Services & Obituaries

SHEARER: Caroline
Suddenly at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Caroline Evelyn (Winslow) Shearer of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Hugh Shearer. Loving mother of Judy Davison and her husband John of Sault Ste Marie. Dear sister of Florence McIntyre of Ailsa Craig and the late Myrtle Jacques. Also loved by her grandchildren Jamie, Michael and Angela, her great-grandchildren Joshua, Tyler, Breanne and Jonathan and several nieces and nephews. At Caroline’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON N6A 4G5 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ANGELETTI, Anna…..

Surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, Anna (Pucci) Angeletti in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Sergio Angeletti (2008). Proud and Loving mother of Frank Angeletti and his wife Suzette Caverson-Angeletti of London. Cherished Nonni of Kyle Angeletti and Cory Angeletti. Also loved by her family in Italy, relatives in Toronto and her many friends in Sudbury. Anna travelled from Fano, Italy in 1958 with her son Frank and settled in Sudbury, Ontario. Anna lived in London at Mount Hope for the past 10 years and her family cherished the time they were able to spend with her. Anna was a seamstress, cook and friend to all. She was a devoted mother and loving Nonni. Anna enhanced everyone’s life that she met through the love that she shared. The family would like to thank the staff on the 4th Floor St. Mary’s for their compassion and care. Cremation. The Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:30am at Our Lady of Hope Chapel in the Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, Father Joe Seminati celebrant. Private family enurnment in St. Peter’s Cemetery & Holy Family Mausoleum, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LOGAN, Gladys

At McCormick Home. London on Monday, September 21, 2009 Gladys (Owen) Logan in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late L. Laird Logan (2001). Dear sister of Ellen Tonner of Toronto. Friend and cousin of Greg and Myrna Schneider, Marlene Grose, Sheila Grose and Lynda and Hans vanLeeuwen. Predeceased by her brothers Charles and James Owen and sisters Florence and Alice Owen and Emily Winter. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12:00 -1:00 pm) to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Phillip Newman officiating. Interment later in the Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester. Warmest thanks are extended to Gladys’ McCormick Home family for their love and care. To recognize Gladys, donations can be made to the McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

STEEL: Olga
Peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 21, 2009. Olga Maria (Zarewich) Steel of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas H. A. Steel. Dear mother of Geoffrey Steel and wife Isabell Koebel, Jonathan Steel and wife Elaine, Kathleen O’Connor and husband Patrick, Jennifer Bailey and her husband Douglas and Ann Michelle Teve. Predeceased by her brother Bill and sister Stella. Dear Nanny of, Connie, David and Laura, Anthony, Max, Kayley and Shayna. There will be no funeral home visitation. A private family mass will be celebrated at St. George Catholic Church (Byron) on Tuesday. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, London. A reception to celebrate Olga’s life will be held at the A. Millard George Reception Centre, located on the south east corner of the parking lot at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, September 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of London, 837 Talbot Street, London, ON N6A 2V7 or the charity of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Armstrong: Walter

Peacefully with family by his side and after the challenge of living with cancer at Victoria Hospital on Sunday, September 20, 2009, Walter Leslie Armstrong in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Beverley Armstrong. Cherished father of Michael Armstrong, Steven Armstrong and his wife Lisa and Kristen Bryans and her partner Andrew Kellet. Lovingly remembered by his most precious grand-daughter Morgan. Sadly missed by his brother and sisters Geraldine Lutes and her husband Ralph, Maureen Armstrong, William Armstrong and his wife Teresa and Arlene Armstrong. Also missed by his nieces and nephews Rick Leddy and his wife Carol, Ron Leddy, Jacqualene Armstrong, William Armstrong and many other nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Margaret Knight and her husband Jim. Walt is predeceased by his father John “Jack” and survived by his mother Myrtle Armstrong. Walt is also predeceased by his sister Colleen Armstrong. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 1:00pm with Reverend Gail Malcolm officiating. Memorial donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MUMFORD, Ruth Mabel

At her residence on Friday, September 18, 2009 Ruth Mabel Mumford (Alterton) of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Glen Franklin Mumford (2006). Mother of Ian (Francine) of Ottawa and Paul (Sandra) of Guelph. Loved grandmother of Alexandra, Genevieve, Elisabeth and Robert. Dear sister of Laurene (Lloyd Mumford). Ruth was very proud of her Kenora Ontario heritage and her many years as a member of the London YWCA “Live Y’ers.” Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, September 26, 2009 one hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 am) to a memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Edward Norris officiating. Interment at a later date in Oakland Cemetery, Glencoe. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Blood Services Foundation, 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

BOURNE: Florence

Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Thursday, September 17, 2009 Florence Evalene (Adams) Bourne in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Stuart Bourne (1995). Loving mother to Judy Bourne and Larry Bourne and his wife Paula of Toronto. Sadly missed by her grandchildren David Bourne and his wife Kim of Kitchener and Alexandra Bourne and her husband Grant Melnychuk of Winnipeg. Also missed by her great-grandchildren Gemma, Meagan, Cecily, and another one on the way. Survived by her sister-in-law Grace Jackson of Harrietsville and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to her niece Marilyn Clements for all her help during the last six months. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 1:00pm. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to Extendicare Nursing Home 860 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6A 3W6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WEBER, Catharine……Peacefully at her residence, on Monday, September 14, 2009, Catharine Consuela Weber of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Weber. Predeceased by her daughter Glenna Weber. Loving mother of Larry Weber and his wife Janet and Roxanne McKinnon and her husband Ron all of London. Loving grandmother of Christopher Weber, Stephanie Weber, Travis Seguin and Tyler McKinnon all of London. Dear sister of Francis Hessel of Hepworth. Loving sister-in-law of Bob Weber of London. Predeceased by her sisters Bernice Tapson, Ann Johnson and Mildred Thomas. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, September 15 , 2009 from 7-9 pm and on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 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 Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario, N6E1A2. Online condonlences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

WILLIS, Donald A…..
Passed away peacefully in his family’s arms on Monday, September 14th, 2009 at Victoria Hospital, London, in his 62nd year after a courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved husband and best friend of Dale (Camp) Willis for 39 years. Cherished father of Kim (Mike), Mark (Stacy), and Matt (Jill). Special grandpa “Pa” to Caitlin, Cody, Austin, Brycen and Courtney. Dear brother of Tom Willis (Dorothy) and brother-in-law to Dawn Skinner (Tim), Norman Camp (Lynda) and Susan Willis. Best buddy to Holly. He will be forever missed by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Don retired as a Captain of the London Fire Department in November 2007 after 32 years of service. Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm, where the celebration of Don’s life will be held in the chapel on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In memory of Don, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Special thanks to Susan Collins and the doctors and nurses of the 7th floor Oncology Department for their care and support. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CHENIER, Raymond Wayne

At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, September 13, 2009 Raymond Wayne Chenier of London in his 63rd year. Dear father of John Chenier, Riki Chenier, Bobby Chenier, Jamie Phillips, and Terri Phillips all of London and Raymond Jr. of Saskatoon. Loved grandfather of several grandchildren. Dear brother of Jane Meloche of Windsor. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Janet Chenier. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, September 19, 2009, one hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 am) to the service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Henry Cassano officiating. Interment in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Windsor on Monday, September 21 at 2:00 pm. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com