Services & Obituaries

VASTENHOLT, Lute

At Riverview Gardens Nursing Home, Chatham on Friday, August 14, 2009 Lute Vastenholt of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Hendrika “Ricky” (Homan) Vastenholt (2007). Dear father of Wilma Rivard and partner Robert Haig of Windsor and Annita Archibald and her husband Martin of London. Dear brother of Derk Vastenholt and his wife Agnes of Holland and Margje Den Ouden of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Shawn, Jason and Ashly and great grandchildren Hailey, Aidan, Alexis, Riley, Alyssa and Evan. Predeceased by three sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 7:00 -9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London. The funeral service will be conducted from Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Kevin Steeper officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzhiemer Society of London, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

RANCE: Alice
At Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Alice Gertrude (Batt) Rance of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William G. Rance. Predeceased by her sister Frances Pritchard. Friends will be received from 12 noon to 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, August 19th at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment of cremated remains to follow later at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

AGAR, Gladys……Gladys Maude Agar, born 1915 in St. Thomas, Ontario and moved to London as a young child. Promoted to Glory in London, Ontario on August 12, 2009. A committed Salvationist throughout her life and fiercely proud of her early service as a Salvation Army Officer. Predeceased by her parents, Albert Edward and Sheba Rebecca Agar, her sister Miriam Avey, her brothers Thomas, Albert, Charles, George and William. Sister of Lt. Colonel Bessie Hamilton. A caring Aunt to many nieces, nephews, great and great, great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The service will be held immediately following at 4:00 p.m. The private family interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, N6J 1H3. Online condolences may be left at www.amgfh.com

Plewes……

Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Beatrice Irene (Henderson) Plewes in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late William John “Jack” Plewes. Loving aunt of Gerry Henderson and his wife Pat of Oshawa, Keith Henderson and his wife Jo-Ann of Blenheim, Carrol Henderson and Reverend Deacon Pat Henderson both of London. Cherished great-aunt of Jennifer Ewen and her husband Doug, Melissa Henderson-McStravick and her husband Peter and Kelly Henderson. Sadly missed by her great-great-neices and nephews James and Kyle Ewen, Avery Beatrice, Chip and Reid McStravick. Also missed by several cousins and longtime friends. Predeceased by her parents William and Ellen Henderson her best friend (sister) Hazel Henderson and her brother Harold Henderson. The family will receive friends from 10-11am on Monday, August 17, 2009 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London where the funeral service will be held at 11:00am with Archdeacon Ian Grant and Vicar David Giffen officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184). Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3E6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Wastell……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Edith (Sims) Wastell in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John T. Stackhouse (1945) and the late Wilfred William “Bill” Wastell (1981). Loving mother of John Stackhouse of Belmont, Robert Stackhouse of London, Diana Shirley of London, Wilfred Wastell of London and Adele Brockett of London. Sadly missed by her 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Also missed by her sister Shirley Roberts. Predeceased by her brothers Russell, Gordon and Arthur Sims, her son James Wastell, her daughter-in-law Gilberte Stackhouse and her son-in-law Terrence Shirley. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Mother, your children are so proud and grateful to have had you with us in good times and not so good times. You were an inspiration to all of us. You will never be forgotten.

CLUBB: Hazel
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Hazel Victoria (Smith) (Maynard) Clubb of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late John E. Clubb. Dear daughter of the late Ira and Ethel Smith. Dear mother of Kurt Maynard and his wife Laura of Kingston. Dear step-mother of Elizabeth “Marnie” Parker and her husband Paul of Morpeth. Dear sister of Beatrice Osborne of Florence, Ruth Gosnell and her husband Wesley of Chatham, Donna Baverstock and her husband Gordon of Owen Sound and Arlo Smith of Bothwell. Predeceased by her son Brett Maynard and her sisters Irene Glassford and Helen Reaume. Dear mother-in-law of Deborah of Paris. Also loved by her grandchildren, Melody and Kyra Maynard, Lindsay and Brandon Maynard and Michael and Christopher Dawson. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. 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, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. with 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

HALL, Donna…..

