Services & Obituaries

SCHNORE-

Suddenly while on vacation on Wednesday June 25, 2008 Mrs. Lois (Staffen) Schnore of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Morris Schnore (1987). Dear mother of Stephen Schnore and his wife Sharon of New Hamburg and David Schnore of Edmonton. Loved grandmother of Heather and Erin. Dear friend of Joe McCluggage of Denver. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to a memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday July 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150 -633 Colborne Street, London, N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PEPLER:
Peacefully at Marian Villa (Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care) London on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Alma M. (Barnes) Pepler of London in her 96th year. Gone to join her late husband Thomas. Dear mother of Thomas Pepler and his wife Betty of London and Marg Jackson of Victoria B.C. Also loved by her grandchildren, Scott Pepler of St. Thomas, Dave Jackson and his wife Jill of Fernie, B.C. and Tracy Jackson of Victoria B.C. and her great-grandson Jonah. Predeceased by her grandson Stephen Pepler, her son-in-law David Jackson and her brother Harvey Barnes. at Alma’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home, London entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McTAVISH
Ted. Edward Duncan McTavish: Passed away at the London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at the age of 56 after a brave and courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved husband of Julia May (Otani) McTavish. Much loved and admired father of Tyler, Terri and Mariko at home. Dear son of the late Ernie and Elaine McTavish. Beloved son of Mrs. Marion McTavish of London. Dearest and loving brother of Carole Lunter, Kathryn Burningham and her husband Ray and Terrance McTavish and his wife Geraldine all of London. Dear brother-in-law of Michael Otani and his wife Adriana of Toronto and Alan Otani of High River, Alberta. Dearest uncle of Marnie Merritt and her husband Paul and their children Kennedy and Logan, Brendan, Leeanne and Kevin Lunter, Erica and Ryan Burningham and Erica and Alanna McTavish all of London. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South at Garfield Avenue, London on Sunday, June 29th at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Frank Van Veen officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The family wish to extend their deepest and heartfelt thanks to their dear friend Dr. Ian Chin-Yee for always being there for Ted and the team of physicians in the Hematology/Oncology Department at the London Regional Cancer Clinic. Many thanks to the kind and caring staff of the 7th floor Oncology and the Emergency Department at Victoria Hospital.
“You will always be in our hearts”

GAULD
At Meadow Park Nursing Home, London, on Monday, June 23, 2008 Sarah “Sally” Agnes (Thompson) Gauld in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Gauld. Daughter of the late George and Janet Thompson. Survived by sister-in-law Elizabeth Thompson of Belmont. Loving aunt of Ellen Reid of South Carolina, U.S.A. , Janet Griffith and her husband James of Georgia, U.S.A., Jane Thompson of Belmont, James Thompson and his wife Laurie of Belmont and George Thompson and his wife Rhonda of Belmont and their families. Sadly missed by her cousin Ruth Anne Tolton and her husband William of Mallorytown. Predeceased by her sister Norah Thompson and brothers George, Latimer and Robinson Thompson. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, 519-433-5184. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

CUDMORE
At Elmwood Place Nursing Home, London, on Sunday June 22, 2008 A. Caroline “Carrie” (Oke) Cudmore in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Stewart S. Cudmore. Dear mother of Dolores Green of Grand Bend and Dixie McGill and her husband Donald of London. Also loved by her 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by her son Lorne Cudmore and her son-in-law Kip Green. Cremation has taken place. At the families request there will be a private graveside service later in the Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, 519-433-5184. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

LOCKWOOD: Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 Mrs. Bea (Cousins) Lockwood of London in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Lockwood. Loving mother of Dick Lockwood and his wife Joan of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Dan, Geoff and Katie and her many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 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 Wednesday, June 25th at 12:30 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Frank Meadows officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery, Delaware. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The family would like to express their appreciation to Cathy and Ross Chapin and the staff of Inspirit Residences, together with Doctors and nurses at London Health Sciences Centre on floor C6-100 for their care and kindness. A reception will follow at the Highland Country Club, 279 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario.

VAJSZA-

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Friday June 20, 2008 Helen (Micskey) Vajsza of London in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Vajsza. Dear mother of Ilona Pacheco and her husband Roberto of London and Mike Vajsza and his wife Eva of Hungary. Loved grandmother of Roberto and Christina and her husband Benjamin and great grandmother of Anthea and Alicia Mey. Friends will be received by the family from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 377 Oakland Avenue (at Dundas) where a memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday June 24, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment later in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London N6B 3H8 would be appreciated. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5185) Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McDONALD –

Mary Margaret McDonald (Nattress) of London, Ontario, passed away peacefully at the age of 78, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Bill McDonald. Sister of the late Jean Johnston. Loving mother of Scott McDonald and wife Lorraine, Leigh Yardley and husband Chris, Craig McDonald and wife Pam. Loved by her three grandchildren Hannah, Sean and Lucy Yardley. Will be missed by brother-in-law Bill Johnston, nephew Randy Johnston, nieces Diane Gee and Cathy Breen. Mary loved her lifetime at the cottage at Barrow Bay surrounded by her cherished, lifelong friends. Mary will be fondly remembered for her laugh, her love of playing bridge, knitting and caring and cooking for her family. She will be loved and missed by family, wonderful friends and her faithful companion Mandy. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday, June 22 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, June 23 at 11am. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, Mary requested memorial donations to the Lion’s Head Hospital, P.O. Box 227, 22 Moore Street, Lion’s Head N0H 1W0, or a charity of your choice. Mary and her family are grateful for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Kelton, Beth Reid at CCAC and the staff at St. Elizabeth Health Care with special mention to Jennifer, Lorna and Cheryl for your caring nature, kindness and support. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

RIES
At Elmwood Place Retirement Community, London, on Thursday, June 19, 2008 Mr. Franz “Frank” Ries of London in his 78th year. Forever remembered by his family and friends. The family will receive friends one hour prior to a memorial service which will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DAVIDSON
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Monday, June 16, 2008, Marjorie (Wilkins) Davidson of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late George L. Davidson. Dear mother of Gary Davidson and his wife Eva Jean of London, Brian Davidson and his wife Marsha of Bright’s Grove, Alan Davidson and his wife Krista of London, Paul Davidson and his wife Susan of London and Lynne Player and her husband Scott of Toronto and mother-in-law of Brigitta Davidson. Predeceased by her son David Davidson and her brother Robert E. Wilkins. Dear sister-in-law of Phyllis Wilkins of London, Mary Hardick of Shelburne and Margaret Giggey of Sarnia. Also loved by her grandchildren Christopher and his wife Julie, Jeffrey and his wife Christine, Stephen and his wife Erin, Donald and his wife Brooke, James, Natalie, Edward and his wife Holly, Emily, Matthew, Danielle, Sean, Kaelan, Cheryl and Andrew Player and her 8 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m at First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street, London with Reverend Sheldon W. Dyck officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2T3 or to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, Ontario, N6L 1G5. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com