Services & Obituaries

LANDREY
At his residence on Friday, May 2, 2008, Ronald Landrey aka “Ron the Philosopher” of London in his 74th year. Loving father of Tracy Pierson of London, Lisa Landrey of Toronto and William Landrey of Woodstock. Proud grandfather of Amanda Pierson of London. Predeceased by his parents William and Edna Landrey. Forever remembered by his many dear friends from Grand Bend, London and Florida. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 1:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London and Area Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street London, Ontario, N5Z 3M5. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DEMAS
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Friday, May 2, 2008 Muriel (Jones) Demas of London in her 80th year. Loving wife of the late Jack Demas. Dear Mother of Lorraine (Gary) Swanson, Helen (Bill) Hurn and Tom (Debbie) Demas. Survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Forever remembered by her siblings Ruth, Ken and Louise. Predeceased by her sister Violet and her brother Fred. 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 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 1:00pm with Reverend Graham Bland officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 600 – 60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5 or to the London Health Sciences Foundation – University Hospital – ICU, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, L6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McClinchey……

Peacefully at University Hospital, on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008, William “Bill” McClinchey of London in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (McDonald) McClinchey (2006). Devoted father of Derrick McClinchey and his wife Miriam of London; Debbie Giles and her husband Gord Ross of Lambeth; and Jeff McClinchey and his wife Jeanette of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Caitlin, Ashley, Tanner, Tyler, Jeff, Adam, Paul and Jonathan. Loving brother of Sarah Crockwell of Grand Bend; Dorothy MacDonald and her husband Keith of Edmonton, AB; Grant McClinchey and his partner Irene McCann of Grand Bend; Don McClinchey and his wife Gail of St. Malo, MB. Predeceased by his parents Garnet and Agnes McClinchey; his brothers Keith, Bev, Jack and his sister Betty Scott. After growing up in Seaforth, Ontario, Bill served in the Royal Canadian Navy and fought in the Korean War. Soon after he married Barb and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force allowing them to enjoy traveling the world. After retiring from his 33 years of duty with the Canadian Armed Forces, Bill and Barb settled in London. Here Bill enjoyed working for General Motors until his retirement. Bill and Barb enjoyed spending summers in Florida and California. Bill was a proud member of the Legion, the Masons and most of all a loyal fan of the Leafs. Bill will be fondly remembered by all his neighbours and friends. Now in passing Bill has been reunited with Barb where they can continue their adventure. Special thanks to the staff of University Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a celebration of Bill’s life and a Legion Service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion, Lambeth Branch No. 501 will be held in the chapel on Monday May 5th at 1:00 pm with Reverend Frank Mantz officiating. Private family interment in Pine River Cemetery, Pine River Ontario. Memorial 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

MELDRUM –

At McCormick Home on Friday April 25, 2008 Mrs. Agnes Kathleen (MacCorkindale) Meldrum in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William Ellis Meldrum (1986). Also survived by her sister-in-law Beth MacCorkindale of Owen Sound, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Robert and Hugh MacCorkindale, her sisters Ruby Philp and Tina Hogg and her niece Joan (Philp) Racine. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at McCormick Home at a later date. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. As expressions of sympathy, donations to McCormick Home Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, Ontario N6K 0A8 would be appreciated. On line condolences at www.amgfh.com Arrangements are entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street. South, London, Ontario N6C 3X1 (519-433-5184)

DAWSON-SELBY
At London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Friday, April 25, 2008, Adrienne E. (Mortimer) Dawson-Selby of London in her 61st year. Loving wife of Howard Selby of London. Beloved mother of Corinne and her husband Lonny Hoskin, Stuart Dawson, Sean Dawson and his partner Melanie Styles, Charles and his wife Brenda Selby, Michelle Windley and her partner Pete Onderka and Jennifer Selby and her partner Todd Steary. Survived by her grandchildren Kristen, Michael, Samantha, James, Kylie, Connor, Ethan and Cole. Forever remembered by many relatives and close friends. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, April, 30, 2008 at 11:00 am. 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 St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Neo-Natal Unit, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.on.ca