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, Donna (Darling) Hall of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Vic Hall (2008). Loving mother of Kim Jovichevich of London, Barb Park of Nobleton and Kelly Hall-Mathews of London. Proud Nana of Andrea and Heather Jovichevich, Lindsay, Kara, Bryan and Lauren Park and Katelyn and Ryan Hall-Mathews. Fondly remembered by Peter and Larry. Dear sister of Barbara Simmons (late Ralph 1993) of Toronto and sister-in-law of Lois-Anne Hyde (Mac) of Barrie. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and numerous close friends. Donna touched the hearts of so many people with her warm smile, compassion for others and her sense of humour. Donna will be missed by her “Bridge Club Ladies” and her friends at Amica. The family wish to extend a special “Thank You” to the VON and the staff at University Hospital, 4th and 6th floor for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a celebration of Donna’s life will be celebrated in the chapel on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 10:30am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LHSC – PEPP, 392 South Street, WMCH Bldg., Room 143, London, ON N6A 4G5 or to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), 1151 Florence Street, Suite 100, London ON N5W 2M7 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEELE: Bill
Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Monday, August 10, 2009. William John Steele of London in his 51st year. Beloved son of Josephine Steele and the late James Steele. Dear brother of Jane (Kent), Rosemary (Roy), Suzanne (Anders) and his twin brother Dennis. Much loved by his nieces and nephews, Andrew, Carin, Jamie Lee, Jessica, Kelly, Kristine, Michele, Mikael, Robyn, Taylor and Timothy and his friends Richard and Sue and Bob and Barb. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, August 15th at 1:30 p.m. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

POWERS: Jim
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, August 10, 2009. James Albert “Jim” Powers of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Roberta “Bobby” Powers. Also loved by his children and grandchildren, Judy Sayles, her husband Kirk and their children Graham, Emily and Chad of Mount Pleasant, Scott Powers, his wife Lorraine and their children Kyle and Kevin of Mississauga and Linda Powers and her daughter Charia of Brantford, his step-children Steven Staniforth and his wife Sharon of Sarnia, Mike Staniforth and his wife Sharon of Denfield, Kevin Staniforth and his wife Florabel of London, Tammy Huey of Sarnia and Dan Staniforth and his wife Carol of Wallaceburg. Also loved by his 16 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, and his brothers Bob Powers and his wife Milly of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Bill Wright of Sarnia. Predeceased by his sisters Kay Mathers and Elsie Wright and his brother Bill Powers. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 13th from 12 noon to 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 at 1:00 pm. Cremation. As a expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the C.N.I.B., 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GRANT, Norma Rose…..Peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at University Hospital, London, Norma Rose (Land) Grant of London in her 87th year. Survived by her husband Albert (Bud) after 65 years of happy marriage. One daughter Pamela and her mate Duncan Ramey and his three children Adam, Tara and Alicia. Dear sister of Stuart Land and his wife Blanche of Victoria. Dear aunt of Janet and John Land and his wife Diane all of Victoria, Linda Tunks and her husband Charlie of London, Douglas and Gary Grant of London and Peter Grant of Halifax. Norma was involved in lawn bowling for more than 25 years as a player and official. A long time member of Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club, she represented Ontario at the Canadian Chapionships many times and was successful in wining gold and silver medals. After retiring from the University of Western Ontario she took up golf to enjoy with her friends. Her hobby was china painting and she produced many artistic pieces. Norma and her husband spent 18 wonderful winters in Arizona and made many good friends while enjoying golf and playing bridge.
A special thank you to the staff of Four Counties Hospital in Newbury, Ontario for their care and concern. Also the staff at University Hospital in London for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m. The Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London at 3:00 pm Friday, August 21, 2009. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to Charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at www.amgfh.com