Services & Obituaries

PAGE, Barbara

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Barbara Mary Page of London in her 68th year. Loving sister to Beverley Lois Page of London. Dear sister-in-law of Frank Harvey of Lucan. Dear niece to Joseph VanBuskirk of Burlington and Barbara Page of Alberta. Also missed by her cousins Richard VanBuskirk of Waterloo and Nancy Murray of Burlington. Also missed by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Sidney Page (1981) and Lois Page (1971) and by her sister Margaret Harvey (2006). Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10:00am – 11:00am, with the service being held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 11:00am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LEE: May……At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. May Florence (Smith) Lee of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of E. Claus Lee. Dear mother of Ollen C. Lee and his wife Denise of Callander. Dear sister of Jean Hamelin of Midland. Dear sister-in-law of Olga Smith of London. Predeceased by her brother Jim Smith and her brother-in-law Andy Hamelin. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jason R. Lee and his wife Lisa, Jason M. DeHetre and his wife Allysa and Gregory DeHetre and his wife Katie and her great-grandchildren, Katelynne and Cynthia, Emily, Amy, Zoe and Millie, and Keith and Maddie May. May served with the R.C.A.F. during World War II. 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, London. Funeral service will be held at Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road and Commissioners Road, London on Thursday, August 20th at 2:00 P.M. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road, London, ON N5Z 3X5 or the charity of your choice. An Eastern Star service in charge of Orphah Chapter No. 102 O.E.S. will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 7:00 pm. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Gillies……

Peacefully at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Sydenham Campus, Wallaceburg, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Robert Murray “Bob” Gillies in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Ellenore Gillies (1990). Survived and lovingly remembered by his step-mother Thelma Gillies, his sister Nancy Yuhasz and her husband Michael, many nieces, nephews and their families who fondly remember “Uncle Bob.” Predeceased by brothers Bruce and John Gillies. Bob enjoyed many things in life, golfing, boating and playing crib with his many friends at “The Parkway Diner”. He was especially proud of serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII. A special thank you to the “gang” in Port Lambton for their love and caring support for Bob. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 11:00 – 12:30pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The family will be gathering on the south-east corner of the parking lot in the Reception Centre. All are welcome to follow in procession at 12:30pm to Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MONTURE OKANEE Kathleen D….

It is with great sadness that Kate’s family shares the news of the loss of their beautiful young woman. She passed on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Royal University Hospital. Kate was an excellent student, an accomplished soccer player, powwow dancer, and ballerina. At age 15, she published her first piece of writing titled ‘Brown Girl Dancing”. Her family believes she had so many dreams yet to fulfill. Her brothers Justin (and partner Sarah), Michael Blake and Jack miss her warm and loving smile, her laughter and her ability to care for others. Her sister Nadia will keep Kate in her heart and misses her terribly. Her adopted siblings Leonard, Leith, Lionel and Genine are saddened by this sudden loss as is her father Dennis Okanee from the Thunderchild First Nation. Her mother Dr. Patricia A. Monture is Mohawk from Grand River. She was far too young to move on to the spirit world that has been enriched with another dancing angel. In time, we pray we will come to understand the loss of the beautiful and talented young woman. For the last two and a half years, she dated Corey Soonias and he is also grief stricken by her sudden parting. Her Aunti Patti, Uncle Darrell, their daughter Tara and her family are grieving for her dancing spirit. In Saskatchewan, she has a large family and so many friends, who all loved her dearly. There are so many people who loved her and whose lives she touched, we cannot name them all. Without the assistance and cultural protocol knowledge of Winston and Bernadine Walkingbear, Kate’s aunt and uncle, and Dana Soonias at Wanuskewin this journey would have much more difficult for us. Her family in Ontario, Uncles David and Michael, her grandma Dorothy, and her many other Haudenosaunee relatives shall miss the warmth and laughter she shared with them. A Memorial Service will be held at Wanuskewin Heritage Park from 1:00 to 4:00 on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 12noon – 2pm at the A. MILLARD GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 60 Ridout Street South,London, Ontario where the Ceremony will be held at 2pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kate Monture Memorial Fund C/O Don Worme, Barrister and Solicitor, Semaganis Worme, 300-203 Packham Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 4K5. The fund will assist young First Nations women reach their dreams who the family is also deeply indebted to. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

