Services & Obituaries

ROEDDING: Edna
Edna F. (Ramer) Roedding of London, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell J. Roedding. Dear mother of Ray Roedding and his wife Susan of London and Russ Roedding and his wife Kathryn of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Christine Watson and her husband Brian, Jennifer Roedding Niles and her husband Cody Niles, Jill Roedding and her husband Scott Switzer, Kelly Taylor and her husband James and Paul Roedding (Lisa) all of London and her great-grandchildren Brayden and Keara Niles and Megan and Connor Switzer. A private family funeral service was held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Very special thanks to nurses Pauline, P.J. and Betty, Dr. Boldt and PSW Amy. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McHardie, Danny Bruce……

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 8, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Danny Bruce McHardie (of London) in his 64th year, entered the hands of God. Beloved husband of Gail Lynn (Drummond) McHardie for 37 years. Cherished father of Steve (Dianne) of Michigan, Jason (Priya) of Ilderton, Jennifer (Kris) of Woodstock, Amy (Joe) and Danielle all of London. Adored “Grampy” of Kara, Christiana, Chas and Brianna. Loved brother of Marina (Dan) of London. Dear brother-in-law of Celia (Jerry) of London. Also missed by his many nieces and nephews. Danny had a distinguished 35 year career with The Electrical Safety Authority (Ontario Hydro). Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, June 11, 2009, from 7 – 9pm and again on Friday, June 12, 2009, from 3 – 5 and 7 – 9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road East, London, on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 11am. Interment in Union Cemetery, Union, Ontario. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M. will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30pm. As an expression of sympathy, charitable donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Mocha Shriners Paediatric Orthopaedic Telemedicine Clinic (London) , c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON, N6B 2T3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

OAKES, Joyce……Surrounded by her family at Kensington Village Nursing Home Monday, June 8, 2009 Joyce Anna (Smith) Oakes of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Carl Stanley Oakes. Beloved mother of Wanda Nutting and her husband Paul of London, Carla Oakes of London and David Oakes of Calgary, Alberta. Loving sister to Guy Smith and his wife Mary of New Brunswick, Terry Smith of Nova Scotia and Greg Smith of Nova Scotia. Loving grandmother to Alex, Drew, Michael, and Christie. Loving great-grandmother to Robert. Predeceased by her brother Grant Smith and by her son Peter Oakes. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150 -633 Colborne Street London, ON N6B 2V3 or to Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MACKIE, Iris…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Saturday, June 6, 2009, Iris May (Davey) Mackie of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Gardiner Mackie for 63 years. Cherished sister of Doris Turcott and Bob Davey and his wife Bette. Also missed by her nieces and nephews; Tim, Mike, Iris, Davey, Diane, Bob, Harlan, Jim, Jane, Bo and her great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 12 – 1pm on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Deeves, Esther…..Peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at University Hospital, Esther “Essie” Laura (Oehm) Deeves in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John “Jake” Robert Deeves. Loving mother of Mary-Jane Kriter and her husband Brad of London and Amy-Lou Warner of London. Dear sister to Marion Kreutzkamp and her husband Clifford of Waterloo and Margaret Beddoe of Kitchener/Waterloo. Dear sister-in-law to Norma Deeves of Hanover, Mary Vander Voort and her husband Leo of Grand Island, New York and Gene Naleway Sr. of Arizona. Dear Nana to Abby, Stephanie, Sarah, and Andrew. Predeceased by her siblings Fred Oehm, Edna Henderson, Ruth Deeves, and her sister-in-law Dorothy Naleway, Lorraine Heimiller, Jim Deeves, George Deeves. Mary-Jane would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Mark Goldszmidt of University Hospital for his care, concern and time. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 3-5 and 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 Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow in Woodland cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Alzheimers Society of London, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, (for Parkwood Hospital – Palliative Care), 268 Grosvenor Street, London,ON N6A 4V2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

JANES, Tammy Lynn

On Friday, June 5, 2009 Tammy Lynn Janes of Goodwood in her 48th year,passes away due to a long struggle with illness. Beloved wife of Patrick Smith. Dear mother of Dale, April, Jenny, Greg, Stacey and Lisa. Loved grandmother of Larresa, Layla, Eliga, Cody, Kyla, Poke (Haily), Sierra, Tristan, Rylee, Josh and Jade. Dear sister of George Janes, Karen Laurence, Lanna Solomon and Donny Solomon. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Best friend of Kevin Poirier. Predeceased by her daughter Sandra Devost. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated.

DAY, Alf

Gone to be with Our Lord, Alfred “Alf” B. Day of London, in his 89th year, on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Norththumberland Hills Hospital Cobourg, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Lenore (Carter) Day (2006). Predeceased by his two brothers Lewis Day and his wife Monty and Ken Day and his wife Evelyn and his brother-in-law Jack Carter and his wife Marie. Dear uncle of Maureen (Judith), Nancy (Dan), Linda (Ed), Lewis (Debbie), Barb (Jim), Carol (Ray), and John. Alf was always interested in catching up on “the happenings” of his nieces and nephews (great and great-great). Friends will be received by the family from one hour prior (12noon – 1pm) on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Sadly missed along life’s way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts you are always there.

GUNN: Harold……Peacefully, surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, June 4, 2009, Harold Lachlan Gunn of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Winnifred (Oerton) Gunn. Dear father of Cynthia Gunn (Jim McKibbin) of Toronto and Bruce Gunn (Theresa Moore) of London. Proud grandfather of Caitlin Vernon, Julia Vernon and Charles Gunn. Remembered fondly by step-grandchilldren, Kenlyn (Kelly) Hughson, Joseph Killoran-McKibbin and Sonja Killoran-McKibbin and great-grandchildren Will and Mary Hughson. Predeceased by his sister Winnifred Perry and his brothers Douglas and Ross Gunn. Dear brother-in-law of Alice Gunn and Marjorie Gunn both of Woodstock. Friends will be received by the family from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Monday, June 8th at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 862 Freele Street (at Oxford Street West), London where the funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm. with Reverend Sabrina Caldwell officiating. Cremation with a private family interment at a later date in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Woodstock . Harold operated the Home Hardware in Exeter for many years. 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

NIELSEN, Kaja Margaret

At Kensington Village Retirement Home on Monday, June 1, 2009 Kaja Margaret (Hansen) Nielsen of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Sven Aage Schorbau Nielsen (2003). Dear mother of Carole Caruso and her husband Roberto of London. Loved grandmother of Bradley, Brandon and Katrina Caruso. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Cremation with inurnment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Mayo,

Peacefully with family by her side at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Constance Patricia “Connie” (Thornhill) Mayo in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of Frank W. Mayo. Dear mother of Joe Mayo and his wife Beverly of Ballantrae, Carolyn Sitlington and her husband David of Dorchester, Evelyn Rogers and her husband Wayne of London and Marilyn Rabideau and her husband Wayne of Hanover. Dear grandmother of Erin, Patrick, Sarah, Dawn, Shelley, Michelle, Jenny and Sandy and great-grandmother of Michael, Lucas, Keira and Emily. Dear sister-in-law of Eleanor Thornhill of London. Predeceased by her son Frank in infancy, her sister Ethel and her brothers Herb and Bud. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all the staff at Meadow Park Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 pm on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 1:00pm with Reverend Keith Nethery and Reverend Brian McKay officiating. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery, Dorchester ON. Memorial donations may be made to Meadow Park Auxillary – Palliative Care Fund 1210 Southdale Road East, London ON N6E1B4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com