Services & Obituaries

BOURNE: Florence

Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Thursday, September 17, 2009 Florence Evalene (Adams) Bourne in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Stuart Bourne (1995). Loving mother to Judy Bourne and Larry Bourne and his wife Paula of Toronto. Sadly missed by her grandchildren David Bourne and his wife Kim of Kitchener and Alexandra Bourne and her husband Grant Melnychuk of Winnipeg. Also missed by her great-grandchildren Gemma, Meagan, Cecily, and another one on the way. Survived by her sister-in-law Grace Jackson of Harrietsville and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to her niece Marilyn Clements for all her help during the last six months. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, September 22, 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 in the chapel on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 1:00pm. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or to Extendicare Nursing Home 860 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6A 3W6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WEBER, Catharine……Peacefully at her residence, on Monday, September 14, 2009, Catharine Consuela Weber of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Weber. Predeceased by her daughter Glenna Weber. Loving mother of Larry Weber and his wife Janet and Roxanne McKinnon and her husband Ron all of London. Loving grandmother of Christopher Weber, Stephanie Weber, Travis Seguin and Tyler McKinnon all of London. Dear sister of Francis Hessel of Hepworth. Loving sister-in-law of Bob Weber of London. Predeceased by her sisters Bernice Tapson, Ann Johnson and Mildred Thomas. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, September 15 , 2009 from 7-9 pm and on Wednesday, September 16, 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, September 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario, N6E1A2. Online condonlences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

WILLIS, Donald A…..
Passed away peacefully in his family’s arms on Monday, September 14th, 2009 at Victoria Hospital, London, in his 62nd year after a courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved husband and best friend of Dale (Camp) Willis for 39 years. Cherished father of Kim (Mike), Mark (Stacy), and Matt (Jill). Special grandpa “Pa” to Caitlin, Cody, Austin, Brycen and Courtney. Dear brother of Tom Willis (Dorothy) and brother-in-law to Dawn Skinner (Tim), Norman Camp (Lynda) and Susan Willis. Best buddy to Holly. He will be forever missed by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Don retired as a Captain of the London Fire Department in November 2007 after 32 years of service. Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm, where the celebration of Don’s life will be held in the chapel on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In memory of Don, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Special thanks to Susan Collins and the doctors and nurses of the 7th floor Oncology Department for their care and support. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

CHENIER, Raymond Wayne

At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, September 13, 2009 Raymond Wayne Chenier of London in his 63rd year. Dear father of John Chenier, Riki Chenier, Bobby Chenier, Jamie Phillips, and Terri Phillips all of London and Raymond Jr. of Saskatoon. Loved grandfather of several grandchildren. Dear brother of Jane Meloche of Windsor. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Janet Chenier. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, September 19, 2009, one hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 am) to the service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Henry Cassano officiating. Interment in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Windsor on Monday, September 21 at 2:00 pm. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

DUNCAN, Jim

Peacefully at Dorothy Ley Hospice, Etobicoke, on Sunday, September 13, 2009, James Douglas Lawrence Duncan of London in his 64th year. Beloved husband of the late Diana Lynn (McKellar) Duncan (2005). Loving father of Marcia Duncan and her husband Paul Careless of Milton, Nicole Hansen and her husband Erik of Mississauga and Kevin Duncan and his wife Julie of London.
Proud Papa of Melissa and Charlotte Duncan and Matthew and Cameron Duncan. Dear brother of Blanche Milton and her husband Roy, Loreen Stott, Don Duncan and his wife Wilma, Elsie Aspden and her husband Murney, Eva Hofstetter and her husband Reid and Ben Duncan and his wife Louise. Predeceased by his brother Bill. Dear son-in-law of Norma (Rayment) McKellar. Cremation has taken place. A memorial to celebrate Jim’s life will be conducted from Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or The Dorothy Ley Hospice, 220 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke ON M9C OA7 (Or your local Hospice). (Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184). Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

KICKS, Jo-Anne Marie

At her residence on Thursday, September 10, 2009 Jo-Anne “Joey” Marie (Suprun) Kicks of Thorndale in her 53rd year. Beloved wife of John Kicks. Loved daughter of Norma Suprun. Dear sister of Dave Suprun of Australia and Cheryl Batson of Woodstock. Predeceased by her father John Suprun and grandmother Muriel Bowman. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, September 14, 2009 from 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 1:00 pm. 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

CRAFTS: Milton
At University Hospital, London on Thursday, September 10, 2009. Milton Alfred Crafts of London in his 91st year. Dear friend of Pat Divine. Dear father of Nelson Crafts and Jan, Nancy Knockwood and Paul, Edward Crafts and Tammy, Sydney Crafts and Jan and John Crafts, all of London. Dear brother of Frank Crafts of Nova Scotia. Also loved by several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London on Monday, September 14th at 10:00 am. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

TURNBULL, Donna Jean

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, September 3, 2009 Donna Jean (Brown) Turnbull in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Archibald Turnbull (2004). Dear mother of Richard Turnbull and his wife Barbara of London. Loved grandmother of Cynthia Rose (Mark), Christine Maulucci, Carolyn LaForce (Mark) and Cheryl Turnbull (Vincent). Also survived by great grandchildren Curtis,Jacob, Aaron, Kevin and Benjamin. She will be sadly missed by her extended family. Predeceased by brothers John and Humphrey and sister Ervina. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service to celebrate Donna’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 pm with Pastor Gerry McMillan officiating. Inurnment later in Kirkton Cemetery, Kirkton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WOLLISTON: Peacefully at London Heath Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 Elizabeth (Betty) Wolliston (Stewart) of London in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Wolliston (1980). Predeceased by her dear sisters Mrs. Mabel Schofield (1996) and Mrs. Connie Shelton (1992) and her dear brothers Cyril (1992) and Dick Stewart (1984). Last members of her loving family are Niece Cheryl Ladouceur (Rob) and family, Niece Lynne Polci and great-nephews Jason and Justin, and Nephew Kim Stewart and great-niece Madison. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 49 Foxbar Road at Wellington Road, London on Thursday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Brian A. McKay officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements -519-433-5184)

HENDERSON, Chris….

Surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Henderson of London in his 40th year. Loving partner and best friend of Denise Donnelly. Beloved son of Barbara Ross and her late husband Ron of London and Keith Henderson and his wife Heather of Alvinston. Loving father of Stephen and Amber and step-father of Shawn and Jamie. Cherished brother of Chantal Henderson and Kim Barfett and her husband Nathan. Also missed by his niece and nephews; Jordan, Jamie, Jesse and Kurtis, and his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Friday, September 4, 2009 and 1-2pm on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Chris’ life will be conducted in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Brentwood Recovery Home, 2335 Dougall Avenue, Windsor ON N8X 1S9 or Westover Treatment Centre, P.O. Box 8, 2 Victoria Street South, Thamesville ON N0P 2K0. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com