VASTENHOLT, Lute

At Riverview Gardens Nursing Home, Chatham on Friday, August 14, 2009 Lute Vastenholt of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Hendrika “Ricky” (Homan) Vastenholt (2007). Dear father of Wilma Rivard and partner Robert Haig of Windsor and Annita Archibald and her husband Martin of London. Dear brother of Derk Vastenholt and his wife Agnes of Holland and Margje Den Ouden of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Shawn, Jason and Ashly and great grandchildren Hailey, Aidan, Alexis, Riley, Alyssa and Evan. Predeceased by three sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 7:00 -9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London. The funeral service will be conducted from Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Kevin Steeper officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzhiemer Society of London, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

RANCE: Alice
At Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Alice Gertrude (Batt) Rance of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William G. Rance. Predeceased by her sister Frances Pritchard. Friends will be received from 12 noon to 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, August 19th at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment of cremated remains to follow later at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

AGAR, Gladys……Gladys Maude Agar, born 1915 in St. Thomas, Ontario and moved to London as a young child. Promoted to Glory in London, Ontario on August 12, 2009. A committed Salvationist throughout her life and fiercely proud of her early service as a Salvation Army Officer. Predeceased by her parents, Albert Edward and Sheba Rebecca Agar, her sister Miriam Avey, her brothers Thomas, Albert, Charles, George and William. Sister of Lt. Colonel Bessie Hamilton. A caring Aunt to many nieces, nephews, great and great, great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The service will be held immediately following at 4:00 p.m. The private family interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, N6J 1H3. Online condolences may be left at www.amgfh.com

Plewes……

Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Beatrice Irene (Henderson) Plewes in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late William John “Jack” Plewes. Loving aunt of Gerry Henderson and his wife Pat of Oshawa, Keith Henderson and his wife Jo-Ann of Blenheim, Carrol Henderson and Reverend Deacon Pat Henderson both of London. Cherished great-aunt of Jennifer Ewen and her husband Doug, Melissa Henderson-McStravick and her husband Peter and Kelly Henderson. Sadly missed by her great-great-neices and nephews James and Kyle Ewen, Avery Beatrice, Chip and Reid McStravick. Also missed by several cousins and longtime friends. Predeceased by her parents William and Ellen Henderson her best friend (sister) Hazel Henderson and her brother Harold Henderson. The family will receive friends from 10-11am on Monday, August 17, 2009 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London where the funeral service will be held at 11:00am with Archdeacon Ian Grant and Vicar David Giffen officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184). Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3E6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Wastell……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Edith (Sims) Wastell in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John T. Stackhouse (1945) and the late Wilfred William “Bill” Wastell (1981). Loving mother of John Stackhouse of Belmont, Robert Stackhouse of London, Diana Shirley of London, Wilfred Wastell of London and Adele Brockett of London. Sadly missed by her 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Also missed by her sister Shirley Roberts. Predeceased by her brothers Russell, Gordon and Arthur Sims, her son James Wastell, her daughter-in-law Gilberte Stackhouse and her son-in-law Terrence Shirley. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Mother, your children are so proud and grateful to have had you with us in good times and not so good times. You were an inspiration to all of us. You will never be forgotten.

CLUBB: Hazel
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Hazel Victoria (Smith) (Maynard) Clubb of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late John E. Clubb. Dear daughter of the late Ira and Ethel Smith. Dear mother of Kurt Maynard and his wife Laura of Kingston. Dear step-mother of Elizabeth “Marnie” Parker and her husband Paul of Morpeth. Dear sister of Beatrice Osborne of Florence, Ruth Gosnell and her husband Wesley of Chatham, Donna Baverstock and her husband Gordon of Owen Sound and Arlo Smith of Bothwell. Predeceased by her son Brett Maynard and her sisters Irene Glassford and Helen Reaume. Dear mother-in-law of Deborah of Paris. Also loved by her grandchildren, Melody and Kyra Maynard, Lindsay and Brandon Maynard and Michael and Christopher Dawson. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. 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, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. 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