Services & Obituaries

Morrow: Lila

Delilah “Lila” May (Hooper) Morrow after a brief time at University Hospital, London on Monday, October 26, 2009 in her 97th year, left us to go home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She was a resident at Horizon Place for the past 2 years. Beloved wife of the late S. Nelson Morrow (1972). Dear mother of Gerald Nelson Morrow and his wife Carol of Brights Grove, Marion Lila Patricia Tilford and her husband Jack of Grand Bend and John Stewart Morrow and his wife Cathryn of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Susan Hawes and her husband Tom of London, Carl Tilford and his wife Darcey of London, Heather-Mae Bucich and her husband Dale of Dubuque, Iowa, James Morrow and his wife Heather of Stratford, Matthew Morrow and his wife Tina of St. Thomas, Jennifer Lindsay and her husband Kevin of St. Thomas and Salina Morrow of Toronto. Sadly missed by her 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grand-daughter Teresa Tilford (1981). Friends will be received by the family from 3-5pm and 7-9pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 1:00pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to Child Can – Childhood Cancer Research P.O. Box 9038, London, ON N6E 3P3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GEDDES, Clasina…..

Peacefully at McCormick Home, London, on Sunday, October 25, 2009, Clasina E. (Van Der Pijil) Geddes of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Clarence B. Geddes of 63 years. Loving mother of Gregory C. Geddes of Baden. Predeceased by her son Gilbert L. Geddes (1999). Cherished “Omie” of Terri Geddes (Scott) and Dawn Geddes (Keith), Chris Geddes, Jeff Geddes (Natalie) and Mark Geddes. Proud great-grandmother of Brittany, Makayla, Talyor, Ashley, Josh, Cailey, Aiden and Isabelle. Dear daughter-in-law of Linda and Judy. Predeceased by her siblings Jacques, Purkie and Rikia. The family would like to thank the staff at McCormick home for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Clasina’s life will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm, with visiting one hour prior (12-1pm) at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 375 University Avenue, 6th floor, Toronto ON M5G 2J5. Online condolence accepted at www.amgfh.com

BRUCE, Isobel

Peacefully, after a short illness, at University Hospital in London on Saturday October 24. Isobel was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, in 1921. A strong and beautiful woman, a devoted wife and mother, Isobel is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Donald E. Bruce. Isobel was introduced to Don by her best friend, his sister, Marjorie Bell (nee Bruce). Don and Isobel married in 1946 in Toronto and had 3 children, Joan Bruce (Ian), Susan McDougall and Bill Bruce (Mary Jane) all of whom loved her and will miss her immeasurably. Isobel is also survived by her loving grandchildren Laura (Steve) and Max Rubino, Martha McDougall (Marc), Matthew and Elora (Christopher) Moreau, many nieces and nephews, her brother-in-law Dr. Gordon Bell and her brother John Morrell (Agnes). Isobel was past president and a life member of the Women’s Christian Association as well as a valued volunteer in health services in London. We know Isobel has been joyously greeted in heaven by Marj, sisters Mac and Betty, son-in-law Sandy and so many others who knew and loved her. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 3-5 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street (at Dufferin Avenue), London on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ABRAMS, Leone Maxine

At University Hospital, London on Saturday, October 24, 2009 Leone “Maxine” (Stevens) Abrams in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Norman A. Abrams (2005). Dearly loved mother of Carol-Lee Abrams of London, John S. Abrams and his wife Anne of Hamilton and Shirley Smith and her husband Gerry of London. Dear sister of Kay Carr and her husband Ron of London. Loving granny of
Nicholas, Joseph, Jamila and Lindiwe Abrams. Predeceased by her sister Gwen Bishop and her husband Rex and her brother Lyle Stevens and his wife Gertrude. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Canon K. Sam Thomas officiating. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2 or the London Humane Society, 642 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

