Services & Obituaries

ROBERTS, Helen…..
Peacefully at University Hospital, London,on Thursday, February 19, 2009, Helen (Fountain) Roberts of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Roberts (1989). Dear mother of Judy Guest and her husband George Cruickshank of London and Steve Roberts and his wife Lynda of Petersburg. Cherished grandmother of Alana and Kelly Guest and Kristen, Lindsay, Brittany Roberts and great-grandmother of Avery Munroe. Dear sister of Jean Jorgenson and sister-in-law Ruth Fountain. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother John Fountain and brother-in-law Gordon Jorgenson. The family would like to thank the staff on the 6th and 7th floor University Hospital for their compassion and care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 11:00am with Reverend Douglas R. G. Story officiating. Cremation with a private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to CNIB, P.O. Box 32002, Stn BRM B, Toronto ON M7Y 5R2 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

APPELMAN: Martinus “Max”….With heavy hearts, but a great sense of peace, the family announces the peaceful passing of Max Appelman in his 81st year, on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Tine (Klip) Appelman for 58 years. Loving father of Archie and Hilda, Jane and Gerben, Jack , Julie and Gary and Agnes and George all of the London area. Loving grandfather of Tine, Catherine, Jennifer, Craig, Doeke Mark, Christopher, Marcus and Theresa. Great-grandfather of Amanda. Also survived by his sisters, Janke and Betty, his brothers-in-law Jan Klip and Ray White and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, February 21st at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WISE: Ruth
Suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Ruth Mary Margaret (Fleming) Wise of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of William Melnick. Dear mother of Cindy Cole and her husband Donald and Peter Wise and his wife Nancy. Sister of Gerry Fleming and his wife Rosemary. Predeceased by her brothers Clair and William Fleming. Sister-in-law of Leona and June Fleming. Also loved by Bill’s children, Cheryl and Martin and Grant and Barbara, her grandchildren, Heather, Laurel and Tyler, Christopher, Melissa, Dustin, Brandon, Andrew, Ashley, Adam and Donald and her 4 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PAWLEY, Kenneth……Surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, February 16, 2009. Kenneth ‘Ken” Pawley of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Theresa (Quirk) Pawley (January 1, 2009). Proud father of Kenney Pawley Jr., Ronald Pawley and his wife Betty, Doreen Smith and her husband Bill and Marilyn Surette and her husband Lee all of London. Also loved by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special brother of Madelene George, Hilda Smith, Ruth Phillips and Mary Wamsley. Also survived by his several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Judith Edgar and his sister Thelma Federation. Ken served in WWII with the Perth Regiment from 1942 – 1946. Cremation has taken place. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SLANN, Jane Taylor

At Meadow Park Nursing Home on Sunday, February 15, 2009 Jane Taylor (Russell) Slann of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Slann (1969). Dear mother of Margaret Holborn and her husband Charles of London and Leonard W. Slann and his wife Joanne of Whitehorse. Loved grandmother of Mark and Wendy and great grandmother of Eryn, Adam, Meaghan and Jonathan. Dear sister of Margaret Suttie of England. Predeceased by her son Ian W. Slann (1970). A graveside burial will be conducted at Woodland Cemetery, London on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:00am with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 642 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184.

OWEN, Matthew Thomas Robert

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Saturday, February 14, 2009 Matthew Thomas Robert Owen of London in his 20th year. Beloved son of Shannon Allan and Thomas Robert Owen and step-son of Michael Cornish. Dear brother of Natasha Cornish and Shannon (Scott) Maloley and their son Owen. Treasured grandson of Brian and Judy Austin, Ruth and George Owen and “Grandma” Allan. Dear nephew of Dan and Elizabeth Cornish, Emmerson and Deb Cornish, Steven and Helen Cornish, Dianne Cornish and Herb Ryder, Larry and Bonnie Owen, Don Owen, and George Owen. Dearly loved by Amanda Byrne, Rob Chaisson, Sarah, Kurtis, Tyler, Shantel and Nadine. Friends will be recieved by the family on Thursday, February 19, 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 Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:30 pm with Reverend Ken Taylor officiating. Cremation with interment in the Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Macfarlane, Margaret……Surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, Margaret (Sangster) Macfarlane of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John “Mac” Macfarlane (1976). Loving mother of Jim Macfarlane and his wife Diane of London and John Macfarlane and his wife Karina of St. Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Alahna, Jack and Klara Macfarlane. Dear sister-in-law of Eleanor White of London and Betty Sangster of Hensall. Also missed by her special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William and Minnie Sangster and her siblings Douglas, Robert, Norma Stretton and her husband Herb, and her sister-in-law Jessie Macfarlane and brother-in-law Hugh Macfarlane. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Margaret’s life will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 10:00 am with Reverend Dr. Terry D. Ingram officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HUME, Edythe
Peacefully at Grand Wood Park Retirement Home, London on Monday, February 9, 2009. Edythe E. Hume of London in her 92nd. year. Beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude Hume. Predeceased by her sisters Winnifred Webster (1997) and Gertrude Webster (2000). Dear aunt of Marilyn Chatterton, Robert and Gwen Webster and Bill and Gloria Webster. Also loved by her many great-nieces, great-nephews, great great-nieces and great great-nephews. At Edythe’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in St. James Cemetery, Watford at a later date. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RENWICK, JEAN HASTIE

Miss Jean Renwick, formerly of Durham, passed away peacefully at Grand Wood Park Retirement Home, London on February 8, 2009. Born in Dromore, Ontario in 1911 daughter of the late Kathleen (Dixon) and Robert Renwick. Sadly missed by nieces Pat and Judy and nephews David, Bob and Neil and sister-in-law Ellen Renwick. Predeceased by brothers Walter, George, Herb, Bob, Bill, sisters Kathleen, Helen and sisters-in-law Jean Renwick of Durham and Anne Renwick of Peterborough.Jean was a Registered Nurse and worked in many hospitals in Ontario. Jean and her family moved from Durham to London (638 Percy Street) in 1952. Jean nursed at Westminster Hospital looking after many war veterans until she retired. Friends will be received by the family after 12:00 pm on Friday, February 13 ,2009 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 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. Interment later in Durham Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

JEFFERY, Steve……
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, February 7, 2009, Steve Jeffery of Exeter and formerly of London in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Carol (DeVries) Jeffery for 37years. Proud father of Mike Jeffery and his wife Christine of St. Thomas and Sheila Jeffery of London. Loved grandfather of Jaxon and Gavin Jeffery. Cherished brother of Patrick Jeffery and his wife Gayle,Brian Jeffery and his wife Judy and Bill Jeffery and his wife Wendy. Dear son-in-law of Martin DeVries Sr. and the late Ann and brother-in-law of Martin DeVries and his wife Florence and Mike DeVries . Also missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses for their compassion and care of Steve. Friends will be received by the family from 6-9pm Monday, February 9, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Steve’s life will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 11:00 am with Mr. Jon DeActis officiating. Spring interment in Robin’s Hill Cemetery, Thorndale . As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com