Services & Obituaries

CROSS

Surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Monday, November 10, 2008. Debbie-Marie (Tapp) Cross of London in her 41st year. Loving and devoted mother of Alex and Eric. Beloved daughter of Lewis Sr. and Alma-Marie Tapp. Dear sister of Lewis Jr. Tapp (Darlene), Robert Tapp (Linda), Eugene Layden-Tapp (Camera) and Jimmie Tapp (Cecilia). Also will be missed by her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and her many special friends both in London and abroad. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9pm Friday, November 14, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 615 Baseline Road East, London, on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 12:00 pm. Cremation with interment in Milton, Ontario. Those who wish may make contributions “In Trust for Eric and Alexander Cross”. Please forward cheques c/o A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3X1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BUCKLEY……

Surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, on Monday, November 10, 2008, Arthur “Art” Buckley of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Dora (Angus) Buckley for 56 years. Cherished father of Lynda Butler and her husband Paul of London and Dale Buckley and his wife Linda of Margaree, Nova Scotia. Loving grandfather of Lisa Marie Butler and her husband Antony Davies of Toronto, Shannon Nicole Butler of London, Amanda Lynn Buckley of Cornwall, and great-grandfather of Laura Buckley. Dear brother of Audrey LeClair of St. John, NB. Dear brother-in-law of Nelson Angus and his wife Terry Angus of Shawville, Quebec and Connie Buckley of St. John, NB. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Alan Arthur Buckley, his brothers Percy, Roy and his sisters Dorothy, Aeriel, Irene and Rhona. He served with dignity and honour in the Merchant Navy (1943-48), Korean War (1952-53) and Canadian Army (1952-75). Friends will be received by the family from 7 – 9pm Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Korean-Legion Service under the auspices Byron Springbank Branch No. 533 will be conducted at the funeral home at 7 pm with Reverend Frank Mantz officiating. Cremation with interment in Maple Grove United Cemetery, Shawville, Quebec. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MASONIC CREST AND SHRINE CREST

HILL, Robert C. “Bob” VE3 EVG Silent Key 1927-2008

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, London ON Sunday, November 9th, 2008 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (MacKenzie) Hill. Dear father of Robin Jeffries, husband Jim, Red Lake ON; Chip Hill, wife Lianne, Mount Albert ON; Rod Hill, London ON and Ronda Laughlin, husband Michael, Denver CO. Also loved by his grandchildren Leigh, Brett, Phylicia and Samantha. Dear brother of Diane Horlick, London ON and Roy (Pat) Pryor, Indre et Loire, France. Many nieces and nephews will hold fond memories of Uncle Bob. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London ON where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday, November 14th at 1:30 pm with Reverend Daniel M. MacDonald officiating. If you wish to make a memorial donation in Bob’s memory, please consider the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation (for the London Learning Centre-Operations), 453 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Z7 or Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, (Canadian Unit), 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. A masonic service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M., of which Bob was a 60 year member, will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. Bob is retired from IBM, a member of the former Scooter Unit, Mocha Shrine Temple, and a member of Ontario Genealogical Society, as well as a volunteer with the Dyslexia Program at the London Scottish Rite Learning Centre. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HART: Edna
At University Hospital, London on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Edna Booth (Warrellow) Hart of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Rex Hart. Dear mother of Diane Knoppert and her husband David of London. Dear cousin of Joeannah Morrison and her husband Allan of Toronto. Friends will be received by the family 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 Tuesday, November 11th at 1:00 pm. Interment in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Adam Linton Dialysis Unit, London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C2R6

