Services & Obituaries

ROMPHF, Robert Osborne…..Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, May 10, 2009 , Robert Osborne “Ossie” Romphf of London in his 86th year. Beloved Husband of Elaine (McMurray) Romphf. Dear Father of Mary Anne Murray and her husband Douglas of London, Wendy Ballantyne and her husband James of Stratford and Linda. Dear Brother of Ann King and her husband Robert of Ilderton and Charles Romphf of Stratford. Loved by his Grandchildren Melissa Seeman and her husband Robert of California and Heather Murray of London. Predeceased by his Sister Thelma Grigg, his Brother-in-Law Walter Grigg and his Sister-in-Law Helen Romphf. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South where a Private Family Service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, May 14, 2009 with interment following in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A3A1 or to Charity of Choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McARTHUR, Georgina Ann

It is with great sadness that the family of Georgina Ann “Georgie” (Watson) McArthur announces her passing in her 86th year, on Saturday May 9, 2009 at Kensington Village Nursing Home, London. She was the devoted wife of the late James (Jim) MacKay McArthur (1996). Georgie was predeceased by her parents, George and Isabella Watson of Aylmer, sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Jack Cooke. Georgie was loved and will always be remembered by her brother Alex Watson of St. Thomas and sister Sandy Watson of London. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Ken (Carol) McArthur, Doug (Susan) McArthur, Heather (Tom) Graham, Larry (Carol) McArthur, Robert McArthur, Brian (Brenda) Watson, Steven (Jennifer) Welch, Carol Ann Potticary, Seonoid (Barry) Bielinske, Jon (Bev.) McArthur, and many great as well as great-great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 11:00 – 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, May 13, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Terry D. Ingram officiating. Georgina will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Jim at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 9Z9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GRAY: Malcolm B. “Mac” : At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 Malcolm B. “Mac” Gray of Komoka, Ontario in his 77th year. Beloved and devoted husband of Lois Vivian (Preston) Gray. Dear father of David Gray and his wife Peggy of Grand Bend, Alastair Gray and his wife Brenda of Oxford Station. Predeceased by his parents A. Blair Gray (1973) and Gladys (McIntyre) Gray (1964) and his brother Robert Gray. Dear brother-in-law of Mrs. Mary Gray of St. Mary’s (formerly of Pickering), Sharon and Jim Fraser of Long Sault and Brent and Glenda Crowhurst of Mahone Bay, N.S. Also loved by his grandchildren Nicola, Daniel, Christine, Andrew and Blair Gray and his 2 step-grandchilden Jennifer and Jeff Brulé. Also loved by his nieces and nephew. The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Melville United Church, Nairn Road, Ivan, Ontario on Saturday, May 9th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Pam Tolmay officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Poplar Hill Cemetery, Poplar Hill at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, 395 Carrie Street, Strathroy, ON N7G 3J4, Melville United Church, c/o Rob Hockin, R.R. # 4, Komoka, ON N0L 1R0 or the Brain Tumor Foundation, 620 Colborne Street, Suite # 301, London, ON N6B 3R9. A Masonic service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. under the auspices of Myra Lodge No. 529 A.F. & A.M. and Doric Lodge No. 289 A.F. & A.M. Mr. Gray was a graduate of the Ontario Agriculture College University of Guelph, Founder of Gray Insurance Brokers Inc. Strathroy, Past District-Deputy Grand Master of London Masonic District and an active member and former Elder of Melville United Church. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ELLIOTT, Don…..Surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Victoria Hospital, London, Robert Donald “Don” Elliott of London in his 80th year. Devoted husband of Elva (Allen) Elliott of 58 years. Loving father of Cindy (Elliott) Pavan and her husband Paul of Kitchener and Mark Elliott and his wife Suzanne Fratschko Elliott of London. Proud grandfather of Sarah and Becky Pavan and Alexandra Elliott. Dear brother of Rhoda (Elliott) Butcher and her husband Keith of Princeton. An accomplished carpenter, Don was an innovative thinker and problem solver. With a strong character yet gentle demeanor, he lovingly supported his family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at Empress United Church, 75 Blackfriars Street, London on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Lorenzo G. Ramirez Jr. officiating. Donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 would be greatly appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences may be left at www.amgfh.com