LONG: At McGarrell Place, London, Ontario on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Elmer James Long of London in his 102nd year. Finally his prayers were answered and Elmer joined his beloved wife and best friend the late Nellie (Wilson) Long in Heaven. Mr. Long was a co-founder of Wood Lynn Farms Limited. Dear father of Ted Long and his wife Sherri and Catherine Morrison and her husband Larry all of London. Predeceased by his parents James and Lillian Long, his brother Wilmer Long, his sisters Hazel Blaney, Evelyn Long, Pearl Hay, Pauline Long and his son Gerry Long and his wife Irene. Much loved grandfather to Jim Long and his wife Sarah, David Long, Dennis Long and his wife Mari, Christine Long and her husband Dean Gocan, Dan Long and his wife Amy Lepage, Merieh Gibbs and her husband Steve, and Jina Stainbrook and her husband Duane; great-grandfather to Ryan Long and his wife Nadine, Rhianna Leitch and her husband Jason, Spencer and Aidan Long, Katie, Bella and Sophia Long, Bo and Paige Gocan, Mikaila, Gage and Riley Gibbs and Bridger and Cooper Stainbrook, and great-great-grandfather to Neisa and Arianna Long. Also survived by Dianne Evans and his many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. At Elmer’s request donations would be greatly appreciated to Thames Valley Children’s Centre Auxiliary, 827 Headley Drive, London, ON N6H 3V7 of which Nellie and Catherine are life members. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON (519-433-5184)

TAYS –

Passed away at McGarrell Place, London, on Thursday April 24, 2008, Mary Elizabeth (Rogers) Tays in her 81st year. Dear mother of Carol McNeil and her late husband Earl of Barrie and Wendy Chesterfield and her husband Bruce of London. Loved grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren . Dear sister of Davie and Betty Rogers of Fredericton, New Brunswick and Pauline Buscombe of Barrie. Special thanks to the nursing and support staff for their excellent care over the years at McGarrell Place (Versa Care). A private memorial service will be held at McGarrell Place on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Sue Lupson officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment in the Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, Ontario N6B 3N2 would be appreciated. On line condolences at www.amgfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London,Ontario, N6C 3X1 (519-433-5184)

DRAKE
At Parkwood Hospital in London on Thursday, April 24, 2008, J. Mikell Drake of London in her 71st year. Dear mother of Peter Zimmerman and his partner Jodi Green of Windsor and Martha Zimmerman and her partner Rod Keith of London. Loved grandmother of Dylan, Claire, Emily, Drake and Nathaniel. Dear sister of Melinda Drake and sister in law Diane Drake both of Toronto. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Myra Drake and her brother Sandy Drake. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:00 am with Reverend Dr. Tom Bonnema officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, N6A 3A1 or to the C. N. I. B., 749 Baseline Road East, London, N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

PUGSLEY, Nell Sophia (Currie), peacefully at Victoria Place Retirement Home in Kitchener, on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her loving husband William Charles “Bill” (1982). Loving mother to the late William Andrew “Andy” Pugsley (1986), the late Charles Michael “Mike” Pugsley (2006) & Marilyn (Stuart) Phillips. Nell was predeceased by her siblings Neil Currie, Ethel Finnigan & Anne Haines. Dear Grandmother to Pam, Wendy, Kylee, Tracy, Cindy, Michael, Evelyn, Gwen & Conrad. GG will be lovingly remembered by her many great grandchildren. Nell will be fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law, Kathryn Brum & her devoted nieces Joanne, Mary-Ellen & Katherine. A special thank you to the staff at Victoria Place for taking such wonderful care of her for the last two years. Friends & family are invited to share in a graveside service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. If the weather is inclement, her service will be held in the chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.amgfh.com. If desired, expressions of sympathy in Nell’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, ON, N6B 3N2.

BOYCE…..

Peacefully during her afternoon rest at Chelsey Park Retirement Community on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, Grace Boyce of London in her 99th year. Beloved daughter of the late John and Myrtle Boyce. Loving sister-in-law of Eula Boyce of London. Cherished aunt of Karen Boland-Sharp of Hamilton and Heather (Shelly) Boyce of London. Dearly loved by her great nieces and nephews Derek, Aaron, Keri-Lynn, Joseph, Patrick and Stacey and her 6 great-great nieces and nephews. Also remembered by her several cousins. Predeceased by her two brothers Merlyn and Blake. Heartfelt thanks to the second floor staff of Chelsey Park, who became Aunt Grace’s family for the latter part of her life. Your care and kindness will always be remembered. Friends will be received by the family from 6:00 -7:00 pm Friday, April 25, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Grace’s life will be conducted in the chapel at 7:00 pm. with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross officiating. Cremation with interment in Tillsonburg Cemetery, Tillsonburg Ontario. 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