Services & Obituaries

FORSYTH
At Chelsey Park Long Term Care in London on Monday, March 3, 2008, Nora Isabelle (Kennedy) Forsyth of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Clair Alexander “Alex” Forsyth. Dear mother of Michael Forsyth and his wife Linda and Wendy Forsyth both of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Matthew Forsyth and Michael Forsyth. Predeceased by her sister Jean and her brothers Ernest, Edwin and Douglas Kennedy. 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 Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario, N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

KNIGHT…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family at the London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, on Sunday, March 2, 2008, David Pringle Knight of Tillsonburg in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (Thompson) Knight. Special friend of Pearl Lovett of Florida. Proud father of Robert “Bob” Knight of Toronto, Graham Knight and his wife Angelika of Oakville, Steven Knight and his wife Dot of Burlington and Andy Knight of Vancouver. Loving grandfather of Erin, Brandon, Jennifer, Ryan (JeniLee), Gillian and Davey. Dave worked for Dupont Canada and was a Proud member of AA for 31 years. At his request his body was donated to The University of Western Ontario, so that research and teaching could be performed. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at Hickory Hills in the Recreation Center, 48 Wilson Avenue, Tillsonburg, on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:30 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice. (A. Millard George Funeral Home 1-877-246-7186 entrusted with arrangements) Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

McLEOD
It is with great sadness, on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Victoria Hospital, Muriel Angela (MacDonald) McLeod passed away in her 60th year. Survived by her husband John. Beloved mother of Brenda (Dennis) Giasson and Debbie Ellis. Loving grandmother of Chris, Samantha, Alex, William and Zachery. Special friend to Bob. Survived by her three brothers, three sisters and a number of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the 7 th Floor Oncology nurses for their care and support during such a hard time. At Muriel’s request there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. A Memorial Tree will be planted in Muriel’s memory. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

NICHOL
At Craigholme Nursing Home on Friday, February 29, 2008 Dorothy A. (Noviss) (Sharrow) Nichol of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of John Albert Nichol and the late Warren E. Sharrow. Loving mother of Marlyn Fowler and her husband Bob of Ailsa Craig, Beverly Hennessy and her husband Harvey, Richard Sharrow, Ronald Sharrow and his wife Lydia Fanni, Bonnie Sharrow and Kathy Lawrence and her husband Jim all of London. Also loved by her daughter-in-law Simone Sharrow of Ailsa Craig. Dear sister of June Stevenson of Windsor, Leone Ferlan of St. Thomas and Donald Noviss of Windsor. Much loved Grandma of 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Joseph Sharrow, daughter Rosemary Eiler and daughter-in-law Kathy LaLonde. Also survived by several nieces and nephews The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

McCONNELL: Peacefully on Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, surrounded by his family, Chester P. McConnell of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Irene M. (Brown) McConnell. Dear father of Bob McConnell and his wife Beverly of Burlington, Bill McConnell and his wife Joan, Judy Williams and Barry McConnell and his wife Shirley all of London. Dear brother of Edgar McConnell and his wife Eva of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Rob and Dawna McConnell of St. Thomas; Sean and Pam McConnell, Ian and Lorrie McConnell of London; Blair McConnell of Burlington; Richard and Michelle McConnell-Barker; Michael and Tricia McConnell of London; Adam and Melani Bishop of Franklin, Tennessee; Cindy and Frank Marinho, Ryan and Rachelle Williams of London; Amber and Sean Melanson of Milton and Amanda McConnell of London, his 15 great-grandchildren and his 2 great-great-grandsons. Predeceased by his infant son Douglas McConnell and his son-in-law Fred Williams. There was a private family visitation one hour prior to a private family funeral service which was conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday, March 3rd. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London and area Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street, London, ON N5Z 3M5 or the charity of your choice. Mr. McConnell was a former employee of Kelloggs Canada. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HENDERSON:
With great joy, Madeleine May (McConnell) Henderson joined her late husbands, Norman “Bill” Henderson and Douglas Lang on February 28, 2008. She is now in the arms of her Lord and beloved Bill and Doug. A wish she has been waiting for while being cared for by the compassionate professional staff of Omni Country Terrace Home in Komoka. Madeleine is survived by her niece Wende (Randy) Wagar of Napanee, her foster son Tom (Diane) Pinkerton of Chatham, her nieces, nephews and friends in Halifax, London and Sarnia. 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 a service to celebrate Madeleine’s life will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

OLVER:
At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Ronald J. Olver of London in his 64th year. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Shouldice) Olver. Loving father of Rhonda Davison and her husband Tony of Cambridge, Andrea Crinklaw and her husband Jason and Lindsay Olver all of Stratford. Dear brother of Bryan Olver and his wife Brenda of Lindsay. Also loved by his grandchildren, Michael, Courtney and Nathanael Davison, Ally and Katelyn Crinklaw and Alida and Hillary Voisin and his nieces, Bonnie Lou MacFarlane and Stacey Lynn Bryan. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, March 1st. at 2:00 p.m. As an expression sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ROOK:
At Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys on Monday, February 25, 2008. Margaret Joyce “Peggy” (Edwards) Rook in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Rook. Dear mother of John Rook and his wife Marion of Barrie and Cheryl Gray and her companion Harold Kuehn of Stratford. Also loved by her grandchildren, Christopher and Vanessa Rook and Robyn and Wesley Gray and her great-granddaughter MacKenzie. Cremation has taken place and interment will follow in Farringdon Burial Grounds, Brantford. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BASSNETT….

Peter James Bassnett died peacefully in the presence of his family in London on Saturday, February 23, 2008, in his 75th year. He will be missed deeply by his wife Ann Bassnett, his daughters Madeline (Randall) and Sarah (Dexter) and his grandchildren Hermione and Maxwell. He was devoted to a life of books and learning. As CEO of Scarborough Public Libraries for 20 years, he oversaw the expansion of the SPL system and promoted the accessibility of books and libraries. While a member of the Ontario Public Libraries Program Review, his recommendations formed a major part of the province’s new Public Libraries Act in 1984. Following cremation, a memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. His family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital for their care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto Public Library Foundation, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4W 2G8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca