Services & Obituaries

SHORTREED, Robert……

At his residence in Edmonton, AB, on Monday, March 8th, 2010 Robert Shortreed of Edmonton and formerly of London, in his 52nd year. Predeceased by his parents Alice and Harry Shortreed and his sister Barbara. Loving brother of Joan (Dave) Walsh of Dorchester. Dear uncle of Andrew and Jeffery Walsh. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be conducted at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00am with Reverend Kevin Steeper officiating. Final resting place in Presbyterian Cemetery, Woodstock, ON. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WILSHER: Nelson
At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, March 8, 2010. Nelson D. Wilsher of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband, for 59 years, of Ruth (Pratt) Wilsher. Dear father of Dianne Gibson and her husband Glenn, Darlene Hewgill and her husband John and Ken Wilsher and his wife Cathy. Predeceased by his brothers Noble and Gerald Wilsher. Dear grandfather of Sarah Tedford and her husband Drew, Dr. Rebecca Gibson and her husband Max Hamel, Paul Gibson and his wife Heather, Leah Postma and her husband Shawn, Daniel Hewgill and his wife Josi and Lily Hewgill. Also loved by his great-grandchildren, Gracie, William and Wesley Tedford, Emilie and Dominique Hamel and Isabella and Benjamin Hewgill. Nelson worked for 37 years with the Royal Bank, retiring as Bank Manager. He will be missed by his friends from “the Young at Heart Golfers”. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at the Free Methodist Church, 402 Commissioners Road West, London on Friday, March 12th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Free Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 402 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6J 1Y3 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GREGORY: Tom
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Charles Gregory announce his passing on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Victoria Hospital, London in his 78th year. Beloved husband amd best friend of Donna (Regan) Gregory for 54 years. Devoted and proud father of Vicki Huisman and her husband Wayne of Mount Brydges and Mike Gregory and his wife Kim of Belmont. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Josh (Jessica), Shawn (Kristina), Nicole and Carly and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Verna Gregory, and his sisters Helen Muxlow and Lori Gregory. Tom’s family and friends were the joy in his life and he will be sadly missed by all. Tom worked in the optical business for over 60 years and was respected by all. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday March 7th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 8th at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (London Chapter), 600-60 St. Clair Avenue, East, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5 or Children’s Health Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. A Memorial Masonic Service will be held in the chapel Sunday evening at 6:30 pm under the auspicies of St. Paul’s Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A.M. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

POTTER-GILL, Betty Louise

At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Betty Louise “Betty-Lou” (Nottage) Potter-Gill in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of H. Rae Gill. Dear mother of Bonnie Kelly and her husband Patrick. Loved grandmother of Madison and Nicole Kelly. Dear step-mother of Gary, Scott, Lori-Ann and Mary-Lynn. Betty-Lou was a teacher at Princess Elizabeth Public School from 1957-1965, Knollwood Public School from 1974-1978 and Hillcrest Public School from 1980-1997. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, March 7, 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 from the chapel on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 or the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CASLER: William B.
At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Monday, March 1, 2010, William Beverley “Bill” Casler in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Casler (2003). Loving father of sons Tom and Bruce (Lori) of London and Tim of Alberta. Dear grandfather of Erin of London, and Tyler and Patrick of Calgary. Dear great-grandfather of Meadow. Predeceased by his mother Eva and step-father Tom Cash, his brother Hugh and his step-sister Lois. Bill served in the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, Canadian Army, during WWII. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, March 5th at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Cremation with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. The family gratefully acknowledges the exemplary and compassionate care given to Dad by the nursing staff of the Transitional Care and the Palliative Care Units at Parkwood Hospital. Friends who wish may make a donation in Bill’s memory to a charity of their choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COULSON, Melva Jean (Ward)……Passed away peacefully on Monday March 1, 2010 surrounded by her family. She leaves a legacy of love to her children, Sandy McNab and her husband Peter, Karen Shuttleworth, Jim Coulson and his wife Lynda, and Andrew Coulson and his wife Melanie. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Peter McNab Jr. and his wife Sheila, Scott McNab and his wife Linda, James McNab and his wife Tracy, Kerry Worth and her husband Simon, Sara Cameron and her husband Doug, Christy Coulson, Brittany Coulson, Tom Coulson, Mae Coulson and Kendra Coulson; as well as her great grandchildren, Shelby, Anna, Lauren, Kyle, Kristopher, Kaitlyn, Kennedy, Eyob and Cole. She will be deeply missed by her dear sisters, Merlyn Coulson and Marg Tingey and her husband George. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl Garfield Coulson (1990).
Mel’s family was the joy of her life and her friendships, many lifelong, brought her great happiness. She lived her life gratefully, lovingly and with grace. Visitation will be at 10 am on Saturday March 6th at Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, followed by a memorial service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in support of SPINAL CORD RESEARCH at Parkwood Hospital of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 5J1 or (http://www.sjhcfoundation.org/donation/index.htm). On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements: 519-433-5184).

