Services & Obituaries

MCKINLEY: James……Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, James “Jim” Joseph McKinley of London, in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Olive (Harrower) McKinley. Predeceased by his daughter Mary Margaret McKinley. Loving father of Burt McKinley and his wife Margaret of St. Eugene, Joan McKinley of London and Michael McKinley of London. Loving step grandfather to Steven Wharry and his children Kieranne and Devin Wharry. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews in Ireland, Whales and Ontario. Special thanks to the staff of Parkwood Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkwood Hospital Foundation c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2 would be appreciated in Jim’s name. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TAMPA: John “Janis”

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, in his 84th year. Born in Latvia, beloved husband of Ausma Tampa. Dear father of Laila Dambenieks (Andrejs), Rita Smith and John Tampa (Josee). Caring grandfather of Andrew, Peter, Brian and Amelia. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 pm Thursday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, August 28th at 1:00 pm with Reverend Aina Avotins officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In appreciation of the wonderful care given by the nurses and as an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Hospital Paliative Care Unit, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BUCHANAN, John Leslie

Suddenly and peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, August 23, 2009 John Leslie Buchanan of London in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Anne (Nesbit) Buchanan for 461/2 years. Dear father of Brad (Charity) and Brent and cherished grandfather of Joshua and Christopher all of London. Dear brother of James (Delores) of Windsor and Lorna Whitmore of Blyth. Lovingly remembered by his many sisters and brothers -in-law, nieces, nephews and his many friends. Predeceased by his brothers Bill and Roy, his parents John and Mary Buchanan and brother-in-law Doug Whitmore. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 3:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church, 727 Southdale Road East, London on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend T. Keith Nethery officiating. Cremation will take place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church, 727 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Haynes……

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, August 23, 2009 Gladys Marie (McCormick) Haynes in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Morley C. Haynes for almost 63 years. Dear mother of Morley B. Haynes and his wife Lynda of London. Sadly missed by her 2 grandsons David and Mark Haynes both of London. Predeceased by her brother Frederick McCormick and his wife Erika. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 3-6pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 10:30 am with Reverend David R. Carrothers officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 268 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 or to Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada 95 Bayly Street West, Suite 404, Ajax, ON L1S 7K8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COULTER, Jean……At Victoria Hospital on August 21, 2009, Jean Marie Coulter in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Andrew Coulter. Loving mother of Calvin Coulter and his wife Lynn of London. Loving grandmother to Andrew and Rachel Coulter of London. Dear sister to Pearl Atkinson and her husband Don of Aliston, Ruth Traquair of Wheatley and Clarence Nussey of Tilbury. Predeceased by her parents George James Nussey (1956) and Violet (Ramm) Nussey (1977), her brothers Darrell (1985), James (1971), Arnold (1991), Gordon (2001) and Harold (2007) and by her sister Nora (Nussey) (Armaly) Otto. Also survived by her sister-in-law Eva Nussey (Harold). Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated and may be arranged through the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

BOWMAN: Donald
Peacefully, after a long struggle with Alzheimer Disease, at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, Donald Bowman of London, in his 89th year. Predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn in 2005. Dear father of Phil (Ann) Bowman, Jane (Ed) Nuckowski, Don (Janneke) Bowman and Dean (Nancy) Bowman. Loving grandfather of Tory (Tim Shuff), Carly (Chris Cousineau), Dean (Kelly), Chad (Nicole), Paul, Jordan, Liesje, Evelyn, Jesse, Robert and Riley. Great-grandfather of Cameron, Spencer, Nate, Brandon, Lynx and Lydia. Predeceased by his brothers Ted and Max. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the memorial service being conducted at St. Anne’s (Byron) Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London on Friday, August 21st at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 would be appreciated. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PAGE, Barbara

