Services & Obituaries

TAYLOR: Heather
Peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at Victoria Hospital , London on January 28, 2009. Heather Mary (Taman) Taylor of Dorchester in her 48th year. Beloved wife of Kevin Taylor. Loving mother of James Taylor and John Taylor. Sadly missed by her mother Elinore Taman, her brother Jim Taman, her sister Sally Lowey and her husband Tim, mom and dad Taylor, her sister-in-law Anita McKenzie and her husband Tim and her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father James Taman. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday 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 3rd at 11:00 am. Interment will take place later at Blyth Union Cemetery, Blyth, Ontario. Special thanks to Dr. Neil Perry, Dr. Frank Rutledge, all nurses and support staff of CCTC and CCOT at Victoria Hospital. As an expression of sympathy , in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, CCTC and CCOT at Victoria Hospital, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WILSON: Douglas
At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Douglas Clarke Wilson of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Gayle P. (Hood) Wilson. Dear father of Debbie Wilson, Douglas Wilson and his wife Sheila of London, Danny Wilson and his partner Duncan of Smithville, Trish Andrews and her husband Terry of Hamilton, Dale Hammond and his wife Patty of Ingersoll, Barb Springstead and her partner Brad Pridham of St. Marys and Martin Hammond and his wife Wahnita of London. Also loved by his 12 grandchildren and his 3 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12:00 to 1:00 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, January 30th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in the spring in Campbell Cemetery, Komoka. 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

SANDALL…..
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, Barbara “Penny” (Nicholson) Sandall of London in her 68th year. Beloved wife of James “Jim” Sandall for 44 years. Loving mother of Jeff Sandall of London and Judy Rawdon and her husband Jonathan of Bermuda. Proud grandmother of Zachary. Cherished sister of Helen Green (late Harry) of Sarnia. Dear sister-in-law of Harold Sandall (Jackie), Jean Fletcher and Wanda Tupholme (Ron). Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Robert. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Friday, February 20, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:00 pm, with Reverend Chris Kraatz officiating. Interment of cremated remains at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London in Spring 2009. 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

LOCHNER: Gertrude
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Monday, January 26, 2009. Gertrude Mabel (Coulson) Lochner of London in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late John E. “Jack” Lochner. Predeceased by her sisters Agnes Riddick and Lilyan Annett and her brothers Cecil, Douglas, Sidney, Frank, Walter and Albert Coulson. Dear sister-in-law of Doris Coulson and Eileen Coulson both of London. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, January 28th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CRAIG, Alan Phoenix

At University Hospital, London surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 24, 2009, Alan Phoenix Craig of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Alice (Whitney) Craig for 61 years. Loving father of John Craig and his wife Patti of Sault Ste. Marie and Brenda Ritchie and her husband Gord of London. Proud grandfather of Lorie (Marc), Karen (Dana), Amanda, Krista, Gordon, Sam, Danielle and Gail and great-grandfather of Sienna, Craig, Cole, Seth, Stevin, Victoria and Caelynn. Dear brother of Don (Jean). Also missed by Bill Craig, Barry Blunt and their families and all the extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sons Wayne and Ronald. Al was an honoured WWII veteran, serving with the RCR from July 1943 until October 1945, when he was injured in Holland. He received the Order of St. John and the St. John Long Service Award and numerous medals for his military service. He was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, St. John Ambulance and Commissionaires. 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 Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. A Legion Service under the auspices of Duchess of Kent Legion Branch No. 263 will be held prior the funeral service on Thursday. Cremation with interment in Greenbank Cemetey, Greenbank, Ontario in Spring of 2009. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The RCR Museum Fund Campaign, Wolseley Barracks, 701 Oxford Street East, London ON N5Y 4T7 or to St. John Ambulance – London Branch, 741 King Street, London ON N5W 2X2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HOLLINGSWORTH: Doris
Peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Doris Winnifred Hollingsworth of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur D. Hollingsworth. Dear mother of Teresa Hollingsworth and her husband Ted Briggs and Louise Hollingsworth all of London. Dear sister of Elsie Docherty, Laura Chaney both of London, Pauline Cant and Josie Hollingsworth both in England. Predeceased by her brothers Alec and Edward Chaney. Also loved by her grandchildren, Patrick, Sam, Erin and Elsie. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (9:00 to 10:00 am) to the Mass being celebrated at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 511 Cheapside Street, London on Thursday, January 29th at 10:00 am Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KILLBY…..

