Services & Obituaries

ALLISON, William Lloyd…..A memorial service to celebrate the life of W. Lloyd Allison will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London on Sunday, September 20, 2009. Visitation from 12:00 noon. Service at 1:00pm, with a Reception to follow at the A. Millard George Reception Centre. A private family interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery on Monday, September 21, 2009. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

ZOLTAI, Yolanda

Peacefully at London Health Science Centre, Victoria Hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2009 Yolanda “Jolan” (Repaszky) Zoltai of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Zoltai (2007). Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Judith Zoltai of Toronto. Dear sister-in-law of Magda Repaszky of Budapest, Hungary. Also sadly missed by her dear friends Dr. and Mrs. Gyula Szonyi and Mrs. Teresa Szjjarto of Budapest, Hungary, Mr. and Mrs. Imre Szatmari of London and Brigitte Fournier of Quebec City. Fondly remembered by Mrs. M. Marycz, Betty and Bruce Brown, Mr. and Mrs. John Kovacs, Annie Eyesson all of London and George and Helen Suzuki of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. M. Szigeti of Mexico. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, July 24, 2009 from 12:00 -1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Paul Kantor officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Les Zoltai Award at Fanshawe College, c/o Catherine Finlayson, P.O. Box 7005, 1460 Oxford Street East, London, ON N5Y 5R6, Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (Parkwood Hospital), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ELLIOTT, Elva Mary Eileen

Surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Parkwood Hospital, London, Elva Mary Eileen (Allen) Elliott of London in her 78th year. Devoted wife of the late Robert Donald “Don” Elliott of 58 years. Loving mother of Cindy (Elliott) Pavan and her husband Paul of Kitchener and Mark Elliott and his wife Suzanne Fratschko Elliott of London. Proud grandmother of Sarah and Becky Pavan and Alexandra Elliott. Dear sister of Bea, Jean, Vera, Elsie, Harry, Ernie, Cliff, Edsel, and Ken. Elva was a nurturing elementary school teacher whose caring and determined spirit touched everyone she met. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who took great pleasure in her granddaughters’ accomplishments, working in her garden and curling up to read a good book. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at Empress United Church, 75 Blackfriars Street, London on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Lorenzo G. Ramirez Jr. officiating. Donations to Matthews Hall Children’s Library Project, “Our School, Our Future” Campaign, 1370 Oxford Street West, London ON N6H 1W2 or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Parkwood Hospital, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2 would be greatly appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences may be left at www.amgfh.com

ELLIOTT, Elva May….

Peacefully at Grandwood Park Retirement Residence, London, on Thursday, July 16, 2009, Elva May (McGregor) Elliott of London in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Garnet Elliott (1984). Loving mother of the late Joan (2007) Marshall (Jim) of London and Pat Fyvie (Jamie) of Toronto. Very muched loved grandmother of Doug Marshall (Martha), Joanne Bensted (Grahame), Jamie Marshall (Nicole) and Chris Fyvie and great Nana of Shayne, Cori, Hayley, Matthew, Rachel, Sam, Megan and Molly. Predeceased by her brother Morley. Special thanks to all family and friends for their caring visits with Elva during her lifetime and to the staff at Grand Wood Park for their support during the past three years. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12noon – 1:00 pm) to the Celebration of Elva’s Life, which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Tracy Crick-Butler officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TOMLINSON, Norma

