Services & Obituaries

DUNCAN, Jim

Peacefully at Dorothy Ley Hospice, Etobicoke, on Sunday, September 13, 2009, James Douglas Lawrence Duncan of London in his 64th year. Beloved husband of the late Diana Lynn (McKellar) Duncan (2005). Loving father of Marcia Duncan and her husband Paul Careless of Milton, Nicole Hansen and her husband Erik of Mississauga and Kevin Duncan and his wife Julie of London.
Proud Papa of Melissa and Charlotte Duncan and Matthew and Cameron Duncan. Dear brother of Blanche Milton and her husband Roy, Loreen Stott, Don Duncan and his wife Wilma, Elsie Aspden and her husband Murney, Eva Hofstetter and her husband Reid and Ben Duncan and his wife Louise. Predeceased by his brother Bill. Dear son-in-law of Norma (Rayment) McKellar. Cremation has taken place. A memorial to celebrate Jim’s life will be conducted from Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or The Dorothy Ley Hospice, 220 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke ON M9C OA7 (Or your local Hospice). (Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184). Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

KICKS, Jo-Anne Marie

At her residence on Thursday, September 10, 2009 Jo-Anne “Joey” Marie (Suprun) Kicks of Thorndale in her 53rd year. Beloved wife of John Kicks. Loved daughter of Norma Suprun. Dear sister of Dave Suprun of Australia and Cheryl Batson of Woodstock. Predeceased by her father John Suprun and grandmother Muriel Bowman. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, September 14, 2009 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 1:00 pm. 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

CRAFTS: Milton
At University Hospital, London on Thursday, September 10, 2009. Milton Alfred Crafts of London in his 91st year. Dear friend of Pat Divine. Dear father of Nelson Crafts and Jan, Nancy Knockwood and Paul, Edward Crafts and Tammy, Sydney Crafts and Jan and John Crafts, all of London. Dear brother of Frank Crafts of Nova Scotia. Also loved by several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London on Monday, September 14th at 10:00 am. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

TURNBULL, Donna Jean

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, September 3, 2009 Donna Jean (Brown) Turnbull in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Archibald Turnbull (2004). Dear mother of Richard Turnbull and his wife Barbara of London. Loved grandmother of Cynthia Rose (Mark), Christine Maulucci, Carolyn LaForce (Mark) and Cheryl Turnbull (Vincent). Also survived by great grandchildren Curtis,Jacob, Aaron, Kevin and Benjamin. She will be sadly missed by her extended family. Predeceased by brothers John and Humphrey and sister Ervina. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service to celebrate Donna’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 pm with Pastor Gerry McMillan officiating. Inurnment later in Kirkton Cemetery, Kirkton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WOLLISTON: Peacefully at London Heath Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 Elizabeth (Betty) Wolliston (Stewart) of London in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Wolliston (1980). Predeceased by her dear sisters Mrs. Mabel Schofield (1996) and Mrs. Connie Shelton (1992) and her dear brothers Cyril (1992) and Dick Stewart (1984). Last members of her loving family are Niece Cheryl Ladouceur (Rob) and family, Niece Lynne Polci and great-nephews Jason and Justin, and Nephew Kim Stewart and great-niece Madison. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 49 Foxbar Road at Wellington Road, London on Thursday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Brian A. McKay officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements -519-433-5184)

HENDERSON, Chris….

Surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Henderson of London in his 40th year. Loving partner and best friend of Denise Donnelly. Beloved son of Barbara Ross and her late husband Ron of London and Keith Henderson and his wife Heather of Alvinston. Loving father of Stephen and Amber and step-father of Shawn and Jamie. Cherished brother of Chantal Henderson and Kim Barfett and her husband Nathan. Also missed by his niece and nephews; Jordan, Jamie, Jesse and Kurtis, and his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Friday, September 4, 2009 and 1-2pm on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Chris’ life will be conducted in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Brentwood Recovery Home, 2335 Dougall Avenue, Windsor ON N8X 1S9 or Westover Treatment Centre, P.O. Box 8, 2 Victoria Street South, Thamesville ON N0P 2K0. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CRIBBIN, Patrick……Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, August 31, 2009, Patrick G. W. Cribbin in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Marion B. (Turner) Cribbin. Dear father of Shelley Creek and her husband Gary, Michael Cribbin, Dorothy Macdonald and her husband Ian all of London and Paula Cribbin and her partner Claude Boule of Ucuelet, BC. Dear grandfather of Patrick and Abbey Macdonald of London and Jordan and Jerrie Cribbin of London. Dear brother of Lawrence Cribbin and his wife Lorraine of Burlington. Predeceased by his brother Stephen. Loving brother-in-law to Sandra Cribbin of Dundas. Dear step-brother of Amy Boyle of Barnesville, NB. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. He was a life member National Gardeners Club, Member of Canadian Legion – Duchess of Kent, Imperial Oil Marine Division, RCAF 117 Field Engineers Reserve, Sarnia, London Jazz Club, Ford Retiree, Long Standing NDP. He was also an active member of St. Martin of Tours Parish. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with prayers being held at 7:00pm. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society for Pancreatic Research Fund. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KENNEDY, Doris….

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Saugeen Memorial Hospital, Southampton, on Monday, August 31, 2009, Doris (Bear, Bambrough) Kennedy in her 86th year of Port Elgin and formerly of London. Beloved wife of the late Ross Kennedy (2005) and the late George Bambrough (1961). Loving mother of Arleen Lizmore and her husband Harry “Joe” of Port Elgin and Debbie Smith. Cherished grandmother of Kim (Geoff) of Toronto, Chris of Mississauga, Todd and Stacey both of St. Thomas and Corey. Great-grandmother of Quade, Shayne, River and Cheyenne. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Eileen Bear. Predeceased by her siblings Charles Bear, Emma Liley, Leonard Bear, Alice Liley, Fred Bear, Walter Bear, Gertrude Smallman, Kathleen Delves, Edith Knight. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Cremation with interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Arva. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RICHMOND, Robert Herman

After a short and courageous battle with cancer at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Saturday, August 29, 2009 Robert “Bob” Herman Richmond of London in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” (Walker) Richmond. Dear father of Dave Richmond (Lianna) of Red Deer, Alberta, Michael Richmond (Susan) of London and Peter Richmond (Simone) of Montreal. Loved grandfather of Kit, Alexandra, Gillian, Jon, Sam, Elsie, Malcolm and Matthew. Dear brother of Gerald (Marilyn) and Douglas (Linda) Richmond. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Bob and May Hartley of Mt. St. Hilaire, Quebec. Predeceased by his son Robbie Richmond. Bob attended the GM Institute in Flint Michigan and graduated in 1955 and furthered his studies at MIT graduating in 1960. Bob was a mechanical engineer and worked for CN for over 35 years. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Lonnie Atkinson officiating. Cremation will take place. Inurnment later in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Centre, Oncology Department, Victoria Hospital, 747 Baseline Road, East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. The family would like to extend their thanks to the Oncology Team on 7C of the Victoria Hospital. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HANS: Austra
At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, August 28, 2009. Austra Hans of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Rudy Hans. Dear mother of Karina Tomass and her husband Paul of New Jersey and the late Andris Hans (2004). Dear mother-in-law of Alda Hans of King City. Dear sister of Elma Miniats of Guelph and Bruno Dubavs in Latvia. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Monday at the A . Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, September 1st at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com