Services & Obituaries

Gurney……..

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Thursday September 11, 2008. Ella (Rae) Gurney of London, formerly of Wingham, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late W. W. “Jim” Gurney (1996). Loving mother of Don (Betty) Gurney of Paris, Jean (Bill) Bradbrooke of Tacoma, WA and Rae (Richard) Elgie of Calgary, AB. Sadly missed by her seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Betty (Russell) St. John of Uxbridge. Predeceased by her brothers Ron, Murray and Bob Rae. Ella had enjoyed a wonderful summer with family and friends at her cottage in Kincardine. Special thanks to Cathy and Ross Chapin and the caring staff of Inspirit Residences, Kincardine EMS, emergency room staff and the doctors and staff of the respirology unit at Victoria Hospital. Friends will be received one hour prior (2:00 – 3:00 pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 3:00 pm. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, Ontario N5W 3Z6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SINCLAIR:
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, September 11, 2008. Miriam Maria (Attolico) Sinclair of London, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Marvyn Floyd Sinclair. Dear mother of Beverley Sinclair and her partner Douglas Gee of Mountain View, California and Bill Sinclair and his wife Wendy of London. Predeceased by her mother Filomena Attolico. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jeremy and Nicole, Amie and Gary, and Cody; Sebastian and Jonathan Gee, her great-granddaughter Mya and her dear friend Berta Stoetzer. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00 to 11:00 a.m.) to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, September 15th at 11:00 a.m. Private family inurnment later in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London. 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.

WILSON:
At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Ruth A. Wilson of London in her 81st year. Dear sister of Hilda C. Lewis and her husband Jack. Predeceased by her sister Dolly Wilson, her brother William “Billy” Wilson and her niece Cynthia Hamilton. Dear aunt of Tony Hamilton. Also loved by her great-nieces Tammy and Paula, her great-great-niece Riley and her best friends Betty Tancredi and Margaret Hawkins. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, September 8th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 249 Hamilton Road (at Inkerman Street) London on Tuesday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SMITH:
Peacefully at Billings Court Manor, Burlington on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Elworth J. Smith formerly of London, in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Tasker) Smith. Dear father of Raymond Smith and his wife Elaine of Burlington and Patricia Trottier and her husband Gerald of Belle River. Dear brother of Marvin Smith and Marion Hodgson, both of Windsor. Much loved grandfather of Meghan, Tamara, Laura and Joe, David and Donna, Pete and Carmen, and Nicole and Tom, and great-grandfather of Alyssa, Ellie, Claire, Tommy, Nathan, Ryan, Renee and Natalie. Predeceased by brother Ted and sisters Orla and Eleanor. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 noon to 1:00 p.m.) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6th. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or 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

GIVEN – GRAHAM….

Quietly at the Dearness Home, London, on Monday, September 1, 2008, Violet Given in her 95th year. Violet was born in London and is predeceased by her parents Edward and Emmaline Mason. Loved wife of the late R. Joseph Given and the late Harrison D. Graham. Mother of three daughters Ruth Stolk (Dale) of Sarnia, June Jackson (the late Sherwood) of Stratford and Patricia Gregory of Ottawa. Grandmother of six; Constance, Catharine, Douglas, Jay, Dale, and Victoria. There are ten great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister-in-law Kay Mason. She is the last of her immediate family being predeceased by her brothers Perce (Elizabeth), Harold (Rene), Harry, and her sister Florence Marley (Sam). Also from her second marriage Violet is survived by her step-children Peter Graham (Veronica), Anne Laforet (Norm) and Rick Graham (Pam) all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Sherrie, Susan, Mark, Melissa, Chris, Michael, Jennifer and by her 6 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (10:00 – 11:00 am) to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 11:00 am. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Luke’s Anglican Church – Memorial Fund, 1268 Crumlin Sideroad, London ON N5V 1R8 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

Abram……

At Extendicare Nursing Home, London, on Friday August 29th, 2008 Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” (Taylor) Abram of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold James Hayes and the late James Abram. Loving mother of Joanne Rollins of London. Dearly missed by her grandchildren Lori Rollins and her spouse James Ridley of St. Thomas and Marty Rollins of Vancouver. Also missed by her great-grandson Nicholas Ridley. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, September 1st, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London ON N6L1G5 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GRAINGER:Joseph
Peacefully, on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Sadly missed by his children, Andy and his wife Cathy, David and his wife Linda, Joanne and her husband Randy Montgomery and Scott and his wife Linda. Grandad to nine grandchildren, Camille, Caileigh, Blake, Alan, Derek, Chelsey, Chantal, Tim and Kevin. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted at Riverside United Church, 451 Dunedin Drive, London on Tuesday, September 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 – 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

SMILY……

Peacefully at home, after a brief but brave battle with cancer, Rick Smily of London, on Saturday, August 23, 2008, in his 57th year. Loving husband of Colleen (Shacklady) Smily for 29 years. Beloved Dad to Laura, Sarah and Patrick. Devoted Grampa to Cassidy. Survived by his sister Cheryle McMillan, sisters-in-law Kathleen Nurse, Maureen Duncan (Jim) and brother-in-law Tom Shacklady (Susan). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews; Jared and Jenn McMillan, Erica O’Brien (Darryl), Josh Duncan, Ellyse Shacklady and Charlotte Nurse. Also missed by his great-niece Erin O’Brien. Predeceased by his son James (1988), his parents Herbert (1984) and Mary (2003) and his brother-in-law Keith McMillan (2006). Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family for a memorial gathering from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice or consider donating blood in Rick’s honour. Online condolences accepted a www.amgfh.com

STURLEY……

Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Saturday August 23rd, 2008 Rosina G. “Rose” Sturley in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward T. “Ted” Sturley. Loving mother of Peggy Rose Johnston and her husband James of London. Dear sister of Ivy Meredith and her husband Trevor of England. Predeceased by her sisters Britania Neely and Pamela Wrathal. Cremation with interment in Woodland Cemetery has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funereal Home, entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

HASKETT ….
At London Health Science Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday August 17, 2008 Lenora M. (Ramer) Haskett of London in her 94th year. Dear Mother of Robert and his wife Sachiko of Toronto and Peter and his wife Michelle of Huntsville. Loving Grandmother of Kohana. Survived by her sister Edna Roedding of London and numerous nieces and nephews. Special friend of Gayle First of London. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Colborne Street United Church 711 Colborne Street, London on Tuesday August 19, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend David R. Carrothers, officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184) entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com