Services & Obituaries

BRACCI
Peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Parkwood Hospital, Palliative Care, surrounded by the love and devotion of his daughters, Naldo Bracci of London in his 87th year now reunited with his beloved wife Sylvia (2006). Dedicated and loving father of Cheryl Kane (late Drew) of London, Paula Lamothe (Ronald) of Ottawa and Patti Livingstone of London. Cherished grandfather of Karla, Kyle, Renee, Robert, Paul, Kelly and Curtis (Kristin). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A pioneer born and raised in White River, Ontario, a proud man who never forgot his roots. A true gentleman with a genuine love for his family, friends, faith and Northern Ontario. An incredible hardworking and shrewd businessman who served his community well as Reeve, Chairman of the Improvement District and Justice of the Peace. Truly a personable man who touched the lives of many in his own special way. He will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity. His legacy will live on forever. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Prayers will be held at 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at St. George Catholic Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London, with Reverend John Pirt officiating. Interment at St. Basil’s Cemetery, White River, Ontario at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

IAN ROBINSON
Ian, at the age of 81 passed away on Thursday morning, June 12, 2008 after brief stay at Humber Hospital, Toronto. He was born in Windsor, Ontario and raised in Paris Ontario by Ken and Ruth Robinson. Spending most of the last 45 years in London, he was a longtime member of Highland Golf & Country Club and worked as Western Ontario Sales Manager of Hiram Walker and Sons. A lifetime member of The London Musicians Association, as well as Rotary, A.C.T. and Calvary United Church. Ian’s talents as a saxophonist and bandleader of The Ian Robinson Trio will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving family; wife Margaret, son Chris and his wife Linda, daughter Laura and her husband Mark Ettlinger and his adoring grandchildren, Andy Robinson and Jack and Julia Ettlinger. His loving and generous spirit has been a constant inspiration for us all. Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Ian on Wednesday, June 18th from 7PM till 9PM at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19th, 1PM. Donations in Ian’s name may be made to the London Humane Society.
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We love you dad and we
know you will be with us, always.

den Ouden
Peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Gerrit den Ouden of London in his 75th year. Loving husband of Mary (Vastenholt) den Ouden. Beloved father of Margaret “Peggy” May and her husband Mike, Robert den Ouden and his wife Debi, David den Ouden and his wife Pam and Pauline den Ouden. Also loved by his grandchildren Joshua, Amanda, Colleen, Simon, Austin, Crysta, Emily, Jordan, Nicole and Gerrit Jr. Sadly missed by his beloved dog Paisley. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be held at Immanuel Reformed Church, 266 High Street, London on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Art VanderMeulen officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Dr. Michael Strong Research Account, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MYLES……

Peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness at the London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, Janet M. (Reid) Myles of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Colin Myles for 57 years. Loving mother of Reid Myles and his wife Ellen Hamilton of High River, Alberta, Diane Myles of London, and Colleen Rutiri of Dunedin, Florida. Also missed by her grandchildren Andrew, Kelsey, Colin, and Carson. Dear sister of Ruby Sime and her husband David, and Katie Weir and her husband Alan. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the 4th floor Marian Villa staff for all their compassion and care. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

LAVINS
At Kristus Darza Latvian Home, Woodbridge, on Sunday, June 8, 2008, Milda L. (Adminis) Lavins of Woodbridge and formerly of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Lavins (1980). Loving mother of Ruth Matthews and her husband Ron of Orillia and Ivars Lavins and his wife the late Biruta of Boston. Predeceased by her daughter Ilona Ezerins and her 3 brothers and her 1 sister. Also loved by her 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:00 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London, at 10:00 am with Reverend Ivars Gaide officiating. 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

