Services & Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Joseph William Alexander “Bill” Tessier at his residence on Friday, October 30, 2009 in his 61st year. Loving father of Jessica, Jordan and Jeff Tessier. Also missed by Lisa Lusby. Sadly missed by his mother Margaret Tessier and his siblings Merle Tessier, Joanne Stanley and her husband Beven and Barry Tessier. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, November 9 at 1:00pm. Cremation following the service at Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Algonquin Provincial Park, P.O. Box 219, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0 or to First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program, c/o Dr. Osuch, 860 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Lancaster, Joan

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, Joan Carolyn (Orzen) Lancaster, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of John Lancaster. Loving mother to Wesley John Lancaster and Tracey Andrus and her husband Jeff. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Abigail Grace Andrus, Emily Joan Andrus and Coleman Lancaster. Also missed by her brother-in-law Robert Lancaster, sister-in-law Marilyn Lancaster and her nephew Brent Lancaster. A special thank you to South Street Dialysis Unit for all their care and compassion for the past 5 years. Also thank you to the Critical Care Unit staff at University Hospital, 2nd Floor, Sandra, Cathy and Kamala. Cremation has taken place. There will be a Graveside service at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2723 Victoria Street North, Kitchener on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 2pm with Reverend Allan Scharlach officiating. All guests are asked to meet at the cemetery office at 1:45pm for procession to the grave at 2pm. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements (519-433-5184). Memorial donations may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5 and Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 -633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COON, Zeffie……Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Friday, October 30, 2009, Zeffie Theresa Coon in her 101st year. Dear sister of Della Book of London. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Woodrow Coon and Arnold Coon and her sister Marie Richards. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held in Woodland Cemetery on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. As an expression of sympathy memorial donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation London Area Office, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

LEWIS: Alice
At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Alice May (Holme) Lewis of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late William Thomas Lewis. Dear sister of Winnifred Haygarth and Harry Holme both of London. Predeceased by her sister Helen Wolff and her brothers Alf, Albert, Frank and William Holme. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Friday and 10 to 1100 am Saturday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, October 31st at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON M6B 2V3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BOERSMA, Marten……

Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Marten Boersma of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Anna (Van Brug) Boersma (2008). Proud father to Bo Boersma of London and Harry John Boersma (Ginette) of Nepean. Loving Opa of Rachael Boersma. Also missed by his many brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 1-5pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HARDER, Herbert…..

After a long illness, Herb went home to be with his Lord and Saviour whom he loved, on October 26, 2009, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Marie (Schmitt) Harder of 50 years. Loving father of Jerry (Anita) of Brampton, Bruce (Michelle) of London, ON and Brian of Wales, UK. Cherished Opa of Jonathan, Sara and Ian, Caleb and Caitlyn, Benjamin and Ellis. Survived by his brother John (Lucy). Herb will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers, Pete, Jake, Abe, and George. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6-8pm at North Park Community Church, 1510 Fanshawe Park Road East, London, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00pm, (with visitation from 11:30 – 1pm). Interment in Siloam Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the New Life Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 123, Arva ON N0M 1C0 or Canadian Bible Society, 424 Waterloo Street, London ON N6B 2P2. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Morrow: Lila

Delilah “Lila” May (Hooper) Morrow after a brief time at University Hospital, London on Monday, October 26, 2009 in her 97th year, left us to go home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She was a resident at Horizon Place for the past 2 years. Beloved wife of the late S. Nelson Morrow (1972). Dear mother of Gerald Nelson Morrow and his wife Carol of Brights Grove, Marion Lila Patricia Tilford and her husband Jack of Grand Bend and John Stewart Morrow and his wife Cathryn of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Susan Hawes and her husband Tom of London, Carl Tilford and his wife Darcey of London, Heather-Mae Bucich and her husband Dale of Dubuque, Iowa, James Morrow and his wife Heather of Stratford, Matthew Morrow and his wife Tina of St. Thomas, Jennifer Lindsay and her husband Kevin of St. Thomas and Salina Morrow of Toronto. Sadly missed by her 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grand-daughter Teresa Tilford (1981). Friends will be received by the family from 3-5pm and 7-9pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 1:00pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to Child Can – Childhood Cancer Research P.O. Box 9038, London, ON N6E 3P3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GEDDES, Clasina…..

Peacefully at McCormick Home, London, on Sunday, October 25, 2009, Clasina E. (Van Der Pijil) Geddes of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Clarence B. Geddes of 63 years. Loving mother of Gregory C. Geddes of Baden. Predeceased by her son Gilbert L. Geddes (1999). Cherished “Omie” of Terri Geddes (Scott) and Dawn Geddes (Keith), Chris Geddes, Jeff Geddes (Natalie) and Mark Geddes. Proud great-grandmother of Brittany, Makayla, Talyor, Ashley, Josh, Cailey, Aiden and Isabelle. Dear daughter-in-law of Linda and Judy. Predeceased by her siblings Jacques, Purkie and Rikia. The family would like to thank the staff at McCormick home for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Clasina’s life will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm, with visiting one hour prior (12-1pm) at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 375 University Avenue, 6th floor, Toronto ON M5G 2J5. Online condolence accepted at www.amgfh.com

BRUCE, Isobel

Peacefully, after a short illness, at University Hospital in London on Saturday October 24. Isobel was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, in 1921. A strong and beautiful woman, a devoted wife and mother, Isobel is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Donald E. Bruce. Isobel was introduced to Don by her best friend, his sister, Marjorie Bell (nee Bruce). Don and Isobel married in 1946 in Toronto and had 3 children, Joan Bruce (Ian), Susan McDougall and Bill Bruce (Mary Jane) all of whom loved her and will miss her immeasurably. Isobel is also survived by her loving grandchildren Laura (Steve) and Max Rubino, Martha McDougall (Marc), Matthew and Elora (Christopher) Moreau, many nieces and nephews, her brother-in-law Dr. Gordon Bell and her brother John Morrell (Agnes). Isobel was past president and a life member of the Women’s Christian Association as well as a valued volunteer in health services in London. We know Isobel has been joyously greeted in heaven by Marj, sisters Mac and Betty, son-in-law Sandy and so many others who knew and loved her. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 3-5 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street (at Dufferin Avenue), London on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ABRAMS, Leone Maxine

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, October 24, 2009 Leone “Maxine” (Stevens) Abrams in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Norman A. Abrams (2005). Dearly loved mother of Carol-Lee Abrams of London, John S. Abrams and his wife Anne of Hamilton and Shirley Smith and her husband Gerry of London. Dear sister of Kay Carr and her husband Ron of London. Loving granny of
Nicholas, Joseph, Jamila and Lindiwe Abrams. Predeceased by her sister Gwen Bishop and her husband Rex and her brother Lyle Stevens and his wife Gertrude. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Canon K. Sam Thomas officiating. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2 or the London Humane Society, 642 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com