Services & Obituaries

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

O’Connor……

At Country Terrace Nursing Home in Komoka, on Saturday, December 27, 2008, Kathleen Veronica O’Connor, in her 86th year. Dear sister to Elizabeth “Bee” Ryan of London and Molly Williams of Collingwood. She will be deeply missed by her niece Betty-Ann and husband Tom Cox; their son Sean Cox, his wife Andreana and their daughters Nellie and Juliana all of London; their daughter Shannon Cox, her husband Dan Johnson of Kitchener; their son Conor Cox and Alicia Cooper of London. She is also survived by a nephew Mike Ryan, his wife Louise and their children Anthony and Karleen of London; a niece Mary Camozzi, her husband David and their children Brian and Laura of Kitchener; a niece Patricia Kennedy, her husband Bruce and their sons Ryan and his wife Michelle and Dan of Deep River; her niece Joan Waylen and husband Rex; her niece Peggy McDowell and husband Dave. A funeral Mass of Thanksgiving for the great blessing of our dear Aunt Vera’s life will be celebrated on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1:00pm at St. George Catholic Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London followed by the interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery. A special “thank you” to Justine Mackey and Lorraine Esdaile for their kindness to Vera. Donations to Parkinson Society Canada in Vera’s name in lieu of flowers will be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TAYLOR, Gladys:
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 24th. 2008 Mrs. Gladys Mona (Craig) Taylor of London in her 74th year. Loved by her children, her grandchildren and other surviving family members. The family will receive friends 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 Saturday, December 27th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation and scattering of cremated remains will take place on Tuesday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m. in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 20 Victoria Street, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N9, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, (for Palliative Care at Parkwood Hospital), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4V2 or the charity of your choice. A special thank you is expressed to Dr. Ferner, all the nurses and team members from the Palliative Care Floor at Parkwood Hospital, London. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

ROBB: Charles
At his residence on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Charles Morrison Robb of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Fleda J. “Mickey” (McEwen) Robb. Dear father of Gary Robb and his wife Rosemary, Charlotte James and her husband Tim, Lori Robicheau and her husband Shawn, and David Robb and his wife Sabina. Dear brother of Ronald Robb and his wife Jesse. Also loved by his grandchildren, Stephanie and Claire Robb, Tyler and Charles James, Christine, Dianne and Brent Senior, Jasmin and Melissa Robicheau and Matthew and April Robb, his great-grandchildren, Emma, Jaelynn and Zaida and his nephew Bobby Robbins and his wife Eleanor . Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 29th 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, December 30th at 1:00 p.m. 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

Van Dommelen……

At London Health Science Centre Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, Adrianus Van Dommelen in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Hendrika Anna (Groeneschey) Van Dommelen. Dear father of Mark Van Dommelen and Debra Anne Catton and her husband Murray. Dear grandfather of 4 grandchildren Nicole, Katie, Taylor and Erin. Dear brother-in-law of Sisca and Fieke both of Holland. Predeceased by 4 brothers Jan, Antoon, Jo and Henk. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London on Saturday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at the cemetery office. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON, N6E 1A2 or to Heart and Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON, N6V 2V3. (A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements). On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HAMMOND,George Edward

At Parkwood Hospital on Saturday December 20, 2008 George E. Hammond of Mount Brydges in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Bernice (King) Hammond. Dear father of Cathy LeBoeuf and her husband Mark of Woodslee, Sandra Hammond-Boyer and her husband Kim of Strathroy and Nadine Hammond of Mount Brydges. Loved grandfather of Megan, Kayla, Nicholas, Nathan and Devon. Dear son-in-law of Catherine King of London. Dear brother of Annie Watson and her husband Max, John Hammond and his wife Yvette, Shirley Demarchant and her husband Steven, and Robert Hammond all of New Brunswick, and Ralph Hammond and his wife Judy of Kingston. Also survived by a sister-in-law Audrey Hammond of New Brunswick. Predeceased by his brother Earl Hammond and sister-in-law Lena Hammond. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, December 22, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 11:00 am with Reverend Ken Taylor officiating. Interment in Mount Brydges Cemetery. Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

ESIPU: Harry
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, December 18, 2008, Henry J, “Harry” Esipu of London in his 59th year. Beloved son of Jessie Esipu and the late Joseph Esipu. Dear father of Chris and Curtis and grandfather of Jessica, Josh and Lucas. Dear brother of Joe Esipu and his wife Charlene, Joanne Woods and Robin Drake and her husband Doug Ryckman. Dear uncle of Carly, Connor, Carson, Mike and Kim ,and Calvin and Jenny, and great uncle to Tyler and Jet. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London on Tuesday, December 23rd at 2:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers those who wish may make memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 ( A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184 entrusted with arrangements) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Calhoun……

Peacefully with family by his side after a valiant struggle with cancer at Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, December 18, 2008 Terrance “Terry” Calhoun of London at age 75. Best pal to “Buddy”. Beloved cousin of Fran and Ron Calhoun of Thamesford, Ernie Rowley and Sandy Stevenson of Owen Sound. Also survived by many devoted cousins and relatives in the London area. Terry will be sadly missed by a host of good friends in British Columbia and friends and neighbours in the London area. Loving son of the late Alfred and Elsie Calhoun. Terry was a very spiritual person and embraced life to the fullest. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 7-9pm on Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, December 22nd at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Cordell Parsons officiating. Cremation with interment will take place in the spring in Woodland Cemetery, London. In honour of Terry’s memory memorial donations may be made to Partners in Research, 700 York Street, London, ON N5W 2S8 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com