Services & Obituaries

ROWE: Ted E…….At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Thursday, April 9th, 2009 Ted E. Rowe of London in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Joan C. (Anderson) Rowe. Dear father of David and his wife Linda, Paul and his wife Alison and Steve all of London. Dear brother of Robert B. and his wife Rita of Calgary. Also loved by his grandchildren Michael and Kevin both of London, and Jacob and Tom both of Vancouver. Cremation has taken place. The family will recieve friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, April 16th at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Private family Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Mr. Rowe was a life member of the Optimist Club of Downtown London and a dedicated coach of youth baseball and hockey teams. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STERN, Tamar….

Peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, Tamar Stern of London in her 69th year. A private family graveside service in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Tamar is missed by her family. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

CARROLL: Marion Catherine
Marion Carroll passed away peacefully in her one hundredth year, at Norview Lodge, Simcoe on April 8, 2009. Marion was predeceased by her husband Richard Gauld Carroll (1951) and her son-in-law Gary Sims (2002). Marion is survived by her daughters Patricia Sims (George Jacob) and Susan (Alf) McLellan, grandchildren, Scott (Cheryl) Sims, Adrienne Sims (Chuck Butchart), Dr. Nathan McLellan and Andrew McLellan. Marion is lovingly remembered by her family as a wonderful mother and as the consumate grandmother. Her spirit of courage and determination is a wonderful legacy left to all who have known her. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Chestnut Hill, Norview Lodge, who with their loving care made her final year most comfortable. Marion’s funeral service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, April 11th at 11:00 am with interment following in Woodland Cemetery, London. For anyone wishing to make a memorial donation, Marion’s family would appreciate that consideration be given th a charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

COOPER: Bob
It is with great sadness that the family, announce the passing of Robert John Cooper of London in his 74th year on Monday April 6, 2009. Beloved husband of Marnie Cooper. Loving father of Debbie and her husband Rick Carpenter, Tom Cooper and Charlene and her husband Doug Gorrie. Predeceased by his granddaughter Angela. Also loved and missed by his grandchildren, Becky, Elizabeth and Thomas, several great-grandchildren and his ex wife Jean Henry. Cremation has taken place. At Bob’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street , London, ON N6B 2V3. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MOULIN, Pierre Jean-Marie Marcel
At Parkwood Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday April 6, 2009 Pierre “Peter” Jean-Marie Marcel Moulin of London in his 93rd year. Long time partner of Gladys Lillian (Payne) Moulin. Dear father of Dwight Moulin and wife Shelby, Carolyn Naus and husband John, Heather Roch and husband Armand and Brenda Lee Serres and husband Michael. Loved grandfather of Jana, Tamara, Kimberley and Mark Moulin, Jeff Northey and wife Amy, Jodi Halsema and husband Dave and Andrew James (A.J.) Naus, Michael and Adam Roch, Amanda and Sean Serres. Also missed by his great granddaughter Avery Marie Halsema and survived by his sister Lucy Therens. Predeceased by his son Steven Moulin, granddaughter Kelly Northey and his cherished friend Evelyn Harker. Our dad was a proud veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. Peter was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, the War Medal 1939-45 and also the Royal Canadian Air Force “Operational Wings”. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, April 13, 2009 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 46 Cathcart Street, London on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne Street, sUITE 301, London, ON N6B 3R9 would be appreciated. The family sends a special thank you to the 6th floor Palliative Care team and staff at University Hospital and to Parkwood Hospital for their exemplary care and compassion. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GOERTZ-PATERSON: Trudy
At University Hospital, London on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Gertrude Alice (McClenneghan) Goertz-Paterson of London in her 87th year. Beloved mother of Dwight Goertz and his wife Barbara, Merle Goertz and Darrell Goertz. Dear grandmother of Rebecca and William Harley, Anthony Goertz and David and Jennifer Goertz. Also loved by her great-grandchildren Alexa and John Harley. Trudy is dearly loved and is remembered as woman of great faith. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, April 10th at 11:00 am with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 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

ROBINSON, Reverend Robert….

Peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Saturday, April 4, 2009, Reverend Robert Robinson of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Ethel (Hurst) Robinson of 59 years. Loving father of Cheryl McBurney and her husband Robert, Ken Robinson and his wife Brenda all of London, Joanne Benn and her husband Reverend David Benn of Sarnia and Kathy Milne and her husband Cmdr Jeff Milne of Alabama. Cherished grandfather of Josh (Monica), Matt (Ivy), Michelle, Ben, Wade, Jordan, Jeanette, Scott, Peter, Jessica and great-grandfather of Madeline and Samuel. Dear brother-in-law Don Hurst and his wife MaryJane. Reverend Robinson ministered in Wisconsin, Toronto, London, Waterloo, Winnipeg, Hamilton and several interim ministries. A private family graveside service in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 11:00 am at Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 2225 Highbury Avenue North, London, with Pastor Ross Helgeton officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Trans World Radio Canada, P.O. Box 25324, London ON N6C 6B1 or to Across Borders for World Evangelism, 34-980 Adelaide Street South, London ON N6E 1R3. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SLOMAN, DAVID
Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family David Sloman in his 71st year. Dearest husband and best friend of Ann (Fitzgerald) Sloman. Deeply missed and very much loved by his daughter Wendy, and her husband Jamie Kilgour and grandchildren Heather and Luke, and son Karl and his wife Kristine, and their children Taylor and Olivia. Also by his dear brothers Peter and wife Virginia Sloman of Ingersoll, John and wife Thelma Sloman of Sussex, England and Christopher Sloman of Kent, England. Predeceased by his brother, Ronald Sloman of Kent, England. Also his favorite sister-in-law Eileen (Fitzgerald) Willis and her husband Richard of Sussex, England and brother-in-law Ronnie Fitzgerald and his wife Stella of Kent, England. Also loved by his special niece Sandra and husband Stan Robinson, of Kent, England and his many nieces and nephews and friends in Canada, the U.S.A. and the UK. Following service in the Middle East and Europe with the Welsh Guards, David and his family moved to Canada in 1966 where David served law enforcement for 35 years, the last twenty with the Provincial Government. He joined Centennial Lodge No. 684 A.F. & A.M. in 1973, and served as Worshipful Master in 1997. He was Past Most Wise Sovereign of London Valley, Rose Croix, Scottish Rite and Past Potentate of Mocha Shriners. He served as Secretary of the Mocha Alumni Unit, Commander of Mocha Legion of Honour, Drum Major and President of Mocha Shriners Trumpet Band and was a “cuzzin” of Mocha Hill Billy’s Clan # 59. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm Tuesday and 3-5 and 7-9 pm Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, April 9th at 1:00 pm with Reverend Kate Hathaway officiating.
Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. There will be a masonic service held under the auspices of Centennial Lodge No. 684 A.F. & A.M. at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m . The family would like to make special mention of the wonderful care and support of the London Health Sciences Centre, especially the compassion and guidance of Dr. J. Swift. As an expression of sympathy, contributions may be made to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 and the Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, 746 Baseline Road East, London N6C 5Z2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

YOUNG,Dorothy….

Peacefully at McCormick Home, London, on Thursday, April 2, 2009, Dorothy E. (Boorman) Young of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife for over 56 years to the late Edward Young (Monday, March 30, 2009). Loving mother of Mary-Lou Gatward and her husband Dave of London, Sue Methuen and her husband Pat of Airdrie, Alberta and John E. Young of London. Cherished grandmother of Julie Fraser and her husband Scott, Mike Gatward and Richard Edwards-Jones and her great-grandsons Shawn and Christopher Fraser. Sadly missed by her nieces; Betty Lou and Bonnie. Predeceased by her sister and best friend Ellen Nottage. Friends will be received by the family from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm on Monday, April 6, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue (at Wonderland Road), London on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 2 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London, ON N6K 1C3 or to The McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, Ontario, N6K 0A8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
Dot and Eddie together again, together forever…..

GAUTHIER: Mary
At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Mary Margaret (Cook) Gauthier of London in her 57th year. Wife of Adrain Gauthier. Dear mother of Lynn Alderton and Kerry DeShane. Dear sister of Calvin Cook and his wife Bernadette. Predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Julia Cook and her sister Wendy Gowan. Also loved by her grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Alderton and several nieces and nephews. At Mary’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Graveside service at a later date. Cremation has taken place. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com