Services & Obituaries

BREWE, Kathleen…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Friday, October 9, 2009 Kathleen Marie (Bridgeman) Brewe of London in her 79th year. Beloved wife of J. Ronald Brewe. Dear mother of Jeffery Ronald Brewe and James Randolph Brewe and his wife Catherine all of London and Stephanie Lynn Garbyz and her husband Stephen of St. Thomas. Dear grandmother of Chris, Danielle and Jennifer. Dear sister of Robert Bridgeman and his wife Susan of Cambridge, Leonard Bridgeman of Guelph, June Reynolds of Timberidge, B.C. and Jacqueline Brewe of Ottawa. Predeceased by her sister Clara Muldoon. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5pm and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on October 15, 2009 at 1:00pm. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario, N6E 1A2. An Eastern Star Service will be held at the funeral home under the auspices of Bethlehem, Chapter No. 136 on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 6:30pm. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MURPHY: Bea
Beatrice Cavell (Rose) Murphy in her 93rd year. At University Hospital, London, on October 8, 2009, peacefully, in her daughter’s arms. Loving mother of Shawne Murphy and her husband, Frank Capitano. She will be fondly remembered by Margaret, Scott and Zachary Lindsay of London, Katherine Capitano of Toronto, Betsy Capitano and Alec and Sarah Fiszauf of Brantford, her sister-in-law Bonnie McQuaid of Oshawa and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents Orpha (Shain) and Joseph Rose and her siblings, Eleanor, Lloyd, Donald and Mae. Bea was raised on a farm in Clarkson and moved to Oshawa as a young woman to train as a nurse. She was a member of the 1940 graduating class at Oshawa General Hospital and had a long and distinguished nursing career in Oshawa. In retirement, she moved to London to be near her daughter. She resided at Masonville Manor, Longworth Retirement Home and most recently, McCormick Home. Bea had a lifelong commitment to helping others and was active in many volunteer organizations, including St. Paul’s Daily Bread program, Friendship-in-Action and Ronald McDonald House. She was a member of St. Luke’s the Evangelist Anglican Church. She will be remembered for her humour, resilience and enthusiasm for life. Bea was blessed with good health for 91 years. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 7 to 9 pm Monday, October 12th and 12 noon to 1 pm Tuesday October 13th where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel, at 1:00 pm. Interment at Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga beside her parents and siblings on Wednesday, October 14th at 12 noon. Special thanks to Father Michael Atkins, Nancy Griffiths and the many friends who were so supportive in Bea’s final difficult months following a stroke. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to St. Luke’s Access Fund, 1204 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3L4 or the McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BYWATER, Dorothy…..Peacefully at University Hospital on Thursday, October 8, 2009 Dorothy Louise Bywater of London in her 84th year. Dear mother of Dwayne Paul and his wife Marie of Temagami and Joanne Masson and her husband Dominique of Lavalle, Quebec. Predeceased by her daughter Carmen. Dear sister of Roy Roberts and his wife Dorothy of London, Shirley Topham and her husband Henry of London and Beverly Norris and her husband Victor of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Sean and Karia, Dwayne, Desmond, Hilary, Paul and Alex and her great-grandchildren Katrina, Jarrod and Ashley. Special friend of Erma Kropf. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, October 17, 2009. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

PERRIER, Betty……Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, October 2, 2009, Betty (Wagner, Dostal) Perrier in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Perrier (1988). Loving mother of the late Peter. Betty will be sadly missed by her loving family and her many friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital – Critical Care Unit for their compassion and care. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Monday, October 5, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at the New Apostolic Church, 111 Wortley Road, London, on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Michael Witt officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Sciences Centre Foundation – Victoria Hospital Critical Care, 747 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Fraser: Roy

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, October 1, 2009 Roy Albert Fraser in his 89th year. Loving brother of Jean of London, Margaret Bates and her husband Roy of London and Helen Pelissier. Dear brother-in-law of Yvette Fraser of Ottawa and Margaret Fraser of Port Perry. Predeceased by his brothers Raymond, Robert and Joseph and brother-in-law Fred. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (9:30 – 10:30am) to a memorial service held at St. John The Divine Catholic Church, 390 Baseline Road West, London on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 10:30am with Reverend Rob Rocheleau officiating. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184). Interment to take place at Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga ON L5T 2Y4 or to Multiple Sclerosis Society London/Middlesex Chapter, 21 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2 or to Scarboro Foreign Mission Society, 2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough ON M1M 1M4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DEMARAY: Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Mrs. Willa I. (Clement) Demaray of Dorchester in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Robert J. (Bob) Demaray. Dear mother of Philip Demaray and his wife Debbie of Gladstone, Mark and Paul both of Dorchester and Gord of Tupperville. Also loved by her grandson Andrew Demaray of Gladstone and her niece Joanne Clement of Toronto. Cremation, followed by a private family graveside service in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

