Services & Obituaries

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

CARTER, Harold Earl…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Thursday, February 25, 2010, Harold Earl Carter in his 91st year. Beloved husband and best friend of Eileen. Dear father of Blair Carter of Courtice, Ontario. Dear brother of William Carter and his wife Betty of Midland, Ontario, Eric Carter and his wife Vevla of Elliott Lake, Ontario and Jean Smythe and her husband Cy of Excelsior, Minnesota. Dear grandfather of Megan Carter of Courtice, Ontario. Predeceased by his granddaughter Melanie and by his brothers George Carter of Kapuskasing, Ontario and Ronald Carter of Florida. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12pm – 1pm) to the service on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 1:00pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

RACKNOR, Orpha Marie

Peacefully at Marion Villa Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, Orpha Marie (Leeming) Racknor in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Racknor. Loving mother to Maureen Burbank of London. Cherished grandmother to Sarah Westlake and her husband Terry of London and Graydon Burbank and his wife Dani of London. Proud great-grandmother to Leah Westlake. Dear sister to Evelyn Smith-Peterson of St. Petersburg, Florida and her sister-in-law Elda Leeming. Predeceased by her sister Doris Patton and her husband Cam, Bernice Masters and her husband Tom and her brother Delbert Leeming. Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. To have you as my mom was truly a gift. Your passing has left a hole in my heart. A lifetime of memories will always be there to ease the pain. Thank you for the life and love you gave me. We were different in so many ways yet you taught me to see the best in people and respect all living creatures. I also recognize the value a mother has in the lives of her children and the wisdom she offers. I am thankful for the love you bestowed on your grandchildren and their partners. I am thankful that you found such delight in your great granddaughter Leah and that you saw a glimpse in her eyes of things yet to come. Your achievements as a teacher and artist were significant and far reaching. Your love of music and your talents were appreciated by many. You were a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and loyal friend. I have enduring love and gratitude, Maureen. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (2pm – 3pm) to the service on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Spring interment in Princeton Cemetery, Princeton Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontairo, N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WOLFF, Ida Elfrieda……Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, Ida Elfrieda (Pillath) Wolff in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Heinz Wolff. Cherished mother to Dagmar Howlett and her husband David of London. Loving grandmother to Samuel and Elizabeth Howlett, Peter, Romeo, Eric, Peggy and Michelle Staub and Karen (Staub) Braga. Dear great-grandmother to
James, Megan, Andrew, Kaylyn, Adam, Joel, Charlie and Sarah-Louise. Predeceased by her daughters Gertrude Staub and Edeltraud Gall. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10am – 11am) to the service on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:00 am, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S4, or to Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

OEHM, Nellie Catherine……Passed away peacefully at her residence in Delaware with her loving family around her on Saturday, February 20, 2010, Nellie (Currah) Catherine Oehm of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick “Wray” Oehm for 53 years. Cherished mother of Judy Lynn Oehm of Delaware, Ontairo and Larry Oehm and his wife Theresa of Tillsonburg, Ontario. Proud grandmother of Ryan Oehm and his fiancee Edurne Ganem and Kyle Oehm and his wife Jennifer Mansfield-Oehm, Marc and Adam. Loving sister to Alice Kalbfleisch, Anne Kelly, Norma Mitchell and Louis Currah. Predeceased by her brothers Donald and Austin Currah and her sisters Elsie Heinbuck, Doris Heinbuck and Barbara Hicks. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donation may be made to Charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

CLAXTON: Gerry “Mickey”
At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Gerald M. Claxton of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Frances E. (Parker) Claxton. Dear father of Dulcie Cartlidge and her husband David of Glencoe. Also loved by his grandchildren, Jason Kells (Aidann) of Petawawa, Tara-Lynn Rutherford (Craig Meldrum) of Peterborough , and Christina Gavell of London, his great-grandchildren, Piper and Kaleb Kells, Braydon Rutherford, Matthew Meldrum, Mikenzee and Joshua Wheeler, and his sister Millie. Predeceased by his 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Friends will be received by the family from 10:30 to 11:30 am Monday February 22nd at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial (Anglican Church) 55 Foxbar Road (at Wellington Road) where a memorial service will be conducted at 11:30 am. Gerald is retired Operations Manager of the London P.U.C. and a retired Lieutenant Colonel 9th Signals Regiment. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B3H8, C.N.I.B. London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Memorial Fund of The Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road, London, ON N6C 2A6 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

