Services & Obituaries

Shavalier, Dean

After a brief and courageous battle with cancer at University Hospital, London on Sunday, December 20, 2009 Dean Dickson Shavalier in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Cheryl Shavalier for 30 years. Loving father of Keri Manningham and her husband Joe of Hamilton, Drew Shavalier and his wife Linda of Hamilton and Dean Shavalier and his wife Sarah of Petawawa. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Kayln, Kyle, Kaleb, Dean, Devin, Ryan, Paige and Hayley. Also missed by his sister-in-law Karen Leeder and several extended family members. A native Londoner, Dean was active in broadcast journalism for many years in London and Southwestern Ontario. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00pm at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London where the memorial service will be held at 3:00pm with Reverend Graham Bland officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Jesse’s Journey, P.O. Box 5099, London, ON N6A 4M8 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEWARDSON,Glen

At Kensington Village Nursing Home, London on Sunday, December 20, 2009 William “Glen” Laurence Stewardson in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Inez (Drennan) Stewardson (2002). Dear father of John Stewardson and Norraine Galloway and her husband Dale. Loved grandfather of Brandee, Michael, Matthew and Justin Stewardson and Andrea Kuntz and husband Jamie and Alison Galloway and fiancee Mike Hunter. Dear brother of Don Dellow and his wife Donna. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews and in-laws. Predeceased by 1 brother and 1 sister. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 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 Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Catherine Moore officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Smile Theatre, 720 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2T9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MENNIE, Frances Elizabeth……Died peacefully in her sleep in her 87th year on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Horizon Place Residence, London. Predeceased in 1994 by her husband of nearly 50 years, John A. (Jack) Mennie. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children, Lin Tibensky (Mike), Peter Mennie (Milly Ann) and grandchildren, Mike Tibensky (Sherry Olan), Laura Hansen (Chris), Sarah Mennie, Graham Mennie and great-grandson Jackson Hansen, all of London. Born in Cobourg, Ontario, she was the eldest daughter of Curry Proctor Ralls and Marion Brown Hogg. She will be loved and remembered by her sisters, Jean Mark (Charles) of Port Hope, Shirley Parkinson (Herb) of Whitby and cousin Dr. G.E. (Ted) Mann (Joyce) of Bowmanville and their families. Fran loved tea in the afternoon and playing bridge. She was a longtime active member of I.O.D.E., Dr. David Crombie Chapter and was greatly admired by family and friends for her skill at needlework. Cremation has taken place. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at a later date. In remembrance of Fran memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184).

BROWN, Michael……
Surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Michael Brown of London in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Margaret Robbins. Loving father of Robert Brown and his wife Traci of Tillsonburg, Sheri Davila and her husband Fernando of London, Helen Mikuska and her husband Stephen of Calgary and Tom Daye of London. Cherished grandfather of
Rachael, MacKenzie, Amanda, Daniel, Shayne, Brieanne and Johnathan. Dear brother of Terry Brown and his wife Barb. Also missed by his nephews Bill and Dave. The family would like to thank the ICU and Pastor Wesley Prescott for his care and compassion. Friends are invited to a Memorial Gathering at the Canadian Corps, 1051 Dundas Street, London on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Final resting place in Carlisle Community Cemetery, East William Township. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada – Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 379 Dundas Street East, Suite 119, London ON N6B 1V5. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SCHERING: Pat
Suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Patricia Jane (Webb) Schering of London in her 59th year. Beloved wife of the late Hermanus “Harry” Schering. Dear mother of Dale of Guelph and Eryn of London. Dear sister of Judith Webb-Pilgrim, Janis Van Esch, Susan Mallon, Robert Webb. Peter Webb and Brian Webb. Predeceased by her parents Wilken and Audrey Webb and her brothers Clinton and Alan Webb. Also loved by her grandson Arie. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the Reception Centre of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (which is located on the south east corner of the parking lot) on Friday, December 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a relaxed commemoration of Pat’s life. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the charity of their choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DEAN: Edith
Edith Marian (Norton) Dean, a resident of Sprucedale Care Centre in Strathroy and formerly of London, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2009, in her 90th year. Beloved mother of Pam Tunks (Rod) of Ilderton. Dear grandmother of Rob Tunks (Tracy), Erica and Allison Marucci all of London. Predeceased by her husband Gil, her daughters Cathy Dean and Janis Marucci (Dean), her brothers Max and Ken Norton and her sisters Audrey Bentley and Evelyn Lee. Survived by her sister-in-law Marion Norton and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, December 17th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to The Family Council at Sprucedale Care Centre, 96 Kittridge Avenue, Strathroy, ON N7G 2A8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HAUGHTON, Kenneth Frederick