DEAN: Anna
At her late residence, on Sunday, May 3, 2009, Anna Marie Elsie (Regier) Dean of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick George Dean. Dear mother of Bruce Charles Martin and his wife Mary of London. Dear sister of Len Regier and his wife Alma of London, Lee Regier and his late wife Rose of Dorchester and Frank Regier and his wife Doreen of Exeter. Predeceased by her brother Victor Regier. Dear sister-in-law of Sharon Regier of Surrey, B.C. Also love by several nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Justin’s Catholic Church, 855 Jalna Boulvard, London on Friday, May 8th at 10:00 am. Cremation with interment of cremated remains to follow in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Rexdale, ON. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Thursday at 8:00 p.m. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

te Bokkel, Eva Helena

At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, May 3, 2009 Eva Helena (Van Buytene) te Bokkel of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Jan te Bokkel (1992). Dear mother of Derk te Bokkel and his wife Joan of St. Thomas and Helena Watson and her husband Brian of Guelph. Loved grandmother of Angelina, John, Heather (Ben), Christina, Nicholas, Hannah, Graham, Marika and Timothy. Dear sister of Judith Kattenberg and her husband Bert, Wil van Gaasbeek and her husband Wim and Kees Van Buytene all of the Netherlands. Predeceased by her brother Arie Van Buytene. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted from Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Frank J. Van Veen officiating. Interment in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Lupus Ontario, 2900 John Street, Unit 301 Markham, ON L3R 5G3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Morton, Freeman……

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Friday, May 1, 2009, Freeman Earl “Mort” Morton in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty L. (Pont) Morton. Dear father of Stew Morton and his wife Karen of Brockville, Richard Morton and Timothy Morton both of London. Loving grandfather of Melissa, Samantha and Erin. Also missed by his sister Doris Murray, his nieces, nephews and other family members. Predeceased by his brothers Stuart and Bob Morton. The family will receive friends from 12 – 1 pm on Monday, May 4th, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Legion Service under the auspices of Byron Legion, Branch No. 533 will be conducted in the chapel at 1:00 pm, with the funeral service to follow. Cremation with a family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Society of London, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Deeves…..

Peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Parkwood Hospital, George Asa “Toar” Deeves in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Deeves (1999). Loving brother to Mary Vander Voort and her husband Leo of Grand Island, NY. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Esther Deeves of London and Norma Deeves of Hanover and his brother-in-law Gene Naleway Sr. of Arizona. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Lorraine, John “Jake”, Dorothy and Jim. Mary-Jane would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and his “family” at Parkwood Hospital. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, May 1, 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 Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10:00 am. 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

GIBSON, Don…..
Surrounded by his family at his residence on Sunday, April 26, 2009, Donald “Don” Gibson of London in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Mirena(Lake) Gibson (1995). Loving father of Sue McKay and her husband Doug of London, Karen Devine and her husband Jeff of Ailsa Craig, Cathy Matheson and her husband Doug of Wardsville and Jenny Shears and her husband Andy of Cambridge. Predeceased by his daughter Christine Watson and his twin brother Richard Gibson.
Greatly missed grandfather of Kate, Sarah, James, Nic, Zack, Dylan, Alex, Maddison, Lauren and Kirsten. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Dear father-in-law of Kent Watson (Maureen) of Owen Sound. The family would like to thank VON nurses; Pauline, P.J., Marilyn and Jasmin for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Don’s life will be held at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, 600 Lawson, Road (at Wonderland Road North), on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 10:30am with Reverend Elina Salonen officiating. Interment in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), 1151 Florence Street, Suite 100, London ON N5W 2M7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SANDFORD: Basil……Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 Mr. Basil Sandford of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Velma (Cake) Sandford, and the late Joyce (Coxworth) Sandford. Dear father of Paul Sandford and his wife Jan, Gerry Thompson and his wife Carolyn and Carol Patterson. Predeceased by his brother Arthur Sandford and his sister Josephine Wilson. Also loved by his grandchildren Alexis & Lee Sandford, Lauren and Craig Thompson and Rob and Stephen Patterson. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends one hour prior to a memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:00pm. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com