Services & Obituaries

HAY:
At the Dearness Home, London, on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Betty I. (Hyatt) Hay of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Hay. Dear mother of Donna Verberne and her husband Steven of London and Jerry Hay and his wife Lois of Barrie. Predeceased by her daughter Joan Park and her son Bob Hay. Dear sister of Marg Blinkhorn and her husband Bill. Predeceased by her brothers Wesley, Leonard, Bob and Tom Hyatt and her sisters, Lillian Bowering, Ruth Duncan and Gladys “Duff” Ogglesby. Also loved by her grandchildren, Stephen and Jody, Brent, Brian and Teresa, Jody and Terry, Robin and Darren, Carrie and Stephen, Lesley and Karen and John, her great-grandchildren, Nathan, Caleb, Aiden, Theo, Joshua, Robert, Julie and Rachael, her son-in-law Allan Park and many nieces and nephews. 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, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Lobo Baptist Cemetery, Lobo Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

MACINTOSH……

Grace Jessie MacIntosh, native of Margaree, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, daughter of Austen and Marie Murray, died at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, in her 89th year, on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Married for 62 years, she leaves her beloved husband Alvin “Al”; brothers Harry (Betty Whitley), Austen and Ian; children Ron (Zeny Geronimo), and Reverend Rob (Carroll Tomen); ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Predeceased by her daughter Lynn Margaret Hoeflok (1992) and her sister Anna Marie Payne (2007). After completing High School, Grace applied for and was offered at position with the Federal Income Tax Department in Halifax, NS, which she held until a few years after her marriage. In 1951 Grace and Al with infant son Ron, moved to Toronto where Al joined the firm of Lawson and Jones Limited. They lived in Toronto for 20 years, when Al was transferred to Head Office of the Company in London, ON. After Al’s retirement in 1982, they continued to live in London to the present time. Grace and Al have been active members of First-St. Andrew’s United Church, London since their arrival in the city. Grace was a choir member for some 20 years. She has been a member of the United Church Women (was recently awarded a Life Membership pin). She was a charter member of the Brush & Pallet Club, and has produced dozens of oil and water-colour paintings. Grace’s other hobbies included: her flower garden, outside in season, and a comprehensive display all year around in eight rooms of her home. Over a dozen outside bird-feeding stations, many used all year around. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6 – 9 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Grace’s life will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11:00 am, at First-St. Andrews United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo), Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the First-St. Andrews United Church – Capital Project Fund or the London Regional Cancer Program. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

POCOCK
At Marion Villa in London on Saturday, April 19, 2008, Helen B. (Jones) Pocock of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Basil A. Pocock. Dear sister of Betty Foley of London. Predeceased by her brother Cecil (Casey) Jones and her sister Margaret Russell. Loving aunt of Margie Curts and her husband Lloyd of Thedford. 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, April 24, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Robert Rocheleau officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

WORSFOLD-

At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Wednesday April 16, 2008. Mrs. Madge Elizabeth Worsfold of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of John Edwin Worsfold. Dear mother of Doug and Wendy , Ken and Bonnie and Bill all of London. Loved grandmother of Stephen and wife Lisa and Christine all of London. Also survived by her extended family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family, at the Reception Centre, of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street S., London (519-433-5184) on Saturday April 26, 2008 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a time of celebration and rememberance . At the request of the deceased there will be no formal service. Interment in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, Ontario, N6L 1G5 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

WRIGHT:
At her residence on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Lillian Blanche “Lily” (MacGregor) Wright of London in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Donald Wright. Dear mother of Angela Cribar and her husband Stephen of London, Jennifer Eriksen and her husband David of Baden, Matthew Wright and his wife Carolyne of Woodstock, Nicholas Wright, Jonathan Wright, Michael Wright and Katelyn Wright all of London. Dear sister of Ralph MacGregor of Parkhill, Bonnie Luke and her husband Rick of Newmarket, Garry MacGregor and his wife Marilyn of Strathroy, Clifford MacGregor and his wife Myra of Morrice, Mi. and Peter MacGregor of Ailsa Craig. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jackson and Stella Cribar, Alexandra, Charlotte and Samuel Eriksen and Benjamin Wright. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Sunday, April 20th. A memorial service will be held at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, April 21st at 1:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6, Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