BOUWMAN –

On Saturday June 7, 2008 after a short illness the Lord has called home his daughter, Fetje “Fran” Bouwman (nee Bruinsma) of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Matthys Johannes “Marty” Bouwman (1998). Dear mother of Lucinda Hedger (Bill), Rika Orendorff, and Marty Bouwman (June). Predeceased by her daughter Maria Gignac (1999). Fran will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Derek Gignac (Karie), Jennifer McCormick (Sean), Chris Orendorff (Adriana), Robert Hedger, Andrea Reddam (Mark), Kari Gignac, Jack Orendorff, Nicole and Blaire Bouwman and great grandson Evan. Sister of Griet Bakker (Rein) and John Bruinsma (Toni), sister-in-law of Fred Bouwman, Alica Bruinsma, Riek Siebert and Boukje Bruinsma. Also survived by her son-in-law Ken Gignac (Shirley) and many nieces and nephews in Canada and the Netherlands. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday June 9, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service will be conducted from the First Christian Reformed Church, 513 Talbot Street, London on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Pieter Pereboom officiating. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Christian Parental School 202 Clarke Road, London N5W 5E4, Riverview Gardens Nursing Home 519 King Street West, Chatham N7M 1G8 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

OLLESCH –

At London Health Sciences Centre,Victoria Hospital on Friday June 6, 2008 Mrs.Theresia (Breimeier)Ollesch of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Georg Ollesch. Dear mother of Renate Nagl and her husband Ernst of Germany, Dagmar Wendt and her husband Ruben Vega of London and Ingrid Dean and her husband Lamar of Georgia. Loved grandmother of Markus, Juergen, Patrick, Melanie, Jim and Steaphanie and great grandmother of 5 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Simon and Albert Breimeier both of Germany. Predeceased by her sister Maria Kistenfeger. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday June 11, 2008 after 10:00 a.m. where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Easter Seal Society, 974 Dearness Drive, London, Ontario N6E 2R8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

INNES……

Peacefully at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family Barbara Augusta Innes, on Thursday June 5th, 2008, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Karl Silver Innes and also loving partner of the late Lloyd Whaley. Cherished mother of Christine Karla Watson and her husband Paul of London and Linda Lou Innes of Toronto. She will be missed by her grandchildren Patrick Watson and girlfriend Emily Padmore and Jennifer Watson and fiance Eric Bill. Also missed by her siblings Shiela, Debbie, Doug, Ken and David and their families and by her many wonderful friends. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Frank Van Veen of Calvary United Church officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, 118 Victoria Street North, Sarnia, ON N7T 5W9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MARR……

At the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, Robert “Bob” Joseph Marr Sr. of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Betty of 63 years. Proud father of Judith L. Marr-Burk and her husband Bryan of Houston, TX., Bob Jr. and his wife Carol of London. Predeceased by his son David Alan Marr. Dear father-in-law of Susy Marr of Grand Prairie, TX. Bob will also be missed by his nieces and his nephew. Bob served in both the Canadian Navy and Army during WW II. He served with honour and much distinction in during the Italy Campaign. After serving in the Military, Bob and his wife Betty moved with their two children, Judy and Bob Jr. to join his two brothers and families in South Texas. Bob and his two brothers Jack and Harold established a successful and prominent meat packing business. Later in his career he joined the (NFIB) National Federation of Independent Business, where he again served with honour and distinction for 25 years. During this period Bob received numerous accolades, both State (TX) and National Level. After retiring from the NFIB, Bob and his wife returned to London, Ontario. The family offers sincere extended gratitude to the staff at Parkwood Hospital and Victoria Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London, on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 11:00 am with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital – Veterans Care, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

GRAHAM:
At University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Daisy M. (Smith) Graham of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Graham. Dear mother of Judy Simpson of Vancouver and Robyn Cherrie and her husband David of Cambridge. Predeceased by her brothers Mervyn and Donald Smith. Dear sister-in-law of Patricia Smith of Kingston. Also loved by her grand-daughters, Natalie and Lauren Cherrie and Abigail, Jacqueline and Nicole Simpson and their father Greg. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, June 7th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Lorenzo Ramirez Jr. of Empress United Church officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made 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. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com