Services & Obituaries

LEWIS: Jack
At Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Friday, January 16, 2009. John Harold “Jack” Lewis of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of A. Eleanor (Percival) Lewis. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received 1 hour prior (12:00 to 1:00 pm) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, January 19th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Frank Van Veen of Calvary United Church officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HULL….

At University Hospital, London on Thursday, January 15, 2009, Colonel E. Frank Hull (Ret,d) of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Pat (Barnby) Hull of 55 years. Loving and proud father of Tim Hull and his wife Celia of Oshawa and Judy Murphy and her husband Jeff of London. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Jamie, Cody, Emily, Ryan and Kyle. Dear brother of Bill Hull and his wife Mary Ann. Also missed by his nieces, nephews and his many friends. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be conducted at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Friends will be received by the family for a Reception at One Restaurant & Lounge, 1 Grosvenor Street, London, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations 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 accepted at www.amgfh.com

BURR, Patricia Marie

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Wednesday January 14, 2009 Patricia M. (Brothers) Burr of London in her 79th year. Beloved wife of George A. C. Burr. Dear mother of David Burr and his wife Terry Griggs of Stratford, Karen MacIntrye and her husband Dan of London, Chris Burr and his wife Karen of Burlington and Robin Kamphuis and her husband Rob of London. Dear grandmother of Tricia, Jeff, Sandy, Zachery, Cassidy, Jessica and Megan. Dear sister-in-law of Eileen Grant and her husband Syd, Doreen Burr, Jean Cowan and her husband Bob and Kathy Gelech and her husband Ron all of London. Predeceased by her sisters Jean Penn and Betty Theman and sisters-in-law Betty Scott, June Burr and Mary Calvert. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Sleeping Children Around the World, 28 Pinehurst Crescent, Etobicoke, ON M9A 3A5 would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GILLIS…..

Peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends at Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Wendy Ann (Boyne) Gillis of London in her 62nd year. Loving mother of Meaghan Gillis of London. Adoring grandmother of Carly Smith. Loving sister of Karen Genthon (Jim Rusu) of Winnipeg and Jeff Boyne (Colleen) of White Rock, B.C.. Also missed by Jim Smith, Don Gillis and her nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Gary Gillis (Christine). Greatly missed by Susan,Iris and countless friends, colleagues and patients. Predeceased by her parents Stan and Noreen, her niece and god-daughter Shannon and her sister-in-law Elaine. Wendy was born in Peguis Manitoba and her early years were spent in Woodlands and Winnipeg. She moved with the family to Penticton, B.C. and returned to Manitoba and entered nursing at the Winnipeg General Hospital, graduating in 1969. She married Don and moved to London shortly after. Meaghan was born in 1980. Wendy continued to work in nursing, which she loved, managing to raise Meaghan ,and to go on to earn her Master’s degree . She spent the last years of her career working as a nurse practitioner in oncology. Along the way she touched many lives. Wendy was a lifelong, active and faithful member of the Anglican Church and will be sadly missed by the Parishes of St. Albans and Christ Church. Wendy loved life, traveling, gardening, cooking for friends and reading, especially at Iris’ cottage at Caddy Lake. Her life was filled with music; she especially loved the blues. She was as handy with a hammer and drill as she was in the garden or kitchen. In 2005, Wendy became a grandmother when a beautiful baby girl was born to Meaghan and Jim Smith. Her name is Carly and she was a joy and blessing to Wendy from the moment she was born. Wendy was generous of heart and spirit and her final gift as an organ donor was the most precious gift of all. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 2:00pm at Christ (Anglican) Church, 138 Wellington Street (at Hill Street), London, with Reverend Canon Greg W. Smith officiating. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Christ (Anglican) Church Memorial Fund, 138 Wellington Street, London ON N6B 2K8 or Canadian Mental Health Association London-Middlesex Branch, 648 Huron Street, London ON N5Y 4J8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McGHEE, Donald:
Surrounded by his family at the McCormick Home, London, Don passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 27, 1920. Predeceased by his beloved first wife Joyce (1990) and his granddaughter Bobbi (1972). Don is survived by his loving wife Helen. He is Dad to Alistair (Patricia), Margaret, David (Cathy), Mhairi (Dwayne) and Innes. Don is Poppa to Brydon (Shannon), Laurie (Derek), Rob, Andrew (Jessica), Kristen (Kyle), Jamie, Brandon and Jessica. He has five great-grandchildren: Quinton, Sativa, Jayden, Kayla and Rachel. Don achieved the rank of Captain in the Royal Scots Fusiliers between 1939-45. He was wounded in action in Europe. He had a distinguished and highly respected career in the insurance business. He was a partner in his own brokerage as well as being a founding member of the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario. He served as president of the Ontario Insurance Agents’ Association. Don had many friends over the years. The family wishes to acknowledge in particular, Tony Elmslie. Cremation has taken place with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. The family will receive friends one hour prior to a memorial service being conducted at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Friday, January 16th at 3:00 pm with Reverend Kathy Fraser officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8 in Don’s name or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. The family appreciates the compassionate and loving care shown to Don by the staff on Willow Ridge. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, ON 519-433-5184)

