Services & Obituaries

CROSSAN, Ruth……

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, March 15, 2009, Ruth (Heatherley) Crossan of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Crossan (1980). Ruth was a wonderful, beautiful loving person. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Special thanks to Marilyn Nugent – PSW (CCAC), The Alzheimer’s Outreach program at the McCormick, the 4th floor staff of Marian Villa and the Doctors and 9th floor staff at University Hospital. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm, on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Outreach Program at McCormick Home, The Boys & Girls Club or Mount Hope Marian Villa. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SHERRY, Helen Irene

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Sunday, March 15, 2009 Helen Irene (Dickie) Sherry of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Alexander Sherry. Dear mother of Keith Sherry of London. Loved sister of Marjorie Dickie and Gordon Dickie and his wife Rae all of London. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Donald and Douglas Dickie. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Kevin Rutledge officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 201 Queens Avenue, Suite 202, London, ON N6A 1J1 or the West Park Church Building Fund 955 Gainsborough Road, London, ON N6G 5C9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

JANSEN: Linda……At University Hospital, London on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Linda Louise (Mitton) Jansen of London in her 56th year. Beloved wife of Brian Hall. Dear mother of Patricia and Roy, Dave and Jenn, Kristy and Mike, Robbie, Ken and Carrie, Kelly and Alex, Keith and Leanne and Kevin and Karen. Dear sister of Ron Mitton and his wife Judy, Gary Mitton and his wife Linda, Barb Salisbury and her husband Lenny and Bonnie Mitton. Also loved by her 12 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London on Tuesday, March 17th at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St George Street, London, Ontario N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HUDSON: Keith……At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, March 12, 2009. R. Keith Hudson of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Mildred E. (Linton) Hudson. Dear father of Diane E. Sheridan and her husband Joseph of Toronto, Raymond L. Hudson and his wife Monique of Whitby, Brenda L. Swan and her husband Peter of Charlestown, N.S.W. Australia and Patricia E. Hudson of Denver, Colorado. Dear son of the late Everett and Dorothy Hudson. Dear brother of John E. “Jack” Hudson and his wife Thelma of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his sister Beatrice Pastorius. Also loved by his 8 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2 ro 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, March 16th at 1:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. A Memorial Masonic Service will be held in the chapel Sunday at 7:00 p.m. under the auspicies of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CAMPBELL:

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Dereth (Coulthart) Campbell of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late W. H. “Bill” Campbell. Dear mother of Laird Campbell, Hap Campbell both of London,and Carol Campbell of Ottawa. Predeceased by her son Stan (1979), her 3 brothers and her 2 sisters. Also loved by her grandchildren Sabrina and Natasha Campbell. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London on Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 am. Interment Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Mission Services Of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N 5Z1 S1or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, London Chapter, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PETTIGREW, Clifford George

At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Tuesday March 10, 2009 Clifford George (Jack) Pettigrew of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Beryl Winifred (Ingleton) Pettigrew. Dear father of Brian Pettigrew and his wife Julianne, Cheryl Leyes and her husband Ron, and father-in-law of Elizabeth Pettigrew. Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Predeceased by his son Gary Pettigrew (2002). Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering to celebrate Jack’s life will be held on Monday March 16, 2009 from 1-3 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Inurnment will follow in the Woodland Cemetery, London with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, c/o Parkwood Hospital West County Wing, 801 Commissioners Rd. E, London, ON N6C 5J1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Penney……

Peacefully at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Sunday, March 8, 2009, Edward Ralph “Ted” Penney in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Penney (2000). Loving father of Anne and Ted McDonald of Guelph, Susan and Bob Farlow of Sarnia and Janice and Chuck Sperlich of London. Dearest grandfather of John, Ian and Heather, James and Erin and David McDonald, Leanne and Colin Sperlich and Stephanie and Steven Farlow and great-granddaughter Evelyn McDonald. Also fondly remembered by extended family and friends in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1:00pm with Reverend Canon K. Sam Thomas officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church – Memorial Fund, 397 Springbank Drive, London ON, N6J 1G7 or charity of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McKay……

Entered into the presence of her Lord at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock ON, on Saturday March 7, 2009, Mildred Adeline “Addie” (Bayley) McKay in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Fergus McKay (1960). Loving mother of Ron (Dianne) McKay of Clinton, Helen Kinsella (Jack McKee) of Mississauga, Larry (Bonnie) McKay of London, Garry (Alison) McKay of Whitby, Fergus McKay of London, Frank McKay (Krys Kipfer) of London and Craig (Christal) McKay of London. Dear sister of Marion Kennington of St. Thomas, Marjorie Dutot of Clinton, Verna Morgan of Clinton, Edna Sims of Exeter and Joyce (David) Slorach of Toronto. Sadly missed by her sixteen grandchildren; Susan, Audra, Ron Jr., Lynn, Kelle, Michele, Blair, Brad, Emily, Luke, Matt, Jason, Amy, Jena, Connor and Carter. Also missed by her eight great-grandchildren; Sydney, Max, Shane, Colton, Camryn, Nolan, Aidan and Kellen. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by four of her brothers-in-law Charles Kennington, Lewis Dutot, Bob Morgan and Evan Sims. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at the Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1:00pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Westley Knox United Church – Gym Fund, 91 Askin Street, London, ON, N6C 4X9 or charity of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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HARRIS: Jean……Peacefully at McGarrell Place, London on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Edna Jean (Robinson) Harris of London in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late J. C. H. “Jack” Harris. Predeceased by her son George Harris and brothers Gordon, Clarence and Robert Robinson. Also loved by her grandchildren, Cindy, Scott and Timothy and his wife Lindsey, her great-grandchildren, Sophie and Adam and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 pm, Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, March 9th at 11:00 am with Reverend Gordon Duncan of Calvary United Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com