Services & Obituaries

MONKS, Alice…..

Peacefully at Woodlands of Sunset, Welland on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, Alice (Oakley) Monks in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Harry” Monks (2003) for 63 years. Loving mother of Nancy McNeil (Doug), Karen Zanutto (Foster) and Terri Bulman (Vince). Cherished Nana of Anne, Susan, Janet, John, Catherine, Peter and Christopher. Proud great-Nana of Allan, Anthony, Patrick, Jade, Hayden and Violet . Dear sister of Ted Oakley (the late Ruby). Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. The family would also like to thank the staff on Maples at the Woodlands of Sunset for their outstanding compassion and care. Alice was a devoted mother who inspired the imagination of her daughters through her story telling, her ‘song for every occasion’ and her introduction to the love of reading at an early age. Her voice of proper conduct will always be in our ears. She was a constant partner to Harry supporting him with her lengthy letters during their years of absence during the Second World War and helping him operate Monks Electric. Always a shy person, Alice blossomed during their retirement years in Buckhorn. She was a volunteer at the Buckhorn Community Centre, the local library, the Horticultural Society and the Historical Society. Alice could always be counted on for her famous pies for fundraising bake sales, making sandwiches for Remembrance Day ceremonies and providing treats to whoever dropped in. Always a sympathetic listener, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews were drawn to Buckhorn for tea and talk. Friends will be received by the family hour prior (12noon – 1pm) to the Celebration of Alice’s life on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Spring interment Clipperton Cemetery, West Nissouri. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Alzheimer Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SHERRIFF, Maddie…..

Peacefully at Waverley Retirement Residence, London, on Saturday, February 6, 2010, Maddie (Phillips) Sherriff of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Sherriff (2009) of 57 years. Loving mother of Paul Sherriff and his wife Kim of Guelph and Heather Hines and her husband Michael of London. Proud grandmother of Angie Kosturek and her husband Chris, Matthew, Ryan and Andrew Sherriff, Michele Hines (Carsten Wiedmann) and Cheryl Hines (Peter Dutchak). Cherished great-grandmother of Nick and Katelyn Kosturek, Madison and Morgan Hines-Dutchak. Dear sister of Audrey Hargreaves and her husband Harold. Also missed by her several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Julie Macfarlane (Doug), Dorothy Hodgins (Bruce) and by her brothers Mike Phillips and Jack Phillips. Maddie was an active member of the Garden Club of London and UCW at Wesley – Knox United Church. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Maddie’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Wesley-Knox United Church – U.C.W., 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7 or Boy’s & Girl’s Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London ON N6B 1K8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ANDERSEN: Margaret
At Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Margaret Anne (McKerlie) Andersen of London in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Jorgen Andersen. Dear mother of Debbie Naujokaitis and her husband Art and John Andersen and his wife Laura. Predeceased by her brother Ross McKerlie. Also loved by her grandchildren, Kristyn and Chris Ternent, Lindsay and Andrew Columbia, Jeffrey Naujokaitis and Laney Andersen and her great-granddaughter Keira. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, February 8th at 1:00 pm Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GALLANT, William……Suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, William Gallant in his 63rd year. Cherished father of Robert Gallant and Nicole Archer and her husband David all of London. Loving grandfather to Evan William Archer of London. Former husband to Louise Gallant-Foxcroft and her husband Rick of London. Loving brother to Gerald Gallant and his wife Linda of Nova Scotia. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 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 6, 2010 at 10:00am. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

