Services & Obituaries

HALL, Donna…..

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, Donna (Darling) Hall of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Vic Hall (2008). Loving mother of Kim Jovichevich of London, Barb Park of Nobleton and Kelly Hall-Mathews of London. Proud Nana of Andrea and Heather Jovichevich, Lindsay, Kara, Bryan and Lauren Park and Katelyn and Ryan Hall-Mathews. Fondly remembered by Peter and Larry. Dear sister of Barbara Simmons (late Ralph 1993) of Toronto and sister-in-law of Lois-Anne Hyde (Mac) of Barrie. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and numerous close friends. Donna touched the hearts of so many people with her warm smile, compassion for others and her sense of humour. Donna will be missed by her “Bridge Club Ladies” and her friends at Amica. The family wish to extend a special “Thank You” to the VON and the staff at University Hospital, 4th and 6th floor for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a celebration of Donna’s life will be celebrated in the chapel on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 10:30am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LHSC – PEPP, 392 South Street, WMCH Bldg., Room 143, London, ON N6A 4G5 or to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), 1151 Florence Street, Suite 100, London ON N5W 2M7 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEELE: Bill
Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Monday, August 10, 2009. William John Steele of London in his 51st year. Beloved son of Josephine Steele and the late James Steele. Dear brother of Jane (Kent), Rosemary (Roy), Suzanne (Anders) and his twin brother Dennis. Much loved by his nieces and nephews, Andrew, Carin, Jamie Lee, Jessica, Kelly, Kristine, Michele, Mikael, Robyn, Taylor and Timothy and his friends Richard and Sue and Bob and Barb. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, August 15th at 1:30 p.m. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

POWERS: Jim
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, August 10, 2009. James Albert “Jim” Powers of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Roberta “Bobby” Powers. Also loved by his children and grandchildren, Judy Sayles, her husband Kirk and their children Graham, Emily and Chad of Mount Pleasant, Scott Powers, his wife Lorraine and their children Kyle and Kevin of Mississauga and Linda Powers and her daughter Charia of Brantford, his step-children Steven Staniforth and his wife Sharon of Sarnia, Mike Staniforth and his wife Sharon of Denfield, Kevin Staniforth and his wife Florabel of London, Tammy Huey of Sarnia and Dan Staniforth and his wife Carol of Wallaceburg. Also loved by his 16 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, and his brothers Bob Powers and his wife Milly of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Bill Wright of Sarnia. Predeceased by his sisters Kay Mathers and Elsie Wright and his brother Bill Powers. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 13th 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 at 1:00 pm. Cremation. As a expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the C.N.I.B., 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GRANT, Norma Rose…..Peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at University Hospital, London, Norma Rose (Land) Grant of London in her 87th year. Survived by her husband Albert (Bud) after 65 years of happy marriage. One daughter Pamela and her mate Duncan Ramey and his three children Adam, Tara and Alicia. Dear sister of Stuart Land and his wife Blanche of Victoria. Dear aunt of Janet and John Land and his wife Diane all of Victoria, Linda Tunks and her husband Charlie of London, Douglas and Gary Grant of London and Peter Grant of Halifax. Norma was involved in lawn bowling for more than 25 years as a player and official. A long time member of Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club, she represented Ontario at the Canadian Chapionships many times and was successful in wining gold and silver medals. After retiring from the University of Western Ontario she took up golf to enjoy with her friends. Her hobby was china painting and she produced many artistic pieces. Norma and her husband spent 18 wonderful winters in Arizona and made many good friends while enjoying golf and playing bridge.
A special thank you to the staff of Four Counties Hospital in Newbury, Ontario for their care and concern. Also the staff at University Hospital in London for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m. The Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London at 3:00 pm Friday, August 21, 2009. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to Charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at www.amgfh.com