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Friday July 10, 2009, Norma Belle (Roseboom) Tomlinson of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Frederick “Ron” Tomlinson (2004). Also predeceased by her daughter Heather Tomlinson (2005). Dear mother of Sherri Long and her husband Ted of London and Scott Tomlinson and his wife Pam of Simcoe. Much loved grandmother of Christine Long and Dean Gocan, Dan Long and Amy Lepage, Jordie Margison and Janalynne Rogers,Greg Margison (Jennifer Thorpe),Jesse Margison (Brandy Watters), Nikki Tomlinson (Charlie Bremner), Ryan and Jaime Tomlinson, Jamie and Laura Tomlinson, Sean Tomlinson and Katie Tomlinson (Stewart Day) and also survived by her great grandchildren Bo and Paige Gocan and Liam and Charlotte Tomlinson. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London , where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Maureen Dwyer officiating. Interment in Zion Hills Cemetery (7th Line), West Nissouri, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Victoria Order of Nurses (V.O.N.) 1151 Florence Street, Suite 100, London, ON N5W 2M7 or the London Consistory Club, P.O. Box 96, London, ON N6A 4V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LINDSAY, Jeannette……Jeannette Lindsay in her 97th year passed peacefully at the Dearness Home, London, Ontario on Thursday, July 9, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Morley Lindsay. Dear mother of Robert Lindsay and his wife Wanda of London, Diane Wieffering and her husband Bill of London and Judy Sykes and her husband Robert of Summerland, B.C. Predeceased by her brother Armand. Was loved and will be missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 46 Cathcart Street, London on Wednesday, July 15th at 11:00 a.m. with Father Francis Thekkumkattil officiating. The interment will be in St. Peters Cemetery, London, at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KEENLISIDE, Mabel Eileen

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, Mabel Eileen (Luno) Keenliside of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of Cyril Keenliside. Dear mother of Gary Keenliside of Thousand Oaks, California, Rev. Don Keenliside and his wife Helen of Mt. Brydges, Thomas Keenliside of Vancouver and Dr. Julia Keenliside and her husband Ray Cislo of Edmonton. Loved sister of Hazel McDowell and her husband George of London. Dear grandmother of Dan, Kari, Susan, Jennifer, Leah and Marin and Erik and great-grandmother of Kyle, Paige, Kurtis and Rein. Predeceased by her brothers Lyndhurst (Sam) and Phillip and her twin sisters Margaret Nagy and Edna Whyte, May Gartley and daughter-in-law Joannie Keenliside. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday July 19, 2009 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the East London Anglican Ministries, 2060 Dundas Street East, London, ON N5V 1R2 where a memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 pm with the Reverend June Hough officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the East London Anglican Ministries, 2060 Dundas Street East, London, ON N5V 1R2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GREENLEES, Thomas…..

Suddenly at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Thomas C. Greenlees of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Wilma J. (Adams) Greenlees (2001). Proud father of Andy Greenlees of London and Susan Greenlees and her husband Mike Daniels of Smithers, B.C. Loved grandfather of Kaila and Richan. Dear brother of Alex Greenlees and the late Jean of Barrie. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Thomas served overseas in the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Artillery from 1940-1945, including the Normandy Landing. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at Riverside United Church, 451 Dunedin Drive, London on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Victor Brown officiating. A private family inurnment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Quilliams, Amy……

Peacefully with family by her side at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, July 5, 2009 Amy Etta (Woods) Quilliams in her 74th year. Beloved wife of George E. Quilliams. Loving mother of Pauline Godfrey and her husband Bill of Chatham, Steven Quilliams and his partner Cathie Appleman of London and Arlene Quilliams and her fiance Jasan Boparai of London. Dear sister of Ruby Woods of Beebe, Quebec, Annis Carnegie of Ottawa, James Woods and his wife Jenny of London, Walter Woods of London, Bevin Woods and his wife Linda of Kincardine, Elizabeth French of Sayeville, Quebec and Gordon Woods of London. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Mark and Karen Godfrey, Stacey, Andrew and Bryan Quilliams and Amy, Courtney and Ian Isbister. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Winnifrid Woods of Simcoe and Joanne Woods of London. Predeceased by her sister Celia Smith and brothers Louis, Carroll and Alvin Woods. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 7th and 1 hour prior (12 noon – 1pm) to the service at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, July 8th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon K. Sam Thomas officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to The Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London ON N5W 3Z6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ARNOLD, Sariah Joy……

Our “Angel baby girl” Sariah Joy Arnold, born Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 2:45 am at Victoria Hospital, London has gone to be with our Heavenly Father. Sariah Joy is the beloved daughter of David and Kathy Arnold, sister of Cooper, Jaden, Sage and Nolan. Grandparents are Ed and Romaine Arnold of Santa Clara, Utah; Judy Arnold and the late Don Arnold of London. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Oakland Cemetery, 390 Oxford Street West, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London ON N6C 4V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com