FEATHERSTONE: Marion
In Waterloo on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Marion (Stanley) Featherstone of Waterloo in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred G. Featherstone. Dear mother of Fay Jackson and her husband Reverend Dr. Robert Jackson of Callander and Ron Featherstone and his wife Gerri of Waterloo. Also loved by her grandchildren, Tina Brown and her husband Brian, Andrea Jackson and her partner Jon Standing and David Featherstone, and her great-grandchildren Eric and Alec Brown. Predeceased by her 4 brothers. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00 am to 11:00 am) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, January 15th at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SMITH: Roy
At his residence on Monday, January 12, 2009. Robert Stark “Roy” Smith of London in his 66th year. Dear father of James Peden of London and David Smith of Saskatchewan. Dear brother of Douglas Smith and his wife Sue of Greenfield Park, Quebec. Also loved by his nephews, Jason and Kevin Smith of Greenfield Park, Quebec. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lambeth Minor Hockey Association, P.O. Box 807, Lambeth ON N0l 1S0 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

WOOD…..

Passed peacefully into Glory to meet her Saviour, surrounded by her family on Saturday January 10, 2009 at 7:40 p.m. at Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care Unit., M. Joan Wood of London in her 77th year.
Predeceased by her husband John Albert Wood (1990). Loving mother to Brian Wood, Michael Wood (Yorimi), Sandy Ayim (Gus), Tim Wood (Joanne), Patrick Wood (Nancy), Sue Hickmott (Andy). Loving grandmother to Jaime, Carly, Kyler, Danelle, Miranda, Caleb, Derrick, Jessica, Jordan, Sakura and Jack. Loving great grandmother to Cole and Blake. Dear sister to the late Bill Mitchell (Glenice), Ron Mitchell (Edna), Marilyn Young and Gord Mitchell (Linda). Special grandmother to grandpets Sonny, Pepe and Harley (predeceased). Friends will be received by the family from 2-4pm and 7-9pm Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 11:00 am at London Gospel Temple, 288 Commissioners Road West, London, with Reverend Robert Smith officiating. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery. Much appreciation to the L.G.T. church family and a special thanks to the very caring and compassionate staff of Palliative Care Unit at Victoria Hospital. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Victoria Hospital – Palliative Care Unit, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BARR……

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, January, 10, 2009, John Fraser Barr of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Elda Mary (Stire) Barr (1997). Dear father of Marlene Barr (Michael) and Kevin Barr (Christine) all of London. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Rebecca and Danielle. Dear brother of Irene West of Saskatchewan. Predeceased by his sister Alice Hoglund and his brothers George and Leslie Barr. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 and one hour prior to the funeral service (10-11am) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Elina Salonen officiating. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com