Services & Obituaries

CRIBBIN, Patrick……Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, August 31, 2009, Patrick G. W. Cribbin in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Marion B. (Turner) Cribbin. Dear father of Shelley Creek and her husband Gary, Michael Cribbin, Dorothy Macdonald and her husband Ian all of London and Paula Cribbin and her partner Claude Boule of Ucuelet, BC. Dear grandfather of Patrick and Abbey Macdonald of London and Jordan and Jerrie Cribbin of London. Dear brother of Lawrence Cribbin and his wife Lorraine of Burlington. Predeceased by his brother Stephen. Loving brother-in-law to Sandra Cribbin of Dundas. Dear step-brother of Amy Boyle of Barnesville, NB. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. He was a life member National Gardeners Club, Member of Canadian Legion – Duchess of Kent, Imperial Oil Marine Division, RCAF 117 Field Engineers Reserve, Sarnia, London Jazz Club, Ford Retiree, Long Standing NDP. He was also an active member of St. Martin of Tours Parish. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with prayers being held at 7:00pm. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society for Pancreatic Research Fund. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KENNEDY, Doris….

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Saugeen Memorial Hospital, Southampton, on Monday, August 31, 2009, Doris (Bear, Bambrough) Kennedy in her 86th year of Port Elgin and formerly of London. Beloved wife of the late Ross Kennedy (2005) and the late George Bambrough (1961). Loving mother of Arleen Lizmore and her husband Harry “Joe” of Port Elgin and Debbie Smith. Cherished grandmother of Kim (Geoff) of Toronto, Chris of Mississauga, Todd and Stacey both of St. Thomas and Corey. Great-grandmother of Quade, Shayne, River and Cheyenne. Also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Eileen Bear. Predeceased by her siblings Charles Bear, Emma Liley, Leonard Bear, Alice Liley, Fred Bear, Walter Bear, Gertrude Smallman, Kathleen Delves, Edith Knight. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Cremation with interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Arva. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RICHMOND, Robert Herman

After a short and courageous battle with cancer at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Saturday, August 29, 2009 Robert “Bob” Herman Richmond of London in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” (Walker) Richmond. Dear father of Dave Richmond (Lianna) of Red Deer, Alberta, Michael Richmond (Susan) of London and Peter Richmond (Simone) of Montreal. Loved grandfather of Kit, Alexandra, Gillian, Jon, Sam, Elsie, Malcolm and Matthew. Dear brother of Gerald (Marilyn) and Douglas (Linda) Richmond. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Bob and May Hartley of Mt. St. Hilaire, Quebec. Predeceased by his son Robbie Richmond. Bob attended the GM Institute in Flint Michigan and graduated in 1955 and furthered his studies at MIT graduating in 1960. Bob was a mechanical engineer and worked for CN for over 35 years. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 12:00 – 1:00 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 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Lonnie Atkinson officiating. Cremation will take place. Inurnment later in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Centre, Oncology Department, Victoria Hospital, 747 Baseline Road, East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. The family would like to extend their thanks to the Oncology Team on 7C of the Victoria Hospital. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HANS: Austra
At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, August 28, 2009. Austra Hans of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Rudy Hans. Dear mother of Karina Tomass and her husband Paul of New Jersey and the late Andris Hans (2004). Dear mother-in-law of Alda Hans of King City. Dear sister of Elma Miniats of Guelph and Bruno Dubavs in Latvia. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Monday at the A . Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, September 1st at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MCKINLEY: James……Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, James “Jim” Joseph McKinley of London, in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Olive (Harrower) McKinley. Predeceased by his daughter Mary Margaret McKinley. Loving father of Burt McKinley and his wife Margaret of St. Eugene, Joan McKinley of London and Michael McKinley of London. Loving step grandfather to Steven Wharry and his children Kieranne and Devin Wharry. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews in Ireland, Whales and Ontario. Special thanks to the staff of Parkwood Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkwood Hospital Foundation c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2 would be appreciated in Jim’s name. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TAMPA: John “Janis”

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, in his 84th year. Born in Latvia, beloved husband of Ausma Tampa. Dear father of Laila Dambenieks (Andrejs), Rita Smith and John Tampa (Josee). Caring grandfather of Andrew, Peter, Brian and Amelia. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 pm Thursday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, August 28th at 1:00 pm with Reverend Aina Avotins officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In appreciation of the wonderful care given by the nurses and as an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Hospital Paliative Care Unit, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BUCHANAN, John Leslie

Suddenly and peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, August 23, 2009 John Leslie Buchanan of London in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Anne (Nesbit) Buchanan for 461/2 years. Dear father of Brad (Charity) and Brent and cherished grandfather of Joshua and Christopher all of London. Dear brother of James (Delores) of Windsor and Lorna Whitmore of Blyth. Lovingly remembered by his many sisters and brothers -in-law, nieces, nephews and his many friends. Predeceased by his brothers Bill and Roy, his parents John and Mary Buchanan and brother-in-law Doug Whitmore. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 3:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church, 727 Southdale Road East, London on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend T. Keith Nethery officiating. Cremation will take place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or St. Stephen’s Memorial Anglican Church, 727 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Haynes……

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, August 23, 2009 Gladys Marie (McCormick) Haynes in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Morley C. Haynes for almost 63 years. Dear mother of Morley B. Haynes and his wife Lynda of London. Sadly missed by her 2 grandsons David and Mark Haynes both of London. Predeceased by her brother Frederick McCormick and his wife Erika. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 3-6pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 10:30 am with Reverend David R. Carrothers officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 268 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 or to Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada 95 Bayly Street West, Suite 404, Ajax, ON L1S 7K8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COULTER, Jean……At Victoria Hospital on August 21, 2009, Jean Marie Coulter in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Andrew Coulter. Loving mother of Calvin Coulter and his wife Lynn of London. Loving grandmother to Andrew and Rachel Coulter of London. Dear sister to Pearl Atkinson and her husband Don of Aliston, Ruth Traquair of Wheatley and Clarence Nussey of Tilbury. Predeceased by her parents George James Nussey (1956) and Violet (Ramm) Nussey (1977), her brothers Darrell (1985), James (1971), Arnold (1991), Gordon (2001) and Harold (2007) and by her sister Nora (Nussey) (Armaly) Otto. Also survived by her sister-in-law Eva Nussey (Harold). Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated and may be arranged through the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

BOWMAN: Donald
Peacefully, after a long struggle with Alzheimer Disease, at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, Donald Bowman of London, in his 89th year. Predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn in 2005. Dear father of Phil (Ann) Bowman, Jane (Ed) Nuckowski, Don (Janneke) Bowman and Dean (Nancy) Bowman. Loving grandfather of Tory (Tim Shuff), Carly (Chris Cousineau), Dean (Kelly), Chad (Nicole), Paul, Jordan, Liesje, Evelyn, Jesse, Robert and Riley. Great-grandfather of Cameron, Spencer, Nate, Brandon, Lynx and Lydia. Predeceased by his brothers Ted and Max. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the memorial service being conducted at St. Anne’s (Byron) Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London on Friday, August 21st at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 would be appreciated. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com