Services & Obituaries

MCKAY, Reverend John F. (Jack) BA, MDiv, STM
On Friday, January 9, 2009 after a prolonged and difficult journey with Alzheimer’s Disease, God took into His nearer presence one of Earth’s weary pilgrims, Jack McKay, cherished husband for 53 years of M. June (Umphrey) McKay, loving father of Scott A. McKay and his wife Sandra of Unionville, J. Jeffrey McKay of Windsor, and Dr. Janet E. McKay of London, special Papa to Andrew, Iain and Victoria McKay of Windsor, dear brother of Margaret Brown of Campbellford, brother-in-law of Marjorie McKay, Helen McKay, Shirley and Tom Wynne of London, Ron and Jean Umphrey of Aurora and Jack and Barbara Umphrey of Honolulu, predeceased by his brothers Hugh A. McKay and Gordon C. McKay. Jack was born at Kintore, Ontario, and was the 7th McKay to leave the family homestead to enter the Christian ministry. He graduated from Albert College, Belleville, Waterloo College, Emmanuel College, Toronto, and Boston University School of Theology, and did post-graduate studies at New College, Edinburgh. He was ordained into the United Church of Canada in 1957. He served the church at Lucky Lake four point pastoral charge in Saskatchewan, Kingsway-Lambton United Church in Toronto, Westminster United Church in Windsor, 17 years at Riverside Church in London, Ailsa Craig pastoral charge and after retirement served as visiting pastor at First -St. Andrew’s United Church in London. Jack was a gifted preacher and writer, and a committed and caring pastor, with a quick and encouraging response to those in need. He was truly a “Jack of all trades” whose gift of woodworking resulted in many cherished projects for his family. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, January 16th at First-St. Andrew’s United Church 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo) London, where a service of Celebration will be conducted at the church on Saturday, January 17th at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. David McKane officiating. Spring interment of cremated remains in Kintore Cemetery, Kintore, Ontario. Memorial donations will be gratefully acknowledged and may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 555 Southdale Road E. London N6E1A5 or First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London N6B 1X6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London 519-433-5184)
“Blessed in the Sight of the Lord is the Death of one of his Saints” Ps 116:15

Hamilton……

Peacefully with family by her side at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, on Friday, January 9, 2009 E. Ruby (Catt) Hamilton in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lawrence “Ted” Hamilton. Loving mother of Mary Lynn Huber and husband Jack and David John Hamilton. Survived by her sister-in-law Melba Hamilton-Cornfoot and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Predeceased by her brother Reginald Catt and her sister Isla Snell. A special thank you to the nursing staff on the 4th floor of University Hospital for their care and compassion during Ruby’s final days. Also thank you to the Para Med Caregivers who provided Ruby with assistance prior to hospitalization. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, January 15th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Ian Elliott officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association 442 Adelaide Street, London, ON N6B 3H8 or to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (London Chapter) 600-60 St Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SNOW: Harry……

Peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 9th, 2009, George “Harry” Snow in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Janet S. (Lindsay) Snow. Dear father of Barry Snow and his wife Monica of Komoka. Sadly missed by his 11 grandchildren: Shawn, Pamela, Paul, Jennifer, Bryan, Julia, Timothy, Jeremy, Rachel, Elizabeth and Emily and by his 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his daughter Barbara Jane O’Donnell and his brother Fred Snow. Harry was a proud member of Temple Masonic Lodge No. 597 A.F. & A.M for over 75 years. The family will receive friends one hour prior (12 – 1 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

TOTH: Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 Mrs. Elizabeth (Nyeste) Toth of London in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Leslie Toth of London. Dear mother of Elizabeth Murdy and her husband Michael of London. Also loved by her grandsons Chris Murdy and his wife Melissa and Jeff Murdy and his fiancee Jillian Carr all of London and her great-granddaughter Kayla. Predeceased by her daughter Susanna, her 2 brothers and her 5 sisters. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral mass will be celebrated for the St. Stephen of Hungary Congregation at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 377 Oakland Avenue at Dundas Street, London on Saturday, January 10th at 10:00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday evening at 7 o’clock. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HIRON……

