Services & Obituaries

BROOKS, David Bernard

At his residence on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 David Bernard Brooks of London in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Gail (Brown) Brooks for 50 years. Dear father of Lorri Skellett (Bud), Kelly Hawkins (Ron) and Trina Brooks. Loved grandfather of David and Kathryn Skellett, Alexandra, Marissa and Ethan Hawkins and Anastasia Brooks.Dear brother-in-law of Merna Robb and Lorna Davis (Bob). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dave was a past sales manager for Culligan Water and previously Aquafine for many years. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm with Reverend Ed Bastian officiating. Cremation followed by interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1 Frank Place, London N6C 1W1 would be appreciated and may be arranged through the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184). The family wish to thank the V.O.N. (Jody DeGaust) and the London Cancer Centre for the care and compassion. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LEMKAY, Fred…..It is with profound sadness that the Lemkay family announces the death of Frederic Cram Lemkay on Monday, April 5, 2010 at University Hospital, London at the age of 87. Devoted husband of the late Marion (Gunn) Lemkay. Much loved father of Kenneth (Shann Connor), Robert, Kevin (Lesley Burlie) and Christine (Tony Demelo). Beloved grandfather of Carla, Tyler, Kevin, Rebecca, Hannah, Mark, Catherine and David, and great-grandfather of Andrew and Makayla. Fred was a proud member of the Kiwanis Club (Thames Valley-Fanshawe) and a longstanding member of Gethsemane United Church. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12 noon to 1:00 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, April 8th at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment at a later date in Grove Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4 in Fred’s name would be appreciated

DADSON, Gladys……Peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2010, Glady’s (Priest) Dadson in her 91st year. Beloved wife of late Jim Dadson. Cherished sister of Elizabeth St. John of Ottawa. Dear sister-in-law of Linda Priest of London and Al Main of London. Loving godmother of Eric Auger and his son Brendon of Saskatchewan. Predeceased by her sister Irene Main, brothers William, James and Edward Priest, her brother-in-law William St. John and her sister-in-law Marjorie Priest. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church. 91 Askin Street, London on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 1:00pm. There will be a A.N.A.F. service held under the auspices of Unit 393 on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 7:00pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 555 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, N6J 1H3 or to the Volunteers at C.P.R.I., 600 Sanatorium Road, London, Ontario, N6H 3W7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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MANSON, June Alice……Suddenly and peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, April 1, 2010, June Alice (Hibbert) Manson of London in her 79th year. Loving daughter of the late Fred and Kate Hibbert. She will be sadly missed by her best friend Ernie Studer. Lovingly remembered by Cameron and Diane Nelles and family and many other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Nelles, Phyllis Arnold and her brother Art Hibbert. Special thank you to the Hospital Staff, PSW workers, Meals on Wheels and Case Workers. Special thanks to Helen Liscumb. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Monday April 5, 2010 at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 1pm with Reverend Peter J. Leonard officiating. Interment in Banner Cemetery, Dorchester. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

JONES, Helen Elizabeth…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, April 2, 2010, Helen Elizabeth (Calvert) Jones in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Canon William Jones. Cherished mother of Karen Capelazo and her husband David of Edmonton, Barbara Jones-Brule and her husband Don of Ottawa, Susan McKean of Oakville and Robin Otton and her husband Jim of New York. Proud grandmother of Margaret Capelazo of Ottawa, Craig McKean of Toronto, Sherida McKean of Ottawa, Kelly McKean of Oregon and Julie and Andrew Otton of New York. Proud great-grandmother of Lucy and Kate McKean of Toronto. Loving sister of Harold Fletcher Calvert and his wife Doreen (2010) of London. Predeceased by her brothers John Stewart Calvert, Robert Gordon Calvert and her sister Marion Eileen Calvert. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be celebrated at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road, London on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 10:00am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MOORE, Vera Annie……Peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, April 2, 2010, Vera Annie (Carfrae) Moore in her 87th year. Wife of the late Doug Moore. Loving mother of Marjorie Anne Macdonald and her husband Bob of North Bay and Donna Marie Landriault and her husband Norm of London. Cherished grandmother of Melody Whitehead and her husband Andrew of West Lorne, Kristina Macdonald of Sturgeon Falls, Tammi Macdonald of Sudbury, Cindy Little of Calgary, Alberta and Tracy Dalgleish and her husband Mike of London. Proud great-grandmother of Kevin, Jenessa, Riley, Hunter and Tucker. Dear sister of Roy Carfrae of Orillia. Predeceased by her sister Doris Henderson. She will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12:00pm – 1:00pm) to the funeral service that will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 375 University Avenue, 6th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2J5 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JEFFERY, Robert……

Tragically, on Thursday, April 1, 2010, Robert Jeffery of London in his 34th year. Beloved son of Dan and Anne Jeffery. Cherished father of Daniel and Cody. Loving brother of Jennifer Jeffery and Stephanie Jeffery and her fiancé Adam Knight. Dear grandson of Catharine Dixon. Rob will be missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Special thanks to the volunteer Thames Centre – Fire and Rescue. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Rob’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 11:00 am at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street (at Dufferin Avenue ) with Reverend Herbert S. Summers and Reverend Frances Clarke officiating. Final resting place in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MUNRO: Brenda
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of our sister, Brenda Marie Munro on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 55th year. Brenda is survived by her brothers, Ron/Skip (Norma) and Gerry (Carole) and her sisters Eileen (Don) Graham and Linda Munro and her sister-in-law Eleanor Munro all of London. Sharing in the loss is Brenda’s adoptive family “The Gilmour Clan” headed by Bill and the late Susan. The “Thursday Night Ladies Group” Margaret Hermann, Carol Gilmour, Michelle Pegg and Jenny Miller and special friends; Diana Foster, Debbie McNorgan, Mary and George Roberts and Ron and Kim DenHollander and families. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and god children. Brenda is predeceased by her parents George and Lena Munro, her brother Jack and her sisters Doreen and Carolyn. Following Brenda’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a private inurnment at a later date. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 9th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 10th at 1:00 pm with Reverend David Bode officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Child Can (Childhood Cancer Research), P.O. Box 9038, London, ON N6E 3P3, in recognition of services received by Brenda’s great nephew, Andrew, Make a Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y4 or a donation of blood to Canadian Blood Service in Brenda’s name acknowledging the 118 times Brenda donated blood/plasma. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
“To us you were so special
What more is there to say
Except to wish with all our hearts
That you were still here today.”

KUTYMA: Paul
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, surrounded by his family, Paul Kutyma of London in his 89th year. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Anita (Seiler) Kutyma. Dear father of Gunda Kutyma of Beckwith, Frank Kutyma of London and Peter Kutyma and his wife Linda of Leamington. Dear brother of Richard Kutyma and his wife Else in Germany. Mourning their loss are his grandchildren: Paul, Lindsay, Jilliane and Jim, Samantha, David, Jenny, and Derek. Also missing their “Opa” are his great-grandchildren, Abbey, Noah, Connor and Mason, who especially loved his teasing and jokes. His many friends, both in Canada and Germany, will miss his generosity, his music-making and his sense of fun. He was a long time member of the International Iron Workers Union, Local 700, Windsor. He was also a active member of the German Canadian Club. In keeping with Paul’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, April 3rd at 12:30 pm. In memory of Paul, contributions to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1K8 or the Cardiac Fitness Institute, c/o London Health Sciences Centre- Victoria, 800 Commissioners Road East, P.O. 5010, Station B, London, ON N6A 5W9 would be greatly appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com