MITCHELL, Mary….

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Friday, February, 26, 2010, Mary (Drew) Mitchell in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Fred A. Mitchell for 63 years. Loving mother of David Mitchell and his wife Lorraine of London, Rob Mitchell and his wife June of London, Mark Mitchell and his wife Roberta of Ingersoll and Paul Mitchell of London. Cherished grandmother Andrew, Cindy, Corey, Daryk and Jason, and her great-grandchildren Nicole and Brandon. Dear aunt of Karen and great-aunt of Skylar. Predeceased by her beloved sister Jean Job. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street (at Hill Street), with The Reverend Canon Greg W. Smith officiating, on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Christ (Anglican) Church – Memorial Fund, 138 Wellington Street, London ON N6B 2K8 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Robinson:
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Elaine (Cobb) Robinson of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of 65 years to Albert E. (Robbie) Robinson. Loving mother of Linda E. Hamilton (Murray) of Colorado Springs, U.S.A. and Bruce E. Robinson (Nancy) of Bracebridge, Ontario. Loving Grandma to Kevin Robinson and Capt. Justin Hamilton U.S.A.F. (Erika) and Philip E. Robinson (Anna) and great-grandma of Isabella Claire Robinson. Dear sister of Peter Cobb (Ann) of Malton England. Predeceased by her parents Bertha and Percy Cobb, step father Bob Hardy and brothers Gordon and Basil. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Joan was born in Bubwith Yorkshire England on November 16, 1921. Joan was an avid lawn bowler and gardener. She was a long time dedicated employee of Eatons. She was a W.A.A.F.in the R.A.F. at Middleton St. George Yorkshire. She received the mentioned in Despatch, also where she met her husband who was in the R.C.A.F. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Tuesday, March 2nd at 11:00 am with Reverend Valerie Kenyon officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Garden’s, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100 London, ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PICKLES, Mary…..

Peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, Mary Pickles of London in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Bruce “Dusty” Newman. Loving mother of Indrani Mahadeo Goddard and her husband Lainn, Tim Deleary and his partner Shannon and Melissa Deleary and her husband Wade Stilwell. Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Dakota, Jenna and Cameron, Ryely and soon to be Kale. Dear sister of John Pickles and his wife Margaret Watson. Also missed by her nephew Tom. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DICK: Helen Maud (Moore)
Helen, with family beside her, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2010, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. William Stephen Dick. Devoted and wonderful mother of Bill (Ila), Suzanne (Dave) and David (Patsy). Grandmother to Donna (2007), Scott, Fraser (Leslie), Lauren, Emily and great-grandmother to Brendan and Avery. Predeceased by her sister “Bea” Elizabeth Cameron. Received her R.N. from Victoria Hospital in 1933. Helen was a caring, dedicated volunteer with the Victoria Auxiliary and an honorary life member. Over many years, Helen an active member of the United Church, held firm to her faith in Jesus Christ. She lived life well as she grew old with courage, grace and dignity. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, March 1st at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com