ROSSITER, Bertha…..Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Friday, August 7, 2009, Bertha Irene (Fuller) Rossiter of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred A. Rossiter (1983). Dear mother of Barry Rossiter and his wife Phyllis of London, Keith Rossiter and his wife Carol of Mississauga, Joyce Genttner and her husband Bob Kimmel of Vancouver, B.C. and Ron Rossiter and his wife Kim of London. Dear sister of Bernice Evans of Paris. Predeceased by her daughter Gail Likins and her sisters Florence Cutler and Elsie Cutler. Also loved by 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 7-9pm 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 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Lorenzo G. Ramirez Jr. officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Empress United Church Memorial Fund, 75 Blackfriars Street, London, N6H 1M6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MOLNAR, Steve….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, August 6, 2009, Istvan Karoly “Steve” Molnar of London in his 53rd year. Beloved partner of Janet (Bryce) Brown. Proud father of David Molnar and step-father of David Brown and Bridget Brown. Also missed by his former wife Irma Molnar. Dear son of Margit (Kiss) Molnar and the late Karoly Molnar. Cherished brother of Gyongyi Kosa and her husband Janos. Loving uncle to Csaba, Eniko and Csilla. Dear son-in-law of Murray and Marg Bryce. Steve will be missed by many relatives and friends in London and Erdely, Romania. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses for their compassion and care. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Paul Kantor officiating. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Schultz……

Surrounded by loved ones at Victoria Hospital on Thursday, August 6, 2009 Irene Vivian Inch Schultz in her 72nd year. Survived by two brothers Martin and his wife Millie Inch and Alvin Inch. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephew Kathy Inch, David Inch and Marlene Jansen. Also missed by her dear friends Bernard and Fran Murray, Sue Roberts and Mary Quinn. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Forrest Inch. A special thank you to Dr. Sanatani, the staff at the London Cancer Clinic and the staff of C7 Oncology Unit. Friends will be received by family 1 hour prior (12 noon – 1pm) to a Celebration of Irene’s Life at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 at 1:00pm. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119, London, ON N6B 1V5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Dorothy Alexa……On Tuesday, August 4, 2009 peacefully and surrounded by her family at Parkwood Hospital (palliative care unit), London, Dorothy Alexa (Ramage) Smith in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Everett M. Smith (2006). Loving mother of Susan, Jan, Julie of London and David and his wife Shannon of Owen Sound. Proud grandmother of Nathan Zaplatar and his wife Erin, Michael Smith, Jeffrey Smith and his fiancee Tahnee and Keegan Smith. Loving great-grandmother of Brayden Smith and Naomi Zaplatar. Also missed by her sister-in-law Vera Ramage and brother-in-law Ian Gilchrist and his wife Wilma. Dorothy will be missed by her many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Pre-deceased by her brother Jim Ramage and her sister Eleanor Gilchrist. Cremation has already taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9 on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, N6A 4V2 or to Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London, N6C 1E7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Dakin……

Peacefully, surrounded by family at University Hospital on Sunday, August 2, 2009 Wallace Alfred Dakin in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Lillian Dakin (2001). Loving father of Ken Dakin, Dennis Dakin and his wife Lisa, Leonard Dakin and Leslie Dakin. Cherished step-father of Sandi Gatschene and her husband Wayne and Keith Andress and his wife Susan. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Brodie, Robbie, Samantha, Shawn Gatschene and his wife Shelly, Amber Kuntz and Natalie Andress. Also missed by his great-grandchildren Rashelle, Bridget, Ashley and Skylar. Fondly remembered by his cousin Bob Sawyer and his wife Virginia of Windsor, nieces, nephews and extended family. Wally will be greatly missed by his best friend Hugh Sandford. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be conducted at the Lambeth Legion, Branch 501, 7097 Kilbourne Road West, on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Frank Mantz officiating. At Wally’s request a private family interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Lambeth Legion, Branch 501, 7097 Kilbourne Road West, or charity of choice. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

PARK (COATES), Lillian C. nee Spettigue…..Peacefully with family by her side at University Hospital, London on Sunday, July 26, 2009, Lillian Park in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late D. Edgar Coates (1960) and Reverend Clifford G. Park (1993). Dear sister to Margaret Blaine (2007), Eunice Spettigue, Betty Joynt (1978) and Diane Emery (1998). Loving mother to Ken Coates (2002) and his wife Betty of Wellington, Bob Coates and his wife Elva of London, Don Coates and his wife Lois of Forest and Paul Coates and his wife Therese of London. Loving step-mother to Bonnie (Park) Blackburn and her husband Larry of Amherstburg. Loving grandmother to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Special mom to Cathy Park and family. Fondly remembered by cherished friend Jane O’Connor. Lillian’s life has been devoted to her family and her strong Christian beliefs, and she is now in the presence of the Lord. Many thanks to the staff at McGarrell Place for the care received during her recent residency. The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 and 7-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29th 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 Thursday, July 30th at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London, Ontario, N6C1E7 or to charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com