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Barbara Mary Page of London in her 68th year. Loving sister to Beverley Lois Page of London. Dear sister-in-law of Frank Harvey of Lucan. Dear niece to Joseph VanBuskirk of Burlington and Barbara Page of Alberta. Also missed by her cousins Richard VanBuskirk of Waterloo and Nancy Murray of Burlington. Also missed by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Sidney Page (1981) and Lois Page (1971) and by her sister Margaret Harvey (2006). Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10:00am – 11:00am, with the service being held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 11:00am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LEE: May……At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. May Florence (Smith) Lee of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of E. Claus Lee. Dear mother of Ollen C. Lee and his wife Denise of Callander. Dear sister of Jean Hamelin of Midland. Dear sister-in-law of Olga Smith of London. Predeceased by her brother Jim Smith and her brother-in-law Andy Hamelin. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jason R. Lee and his wife Lisa, Jason M. DeHetre and his wife Allysa and Gregory DeHetre and his wife Katie and her great-grandchildren, Katelynne and Cynthia, Emily, Amy, Zoe and Millie, and Keith and Maddie May. May served with the R.C.A.F. during World War II. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road and Commissioners Road, London on Thursday, August 20th at 2:00 P.M. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road, London, ON N5Z 3X5 or the charity of your choice. An Eastern Star service in charge of Orphah Chapter No. 102 O.E.S. will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 7:00 pm. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Gillies……

Peacefully at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Sydenham Campus, Wallaceburg, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Robert Murray “Bob” Gillies in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Ellenore Gillies (1990). Survived and lovingly remembered by his step-mother Thelma Gillies, his sister Nancy Yuhasz and her husband Michael, many nieces, nephews and their families who fondly remember “Uncle Bob.” Predeceased by brothers Bruce and John Gillies. Bob enjoyed many things in life, golfing, boating and playing crib with his many friends at “The Parkway Diner”. He was especially proud of serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII. A special thank you to the “gang” in Port Lambton for their love and caring support for Bob. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 11:00 – 12:30pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The family will be gathering on the south-east corner of the parking lot in the Reception Centre. All are welcome to follow in procession at 12:30pm to Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MONTURE OKANEE Kathleen D….

It is with great sadness that Kate’s family shares the news of the loss of their beautiful young woman. She passed on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Royal University Hospital. Kate was an excellent student, an accomplished soccer player, powwow dancer, and ballerina. At age 15, she published her first piece of writing titled ‘Brown Girl Dancing”. Her family believes she had so many dreams yet to fulfill. Her brothers Justin (and partner Sarah), Michael Blake and Jack miss her warm and loving smile, her laughter and her ability to care for others. Her sister Nadia will keep Kate in her heart and misses her terribly. Her adopted siblings Leonard, Leith, Lionel and Genine are saddened by this sudden loss as is her father Dennis Okanee from the Thunderchild First Nation. Her mother Dr. Patricia A. Monture is Mohawk from Grand River. She was far too young to move on to the spirit world that has been enriched with another dancing angel. In time, we pray we will come to understand the loss of the beautiful and talented young woman. For the last two and a half years, she dated Corey Soonias and he is also grief stricken by her sudden parting. Her Aunti Patti, Uncle Darrell, their daughter Tara and her family are grieving for her dancing spirit. In Saskatchewan, she has a large family and so many friends, who all loved her dearly. There are so many people who loved her and whose lives she touched, we cannot name them all. Without the assistance and cultural protocol knowledge of Winston and Bernadine Walkingbear, Kate’s aunt and uncle, and Dana Soonias at Wanuskewin this journey would have much more difficult for us. Her family in Ontario, Uncles David and Michael, her grandma Dorothy, and her many other Haudenosaunee relatives shall miss the warmth and laughter she shared with them. A Memorial Service will be held at Wanuskewin Heritage Park from 1:00 to 4:00 on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 12noon – 2pm at the A. MILLARD GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 60 Ridout Street South,London, Ontario where the Ceremony will be held at 2pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kate Monture Memorial Fund C/O Don Worme, Barrister and Solicitor, Semaganis Worme, 300-203 Packham Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 4K5. The fund will assist young First Nations women reach their dreams who the family is also deeply indebted to. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com