Services & Obituaries

COLBOURNE, Irene….

It is with great sadness that the family of Irene F. (Newmarch) Colbourne announces her passing at Longworth Long Term Care, London, on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy Colbourne (1988). Devoted mother of Lynne Tomlinson (Michael) and Janis Johnston (Tom). Dearly loved nana to Lisa Ancans (Graham), Kevin Tomlinson (Michelle), Brent Tomlinson (Nicole) and Adam Johnston. She was a very special great-nana to 7 great-grandchildren; Jeremy, Lucas, Tyler, Joelle, Alyssa, Connor and Maya. She will also be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by four brothers, one sister and their spouses, and a special grand-daughter, Vanessa Johnston. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (9:30-10:30am) to the celebration of Irene’s life being held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:30am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with Reverend Val Kenyon of St. James Westminster Anglican Church officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2, or CNIB, 749 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Longworth Long Term Care, 590 Longworth Road London, ON N6K 4X9. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CHALMERS, Dorothy…

Peacefully, on Monday, March 29, 2010, Dorothy L. (Ruppel) Chalmers in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Murray W. Chalmers (2002). Dear mother of David Chalmers (Beverly Harley) of London and Mary Flannigan of London. Loving grandmother of Paul Chalmers (Julia McMenamin), Heather Chalmers (Umar Chaudry), Andrew Flannigan, and Meghan Flannigan. Sadly missed by her sister Betty Schneider and sisters-in-law Lavinia Ruppel and Helen Chalmers. Affectionately remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her three brothers Kenneth, Earl and Douglas. Dorothy was raised in Waterloo and moved to London with her husband Murray upon his return from overseas. A longtime active member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church, she was a generous supporter of numerous charitable organizations including Mission Services. A private family service will be held, followed by cremation. Final resting place in Hampstead Cemetery, Shakespeare Ontario. Friends are invited to share in a celebration of Dorothy’s long life to be held at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Mission Services, 415 Hamilton Road, London ON N5Z 1S1 or the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

REGIER: Len
Suddenly on Friday, March 26, 2010. Lennis Joseph Regier of London, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Jean Alma (Overholt) Regier. Dear father of Sharon Russell and her husband Ted of St. Thomas, Allan Regier and his wife Shirley of London and Jeff Regier and his wife Christine of Aylmer. Predeceased by his son Ralph Regier, his sister Anna Marie Dean and his brother Victor Regier. Dear father-in-law of Sandra Regier. Dear brother of Lesley Regier of Dorchester and Frank Regier and his wife Doreen of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Allen and her husband Rob, Kimberly Miller and her husband Martin, Sandra (Neal), Janet Smith and her husband Stan and Shaun all of St. Thomas, Tracey, Kevin and Patricia Regier all of London and Samantha and Luke Regier of Aylmer. Also loved by his 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Martin of Tours Parish, 46 Cathcart Street, London, on Tuesday, March 30th at 10:30 am. Entombment in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, On N6B 3H8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MACLEOD, Doreen Agnes nee Allen……Died peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home on March 24, 2010 in her 87th year, surrounded by her children. Loving mother of Maureen Claire MacLeod Steele and her husband Dennis Steele of California, Marianne Rae MacLeod and her husband Michael Hughes of Toronto, David Allen MacLeod and his wife Donna Croce of Toronto and Ian Ross MacLeod and his wife Shaune of London. Dear sister of William Thomas Allen and his wife Patricia of Toronto. Cherished grandmother (Bubba) to Matthew, Heather, Andrew, Claire, Veronica, David, Kathleen and Samuel. Sister-In-Law to Jean McIntyre, Bruce MacLeod and Mac MacLeod. She will be sadly missed by her husband Harold Calvert. Predeceased by her husband Raymond Hugh MacLeod (1974). Also loved by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the 3rd floor staff of Chelsey Park for their exceptional, compassionate and loving care of Doreen in the past 3 years. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 1:00pm. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Chelsey Park Nursing Home for their many programs, 310 Oxford Street West, London, Ontario, N6H 4N6 or to Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, N6C 3Z1 or to the Stevenson Children’s Camp Foundation, P.O. Box 160, Thamesford, Ontario, N0M 2M0. Online condolences will be accepted at www.amgfh.com.