WILKINSON, Charles Sinclair

At University Hospital, London on Wednesday February 17, 2010, Charles “Charlie” Sinclair Wilkinson in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Hazel L. (Crossan) Wilkinson (1982). Dear father of Shirley Ann Lockhart and her husband Walter of London. Survived by his nieces Nancy Heron (Robert) and Barbara Bett (Michael) and nephew Glen Ross (Hilda). Predeceased by his brothers Ralph and Lorne Wilkinson. Charlie was born on November 2, 1911 in Westminister Township and lived there for over 30 years. Prior to moving to London, he lived in London Township for over 50 years. He was a former employee of London Print and Lithographing. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 19, 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, February 20, 2010 at 10:30 am with Reverend Phillip Uptigrove officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Heasman, Barbara E.

Barbara Heasman was Promoted to Glory on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Born in Halifax on June 17, 1919 to Salvation Army Officer Missionary parents, Brigadier William & Ivy Bexton, Barbara spent her early years in China, along with her two sisters, Muriel and Eudora. Returning to Canada, David was born. (predeceased) (Jean). Barbara married Bob Foreman in Chatham, Ontario in 1943 and Heather was born in 1951. Bob was Promoted to Glory on New Years Day, 1959. On June 19, 1971 Barbara and Jim Heasman were married in London, Ontario and she was mother to Ron & Donna. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and favourite aunt, she always placed Jesus first in her life and was a living example of those strong beliefs to her family. Her husband, Jim, daughter, Heather Moyle, grandchildren, Benjamin Moyle (Misty), Nathan Moyle (Jessica), and Erinn Moyle (Rick Jones), great-grandchildren, Booth, Nathan, Ivy, and Pepper; extended family Donna Stanco (Tony), their children Paula, Michael, Andrew, and Dominic, and Ron Heasman (Catherine), and their sons, Matthew & Kyle; adopted son, Ben Dobson and family; sisters, Muriel Douville (Joe predeceased) and Eudora Watt (Frank), Wendy Casey and many other nieces and nephews, will miss her quiet ways, laughter, and sound advice. A Memorial Service will be held at The Salvation Army Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive in London, on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Memorial donations can be made to ‘Jubilee Brass’ c/o 371 King Street, London N6B 1S4, The Salvation Army London Citadel, and National Service Dogs for Autism.

EARLE, Shirley ……

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, February 15, 2010, Shirley (Downs) Earle of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Earle (1992). Cherished mother of Stephen Earle (Elaine McFarlane), Jane Waller (Ray) and Martin Earle (Laurie Jones). Loving nana of Jason, Jonathan, Amy, Peter, Claire, Tony and Erik and great-nana of Aidan. Dear sister of Sheila, Alan and Brian. A special thanks to the caregivers at Victoria Hospital and Parkwood Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. If you wish, donations may be made to London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FLATLEY: Thomas
At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, February 12, 2010. Thomas Flatley of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Marguerite Flatley and the late Susan Flatley (1989). Dear father of Linda McCallum and her husband Glen of Ottawa, William Flatley of London and stepfather to Deborah McCormick of London , Cynthia Ballantyne and her husband Clark of Dorchester and Christopher Ong and his wife Sandhya of Texas. Also loved by his grandchildren, Heather Barrett and her husband Shawn, Carrie Lamont (Rob Mikula), 6 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and his brothers and sisters, Mary Prout of Glasgow, Scotland, William Flatley and his wife Eileen, Margaret McHugh and Jack Flatley all of Toronto. Friends will be received by the family 1 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 Tuesday, February 16th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Dulay and the nurses on ACE Floor, L.H.S.C. – Victoria. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com