Services & Obituaries

GORMAN, Lily…..Surrounded by her family, at Dearness Home on Saturday, February 28, 2009 Lily (Yeomans) Gorman of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold William Gorman (1980). Dear mother of Harold Gorman and Linda Quinn and her husband Garnet all of London, Richard Gorman and his wife Karen of Strathroy and Robert Gorman and his wife Becki of Courtney, B.C. Also loved by her eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by four brothers, three sisters and her grandson Bradley Gorman. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 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 Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com Special thanks to her granddaughter Heather and her dear friend Winnie Wills.

Millerson……

At Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London, on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, H. E. “Ted” Millerson in his 81st year formerly of Ottawa. Survived by his siblings Mary Millerson and John Millerson and also by his many extended family. Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11:00am with Archdeacon Ken Anderson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road Unit 117, London ON, N6L 1G5 or chrity of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BIE: Kenneth
At his residence on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Kenneth Brian Edward Bie of London in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Linda M. (Giles) Bie. Dear father of Tracey Pitcher and her husband Austin of St. Thomas and Laurie Morden of Grand Prairie, Alberta. Dear brother of Sharon Neilson and her husband Bob of London and Gary Bie and his wife Georgina of Paris. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, February 28th at 1:00 pm with Reverend David R. Carrothers officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOYT, Ruth Anne…..
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, Ruth Anne (Hamil, Barnfather) Hoyt of London in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Murray Hoyt for 34 years. Loving mother of Shannon Helmer and her husband Tom of St. Thomas and step-mother of Monte Hoyt of London. Cherished grandmother of Kennedy Marie. Dear sister of Nancy Johnston and her husband Bill of Huntsville and sister-in-law Evelyn Crawford and her husband Keith of London. Missed by her nephews Todd (Karen), Matt and her nieces Susan (AJ), Helen (Perry) and Tracy (Dave), by her great-nephew Connor and her Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Predeceased by her father Clayton Hamil, mother Peggie Paul and her sister-in-law Helen Vine. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Friday, February 27, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Ruth Anne’s life will be held at Community of Christ Church, 1550 Brydges Street, London on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
“Loved everyone and did onto all.”

MACKIE, Hugh…..

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, Hugh Gardiner Mackie of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Iris May (Davey) Mackie 63 years. Loving brother of Jessie Glover and Bethia Winchester all of Calgary. Dear brother-in-law of Doris Turcott and Bob Davey and wife Bette. Also missed by his nieces and nephews; Davey, Diane, Bob, Harlan, Jim, Jane, Bo, Tim, Karen, Mike, Linda, Iris and his great-nieces and great nephews and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Bill, Andy, Robert, Elizabeth and Margaret and his brother-in-law Allan Turcott. Major Mackie served with Lord Strathcona’s Horse (RCAC) for over 30 years. He was a member of Vimy Legion No. 145, member of FSNAS and member of the London United Services Institute. Hugh was a veteran of WWII and Korea. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm on Friday, February 27, 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, February 28, 2009 at 10:30 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSON, Iris….

At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, Iris May Johnson of London in her 88th year. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Alice Johnson and her sister Phyllis Johnson. Friends will be received one hour prior (12 noon – 1:00pm) to the funeral service, being conducted in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 1:00pm, with Reverend Catherine Tovell officiating. Spring interment in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Dundas Street Centre United Church – Memorial Fund or London Health Sciences Centre Foundation. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HMELEVS: Vera
At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Vera Hmelevs formerly of Granton, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Anatolijs Hemelevs. Dear aunt of Irene in Ireland and Erica in Latvia. The Liturgy will be held at 8:30 am on Thursday, February 26th, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am at the Russian Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Russian Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London, ON N6C 4T8 or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) on line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ALDINGTON, Annie….
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, February 22, 2009, Annie (Brown) Aldington of London in her 97th year. Loving wife of the late Howard Aldington (1983). Beloved mother of Gloria and Vic Thompson of London, Fred and Mavis Aldington of Calgary, Bob and Linda Aldington, Rick and Sandra Aldington and Kathie and Russ Roedding all of London. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Searle Brown. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Violet, Marcia, Shirley and brothers Bob, Jack and Gord. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Annie’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany – Elevator Fund, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9, as this fund was dear to Mom’s heart. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Bernardo……

Suddenly with family by his side at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Friday, February 20, 2009, Aldo Alvin Bernardo in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Jeanette (Cox) Bernardo. Dear father of Dr. Theresa Bernardo of East Lansing, Michigan and Mary Sue Bernardo of London. Dear step-father of Wes Robinson and his wife Dr. Helena “Ellen”. Dear brother of Reg Bernardo and his wife Peggy of London, Rita White and her husband Jim of Ipperwash, Gerald Bernardo and his wife Monika of London and Serge Bernardo and his wife Marie of St. Thomas.
Also loved by his grandchildren Emma, Katie and Maggie Jacques, Jacqueline, Wesley and Gregory Robinson. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the OPP and the Cardiac Care staff at University Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, February 24th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Victor Brown officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 45 Pacific Court, Unit 10, London, ON N5V 3N4 or charlty of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ASH: Suzanne
Peacefully, on February 19, 2009 at Victoria Hospital, London, in her 85th year. Rose Suzanne (Robinson) Ash is deeply missed and gratefully appreciated by her sons Richard and Stephen, daughter-in-law Deborah, her grandchildren Catherine, Charlotte, Gerrit and Jordan, all of London, as well as her beloved sister Elizabeth Postma (Arthur) and brothers Charles (Miriam), Brian (Mary) and Bruce Robinson. Beloved “Nanny” to Warren, Rachel, Jonathan, Nathaniel and Naomi. Now at home and alive in Christ, with her parents Charles and Dorothy and her brother Paul. A lifelong Londoner, Suzanne was loved and respected by all who met her as church secretary, Sunday School teacher, financial advisor, bookkeeper, seamstress, church leader or friend. “Blessed are they which die in the Lord; they may rest from their labours, and their works follow them”. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, on Monday, February 23rd at 1:00 pm Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Salvation Army Family Services, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com