Suddenly, by his own hand, after a heroic and courageous battle with mental illness, on Monday, January 5, 2009, Pete Hiron of London and formerly of Sault Ste. Marie in his 37 year. Cherished son of Nancy Hiron and Dr. Peter Hiron. Loving brother of Ben Hiron and predeceased Jen Hiron (1994). Dear nephew of Frances Bauer, Emily McKenty, Lorna Paradis (Marc), Kathy Burns (Tom), Pat Hiron and Leslie Cruickshank (Rod). Missed by many cousins and his good friend Krista. Pete had a generous heart and will be missed by all. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GREEN…..

Surrounded by her loved ones at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, January 4, 2009, Kathy Jean Green in her 51st year. Lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters, Ken and Raymonde Green of Ottawa, Joanne and Jim Baker of Trenton, Robert and Beryl Green of Barrie, Richard and Laurie Green of Wooler and Susan and Brian Haynes Trenton. Special aunt of Shawn and Melissa Green, Curtis and Kelsi Baker, Emma Haynes and Eric and Alex Green. Also loved and will be sadly missed by her London “families”, Karen and Ruth Perkin and family, Dee and Larry Beuerman and family, Phyllis Brady and her Barrie “family”, Kathy and Richard Pellarin and family. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Jean Green. Special thanks to Dr. Welch, Dr. Harle and the Palliative Care team at Parkwood Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Chapel 2nd Floor, 268 Grosvenor Street, London on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 2:30 pm. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 7-9pm at Rushnell Funeral Centre, 60 Division Street, Trenton Ontario, where the service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Trenton. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital – Palliative Care, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com and/or www.quintefuneralcentres.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

LOOS, Henry Charles

At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Saturday January 3, 2009 Henry Charles Loos of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Ellen Rose (Hochstadt) Loos. Dear father of Noreen Loos and her husband Sid Kuehl of Deep River, Gordon Loos and his partner Dorothy Wahl and Karen Shack all of London. Loved grandfather of Christopher, Scott, Jeffrey, Stacey, Carly ,Kyle and great grandfather of Jeffrey. Predeceased by his sister Norma Johnston. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Richard Holm officiating. Inurnment later in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

PAWLEY: Theresa
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, January 1, 2009. Theresa Victoria (Quirk) Pawley of London in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Kenneth J. Pawley. Dear mother of Kenneth Pawley Jr., Ronald Pawley and his wife Betty, Doreen Smith and her husband Bill and Marilyn Surette and her husband Lee all of London. Predeceased by her daughter Judith Edgar and her brother John Quirk. Also loved by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Boyd……

Peacefully at University Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2008 Gertrude “Trudy” Boyd in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Stanley Boyd. Loving mother of Brian Boyd and his wife Barbara and Donna Fleming and her husband Robert. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Steven Boyd and Michael Fleming. Also missed by her brother Norman Fettes and sister Mary Duthie. Predeceased by her siblings Alfred Fettes, Jack Fettes, Allan Fettes and Elaine Kaufmann. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 30th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. At the families request there will be a private funeral service. A special thank you to Dr. Yemchuk and all the staff at McCormick home. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KICKS-STRAIN: Cindy Elaine
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Saturday, December 27th, 2008 Cindy Elaine Kicks-Strain in her 49th year. Beloved wife of Cary Strain. Dear mother of Brandon and Justin. Dear sister of Charmaine Irsag and her husband Jake of London, Brian Kicks and his wife Marilyn of Stratford, John Kicks and his wife Jo-Anne of Thorndale and Gloria Woods of Hamilton. Dear daughter-in-law of Stu and Marion Strain of London. Also loved by her nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, January 3rd at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Graham Bland officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, contributions may be made to a trust fund that has been established for Brandon and Justin at the Royal Bank, 1530 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N5X 1K4, Attention – Brandon Molnar. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com