Services & Obituaries

GIVEN – GRAHAM….

Quietly at the Dearness Home, London, on Monday, September 1, 2008, Violet Given in her 95th year. Violet was born in London and is predeceased by her parents Edward and Emmaline Mason. Loved wife of the late R. Joseph Given and the late Harrison D. Graham. Mother of three daughters Ruth Stolk (Dale) of Sarnia, June Jackson (the late Sherwood) of Stratford and Patricia Gregory of Ottawa. Grandmother of six; Constance, Catharine, Douglas, Jay, Dale, and Victoria. There are ten great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister-in-law Kay Mason. She is the last of her immediate family being predeceased by her brothers Perce (Elizabeth), Harold (Rene), Harry, and her sister Florence Marley (Sam). Also from her second marriage Violet is survived by her step-children Peter Graham (Veronica), Anne Laforet (Norm) and Rick Graham (Pam) all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Sherrie, Susan, Mark, Melissa, Chris, Michael, Jennifer and by her 6 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 am) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 11:00 am. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Luke’s Anglican Church – Memorial Fund, 1268 Crumlin Sideroad, London ON N5V 1R8 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Abram……

At Extendicare Nursing Home, London, on Friday August 29th, 2008 Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” (Taylor) Abram of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold James Hayes and the late James Abram. Loving mother of Joanne Rollins of London. Dearly missed by her grandchildren Lori Rollins and her spouse James Ridley of St. Thomas and Marty Rollins of Vancouver. Also missed by her great-grandson Nicholas Ridley. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, September 1st, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London ON N6L1G5 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GRAINGER:Joseph
Peacefully, on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Sadly missed by his children, Andy and his wife Cathy, David and his wife Linda, Joanne and her husband Randy Montgomery and Scott and his wife Linda. Grandad to nine grandchildren, Camille, Caileigh, Blake, Alan, Derek, Chelsey, Chantal, Tim and Kevin. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted at Riverside United Church, 451 Dunedin Drive, London on Tuesday, September 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, 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

SMILY……

Peacefully at home, after a brief but brave battle with cancer, Rick Smily of London, on Saturday, August 23, 2008, in his 57th year. Loving husband of Colleen (Shacklady) Smily for 29 years. Beloved Dad to Laura, Sarah and Patrick. Devoted Grampa to Cassidy. Survived by his sister Cheryle McMillan, sisters-in-law Kathleen Nurse, Maureen Duncan (Jim) and brother-in-law Tom Shacklady (Susan). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews; Jared and Jenn McMillan, Erica O’Brien (Darryl), Josh Duncan, Ellyse Shacklady and Charlotte Nurse. Also missed by his great-niece Erin O’Brien. Predeceased by his son James (1988), his parents Herbert (1984) and Mary (2003) and his brother-in-law Keith McMillan (2006). Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family for a memorial gathering from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice or consider donating blood in Rick’s honour. Online condolences accepted a www.amgfh.com

STURLEY……

Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Saturday August 23rd, 2008 Rosina G. “Rose” Sturley in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward T. “Ted” Sturley. Loving mother of Peggy Rose Johnston and her husband James of London. Dear sister of Ivy Meredith and her husband Trevor of England. Predeceased by her sisters Britania Neely and Pamela Wrathal. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funereal Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HASKETT ….
At London Health Science Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday August 17, 2008 Lenora M. (Ramer) Haskett of London in her 94th year. Dear Mother of Robert and his wife Sachiko of Toronto and Peter and his wife Michelle of Huntsville. Loving Grandmother of Kohana. Survived by her sister Edna Roedding of London and numerous nieces and nephews. Special friend of Gayle First of London. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Colborne Street United Church 711 Colborne Street, London on Tuesday August 19, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend David R. Carrothers, officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184) entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ADAMS –

At her residence on Sunday August 17, 2008 Geraldine “Deenie”Eileen (Morton) Adams of London in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Adams (1998). Dear mother of Kim Landriault (Roger), Laurie Adams (Will) and Crystal Adams (Ralph). Loved grandmother of Jessie, Mickey, Amy, Sean, Alicia, Alex, Shawn, Cassarah and Jeremy. Dear sister of Grace Moore. Also missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her sister Jessie and brother Bill. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, 1 hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 a.m.) to the the complete funeral service which will be held in the chapel on Wednesday August 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment later in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London, ON N6C 4M7 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MARSHALL:
At Maitland Manor, Goderich, Ivy Agnes (Brinkley) Marshall of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Kenneth T. Marshall for 60 years. Dear mother of Lynda Myatt of St. Thomas, Wendy Hinton and her husband Ken and Debbie Wentzell and her husband Doug all of London. Predeceased by her 2 brothers. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jennifer Broczkowski and her husband Arthur, Sarah Hinton, Susan Ruypers and her husband Paul, Katie Wentzell, Allison Wentzell, Colleen Thompson, her 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (519-433-5184) Friends who wish may make memorial donations to Canadian Feed The Children, 174 Bartley Drive, Toronto, ON M4A 1E1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.com

WOODS:
At Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, on Monday, August 11, 2008. Mary Alanna Woods of Toronto in her 37th year. Beloved daughter of Keith and Karen Woods of London. Dear sister of Michel Woods of London. Dear granddaughter of Odell Michel of London. Also loved by her niece Annabelle. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to a memorial service being held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, August 15th at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com A tree will be planted in remembrance of Alanna.

WEST…..

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Monday, August 11, 2008, John Donald West of London, in his 78th year. Beloved brother of Lois Gauld (James) and Lorna West all of London. Dear uncle of James Gauld (Lori) and Robert Gauld, great uncle of Jamie and Geoffrey Gauld. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Mabel (Winter) West. John was retired from the Canadian Custom and Excise. He served in several cities in Southern Ontario primarily in Fort Erie. At John’s request there was no visitation. A private family graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the 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 at www.amgfh.com