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, December 12th, 2009, Kenneth Frederick Haughton of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Kathy (Cregan) Haughton for 59 years. Loving father to Rory Haughton and his wife Brenda of London and Kim Wolff and her husband John of Ingersoll. Proud grandfather to Shaun Haughton of London, Shannon Jordan and her husband Robert of St. Thomas, Shayla and Braxton Wolff both of Ingersoll. Cherished great-grandfather to Ayden Echo Jordan. Dear brother to Douglas Houghton and his wife Anita of Maple Ridge, B.C. and Sheldon Houghton and his wife Isobel of West Covina, California. Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Helena Haughton and his Sister Jean. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Ken served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 37 years with stints in Europe, Germany and Egypt, his last and final posting being London. Later he worked at the London Gardens for many years. He enjoyed playing and running his two Bridge clubs. Kudos to all his Bridge members, saying “Thanks for the memories, we’ll meet again”. At Ken’s request a donation will be made in his name to the “Victory Legion Branch”. Special thanks to all professional staff who helped ease Ken’s last days on the 6th floor of Westminster Campus. Cremation and a Private Family service has already taken place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Victory Legion Branch, 311 Oakland Avenue, London, Ontario, N5W 4J5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

Mitrovic, Joka

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, December 12, 2009 Joka Mitrovic in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Boris Mitrovic (1995). Sadly missed by her nieces Jadranka Celap and Stoja Vujicic. Also missed by her great-nieces Dana and Ranka Celap. The funeral service will be held at 10:00am at the Russian Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London with Very Reverend Vladimir Morin officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Russian Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London, ON N6C 4T8 or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) on line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MORTON, Grace……Peacefully at Chateau Gardens Long Term Care Residence, London, on Friday, December 11th, 2009, Grace (Harrison) Morton of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of John Morton. Loving mother of Janis Morton and her husband Jim Mitchell of London and David Morton (1996). Dear grandmother of Jason Stevenson of London. Loving sister to Lillian Mallon and her husband Richard of Scotland. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Christina Harrison. Thanks to the staff and care givers at Chateau Gardens, London for all their care and attendance during her lengthy illness. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, December 15, 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 16, 2009 at 1:00pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

CAMPBELL, Joseph Clark
We are sad to announce that J. Clark Campbell of London, Ontario passed away at Parkwood Hospital on Tuesday December 8, 2009 in his 83rd year. Dear father of Chris (Rich) of Buffalo, Eric (Carolyn) of Toronto and Carol (Gary) of Ottawa. Loving grandfather of Sarah, Paula, Gavin, Bennet and Liam. Predeceased by his parents William Clark and Ermine Irene, sister Margaret Cecilia Fallier and brother Robert Arthur. Clark was a longtime Mason, amateur radio operator, pilot, storyteller and dog lover. The family would like to thank Clark’s friends for their support and the dedicated staff of Parkwood and Victoria Hospitals for their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday December 13 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment to follow in Niagara Falls. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Geriatric Rehabilitation, 268 Grosvenor St., London ON, N6A 4V2 or the charity of your choice. A Masonic service will be held in the chapel Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. under the auspices of St. John’ s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. and Moffat Lodge No. 399 A.F. & A. M. On- line condolences will be gratefully accepted at www.amgfh.com.