Services & Obituaries

McCARTHY, Audrey Ruth……Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Audrey Ruth (Reyburn) McCarthy in her 85th year. Loving mother of Michelle McCarthy and Shawn McCarthy both of Toronto. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Reyburn of Edmonton. Proud aunt of Robert Reyburn, Brian Reyburn and Jim Reyburn all of Edmonton. Predeceased by her brother Ronald Reyburn. Friends will be received on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (1hour prior) 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 will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Gideons, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MCIVER, Dorothy (Bowman)……At Victoria Hospital on Saturday, April 17, 2010, Dorothy (Bowman) McIver in her 97th year. Beloved mother of Heather (Tom) Thompson and Bonnie Bowman. Loving grandmother of Tom Thompson, Laurie (Michael) Kosch and Sherri (John) Warnes and Shannon Nickels. Great grandmother of Scott and Joshua Thompson and Chloe Kosch, Ainsley and Brandon Warnes and Tyler St. Germaine. At the families request there will be no visitation or service held. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donation may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

HIBBERT, Leroy George Sr…..Peacefully and surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, April 16, 2010, Leroy George Hibbert Sr. in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Reverend Val Hibbert. Cherished Father of Joan Lambardo and her husband Mike of Richmond Hill, Faith Hibbert-Hanson and her husband Tedroy of Brampton, Leroy Hibbert Jr. and his wife Helen of London, Kaysha Simpson and her husband Darryl of St. Thomas and Rochelle Hibbert of London. Proud grandfather to Daij’amore Hibbert, Joshua and Josiah Simpson. Will also be missed by 5 brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be celebrated at the Church in the Oaks, 150 Conway Drive, London on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10:00am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Amazing Love Building Blocks, P.O. Box 9077, London, Ontario N6E 2V0. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Haynes: Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London on Friday, April 16th, 2010 Morley C. Haynes of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Gladys M. (McCormick) Haynes. Dear father of Morley B. Haynes and his wife Lynda of London. Also loved by his 2 grandsons David and Mark Haynes, both of London. Predeceased by his brother William B. Haynes and his sisters Marie, Lenore and Jean. The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Proud survivor of Naval service (RCNVR) during WW II – “in the water”. Morley was an active member of many Masonic orders, too many to list and a strong supporter of Mocha Shrine causes. Funeral service will be conducted at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London on Wednesday, April 21st at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend David R. Carrothers officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 or to charity of choice. A masonic service will be conducted at the funeral home under the auspices of Union Lodge No. 380 A.F. & A.M. on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

VERBOOM, Jennigje “Jenny”

Surrounded by her family, it pleased the Lord to take her home on Friday, April 16, 2010 Jennigje “Jenny” (Vander Weide) Verboom of London in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Jan “John” Verboom for over 48 years. Dear mom of Joan and Scott, Arlene and Joe, John and Sharon and William and Joanna. Loved by her 10 grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, nieces and nephews in Canada and Holland. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted from the London Free Reformed Church, 1274 Tote Road on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 11:00 am with Reverend Henk A. Bergsma officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road E., London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

“Happy is he that has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” Psalm 146:5

WHITTINGHAM: Frances
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Frances Rose (Shellam) Whittingham in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard G. “Dick” Whittingham (November 1984). Dear mother of Richard “Dick” Whittingham Jr and his wife Linda of Grand Bend, Doreen Weirand her late husband James, Gerald Whittingham and his wife Wendy and Patricia Charters and her husband Don all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Deb and John, Scott, Trevor, Lisa and Terry, Rick and Patty, Rob and Diane, Michael, and Mandy and her 17 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 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, April 19th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TAYLOR, George Beverley……Peacefully at his residence, London on Monday, April 12, 2010, George Beverley Taylor of London in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Loreen Taylor. Cherished father of Patricia Anderson and her husband James, Vic Taylor and his wife Sharon and Nancy Smith and her husband Angus all of London. Proud grandfather of Susan Anderson, Debbie Taylor, Vikki Munro and her husband Jon, Kurt Taylor and his fiancee Sarah Benbow, Duane, David and Michael Smith. Loving great-grandfather of Ryan Taylor, Maddox and Mason Munro. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00am – 11:00am) to the funeral service that will be celebrated at the Lambeth United Church, 4268 Colonel Talbot Road, London on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00am with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

ROUTLEDGE, Allan Henry

At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, April 11, 2010 Allan Henry Routledge in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (Tudge) Routledge (2003). Dear father of Ted Routledge and his wife Gina of Lucan, Bonnie Dale and her husband Paul of Denfield, Mary White and her husband Joseph of Stratford and Cathy Routledge and her husband Paul Rutherford of Dorchester. Also loved by his seven grandchildren Robert, Edward, Rebecca, Jason, Kimberly, Valerie and Daniel and several great grandchildren. Predeceased by his daughter Karen and his sisters Alice Routledge and Dorothy Routledge. A private family service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. 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

GEBBIE: Deanna
On April 8, 2010 after a courageous battle, Deanna Gebbie passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of all who knew her. She is survived by her beloved sons, Cory and Craig, their fiances Cass and Mandy, her grandsons Patrick and Jimmy and her husband and soulmate Russell. Her generosity, kindness and zest for life will be missed by family and friends both in Canada and the U.K. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday, April 13th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. At Deanna’s request there will be no funeral service. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St, George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WILLIAMS, Melvin J…..

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, April 8, 2010, Melvin J. Williams in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Willa (Griffith) Williams (2005). Loving step-father of Wendy (Griffith) McRoberts and her husband Wayne of London. Dear step-father-in-law of Ann Griffith (the late Gary). Cherished brother of Shirley Oliver (Tom). Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by his step-children Gary Griffith, Yvonne (Griffith) Esseltine (Bob), Don Griffith (Gayle) and his sisters Ruth Zamojski (Joe), Betty Murphy (George) and his parents Roger and Annie Williams. Friends will be received by the family from 11:30am -1:00pm, prior to the funeral service being held in the chapel on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 1:00pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com