’ll meet again”. At Ken’s request a donation will be made in his name to the “Victory Legion Branch”. Special thanks to all professional staff who helped ease Ken’s last days on the 6th floor of Westminster Campus. Cremation and a Private Family service has already taken place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Victory Legion Branch, 311 Oakland Avenue, London, Ontario, N5W 4J5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

Mitrovic, Joka

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, December 12, 2009 Joka Mitrovic in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Boris Mitrovic (1995). Sadly missed by her nieces Jadranka Celap and Stoja Vujicic. Also missed by her great-nieces Dana and Ranka Celap. The funeral service will be held at 10:00am at the Russian Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London with Very Reverend Vladimir Morin officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Russian Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London, ON N6C 4T8 or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) on line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MORTON, Grace……Peacefully at Chateau Gardens Long Term Care Residence, London, on Friday, December 11th, 2009, Grace (Harrison) Morton of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of John Morton. Loving mother of Janis Morton and her husband Jim Mitchell of London and David Morton (1996). Dear grandmother of Jason Stevenson of London. Loving sister to Lillian Mallon and her husband Richard of Scotland. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Christina Harrison. Thanks to the staff and care givers at Chateau Gardens, London for all their care and attendance during her lengthy illness. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 1:00pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

CAMPBELL, Joseph Clark
We are sad to announce that J. Clark Campbell of London, Ontario passed away at Parkwood Hospital on Tuesday December 8, 2009 in his 83rd year. Dear father of Chris (Rich) of Buffalo, Eric (Carolyn) of Toronto and Carol (Gary) of Ottawa. Loving grandfather of Sarah, Paula, Gavin, Bennet and Liam. Predeceased by his parents William Clark and Ermine Irene, sister Margaret Cecilia Fallier and brother Robert Arthur. Clark was a longtime Mason, amateur radio operator, pilot, storyteller and dog lover. The family would like to thank Clark’s friends for their support and the dedicated staff of Parkwood and Victoria Hospitals for their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday December 13 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment to follow in Niagara Falls. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Geriatric Rehabilitation, 268 Grosvenor St., London ON, N6A 4V2 or the charity of your choice. A Masonic service will be held in the chapel Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. under the auspices of St. John’ s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. and Moffat Lodge No. 399 A.F. & A. M. On- line condolences will be gratefully accepted at www.amgfh.com.

SODAWATER, Lorie……Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, December 7, 2009, Lorie Sodawater of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Gloria (Stidolph) Sodawater. Loving father to Pam Browne and her husband Gord, Linda Rowe and her husband Dave all of London. Dear grandfather to Diana Browne and her fiance Dave Ross, Mike Rowe, Craig Browne and Kevin Rowe all of London. Lorie was a cub leader for 25 years at St. James Westminster Anglican Church and a community volunteer. He was an employee of the P.U.C. for 46 years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 1:00pm. Private family interment at St. James Westminster Anglican Church. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Scouts Canada, 531 Windermere Road, London, Ontario, N5X 2T1 or to the Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, London, Ontario, N6A 4G5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SHERRIFF, Robert James

At University Hospital on Sunday, December 6, 2009 Robert James “Bob” Sherriff of London in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of M. Maddie (Phillips) Sherriff. Dear father of Paul B. Sherriff and his wife Kim of Guelph and Heather L. Hines and her husband Michael of London. Loved grandfather of Angela Kosturek and her husband Chris of St. Catharines, Matthew, Ryan and Andrew Sherriff and Michele Hines (Carsten Wiedmann) and Cheryl Hines (Peter Dutchak) and great grandfather of Nick and Katelyn Kosturek and Madison and Morgan Hines-Dutchak. Loved uncle to several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his 5 sisters Mabel Kerr, Anna Goodall, Marjorie Osborne, Helen Sherriff and Marion Thomas and his 2 brothers Alvin and John Sherriff. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday December 9, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 1:00pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock and Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1K8, or the Kiwanis Middlesex Bequest and Endowment Fund, 78 Riverside Drive, London, ON N6H 1B4 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Lloyd, Florence

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, December 4, 2009 Florence Verna (Brown) Lloyd in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Patrick R. J. Lloyd. Loving mother of Wendy Deleeuw and her husband Dick of Calgary, Karen Elliot and her husband Brian, Paul Weigel all of London and step-mother of Timothy Lloyd of London. Dear grandmother of Naomi, Neil, Kelsey, Jonathan and Justine and great-grandmother of Austin. Sadly missed by her siblings Eleanor Seidel of Staffa,
Gerald Brown and his wife Yvonne of Cambridge, Edith Goyette and her husband Jean of Cambridge, Douglas Brown and his wife Anne of Cambridge and Mary Lou Fowler and her husband Gary of Sparta. Predeceased by her parents Ada and Chester Brown, her brothers William and Chester and her sisters Becky and Louise. Friends will be received by the family from 12:00-1:00pm (1 hour prior) on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation,150 -633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Yungblut, Donald

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Thursday, December 3, 2009 Donald H. Yungblut in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Frances (Marshall) Yungblut. Dear father of Lorie Yungblut of London, Barry Yungblut & his wife Andrea of Parkhill and Brad Yungblut & his wife Jo-Ann of London. Loving grandfather of Blair, Aaron, Erica, Matthew and Kaitlyn. Sadly missed by his brothers Glenn Yungblut and his wife Jean of Calgary and Robert Yungblut and his wife Moira of Clarksburg. Also missed by his several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Monday December 7, 2009 from 3-5 pm and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 1:00pm with Reverend Lorenzo Ramirez officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 -633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com