McKinnon: Ruth

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, October 22, 2009 Ruth Cleopatra (Mudge) McKinnon in her 88th year. Loving mother to Tammy McBane, Cheryl Thornborrow and her husband Jim and Mark McKinnon and his wife Joan. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Darrin Thornborrow, Jaylene Rother and their families, Tayne McKinnon, Braden McKinnon, Katelyn McBane and Bryden McBane. Predeceased by her brothers Arther and Charles Mudge. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday October 25, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral will be held at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3:00pm with Reverend Beth Chapman officiating. Cremation to take place following service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Church – Second Milers Fund, 290 Ridout Street, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or Breast Cancer Society of Canada 118 Victoria Street North, Sarnia, ON N7T 5W9 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

OSTAFIJCZUK: Wally
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Wallace George “Wally” Ostafijczuk of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Jean Catherine (Stainton) Ostafijczuk. Dear brother of Walter Ostafijczuk and his wife Jennie and Richard Ostafijczuk. Also loved by his nephews Greg and Steven and his niece Rosemary. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 777 Valetta Street, London on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 am Interment to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Prayers will be said at the funeral home, Friday evening at 7:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

OSTAFIJCZUK: Wally
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Wallace George “Wally” Ostafijczuk of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Jean Catherine (Stainton) Ostafijczuk. Dear brother of Walter Ostafijczuk and his wife Jennie and Richard Ostafijczuk. Also loved by his nephews Greg and Steven and his niece Rosemary. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 777 Valetta Street, London on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 am Interment to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Prayers will be said at the funeral home, Friday evening at 7:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ROZAK, Tim…..

Peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2009, Timothy “Tim” Rozak of London in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Kim J. (Smith) Rozak of 31 years. Proud father of Jenise Jarvis and her husband Mark and Timothy “T.J.” Rozak and his wife Marianne all of London. Loving grandfather of Keira and Conlan Jarvis and Natalie Rozak. Survived by his 5 sisters and 2 brothers. The family would like to thank Reverend Newman and many friends and family for their love and support. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Tim’s life will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:00 am at Riverside United Church, 451 Dunedin Drive, London, with Reverend Philip Newman officiating. Final resting place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Riverside United Church – Memorial Fund. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McDOWELL, George……Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, George McDowell in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Hazel (Luno) McDowell. Dear father of David McDowell and his wife Catrina of Pennsylvania State, U.S.A., Diane McDowell and her husband David Slater of Toronto and Steven McDowell and his wife Susan of Waterloo. Dear brother of Lorna McDowell of Vancouver B.C. Loving grandfather to Scott and Julia McDowell. LIfelong friend to Howard Love of Toronto. Flight Lieutenant McDowell served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Canada and overseas from 1942 – 1975, followed by a career at Canada Trust. On retirement he became an active volunteer at LHSC – Victoria Hospital. Friends will be received by the family from 12:00pm to 1:00pm with a funeral service that will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, October 16th, at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London. A private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2Y4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WILSON, Martha Jean…..
On October 13, 2009, Martha, in her 78th year, went to be with her Lord after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beloved wife of Reverend Robert W. Wilson of London, Ontario, loving mother of Paul Wilson (Yvonne) of Cambridge, Ontario and Jeannie Wilson of Elmvale, Ontario. Dear sister of Lucinda Hamilton of Longview, Texas and Warner Hutchison of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Martha served faithfully alongside Bob, her husband of 54 years. She was a gifted teacher, counselor and hostess who gave generously to others. For many years, she led a Ladies Coffee Hour at Wortley Baptist Church in London and spoke at many women’s meetings and retreats throughout Ontario. She was a member of the board of the Sudan Interior Mission. She loved and was loved deeply, and she will be sorely missed. “A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 Visitation will take place at the A. Millard George Funeral Home located at 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at Westpark Baptist Church, 955 Gainsborough Road, London, on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:30 am. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Martha Wilson Memorial Fund, 317-511 Gainsborough Road, London ON N6G 4Z5, to support women preparing for Christian service. The family thanks Martha’s many friends for their love and support and the staff of Marion Villa for their care of Martha. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com