Services & Obituaries

TRIBE-

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Saturday August 2, 2008 Erwin “Keith” Tribe of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of 60 years to Marjory (Ashford) Tribe. Dear father of Bryon and his wife Anne of London and Don and his wife Catherine of Thamesford. Loved grandfather of Christopher and Andrew Tribe and Chris and Heather Davies. Dear brother of Fred and his wife Hazel of London, Marie(Tribe)Hartney of Tobermory, George and his wife Shirley of Ridgetown and Betty (Tribe) Groat and her husband Doug of Belmont, and brother-in-law of Doris Howey of Aylmer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sons Ronald Wayne Tribe (1956) and Paul Gregory Tribe (1986), his brother Bob Tribe (2003) and brother-in-law Tom Hartney (1992). Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday August 6, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday August 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Catherine Moore officiating. Interment in Siloam Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Rd. E. London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street,North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

Smithson, William (Bill) ……

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Long Term Care on August 1st, 2008 William “Bill” Smithson of London in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Keely) Smithson. Loving father of Gordon J. (Ann) Smithson of Minaki, Ontario and Sharon (Clayton) Peter of Ingersoll. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Pamela (Brad) Myall of St. Thomas, Shane (Dawn Marie) Peter of London, James Smithson of Edmonton and great grandson Jeffrey Myall. Also missed by his brother Gordon Smithson of Lethbridge. Predeceased by his parents William and Annie Smithson, brother Norman Smithson and sister Dorothy McCallum. Bill was a dedicated employee of Labatts Brewery for over 34 years. The family will receive friends 7-9 pm Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday August 5th 2008 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London ON, N6L 1G5 and CNIB London Chapter 749 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DICKSON
At Masonville Manor on Thursday, July 31, 2008, Loretta A. (Secord) Dickson of London in her 80th year. Loving wife of the late James Keith Dickson. Beloved mother of Harry Thomas Dickson and his wife Marilyn FitzGerald, Scott Secord Dickson and his wife Gisele and daughter-in-law Patricia Dickson. Survived by her grandchildren Mark and his partner Anna, Leticia and her husband Terry, Brad, Matt and his partner Melanie and Laurie and her partner Will. Predeceased by her son Alan Keith Dickson. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society, 347 Bay Street, Suite 806, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2R7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

BENTLEY……

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family at University Hospital, on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, David A. Bentley of London in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Marian (Belling) Bentley. Loving father of Karri Gowanlock and Robert Bentley and his wife Tammy all of London. Will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Blake, Matthew and Adam. Dear brother of Phyllis Elson. Sadly missed by many friends and relatives. Dave was a member of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. and St. Paul’s Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A. M., a Past Master, member of the London Lodge of Perfection, a 33rd Degree Honourary Inspector General of the Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Canada and the Musical Director of the Shrine Concert Band. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (please come from Horton Street, South on Ridout Street). A celebration of Dave’s life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11:00 am, with Reverend Dr. Ronald G. Dakin officiating. A Masonic Service under the auspices of St. Paul’s Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A. M will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 6:30 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

MITTON: HEATHER, MAYA, LAUREN

It is with great sadness at Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Heather Mitton in her 27th year and her infant twin daughters, Maya, July 30th and Lauren, July 31st. Beloved wife and daughters of Tim Charbonneau. Cherished daughter and granddaughters of Gary and Linda Mitton of London. Loving sister and best-friend and nieces of Kristin Mitton of London. Dear daughter-in-law and granddaughters of Scott and Joanne Charbonneau of Wallaceburg. Proud grandparents and great-grandparents Irvin and Maggie Buhr, Romeo and Shirley Charbonneau, Jim and Margaret Webster and the late Don and Florence Mitton. Dear sister-in-law and nieces of Taryn Charbonneau. Also missed by several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. The family would like to thank the staff and Social Workers at Victoria Hospital – Critical Care for their compassion and care. Friends will be received by the family from 1-4 pm, Sunday, August 3, 2008, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of life for Heather, Maya and Lauren will be held at Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Ken Taylor and Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Private interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As an expression sympathy, donations may be made to London Health Sciences Centre Foundation – Pediatrics Critical Care Unit, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

“No one will ever forget Heather’s big brown eyes, beautiful smile and flair for the dramatic and especially the shoes”.