McNUTT:
At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, April 14, 2008. F. Ronald McNutt of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of 58 years to Claire E. “Kay” (Anthony) McNutt. Dear father of Judy Proudfoot and her husband David of London and Rhonda Moreau and Kevin Yaraskavitch of Kitchener. Predeceased by his brother Lloyd McNutt. Also loved by his grandchildren, Mike (Erin), Jonathan (Jenn), Kellen (Crystal) and Allison. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Complete funeral service will be held at Riverside United Church, 451 Dunedin Drive at Riverside Drive, London on Thursday, April 17th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Philip Newman officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Riverside United Church Memorial Fund, 451 Dunedin Drive, London, ON N6H 3G9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 Ron was a member of London Daylight Lodge No. 735 A.F.& A.M. and Springbank Branch No. 533 of the Royal Canadian Legion. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

DICKSON
At London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2008, Alan Keith Dickson of London in his 58th year. Loving husband of Patricia (Halyk) Dickson. Dear father of Mark Dickson and his partner Anna Molak of London. Dear son of Loretta Dickson of St. Thomas and the late Keith Dickson. Sadly missed by his brothers Harry Dickson and his wife Marilyn FitzGerald of London and Scott and his wife Gisele Dickson of St. Thomas. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Gwen Fraser officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

NEWMAN –

At Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Saturday April 12, 2008. Betty (Heason) Newman formerly of Ridout St., London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of John Becher Newman. Dear mother of Stephen Newman and his wife Laura of London, Wendy Newman of Guelph and Mark Newman and his partner Claudia Fava of Verona, Italy. Dear sister of Marion Thompson and her husband Cliff of Nottingham, England. Loved grandmother of Matthew, Sarah, Mitchell and Nicholas Newman. Also survived by her cousins Jo Ward of State College, PA and Don and Barbara Paine of South Carolina. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street S., London (519-433-5184) on Tuesday April 15, 2008 after 2:00 p.m. where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Lin Albrecht officiating. Donations may be made to the Crohn’ s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, P.O. Box 2202, London, Ontario, N6C 5Y3. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

MOORE: Alma (June 8, 1915 – April 8, 2008)

Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London, Ontario on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Mary Alexandra “Alma” (Bell) Moore of London in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband William C. Moore and her son Peter Charles. She was the most loving and giving person – always thinking of others before herself. She had a beautiful twinkle in her eye and the most infectious giggle. As the new women in her only son’s life, I was quite nervous in meeting her for the first time, but after a few seconds she made me feel so welcomed and loved, you couldn’t help but love her back. She had this effect on every one she knew, from her friends to where she lived to those in her parsh of Wellington Street United Church. She also worked as a ward clerk at Victoria Hospital for many years, and I know that with her loving and caring ways, she was where she was supposed to be. Alma was a cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews (Sharon, Ross, Marlene, and others I am sure I have forgotten to mention, but know that she loved you all) and their children who I know will miss her terribly. In her sweet way she was “Aunt Alma” to everyone she met and embraced them all in her circle of love, affection and laughter. She also loved to spend time with her dear friend Jeanne and her daughter Sandra and husband John and her son Randy and his wife Mariann at the cottage in Grand Bend. Oh the fun times we had over the years! Memories I will always cherish.. Much love and appreciation go out to Judy who has always been there for me to assist with Alma’s care when I couldn’t be in London. Judy and her husband Tom ( who has been waiting in the wings with Alma’s son to welcome her home to be with God), will always hold a special place in my heart. The world has lost a true angel. Rest well Alma, soar through the skies and sparkle brightly like the stars above. I knew the best mother-in-law there was! You were truly one of a kind and I thank God you sent me your beautiful son to be my husband for 17 years. I will miss you both always.
Cremation has taken place. Friends and family will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London one hour prior to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel on Saturday, April 12th at 10:30 a.m. with interment following in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Friends and family who wish may make donations to the Alzheimer Society, 555 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A2 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

STARK-
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Thomas Martin Stark of London in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Debbie (Styles) Stark. Dear son of Ida Stark of Gravenhurst and the late Fred Stark. Dear father of Peter Stark and his wife Linda of Kitchener and Michael Stark and his partner Jennifer Runham of Gravenhurst. Loved grandfather of Ashton and Lincoln Stark. Dear brother of Fred Stark and his wife Nancy of Hudson, Florida, Betty Burke and her husband Bob of North Bay and Linda Readman and her husband Barry of Bracebridge. Brother-in-law of Audrey Styles of Orillia, Carol Anderson of Toronto and Robin Styles and his wife Linda of Trenton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. In 2003, Tom retired from the Ministry of Community and Social Services after 30 years of service. He was well known for his love of gardening and his dedication to his canine companions. A heartfelt thank you is extended to the 4th floor nursing staff at University Hospital for their care and compassion for Tom and his family during this time. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London (519-433-5184) where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Ken Taylor officiating. Inurnment will take place in Gravenhurst at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 674 Clarke Road, London N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.