Services & Obituaries

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

JACK: Joyce
At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Joyce Mary (Newland) Jack of London in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Jack. Dear mother of David Jack and his wife Theresa of London, Ian Jack and his wife Tracey of Windsor, Karen Branderhorst and her husband Ed and Maria Jack and her husband Karl all of London. Dear sister of Richard Newland and his wife Sylvia and Kathleen Gollings all in England. Predeceased by her brothers John and Brian Newland. Also loved by her grandchildren, David and Vanessa Jack, Andrew Jack, Christopher and Matthew Frise, Emily Branderhorst, Carly Hammell, Adam and Megan Jack and Adam and Eric Jack, her great-granddaughter Deja-Lynn and a special friend Donna O’Quinn. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, December 20th at 11:00 am. 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

CREARY: Jacqui
At Clinton Public Hospital on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Jacqueline (Davies) Creary of Bayfield in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Fred Ross. Dear mother of Bill Creary, Gordon Creary and his wife Susan, Gary Creary and his wife Nicole and Dale Creary and his wife Cynthia. Predeceased by her son Michael Creary. Dear sister of Dianne Van Leeuwen and her husband Bill. Also loved by several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, December 20th at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Clinton Public Hospital Foundation, 98 Shipley Street, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PROCUNIER: D. Blake
It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that the family of D. Blake Procunier, of London announces his passing on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at London Health Sciences Centre, Critical Care Trauma Centre, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband and best friend to Audrey (Willison) Procunier for over 52 years. Dear father of Nancy Dodd and her husband Joel, Steven Procunier, and Linda Marziali and her husband Mike. Proud grandfather of Mallory Procunier, Matthew Procunier, Bryan Dodd, Brendan Dodd and Noah Marziali. Brother of Gordon Procunier and his wife Sylvia. Brother-in-law of Marion and Claude Curtis, Clare Brooks and Freda Strillioff. Missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Eva and Elmer Procunier, infant brother Russell, mother and father-in-law Mabel and Fred Willison, sister-in-law Bea Brooks, brother-in-law Al Strillioff and special cousin Wayne Shackleton. Blake worked as a Snap-On Tools Dealer in the London and surrounding area for over forty years. He was a member of Oakridge Lodge No.708 A.F. & A.M., London Lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix Chapter, Moore Sovereign Consistory and a member of Mocha Temple serving on the Directors’ staff. Blake was a founding member of Mount Zion United Church and a member of the official board. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm on Sunday, December 14th. A Masonic service under the auspices of Oakridge Lodge No. 708 A.F.& A.M. will be held at the funeral home at 4:00p.m. A celebration of life service will be held at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London, on Monday, December 15th, at 11:00 am with Reverend Christian Kraatz officiating. Interment Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Mount Zion United Church Memorial Fund, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London, ON N6J 2H6 or London Health Sciences Foundation, (Critical Care Trauma Centre), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Neil Parry and the C.C.T.C. staff for their compassion and care. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SHEFFIELD: Phyllis
At her residence on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Phyllis B. (Marden) Sheffield of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Sheffield (1998) Dear mother of Lorraine Sellon and her husband Jeff of London. Also loved by her grandchildren, Shawn and Ashley. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held at London Free Methodist Church, 402 Commissioners Road West, London on Monday January 12th 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment of cremated remains will take place in Woodland Cemetery, London. Phyllis was a long time volunteer at the London Regional Cancer Program. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com Special thanks to Seniors Home Care by Angels for their support and the members of London Free Methodist Church for their prayers.

BOERSMA……

Surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, on Monday, December 8, 2008, Anna (Van Brug) Boersma of London in her 86 year. Beloved wife of Marten Boersma of 61 years. Loving mother Bo Boersma of London and Harry John Boersma of Ottawa. Proud grandmother of Rachael Boersma. Dear sister of Jean Feenstra and her husband John and by her many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
“Turn your scars into stars”

CRUICKSHANK…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, December 7, 2008, Raymond Cruickshank Sr. of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Janet (Aitken) Cruickshank of 55 years. Proud father of Jane Kerr and her husband Andy, George Cruickshank and his wife Agnes, William Cruickshank and his wife Susan and Raymond Cruickshank Jr. and his wife Debbie all of London. Cherished grandfather of Bailey, Madison, Tine, Cathy, Jennie, Craig, Christopher, Tabatha, Raymond, Colton, Nathan, Taunua and great-grandfather of Amanda. Also loved by Jeannette, Katie and Rena, nephews, nieces and cousins. Predeceased by his sister Georgie and Cathy. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 3:00 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McGILL: Dixie A. L. (Cudmore):
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Saturday, December 6th, 2008 Dixie A. L. (Cudmore) McGill of London in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Donald B. McGill. Dear mother of Bradley N. McGill and his wife Cindy and Burke S. McGill and his wife Colleen all of London. Dear sister of Mrs. Dolores Greene of Grand Bend. Also loved by her grandchildren and her great-grand-daughter. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, December 10th at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Susan Nickel officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CRAVEN, David T:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Friday, December 5, 2008, David T. Craven of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Ferne (White) Craven. Dear father of David (Debbie), Kim (Bruce) and Lisa (Dave), all of London. Also loved by his 7 grandchildren David and Heather Craven, Michelle, Jamie and Nathan Balch and Ricky and Luke Van Mourik. Dear brother of Cathie McKenzie in England and Janet Follows in Scotland. Predeceased by his sister May Goodchild. Also loved by his many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm 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 8th at 11:00 am with Reverend David Bode officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the nurses and staff on the 6th floor Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital.