Services & Obituaries

NEVE:
Peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Georgina (Connors) Neve of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late James A. “Jim” Neve. Dear mother of Barbara-Ann Thompson and her husband David of London, Esther Barber of Tampa, Florida, James A. Neve Jr. and his wife Debbie of Belleview, Florida and Susan Slaughter and her husband David of London. Predeceased by her sister Barbara Foxworth and her brother William Connors. Also loved by her 12 grandchildren and her 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Campbell Cemetery, Komoka. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JUDGE:
At Western Counties Wing of Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Colin McNee Judge of London in his 93rd. year. Beloved husband, for 61 years, of Esther A. (Green) Judge. Dear father of Barry Judge (Celia) of London. Loving Bumpa of Cailan (Reema) and great-grandfather of Adam. Predeceased by his sisters Marguerite and Pearl and his brothers Jack, Charles and George. Also loved by his “number 2” sons Roger and Richard and his many nieces and nephews. Colin served with the R.C.A.F. form 1942 to 1945. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, September 26th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Chris Kraatz officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. A Memorial Masonic service will be held in the chapel Thursday September 25th at 6:30 p.m. under the auspicies of Belmont Lodge No. 190 A.F. & A.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Garden Railroad, c/o Veterans Care and Comfort Fund, Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6C 5J1 OR the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their thanks to all the caring staff on 4 Bruce, Western Counties Wing. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSON……

Ronald “Ron” Johnson died peacefully on September 24, 2008 in St. Thomas hospital after a long battle with cancer. Ron is survived by his wife Nancy, his sons Trevor and Ron and their wives Karlene Kimber and Lisa King; his grandchildren Sydney, Kennedy, Book and Charlotte; his brother Leonard and his wife Helen and their children, as well as many other relatives. Ron is remembered as a fine father, a kind-hearted soul, and a funny, good-natured man. Ron attended South and Beal secondary schools followed by the Parson’s School of Art and Design in New York City. He had a long career with Jensen’s Furniture in London. He married Nancy Tait in 1965 and raised two sons to be caring and good-hearted chaps, just like him. A lover of music, an avid reader, a creative person, an antique aficionado, hockey fan, lover of red wine and coffee black with one sugar, Ron lived a full life, loved his family and left the world a better place. Ron Sr. will be well and truly missed. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9pm Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 2 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock Officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

TAYLOR:
Peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 22, 2008. Marjorie Lillian (McColl) Taylor of London in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman E. Taylor. Dear mother of Terry Taylor and his wife Caroline of Windsor and Larry Taylor and his wife Tami of London. Dear sister of Carol Quinn and her husband Gordon of Norwich, Malcolm McColl and his wife Irma of Strathroy, Ronald McColl of Taylor, Michigan, Keith McColl and his wife Kathy, John McColl and his wife Gail all of Mount Brydges, Hugh McColl and his wife Karen, Donald McColl and his wife Esther, Lillian Mae McColl all of London, Alec McColl and his wife Lucille of Sarnia and Marion McColl-Swain and her husband Loring of Ipperwash. Also loved by her grandchildren Tyson, Nerissa, Jennifer, Sarah and Mike. Predeceased by a dear grandson Derek Taylor (2007) and her brother David McColl. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Marjorie retired after 35 years with the City of London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BONK……

At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Margaret (Hemphill) Bonk Margaret (Hemphill) Bonk of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Bonk (2006). Dear mother of Ken Bonk and his wife Leah of Niagara Falls. Loved grandmother of Kalvin Bonk. Dear brother of Ernest (Shirley Craigmile) Hemphill. Also missed by her nieces, nephews and many extended family. Friends will be received by the family on Friday September 26, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from the Wesley Knox United Church on Saturday September 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Cremation will take place. Interment later in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of symapthy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. A special thank you to the staff at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital CCTC department. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

AIREY……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, September 19, 2008, Dorothy (Price) Airey of London in her 95th year. Beloved mother of Catherine Barber of New Westminster, B.C., Barbara Trenholm of Oakville and Doug Airey and his wife Mary of Edmonton, Alberta. Loving grandmother of Matt and Andrew Barber; Tim, Mark and Craig Trenholm and Michael, Noelle and Janet Airey. Dear sister of Mary Aldis and her husband Dr. Robert Aldis of Guelph. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a graduate of Victoria Hospital’s School of Nursing and served proudly as a Nursing Sister in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII. She was a long time resident of London, attended Tecumseh Public School and was one of the first graduates of South Secondary School. Dorothy was involved in numerous community organizations which she so thoroughly enjoyed. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service (12:00 – 1:00 pm) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 1:00 pm, with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSTON ……

Surrounded by her family at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Friday, September 19, 2008 Elsie M. (Kenney) Johnston formerly of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late A. Warwick Johnston (1988). Proud mother of Dorothy Tapp and her husband Bruce of London, Eileen Stuart and her husband Harold of Strathroy, Marilyn Sterling and her late husband Doug and Arthur R. Johnston and his wife Jane M. all of London. Loving grandmother of Gary, Cathy, Tom, Judy, Sandy, Bob, Linda, Susan, Joanne, David, Kim, Cheryl, Stacey, great-grandmother of 24 and great-great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Doris Whitworth of London. Predeceased by her brothers; Cecil, James, Sydney, Frank , by her sister Beatrice Marshall, also by her grandson Arthur A. Johnston. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00 – 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 Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 11:00 am. Interment in Oil Springs Cemetery, Oil Springs, Ontario on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 3:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CUDDY:
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Thursday September 18, 2008 Goldie Alberta (Swartout) Cuddy of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Clair W. Cuddy and the late William G. Noyes. Dear step-mother of Lynda Cuddy of Kamloops, B.C. Dear foster mother of Gale Boughner of Calgary, Alberta. Dear sister-in-law of Alma Noyes, Marion Trestain, Margaret Noyes and Deloss Cuddy and his wife Beth. Also loved by her two grandsons Richard Allen of Kamloops, B.C. and Kelsey Golar of Calgary, Alberta. Special friend of “The McLaughlin Family”. Predeceased by her brother Ralph Swartout and his wife Blanche. Friends will be received by the family one hour ( 10:00 am to 11:00 am ) prior to the complete service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, September 22nd at 11:00 am with Reverend Gordon Duncan officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LAWSON –

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Monday September 15, 2008 George B. Lawson of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Grace C. (White) Lawson. Dear father of Julia Kane and her husband Calvin of Thornhill, Andrea Schluter and her husband Dolph of Vancouver and Janet Langford and her husband Don and son Ken Lawson (Webster House) of London. Also loved by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers William and Thomas and sisters Georgina Anderson and Kathleen Downs. George was a decorated fighter pilot with the RCAF squadron #402 and D-Day Veteran. He was an inspirational math teacher for many years in Toronto before moving to the University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Education. He retired as professor emeritus. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday September 18, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday September 19, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Terry D. Ingram officiating. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street, South, London ON N5Z 3L1 or Lupus Ontario, 301-2900 John Street, Markham ON L3R 5G3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WRIGHT……

Peacefully at Dearness Home, London, on Monday, September 15, 2008, Alice H. “Rene” (Godfrey) Wright of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Joe Wright (2004). Loving mother of Robert Wright of London, Randy Wright of Ilderton, Cindy Wright and her husband Paul Vandenbosch of Dorchester and Stephen Wright of London. Proud grandmother of Lindsay Schindler (Ray), Chelsea Wright, Brody, Jocelyn and Darren Wright and Hannah and Luke Vandenbosch. Proud great grandmother of Cole Schindler. Dear sister of Florence Harvey (Ken), Margaret Walsh and Bud Godfrey (Jean). Rene will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Ann Doidge, her brothers-in-law Reg Doidge, Fred Walsh and daughter-in-law Kathy Wright. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted from St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 11:00 am, with Archdeacon Ken Anderson officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com