Services & Obituaries

HODGE, Florence Mary……It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Florence Mary (Chavner) Hodge on Friday, July 3, 2009 in Oakville, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Matthew C. Hodge. Pre-deceased by her loving sister, Dorothy Volker. Loving mother to her two children Mary and her husband Larry Thomas of Oakville and Carl and his wife Jane Everett of Kelowna, B.C. Nana will be missed by her four grandchildren – Melanie Rogers (Justin) of Melbourne Australia, Melissa Reid of Oakville, Daniel Cameron of Toronto, and Laura Cameron of Kelowna, as well as her two great-grandsons Noah and Brody Rogers of Melbourne, Australia. Florence is also survived by her sisters-in-law Mary Hodge and Gladys Gale and her brother-in-law Gerry (Phyllis) Hodge, as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral sevice will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Living Oakville, 301 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario L6K 2H2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MATER, Leah Irene

At Trafalgar Terrace Retirement Residence on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Mrs. Leah Irene ( Hart ) Mater of London in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Mater. Dear mother of Donna Chesney and her husband Gord of London and Sandy Morrison and her husband Bob of Arva. Loved grandmother of Jim Chesney and wife Kim, Gord Chesney, Karen Chesney, Laurie Graham, Jamie Morrison and wife Jenn and Sari Morrison and great grandmother of Tarran Chesney and partner John, Calie Chesney and partner Scott, Dylan Chesney, Ashley Graham and friend Hawk, Taylor Graham and friend Travis, and Robbie and Evelyn Morrison. Predeceased by her grand-son-in-law Derek Weiler (2009). Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 am with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Private family Interment later in the Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. The family wish to thank Trafalgar Terrace Staff for their loving kindness and care to Leah during her stay and particularly during the last two weeks. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

GOTH: Mrs. Marjorie (Blackburn) Goth
Peacefully at Kensington Village, London on Sunday, June 28th, 2009 Mrs. Marjoire (Blackburn) Goth of London, age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Dr. George W. Goth. Dear mother of Lynn H. Goth and his wife Pat of West Bolton, Quebec and Fred Goth of London. Predeceased by her son G. William Goth. Dear sister of Mrs. Jean Donnelly of Hamilton. Dear mother-in-law of Heather Tuniga (Harp) of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Janice Goth (Santiago), Mark Goth and Allen Goth, Peter Goth (Anna), Susan Nemec (Karel) and Christopher Goth and her great-grandchildren James, Sarah, Julia, Jennifer and Meagan. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 5th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, July 6th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Morley G. Clarke officiating. Reception to follow immediatey after funeral at the funeral home reception centre. After the reception interment will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Metropolitan United Church Memorial Fund, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 or Kensington Village Charitable Foundation, 1340 Huron Street, London, ON N5V 3R3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The Goth family wishes to thank the staff at Kensington Village and Brenda Cuming and her staff with Compassionate Care.

LONG: Mabel
At Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Mabel Irene (Kivell) Long, formerly of London. Dear sister of Donna Hamblin of Florida and sister-in-law of Shirley Kivell of Glencoe and Jean Kivell of Chatham. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers, Byron, Lorne and Allan Kivell and her sisters Marjorie Gill, Jean Kivell and Lillian Sura. 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 Wednesday, July 1st at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Michael J. Stol of Westmount Presbyterian Church officiating. 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

SCHROEDER, William David

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Saturday, June 27, 2009 William D. “Billy” Schroeder of London in his 70th year. Loved father of Lisa Schroeder of London. Dear brother of Norma Hewitt, Bernice Webb and Jack Schroeder all of London and Ila Baldwin of California. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.Special friend of Maureen Cameron. Predeceased by three sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, one hour prior (12:00 -1:00 pm) 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, July 3, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Tilley……

After a long struggle with Alzhiemers at London Regional Mental Health on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Earl James Tilley in his 82nd year. Earl was born in Round Harbor Newfoundland May 21, 1928 and moved to Ontario in 1949. Beloved husband of Phyllis K. (Dobbs) Tilley. Loving father of Barry Tilley and his wife Wanda of Wasaga, Ken Tilley and his wife Debra of Centralia and Deborah Tilley and her partner Debbie of London. Sadly missed by his 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Also missed by his brother Cecil Tilley of Wiarton. Predeceased by his parents Josiah and Naomi Tilley, his brothers Louis, George and Sam and sister Geraldine Collins. A special thank you to London Regional Mental Health for their great patients and care over the last 3 years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 noon – 1pm) to the memorial service being held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, June 27th at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BEATRICE ELLEN FOX

– In her 97th year, Beatrice Ellen (Gare) Fox went to be with her Lord on June 23, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, W. Heman Fox (2000), daughter Betty Hester (1998), grandson Mark Felker (1992), granddaughter Debra Frith (2008), brothers Melvin Gare (1982) and Gordon (1992), and sisters Lois Wigelsworth (1999) and Olive Simpson (2004). She will be missed by her children: Fred Hester, Joyce and Bill Daw, Helen and Weldon Westlake, Carol Felker, Anne and Frank Maxwell, Mary and Gary Roberts, 11 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, a brother Frank Gare, and a sister-in-law Edna Gare. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Beatrice’s life on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00pm at Knollwood Baptist Church, 800 Cheapside Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bangladesh Memorial Christian Hospital, c/o A.B.W.E. in Canada, 160 Adelaide Street South, London, ON, N5Z 3L1. Personal condolences may be made at www.amgfh.com

BUIST: John “Jim”
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. John Alexander Buist of London in his 88th year, Beloved husband of Hazel Buist. Dear father of Robert Buist of London and Dean Buist and his wife Michele of Georgetown. Loving grandfather of Scott, Ian, Tyler, Abigail, Riley and Hayley. Predeceased by his brother Charles and his sister Anne. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. John was a veteran of World War II and an employee of 3M for 35 years. 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 funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, June 26th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Sheldon W. Dyck officiating. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expression of sympathy, friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com)

STINCHCOMBE, Ruth…..

Surrounded by family at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, on Monday, June 22, 2009, Ruth Stinchcombe of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Stinchcombe (1981) and partner of the late Ed Beccarea. Loving mother of Wayne Stinchcombe and his wife Sandra of London and Gary Stinchcombe and his partner Donna Muller of London. Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Mike), Kimberly (Josh), Sarah, Nichole (Nathan) and Melissa. The family would like to thank the 3rd floor staff – Chelsey Park for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Ruth’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 1:00pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As a expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 20 Victoria Street, 6th Floor, Toronto ON M5C 2N9 or London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com