UPTIGROVE, Phyllis…..

Phyllis (Parsons) Uptigrove, London, Ontario entered into her Lord’s rest on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in her 93rd year, at Strathroy Ontario. Beloved wife and best friend for 61 years, of the late Emerson Uptigrove (2001). Loved mother of Robert (Carole) of Listowel, Paul (Dianne) of London and Donald of Richmond, B.C. Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Kris (Debbie), Tamara, Melanie (Malcolm), Rebecca (Edward), Mark (Larissa), and great-grandchildren Michael, Lucy, Ethan, Lily and Sophie. Dear sister of Robert (Betty), Verda and Ruby. Predeceased by her brother Malcolm. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout, Street, South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:00am, at Hillside Church, 250 Commissioners Road East, London, with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. A private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or The Gideons, 501 Imperial Road, North, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TRAVERS: Janette….
At her residence on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Janette (Dodds) Travers of London in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Peter A. Travers. Dear mother of Heather Travers and Dan Champion of Larder Lake and Amanda Travers and John Ferguson of Lucan. Dear sister of Martha Dodds, Jean Adams and Andrew Dodds all of Scotland. Predeceased by her brother Daniel Dodds. Also loved by her grandsons, Jacob, Alec and Michael Ferguson. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, March 26th at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow at Mount Pleasant Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEWART, Douglas…

With his family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, March 14, 2010, Douglas Rodgie Stewart of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Florence (MacDonald) Stewart for 58 years. Loving father of Leslee Ingram (Laurence), David Stewart, John Stewart (Shaneen) and Andrew Stewart (Wendy). Cherished grandfather of Michael and Benjamin Ingram, Emily and William Stewart, Douglas Stewart and great-grandfather of Maxwell Ingram. Dear brother of Bill, Burton and Elaine. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Florence Stewart of Valleyfield, Quebec and his siblings John, Margaret and Dorothy. Doug was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was an employee of EMCO London for 32 years. In his younger years he was a talented hockey player and devoted fan of the Montreal Canadians. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WHITE, Violet May

At her residence on Sunday, March 14, 2010 Violet May (Lambert) White in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Joseph White (1977). Dear mother of Tom White and wife Linda Cardinal of London, Sharron Humeny and her husband Donald of Montreal, Charles White and wife Pauline of Espanola, Steve White of Mapleridge, B.C., Deborah Wyllie of London, Kathy Rodereque and her husband Ted of London and Robert White and his wife Sharon of London. Loved by her 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Beatrice Brown of Montreal. Predeceased by her son Russell White, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 3:00pm. Cremation to follow with interment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

BRAYFORD, Leslie Orville

At University Hospital, London on Friday, March 12, 2010 Leslie Orville Brayford in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Marion S. (Campsall) Brayford. Dear father of Elizabeth Haddad and her husband Richard of London and Barrie Brayford and his wife Kathy of Unionville. Dear grandfather of
Megan (Sam) and Jane Brayford and Jesse, Jordan and Jaclyn Haddad. Loved great grandfather of Juliette Menard. Predeceased by his brother Harvey Brayford. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Interment at a later date in Old Campbell Cemetery, Komoka, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Teen Challenge London Farm, Lambeth Box 777, London, ON N6P 1R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

TAYLOR, Sharon Elizabeth…..Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, Sharon Elizabeth (Patry) Taylor in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Wallace Taylor for 45 years. Cherished mother of Janet Taylor and her husband Spencer and Vickie Taylor-Bond and her husband Darryl all of London. Proud grandmother of Gabriel, Theo and Jack Taylor and Kenzie and Emily Taylor-Bond. Loving sister of her brother James Carl “Sandy” Patry and his wife Suanne of Ottawa. Predeceased by her parents Paul and Marion “Betty” Patry. Will also be missed by many friends and family. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 3-5 and 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 Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery , London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or the Charity of Choice. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com.