Services & Obituaries

CLARKE, William Ellwood……Peacefully and surrounded by his family at Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig, Ontario on Saturday, January 9 2010, William Ellwood Clarke in his 88th year. Dear son of the late Ephraim and Bertha (Coleman) Clarke. Beloved husband of G. June (Bloomfield) Clarke. Dear father of Mark Clarke and his wife Linda of London and Laurie Clarke of London. Predeceased by his sisters Doreen Dolmage and Viola Lawson of Seaforth. Also loved by his grandchildren Carl, Damien, Nikita and Shane Clarke and his wife Ashley. And missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, January 14th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Humphries, Merle

Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Saturday, January 9, 2010 Merle (Stewart) Humphries in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late George E. Humphries, M.B.E., P.Eng. Loving mother of Dave Humphries and his wife Eileen of Whitby and Walt Humphries and his wife Diane of Yellowknife. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Susan Mitchell and her husband Bob and Michael Humphries and his wife Julie. Also missed by her great-grandchildren Sarah and Brandon. A special thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff at McCormick Home. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00pm am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, the funeral service will follow at 1:00pm, with Reverend Valerie Kenyon officiating. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to McCormick Home Foundation 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8 or to Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ROY, Ivy June

Quietly left us at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Saturday, January 2, 2010 Ivy June( Holmes) Roy formerly of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Aurel “Aime” Joseph Roy (1992). Dear cousin of Roland and Theresa Roy and their daughter Klaire Roy. Also survived by friends Margaret and Cathy Hunter, Marjorie Brown, Hazel Stan and Elizabeth Beacom. Ivy lived at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre in Ingersoll for the past 3 years. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Reverend David Snihur officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. The family wish to extend their thanks to the staff of Leisureworld for their care and compassion. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HORNE, Leigh

At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, December 31, 2009 Leigh Horne of London in her 29th year. Beloved daughter of Tracy Vignale (Brian) and Tim Horne (Rhonda).Loved mother of Monica and Ruby and step-son Nathan. Dear sister of Denise Horne (Nicholas), Denton Horne, Daryl Horne (Shannon) and Adam Wilmer (Tiffany). Loved granddaughter of Mary Vignale and Duncan Vignale and Dorothy Horne and Donald Horne. Also survived by nephews Colin and Alexander and niece Olivia as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 3-5 and 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 Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Phillips, Douglas

With family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, December 26, 2009 H. Douglas Phillips in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Neil) Phillips (2004). Cherished father to Marguerite Smith and her husband Jeff of London. Loving grandfather to Andrea Marsh and her husband Jon of Missouri, Andrew Smith and his wife Amanda of London and Amanda Zylstra and her husband Sean of Elmira. Doug will be sadly missed by niece Jannet Smith, other extended family members and his close friends at Elmwood Place. A special thank you to all the staff at Elmwood Place Retirement Home for all their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Pastor James Bekkers officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEVENSON, Kenneth……Peacefully and surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, December 24, 2009, Kenneth Oakley Stevenson in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Harrower) Stevenson. Cherished father to Michael Stevenson and his wife Tracey of London, Linda Rowe and her husband David of Dutton and Gregory Stevenson and his wife Susan of London. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Adam and Christien Stevenson, Jacob and Thomas Rowe. Loving son to Vera Noseworthy of Milton. Predeceased by his sister Betty Moorse. Loving brother to Brian Noseworthy of Milton. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, December 30th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals For Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2T3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1. A Masonic service will be held in the chapel Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm under the auspices of Temple Lodge No. 597 A.F. & A.M. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MALPAGE, Joan

At St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Monica Joan (Stapleton) Malpage of London in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late William G. Malpage (1994). Dear step-mother of Ralph Malpage, William Malpage and Douglas Malpage all of London. Loved sister of Kenneth Stapleton and wife Gail of St Thomas and Douglas Stapleton and wife Morag of London. Survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Garrith “Gary” Stapleton, step-children Edward Malpage, Barbara English and Patricia Chalmers. Joan was a member of the Royal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 845 and the Royal Canadian Legion Victory Branch No. 317. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 am with the Venerable Dr. Timothy G. Conner officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

McMULLEN, R. Doreen……Suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, R. Doreen McMullen of London in her 72nd year. Loving sister to Beverly McMullen of London, Raymond McMullen (Wilma) of Woodstock and Shirley Allan (Gordon) of Brantford. Predeceased by her brother Gordon. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and good friends. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January, 16, 2010 at 1:00pm at the Lambeth Branch #501 Legion, 7097 Kilbourne Road, London, Ontario, N6P1K5. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

STEPHENSON CAPP……

Peacefully at Dearness Home, London, on Monday, December 21, 2009, Edith (Wakerell, Capp) Stephenson in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stephenson (1998) and the late Robert H. Capp (1972). Loving mother of Barry Capp and wife Mary Ellen, Bob Capp and wife Joan, Dave Capp and wife Pearl all of London and Glori-Anne Phillips and her husband Ian of Calgary. Cherished grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also loved by her nephews Joey Welch, Mike Kukuk and her nephews and nieces in Ottawa. Predeceased by her brothers Jack and Fred. The family would like to thank the staff at the Dearness Home for their wonderful care. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 10:00 am, from the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany – Memorial Fund, 11 Briscoe Street West, London ON N6J 1L9. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com