Services & Obituaries

THIEL, John William…..
It is with great sadness we announce: John Thiel, in his 90th year, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2009 at home surrounded by his 3 loving daughters, Lee Ann Lees (David) of Ottawa, Mary Ellen Maasik (Victor) of Vancouver and Susie MacDonald (Russ) of Denver. He will be dearly missed by his cherished grandchildren, J.D., Katie, Michael, Melanie and Charlie. John was predeceased by his adoring wife Ellen and beautiful granddaughter Allison. After serving in World War II, John was involved his entire career in Real Estate and affectionately known as “The Man Who Knew London Best”. John’s incredible zest for living and generous nature touched all who knew him! He will be forever young at heart and in our hearts always! A private family burial will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. A memorial service will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street (at Dufferin Avenue), on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Robert C. Ripley and Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allison Lees’ Memorial Legacy Endowment Fund for Mental Health, Ottawa Hospital, 737 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Y 1J8 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LEE: Bessie
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, February 5, 2009. Elizabeth A. “Bessie” (Baird) Lee of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard Lee. Dear mother of John Lee and his wife Susan Barclay of Victoria, B. C., Richard Lee and his wife Sandra and Alex Lee all of London. Dear sister of Bill Baird of Huntly, Scotland. Also loved by her grandsons Mark and David and her many nieces and nephews all around the world. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12 to 1:00 pm) a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, February 10th at 1:00 p.m. Bessie had a wonderful life, full of love and she saw a lot of the world and enjoyed her retirement. Her last year was spent at Elmwood Place Long Term Care, where she enjoyed all the activities and the people showed her true kindness. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the United Way, 409 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S5 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HORNICK: Wilfrid W. – Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Wilfrid W. Hornick of London. Beloved husband of Christina M. (Veitch) Hornick Dear father of Patricia Grundy and her husband Ken and Barbara Hornick all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Paul Grundy and his wife Corienne of Strathroy and Michael and Shayne Grundy of London. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends one hour prior to a memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, February 6th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff on the Family Services Wing, 6th Floor, at Victoria Hospital. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

FORD….

Passed into the presence of Jesus, at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, Les Ford of London in his 77 year. Beloved husband of Helen (Ireland) Ford for 44 years. Loving father of Liz Ford and Kevin Ford and his wife Michelle all of London. Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Amanda, Patrik and Abigail. Dear brother Isabel Raven and her husband the late Ted and by his brothers-in-law Howard Ireland and his wife Gretta and David Ireland his wife Lois. Predeceased by his siblings Fred, Norm, Mildred and Thelma. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm Friday, February 6, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Southdale Bible Chapel, 1214 Southdale Road East, London, on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Mr. Bob Fletcher officiating. A private interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Faith Evangelistic Ministries, 227 Rathowen Street, London ON N6H 2G3 or to Southdale Bible Chapel – Building Fund, 1214 Southdale Road East, London ON N6E 1B4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HEAMAN: Marion Phyllis – At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, February 1st, 2009 Mrs. Marion Phyllis (Bishop) Heaman of Hensall and formerly of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd W. Heaman. Also loved by her nieces and nephews and her special friends John and Verna. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday 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, February 5th. at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to charity of one’s choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SANDERSON, Norman Edward

At McGarrell Place Nursing Home on Sunday, February 1, 2009 Norman E. Sanderson of London in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of June (Blewett) Sanderson for 56 years. Dear father of Karen Dickie and her husband John of London. Loved grandfather of Benjamin and Gloria Dickie. Also survived by his niece Noreen Bradfield (Ken) of Florida and great nephews Tim and Andrew Elliott both of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers Mel and Lorne and sister Gladys. Norm was a Veteran of WWII. He volunteered in 1940 and received his wings in 1941 and was posted to England in May of that year. He joined the Royal Air Force Fighter Command and flew Spitfires and Hurricanes. In 1943 he returned to Canada with the rank of Flight Lieutenant and was posted to Bagotteville, Quebec as a flying instructor for the duration of the war. Norm moved to London after the war and ran a fuel oil distribution business until he retired in 1983. A private family memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. Interment in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ALLISON, Robert Warner

Died peacefully surrounded by his family at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2009 Robert Warner Allison of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Edna N. (Drennan) Allison (2004). Dear father of Gary Allison and his wife Susan, Bonnie Galloway and her husband Keith and Cindy Masse and her husband Tim all of London and the late Robert James Allison (Jim) (1990). Dear father-in-law of Lynne Allison of London. Loved grandfather of Jamie (Cathy), Jason (Jenn), Robyn (TJ), Cassie, Emilee Ann, Kyle, Ethan and best great grandfather to Emma and James. Dear brother of Judy Gnay and her husband Bill of Lucan. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his brother Frank Allison (Jean) and sister Margaret Tanton (Jack). Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 2:30-4:30 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Wendy Brown officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

TALBOT: Nelson
At his residence on Friday, January 30, 2009. Nelson H. Talbot of London and formerly of Toronto, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Lucille (Peer) Talbot. Dear father of Gerald Talbot and his wife Shirley of Winnipeg, Donna Ahearn and her husband Michael Trosino of Ajax, Susan Talbot of London, Sandra Woods of Bonney Lake, Washington and Robert Talbot of Kitchener. Dear brother of Margaret Ann Dykes-Page of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers Edward and James Talbot. Also loved by his grandchildren, Todd Talbot and his wife Gina, Carolyn Talbot, Shannon and Sean Ahearn, and Cameron and Kristin Moses and his great-granddaughter Anika Talbot. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10 to 11:00 am) to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, February 4th at 11:00 am. 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

CHAMBERS, Muriel Gladys

At Longworth Long Term Care on Friday, January 30, 2009 Muriel G. ( Osborne)Chambers of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late A. Keith Chambers (1990). Dear mother of Gail Newcombe and her husband Victor of London. Loved grandmother of Daryl and Michelle. Dear sister of May McLandress of St. Thomas and sister-in-law to Art and Jean Chambers of Grand Bend. Also survived by her several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her grandson Michael (1979). Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 after 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 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Troy Dingwell officiating. Interment in the Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Huntington Society of Canada, Box 333, Cambridge, ON N1R 5T8 would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff of Longworth Long Term Care Centre for their exceptional care and compassion of Muriel for these many years. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

HACKBARTH: Otto
At the Dearness Home, London on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Otto Max Hackbarth of London in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Elfriede (Lumma) Hackbarth. Dear father of Ralph and Gerald Hackbarth both of London. Dear father-in-law of Debbie Hackbarth of Windsor, Ontario. Also loved by his grandchildren, Christopher, Katlynn and Tayler and family and friends in Germany. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12 to 1:00 pm) to a Celebration of Life being conducted by Reverend Paul Knauer in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, February 2nd at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The family wishes to expess their sincere thanks to the CCAC, the staff of the Dearness Home and Forest Glen 3rd floor.