REGIER, Ralph Douglas

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved Ralph was suddenly taken from us on Saturday, January 30 at the young age of 62. Beloved husband and best friend of Sandra (Rowland) Regier. Wonderful and caring step-father of Nicola (Boaden) and Andrew (Boaden) and father of Shaun. Sadly missed by his parents Lennis and Alma, sister Sharon and brother-in-law Ted, brothers Alan (Shirley) and Jeff (Christine). Dear brother-in-law of Gillian and Michael (England) along with many nieces and nephews. Ralph was a loving and genuine man and we are blessed to have had him as part of our lives. It was our priviledge to have shared the time that we had with him. He will be missed by so many, especially Rick and Leanne Ward and Keely, to whom he was “honourary grandpa”. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 3, 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 Thursday, February 4th at 1:00 pm with Father Francis Thekkumkattil officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. We love and miss you “Ralphie”. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

KUIKEN, Jerry (Gerrit)

At his residence on Saturday, January 30, 2010 Jerry (Gerrit) Kuiken of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Donna (van der Weij) Kuiken. Dear father of Trudy Kuiken and Roger Kuiken (Anita Plat-Kuiken). Loved pake of Callie, Nikki and Jared. Dear brother of Henk Kuiken of Baltimore MD, Jake Kuiken (Lucy) of Acton, John Kuiken (Grace) of Golden Lake, Affie Van Cleef of Mt. Brydges, Boukje de Boer (Dick) of Strathroy and Heidi van Ry (Fred) of Claresholm, AB. Also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in the Netherlands as well as nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and the Netherlands. Predeceased by his brothers Adrian and Jim Kuiken, sister Antje Kuiken and brother-in-law Andre Van Cleef. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, February 1, 2010 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from the First Christian Reformed Church, 531 Talbot Street, London, on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:30pm with Reverend Willemina Zwart officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5 or the CRWRC, 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MORENZ, Ordelian Elizabeth

At University Hospital, London, on Friday, January 29, 2010 Ordelia Elizabeth (Rapien) Morenz in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman George Morenz (1986). Dear mother of Brenda King and mother-in -law of William Moody . Loved grandmother of Aaron and Brett King and Jason Moody. Cherished great Grandmother of Kiera, Robert, Lindsay and Reed. Predeceased by her daughter Donna May Moody and son-in-law James Lindsay King. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (1 hour prior) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the C.N.I.B. London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

FULLER, John…..

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, John Fuller of London in his 49th year. Loving father of Fred, Ed (Tiffany) and Cathy Fuller. Dear son of Phyllis and The Reverend H. Douglas Fuller. Cherished brother of Terry, Keith, and The Reverend David Fuller. Also missed by his two nephews Joe and Matthew and his niece Sarah. A private family service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with The Reverend David Fuller officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation – Regional Renal Program, 747 Baseline Road, East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RICHARDSON, Evelyn….

Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Evelyn M. (Logan) Richardson of London. Beloved wife of Harold J. Richardson for 66 years. Loving mother of Jerry Richardson and his wife Jill, Don Richardson and his wife Lorraine and Penny Hepting and her husband Larry all of London. Proud grandmother of her 10 grandchildren and her 14 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Murray Logan and his wife Shirley. The family would like to thank the staff at Longworth for their compassion and care of Evelyn. Cremation with final resting place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. A private family memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of 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 your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BOLTON: Nan
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, January 25, 2010. Nellie Ada “Nan” (Firth) Bolton of London in her 93rd. year. Beloved wife of the late John W. Bolton. Dear mother of Russell Bolton (Linda), Ronald Bolton (Marg), Randall Bolton (Gay) and her foster sons Douglas Malone and Fred Ronsick. Dear sister of Donald Firth (Jean) and sister-in-law of Barb Firth and Albert Jones. Predeceased by her brothers Lionel and Stanley and her sisters Marguerite and Ivy. Also loved by her 5 grandchildren,her 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A private family interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London on Friday. Friends will be received by the family from 1 to 2 pm Saturday, January 30th at Knollwood Baptist Church, 800 Cheapside Street, London where a Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm Friends who wish, in lieu of flowers, may make memorial donations to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 or the charity of your choice. Nan’s family would like to thank the staff on 7th floor at University Hospital and the staff at Kensington Village for their kindness and compassion. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184)