Services & Obituaries

Brian Mark Moore peacefully passed away at Country Terrace, Komoka, on March 30, 2009 in his 72nd year after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was predeceased by his parents Vivian Gertrude (2003) and Cyril Horton Moore. Brian was a loving husband of 47 years to his wife Susan Moore (nee; Southby) of London. Dear father to Heather Zuskan and husband Kim of Port Dover and Andrew and wife Terry of St. Thomas. Grandfather to Christopher, Matthew, Kayla, Geoffrey, Nicholas and Isabella. Brian is also survived by his sister Sandra Jacobs of Kearney. Brian is a graduate of Burlington High School in 1955. He entered Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean, Quebec, and then graduated from Royal Military College, Kingston in 1960 and went on to complete Chemical Engineering degree at McMaster University in 1961. Brian served with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Camp Petawawa until 1963. He joined A.E.C.L nuclear Research unit in Chalk River before joining the Ontario Hydro Nuclear Power Program as technical engineer at the Douglas Point Nuclear Generating Station in 1965. In 1973 Brian and his family lived in Kincardine where Brian was Technical and Production Manager at the Bruce Nuclear Station. 1990 Brian accepted an offer to join the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria. He was assigned as nuclear safety specialist. Brian was an honoree life time member of Kiwanis Club London. Brian loved digging in his garden, listening to classical music and enjoyed many hours of sailing Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. A memorial service will take place on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm at St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London. On-line condolences can be made at www.amgfh.com Donations can be made to the Parkinson Society Canada.

YOUNG: Edward John……Peacefully at McCormick Home, London, on Monday, March 30, 2009, Edward Young of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy E. (Boorman) Young. Dear father 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. Also loved by his grandchildren Julie Fraser and her husband Scott, Mike Gatward and Richard Edwards-Jones, and his great-grandsons Shawn and Christopher Fraser. Dear brother of Martha Miller of Nanaimo, B.C., Arnold Yung of Queensland, Australia. Predeceased by his brothers Albert Yung and Walter Yung, his sisters Bertha Miller, Augusta Smith and Dorothy Thompson. He was also loved by his nieces and nephews. He served in the R.C.A.F. from 1949-1976. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday April 1, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue (at Wonderland Road), London on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund 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

STEWART, James Bathgate……Peacefully at his residence on Saturday March 28, 2009 James Stewart of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Isabella (Hughson) “Sheila” Stewart. Dear Brother of Ella Cunnington and her husband Jack of Guelph, Jeanette Stewart of Edinburgh, Scotland, Nancy Beigton of Birmingham, England. Dear Brother-In-Law to Moira Mulhearon of London, Edward Hughson and his wife Margaret of Edinburgh, Scotland. Loving Uncle to Ross Mulhearon and his partner Steve Tait of Toronto, Sean Mulhearon and his wife Monica of London. Loving Great Uncle to Paityn Mulhearon. Also loved by his many nieces and nephews. He was a long time member of the ANAF #229, York Street. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where a Private Family Service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday. Cremation will take place following the service in Woodland Crematorium, London. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street London Ontario N5W 3Z6 or to Charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McELHERAN, Richard Oakley

At Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, on Friday, March 27, 2009 Richard “Dick” Oakley McElheran formerly of Emery Street, London in his 87th year. Loved uncle of Elizabeth McElheran and her husband Fred Gabrsek of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dear brother-in-law of Freida McElheran of Oakville. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Winnifred McElheran and his brother George McElheran. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 3-6 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London (519-433-5184). The funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 11:00 am with The Very Reverend Terrance A. Dance officiating. Interment in the Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Meals on Wheels London, 356 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6 would be appreciated. A Masonic Service under the auspices of St. Johns Masonic Lodge No.209a A.F. & A.M. will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BLACKWELL, Lloyd William

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Friday March 27, 2009 Lloyd W. Blackwell of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Margaret E. (Morrissey)
Blackwell. Dear father of Pat Erison, Susan Campbell and her husband Dan all of London and
Sandra Blackwell-Magee and her husband Charlie of Mount Brydges. Also loved by his grandchildren David Blackwell and his wife Deanna, Chris Blackwell and his wife Natalie, Andrew Campbell and his partner Norah Crawford, Amy Erison and her husband Duke Guy, Derek Campbell, Chuck Erison and his wife Chantel and by his great-grandchildren Ashley, Hillary, Megan, Kaylem, Tatum, Haliey and Dakota. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Gordon and Harold Blackwell. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday March 31, 2009 after 12:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Mathew Elamplakatt officiating. Inurnment in the Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The family would like to send a special thank you to Pamm Turner a social worker in ER, 5th floor nursing staff and all staff of the Palliative Care Unit at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital.