SPORK……

At University Hospital, London, on Friday, November 7, 2008, Cornelia A. (Goris) Spork of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Mathias Hubertus Spork (2003). Cherished sister of Adrinus Goris and his wife Joanna of Holland. Dear aunt of Brian Van Heteren (Lorraine), Bill Cozyn (Josie), Lia Holloway (Dave) and many other nieces and nephews in Holland. Loving great-aunt of Andrew, Ian, Martin, Linda, Todd, Jeff and many others in Holland. Predeceased by her many brothers and sisters in Canada and Holland. The family would like to thank the 7th floor staff and Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital for their compassion and care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 am) to the Liturgy of the Word that will be celebrated at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 11:00 am with Father Murray W. Sample officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HUMPHREY, Patricia Lillian
Pat Humphrey passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the age of 77 after a determined six year struggle against cancer. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Henry Humphrey (2004). Dear mother of Janet Humphrey and her husband Stephen Englehardt of Alliston, Jill Humphrey and Ian Humphrey of England. Loved by her grandchildren, Colleen, Allison, Dillon and Nikki. Dear sister of April Chappell of London. Beloved aunt of Andrea and Brian, Tina and Melissa and Ian. Fondly remembered by family members in England. Leaves behind a wide circle of friends across London, Canada and the United Kingdom. After a long career at John Labatt Ltd., she enjoyed her retirement, dividing her time between family, wintering in Florida, and as a volunteer extraordinaire to many organizations and individuals. Thanks to Dr. Vincent, Connie, and team at the London Regional Cancer Program. Also, many thanks to Dr. Winterburn for her dedication and compassion. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm Friday, November 7th, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, November 8th at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations, if desired, to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Memorial Fund of St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6K 1E1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PAXTON: Violet M.
At Chelsey Park Long Term Care on Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 Violet M. (Monson) Paxton of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George A. Paxton. Dear mother of Audrey LaRouche of Sudbury and Lois Hunter and her husband Jim of London. Predeceased by her sisters and brothers Svea Lundquist, Vera Whent, Alvina Jacomb, Theodore, George and Arthur Monson. Grandmother to Bryan (Karen), Linda, Brenda (Keith), Alan (Ginette), Kevin (Patricia), Terry (Lynda), Ronald (Daniela), Sandra (Ron) and Mark. Great Grandmother to Lance, Matthew, Candace, Jessica, T. J., Craig, Alex, Kyler, Shaelynne, Emma and Pascal. Great-Great Grandmother to Jesse.
Friends will be received by the family from 7 – 9 pm Friday and 1 hour prior to the complete service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, November 8th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Douglas R.G. Story officiating. Cremation with Interment of cremated remains in Municipal Cemetery, Sudbury, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be directed to Fairmont United Church Memorial Fund, 29 Tweedsmuir Avenue, London, ON N5W 1K6 or Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SCOTT: Verna
At Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Verna Lillian (Orser) Scott in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late T. E. W. “Ted” Scott. Dear mother of John and Joan Scott, Gord and Bev Scott, Don Scott, Cathy and Peter Waskul, Carol Scott and Byron and Deborah Scott. Dear sister of Gordon, Isabelle and Eileen. Also loved by her 11 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, November 6th at 2:30 p.m. Interment of cremated remains to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STEWART: Pauline
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Pauline (Blake) Stewart of London, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Dr. Harold B. Stewart. Dear mother of Ann and her husband Bradley Limpert of Toronto. Dear sister of Ann Galbraith and her husband John of Oshawa. Predeceased by her sister Jacqueline Roper (1992). Also loved by her grandsons, Joshua and Noah. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, November 8th at 11:00 am. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Clement’s School, 21 St. Clement’s Avenue, Toronto, ON M4R 1G8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

KNIGHT…..

Suddenly at home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 31, 2008, Jon Knight of London in his 64th year. Loving husband of Joy (Ritchie) Knight for 41 years. Beloved son of Mavis Knight and the late Derek Knight. Proud father of Michelle Marshall and her husband Andy and David Knight and his wife Lara all of London. Cherished grandfather of Logan, Lucas, Ruby and soon to be new baby. Also missed by his sister Wendy Knight, his brother-in-law Doug Ritchie and his wife Ann and by his niece Susan and his nephews; Michael, Peter, Jason and Rob. Jon was a teacher with the Thames Valley Board of Education for many years. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, November 3, 2008 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or Blue House Effect of Canada, 2491 Marlene Stewart Street, London ON N6K 5R3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com