Peacefully in David’s loving arms, with her daughter Laurie by her side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, January 24, 2009, Bev (Beacom) Killby of London. Beloved wife of Dave Killby for 32 years. Loving mother of Laurie MacFarlane and her husband Michael of Lawrenceville, Georgia.Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Andrew. Also sadly missed by Deborah, Nathan, Jake and Josh Woods. Dear sister of Helen Green (late Randolph), Jacqueline Amos (late Robert), Joan Coupar (Thomas), Daisy Hodgetts (late Edward), James Beacom (Geraldine), Florence Shaw (Colby) and Elizebeth Beacom. Dear sister-in-law of George Green, Robert Fitzsimmons and Marly Gatenby (Ted). Predeceased by her parents Myrtle and John Beacom, her sisters Rhoda Green and Carol Fitzsimmons. A special thanks to C700 Oncology staff for their dignity, compassion and care. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Bev’s life will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:00 pm. 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

WHITE, Gary Broughton

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gary Broughton White, surrounded by his family, at Victoria Hospital on Friday January 23, 2009. His courage will remain an inspiration. The twinkle in Gary’s eyes and lively spirit, will be missed by all who knew him but especially his beloved wife Nancy, devoted children, Daina, Drew (Kerilee) and Katie (Chad Otterbein). He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Hailey, Brody and Dylan. Dear brother of Stewart (Susan McGugan). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. Predeceased by his parents Eileen and William B. White. The family requests written memories of Gary e-mailed to [email protected] to be assembled into a memory book for his children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. A special thanks to Dr. Mary MacKenzie and team as well as family and friends for their ongoing support. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday January 27, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Gary’s life will be conducted from St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Wednesday January 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Archdeacon Ken Anderson officiating. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

“To the world he was just one person, to us he was the world.”

CLARK….

At McCormick Home, on January 23, 2009, Phillis Mary “Pat” Clark passed away peacefully in her sleep. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Clark (1985). Dear mother of Ron Clark and his wife Rosemary of New Brunswick and Jim Clark and his wife Ingrid of London. Loving grandmother of Jeremy (Rebecca), Jordan (Sarah) and Kevin Clark and by her great-grandchildren Megan, Aiden and Henry. Also missed by her nephews Trevor and John Butterworth and her niece Margaret Watt and their families in England. Predeceased by her sister Betty and her brothers Alfred and Teddy. Pat was born and raised in England where she took her nurse’s training. She came to Canada as a WW II war bride, making her home with husband Ronald and sons Ron and Jim in London. When the boys started school, she returned to her nursing career taking many courses to upgrade her skills. She was also very artistic with a talent for sketching and painting as well as needlework. She loved to work in her garden and was a member of the London Garden Club for many years. Pat was an avid reader and loved poetry which she could still recite up to her passing. Our thanks to the wonderful staff at McCormick Home, London for their excellent, loving care of Pat these last few years. A private family inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London, will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London ON N6K 0A8. (A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DAWE, George Edwin

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Thursday, January 22, 2009 George E. Dawe of Dorchester in his 75th year. Beloved wife of Winnifred M. (Earhart) Dawe. Dear father of Tim Dawe and his wife Cheryl, and Brian Dawe all of London. Loved grandfather of Angela, Patricia, Justin, Amber, Christopher, Matthew, Aaron and Patrick and great grandfather of Gavin, Megan, Alysha, Crystal and Abygail. Dear brother of Norman and Ron Dawe. Predeceased by his sons Patrick and Michael, brothers Doug and Ken Dawe and sister Clara Statton. Cremation has taken place. At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or funeral. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh Arrangements are entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184.