Bradt ……

At Victoria Hospital on Thursday, March 26th, 2009, Daniel Garfield Bradt in his 55th year. Dear brother of Claudia Lewis and her husband John of Grand Bend. Dear uncle of Luke Lewis and his wife Melissa, Margaret Lewis and great-uncle of Damon, Victoria and Josephine. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Margo Bradt and his brother Timothy William Bradt. At the family’s request a private service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Hemophilia Society, c/o St. Joseph’s Health Centre, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6E 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SNOWDEN, Alice Irene
The family of Alice Irene Snowden (nee Jackson), sadly announces that after a long and happy life, she peacefully passed away on March 25, 2009, in her 97th year. Alice leaves her family and friends with warm memories of a woman who was kind and generous to everyone she met. Her strong sense of family and her unconditional love will be missed most by those who loved her. A devoted member of the Christian Science Church.
Alice was the beloved wife of the late Henry “Hank” Snowden (1983). Proud and loving mother to Gerald Snowden and his wife Margaret of London, and daughter Marilyn Brown and the late Robert Brown (1994). Cherished sister to Geraldine (Ken) Irwin. Alice was adored by her Grandchildren, Tracey and Peri Luel, Orianna Snowden, Scott and Carrie Lynn Brown, Jason and Sarah Snowden, and Shawna and Kelly Malone. Blessed with memories of their Great Grandma are Johanna and Henry Luel, Tatum, Flynn and Declan Malone, Jack Snowden and Griffin Brown.
Predeceased by parents Lillian (Graham) and William “Wink” Jackson and three of her sisters, Florence (Earl) Cotton, Helen Ditchfield and Bernice (Walter) Scott. Mother was a much loved aunt to many nieces and nephews and loved to play bridge.
Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South where a Private Family Service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, April 3rd with interment following in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations, may be made to Hutton House, 654 Wonderland Road North, London, ON N6H or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BRADFORD: Mildred……At Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Monday, March 23, 2009. Annie Amilda “Mildred” (Abel) Bradford of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Sydney J. Bradford. Dear mother-in-law of Charlotte Bradford. Dear sister of June Park and her husband Bill and Bill Abel and his wife Lily. Predeceased by her son Robert Bradford (2008), her daughter Donna Raithby (1961), her granddaughter Carolyn (1983), her sisters Violet and Ethel and her brothers Earl, Harvey, Thornley, Lloyd and Archibald. Also loved by her grandchildren Deborah and Robert, her step-granddaughters Catherine and Lynne, her step-great-grandchildren Delaney, Dawson and Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, March 26th at 9:30 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1K8 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Nixon: Irma
With great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Irma Mary (Molnar) Nixon, who left us peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2009, in her 85th year. Irma battled Alzheimer’s for seven years with courage, grace and humour. Beloved wife of the late Robert Nixon, she will be fondly missed by her children Nancy Morris and Rick Nixon, and their spouses Dave Morris and Judy Fletcher, and affectionately remembered by her cherished grandchildren Brett and Massey Morris. She is survived by her sisters Margaret Perkins and Laura Bucsis, and predeceased by siblings James Molnar, Matilda Molnar, Rudolph Molnar, Julius Molnar and Rose Bucsis. The family would like to thank Sunrise of Unionville for their compassionate and excellent care. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 7 to 9 pm Thursday. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 am. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 would be gratefully appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Nixon: Irma
With great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Irma Mary (Molnar) Nixon, who left us peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2009, in her 85th year. Irma battled Alzheimer’s for seven years with courage, grace and humour. Beloved wife of the late Robert Nixon, she will be fondly missed by her children Nancy Morris and Rick Nixon, and their spouses Dave Morris and Judy Fletcher, and affectionately remembered by her cherished grandchildren Brett and Massey Morris. She is survived by her sisters Margaret Perkins and Laura Bucsis, and predeceased by siblings James Molnar, Matilda Molnar, Rudolph Molnar, Julius Molnar and Rose Bucsis. The family would like to thank Sunrise of Unionville for their compassionate and excellent care. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 7 to 9 pm Thursday. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 am. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 would be gratefully appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com