TAYLOR –

Helen Francis Lillian (King) Taylor passed away on Tuesday July 29, 2008 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in London, Ontario with her family surrounding her. She was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland to the late John King (1959) and Cybella (Dowden) (1951), and grew up on the family farm “Klondyke” on Torbay Road. Helen Taylor (Lady Helen as she was affectionately known) was a remarkable woman with a great capacity for compassion, understanding and caring. She was a great listener and in true Newfoundland tradition, “the kettle was always on for a cup of tea.” Many found a sympathetic ear to listen and a kind word to encourage. John 13:35 says, “If you have love for one another, then all will know that you are my disciples.” She had a heart overflowing with Christian love for all. No one was a stranger and in her home friends and family found a place of rest and refuge. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest Taylor (St. John’s)(1982). Beloved mother of Donna Arroyas and her husband Alain. Proud grandmother and much loved “Grans” of Antonio Arroyas (Andrea Woon-Fat) and Nicole Arroyas (finacee Carmine Bernardo). For them she left her beloved Newfoundland and moved to Ontario in 1987. She is predeceased by her dear friends and “adopted sons”, Alexander Penney (2007) and Owen Crotty (July 18, 2008). Sister of the late Christabel Byrne (1980), Gertrude Littlejohn (1986), and Robert T. King (1974). Beloved sister-in-law of Dorothy Vaters King of St. John’s. Much loved aunt of the late Thomas Byrne (Judy) of St. John’s, Cynthia Steeman (Neil) of Florida, the late Fred Littlejohn (2002), Ruth Collins (William), Bella Gollop (George) all of St. John’s, Hazel Power (James) of Torbay, the late Reverend Robert Vaters King Jr. (2001) (Denise) of Cobourg, Keith King of St. John’s. Helen will be missed by many friends and extended family, especially her best friend of 80 years, Audrey Holwell of Winchester, Mass. The families of Jean and Danielle Arroyas, Etienne and Christiane Delage, Philippe and Lisa Arroyas, Fausto and Nanette Boniferro, Sandra Thomson, Dom and Audrey Howse, Donna Hunt, Clodagh Burke, Catherine Flood and the staff of Archie’s Seafood Restaurants and Auberge du Petit Prince. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday July 31, 2008 from 7-9 pm. The funeral service to celebrate the life of Helen Taylor will be conducted in the chapel on Friday August 1, 2008 at 11:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Special thanks to Dr. Ann Spence, Dr. Anne Bodkin and Dr. Cathy Peckham and their staff for their care of Helen since she moved to London. Many thanks to the Nurses of Saint Elizabeth and the staff of CCAC who made it possible for Helen to pass her final days at home. Thank you to Father Fred Howard-Smith for your care and ministration to Helen and the family. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or the Saint Elizabeth Health Care, 72/73- 1092 Dearness Drive, London, ON N6E 1N9 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

“A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world did hold.”

VOLKER
At London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Monday, July 28, 2008, Helen (Yull) Volker in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Carl Volker. Loving mother of Allan Waddell and Colleen “Tina” Goldenberg. Dear grandmother of Cindy Rombough, Laura “Kelly” Mauricio, Colleen Connor and Mark Waddell and 5 great grandchildren. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Ralph G. Yull, sisters Eleanor Murray, Doris Howell and Eileen O’Neill and her son-in-law Harry Goldenburg. Interment has taken place in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Compassion Fund of Canada, 99 Enterprise Drive South, London, Ontario, N6N 1B2 or to the Gideons, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 7A2. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, (519) 433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LAMB….

At Central Park Lodge, on Monday, July 28, 2008, Fred K. Lamb of London, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late June M. (Hipson) Lamb (2002). Loving father of David Lamb of Toronto, Diane Abraham and her husband Brian of Carmel, Indiana and Michael Lamb and his wife Kim of Toronto.
Cherished grandfather of Scott, Sean, Dana and Emma. Predeceased by his brothers Jim, Bud and Scott and missed by their families. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 7 – 9 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of Fred’s life will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PATRICK
At Meadow Park Nursing Home in Chatham on Saturday, July 26, 2008 Elizabeth “Betty” (Walker) Patrick formerly of London in her 88th year. Beloved mother of Dick Patrick and his wife Kathy of Toronto, Elizabeth Shelden of Littleton, Colorado, Gord Patrick of London, Mary Hill and her husband Dennis of Ridgetown, Tom Patrick and his wife Debbie of Belmont and Jane Brown and her husband Doug of Glencoe. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Sarah, Jennifer, Sarah, Allen, Susan, David, Chris, Brad, Michael, Dustin, Amber, Ryan and Hilary and great-grandmother of Riley, Chloe, Abigail and Sawyer. Dear sister of Lloyd Walker of Clinton. Predeceased by her sister Helen Hull and son-in-law Allen Shelden. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, Ontario, N6L 1G5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

NICHOL……

At Grand Wood Park, on Friday, July 25, 2008, Linda Nichol of London in her 65th year. Predeceased by her parents James “Jack” John Nichol and Edna (Locke) Nichol. Cherished sister of William “Bill” Nichol and his wife Sarah Elizabeth of Simcoe. Beloved aunt of Ian, David and Kate. Dear sister-in-law of Reverend Philip Rosewell. Predeceased by her sister Barbara Ann Rosewell. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12 – 1pm) on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Linda’s life will be held in the chapel at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com