MORRISON, Jeffrey

After a courageous journey with Multiple Sclerosis, Jeff Morrison (in his 46th year) died in the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital, London, on Monday, September 28, 2009. All who loved Jeff give thanks for his life and are grateful he is now at peace. Jeff was the cherished youngest child of Anne and Jack Morrison of Victoria, B.C. He is remembered with love by: his sister Rev. Wendy Brown, who walked by his side, and her husband Tim of Guelph; sister Catherine Lemieux and her husband Ron of Ottawa; brother John Morrison and his wife Carole of Prince George, B.C. Jeff was the proud uncle of Robyn Brown, Steve Lemieux (Janice), Dr. Chris Lemieux (Bridget McMahon) and James Morrison. Grateful thanks are extended to all who gave compassionate care to Jeff at Marian Villa (2nd floor) and at University Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Private family services will take place in Victoria and Jasper National Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at University Hospital, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PHILLIPS, William James

“Bill has taken his final flight”

At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, September 27, 2009 William James “Bill” Phillips of London in his 83rd year. Dear father of Peter Phillips of Nassau, Bahamas, Paul Phillips of Pemberton, BC and Patrick Phillips and his wife Dawn of London. Dear brother of Marion Cavanagh of Thorndale. Dear brother-in-law of Bill Purdy of London. Also loved by his four grandchildren Juliana Mahelis and her husband Shaun of Nassau, Jessica, Thomas and Rebecca. Predeceased by his sister Iris Purdy and his daughter-in-law Jennifer Phillips. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 1, 2009 one hour prior (12:00 – 1:00 pm) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a memorial service will conducted in the chapel on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Frank Meadows officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MARSHALL, Donald George

At Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London, on Saturday, September 26, 2009, Donald George Marshall, MD, FRCS(C), FAAP, in his 84th year, of complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Blackwell), son Andrew (Margaret) of London, daughter Nancy Moore (Tim) of Calgary, son Paul (Kelly) of London, stepson Ian McRonald (Heike Raschl) of Toronto, and stepdaughter Leigh-Anne Fosdahl (Patrick) of Castro Valley, CA. Also survived by his siblings, Betty Lumsden (George), Dorothy Wills (Owen), Dan (Ede), and Jim (Doreen); his grandchildren, Davidson and Abigail Marshall, Joel, Matthew, and Katie Moore, Joshua and Sarah Marshall, Hanna Raschl-McRonald, and Collin, Jonathan, and Adam Fosdahl, and innumerable nieces and nephews nigh unto the next generation. Predeceased by his first wife, Jean (nee Davidson), his brother Dave, and his parents, George and Euphemia. Born in Woodstock on July 30, 1926, he grew up on Teresa Street, London, and attended Victoria Public School and South Collegiate Institute. He graduated from Medical School at the University of Western Ontario in 1949. After postgraduate training in Toronto, London, England, and Cleveland, he returned to London where he practiced and taught pediatric and general surgery for over 35 years. Visitation will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, and for one hour before the memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, Reverend Bob Wilson and Reverend Tim Moore officiating.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the third floor of Chelsey Park and Drs. Susan McNair and Karen Lo for their kind and meticulous care for Don. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in Don’s memory to The Gideons, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2, or the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home (519 433-5184, www.amgfh.com) entrusted with arrangements.

MARTIN, Ruth…..Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, London, on Thursday, September 24, 2009, Ruth Hilda Martin (nee Van) in her 81st year. Wife of the late Bob Martin. Dear mother of David Martin and his wife Joyce of Barrie, Linda Martin of Hamilton, Jim Martin and his wife Meghan of Hamilton and Nancy Martin and her partner Donna Renn of London. Also loved by her 10 grandchildren and her 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 1:00pm in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. There will be a private family interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, Ontario, N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com