Services & Obituaries

HENDERSON:
Enveloped in his daughters arms and surrounded by his grandchildren Archie Barnard Henderson passed away at Longworth Long Term Care, London in his 87th year, on Tuesday, February 12th 2008. Beloved husband of the late Grace (Jackson) Henderson and the late Margaret (Walker) Henderson. Dear father of Carol Vasquez and her husband Frank Manuel of London and Patricia Warren and her husband James of Priddis, Alberta. Dear brother of Mary Ross of London. Also loved by his grandchildren, Jamie Warren and his wife Melissa Salrin, Carie Warren and Melissa Warren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, February 14th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ROBINSON:
At University Hospital, London on Sunday, February 10, 2008. Glenna Loraine (Conkey) Robinson of London in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Robinson. Dear mother of Archie Robinson of London and Peter Robinson and his wife Maureen of Caledon East. Beloved daughter of the late Harold and Ella C. Conkey of London. Dear sister of Norman Conkey and his wife Barbara of London and Elva Twiddy and her husband Tom of Strathroy. Also loved by her 3 grandchildren. Predeceased by her 2 brothers, Glenn and Ronald Conkey. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London in the spring. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3, The Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Friday, February 8, 2008, Winston Lister Sookhbirsingh of London in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of the late Carol (Hedden) Sookhbirsingh. Dear father of James Sookhbirsingh of Dartmouth NS and Melinda Sookhbirsingh of Toronto. Dear brother of Angela Tiah and her husband Robert of Trinidad and Tobago, Cynthia Grecia of Toronto, Marilyn Allahar and her husband Errol of Trinidad and Tobago, Juliet Benner and her husband Dr. David Benner of Victoria, BC and Neil Sookbirsingh of Oakville. Also loved by his granddaughter Anika. Predeceased by his sister Linda and fondly remembered by all those who knew him. The Memorial Service will be conducted at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday February 11, 2008 at 3 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 George Street London, Ontario N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CLONEY

At Parkwood Hospital in London on Friday, February 8, 2008, Norma B. (Steen) Cloney of London in her 87 th year. Beloved mother of Helen Cloney of Toronto, Rita Calia and her husband Frank and Kevin Cloney and his wife Lyn all of London. Loving grandmother of Michael and his wife Roz, Frank Jr., Jason, Gary and his wife Jennifer all of London. Cherished great-grandmother of Zack, Jacob and Madison. Dear sister of Beryl Casselman and her husband Dalton of Chesterville. Predeceased by her brothers Jake and Earl. The family will receive friends from 7 – 9 p.m. on Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. A Legion Service under the auspices of Duchess of Kent Branch No. 263 will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON, N5W 3Z6, London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or to the St Joseph’s Health Care Foundation- Parkwood Hospital, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2. Online Condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca.

OLINSKI, PETER 1948 – 2008: While vacationing in Cuba on Monday, February 4th, 2008 in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Heather, whom he married July 16, 1983. Ever proud father of Tyler, and Gaelen. Loving son of Jerry and Patricia Olinski. Cherished son-in-law of Alma and Bruce Pufall. Lovingly remembered by his siblings: Paul and Carol, Patrick and Cathy, Mary-Kay and John (Chomitz), Michael and Elenoare. Wonderful brother-in-law of Brenda and Alfred, Dan and Bonnie Pufall. Unique uncle of nieces: Robin, Meaghan, Chris, Lisa, Katie, Beth; and nephews: Jon, Andrew, Craig, and Stefan. Great uncle to Elliott and Harrison. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Peter’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m. A reception will be held immediately following the service at Victory Legion Branch No. 317, 311 Oakland Avenue, London where memories and stories can be shared. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150 -633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Alzheimer Society, Suite 100, 555 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BOYCE

At Parkwood Hospital on Saturday, February 2, 2008, George H. Boyce of London in his 87 th year. Beloved husband of the late Isabella L. Boyce. Dear father of Jim Boyce and his wife Daphne of Kingston, Tom Boyce and his wife Linda of Calgary, Robert Boyce and his wife Kelley of London, Allan Boyce and his wife Wilma of London and Mary Boyce of Windsor. Loving grandfather of Jonathan Boyce of London. Cherished brother of Thomas Boyce and his wife Lil of Port Coquitlam, BC, Jennie Tripp of Arnprior, Ada Boyce of Arnprior, Alice McKay and her husband Tom of Kanata and sister-in-law May of Kingston. Predeceased by his brother Alfred Boyce. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. A Legion Service under the auspices of Victory Branch No. 317 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (London Chapter), 600-60 St Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

COLE:
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, February 1, 2008, Lenore K. (Carpenter) Cole of London in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Jack A. Cole. Dear mother of John D. Cole of Sioux Lookout, Richard L. Cole and his wife Betsy and Debbie McTaggart and her husband Jim all of London. Dear sister of Mary Large and her husband Clarence of Burlington. Also loved by her grandchildren Michelle and Nicky Cole and Sean and Melissa McTaggart and her great-grandson William. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, February 6th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Christopher Kraatz of Mount Zion United Church officiating. Cremation with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London, at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

DAVIES

On Friday, February 1st, 2008 at the Dearness Home, London, Douglas McKenzie Davies in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Sheila Margaret (Whittemore) Davies. Dear father of Ian Whittemore Davies and his wife Kay, and Kenneth Gordon Davies and his wife Sheila all of London. Loving grandfather of Julianna, Keefer, Joshua and Tylere Davies. Also loved by his sister Barbara Vengshoel of Coquitlam, BC. Douglas was a Professor of Biology and Entomology at McMaster University (Hamilton) from 1951 until his retirement. During his career Doug published a large volume of research papers primarily on black flies, and also authored a number of books. Doug and his wife Sheila were tireless volunteers, philanthropists and supporters of humanitarian causes, children’s education and wildlife conservation. Doug was an adventurer and loved to travel. In his lifetime, he visited many parts of the world including the Far East, most of Europe, Greenland, the Holy Land, Scandinavia, Russia, the Caribbean, and South America (including the Galapagos). His favorite place was the family cottage on Lake Muskoka. Doug generously supported the arts, children’s charities, his church, and in particular the founding of the Children’s International Learning Centre in Hamilton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to a memorial service which will be held at Empress United Church, 75 Blackfriars Street, London, on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Lorenzo G. Ramirez Jr. officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s International Learning Centre, 189 King William Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1A7 or to Nature Canada, 85 Albert Street, Suite 900, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6A4 or Centre For Peace Studies – McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1.

Wase
At Parkwood Hospital in London on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Helen (Johnston) Wase of London in her 93rd year. Dear wife of the late Harry Wase. Loving mother of Gayle Clements and her husband Brian of Owen Sound and Mary McLean and her husband Bob of London. Cherished Grammy to Tim Clements and his wife Pauline, Greg Clements and his wife Lisa, Jason Clements and his wife Elsie Mae, Marcia McLean and her husband Sumit Oberai and Julie McLean. Also loved by great-grandchildren Nicholas, Joseph, Joshua, and Emily Clements and Maya and Kiran Oberai. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario, where the funeral will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Sheldon W. Dyck officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1. Special thanks to the wonderful care that was given to mom at the Kensington Village and the Palliative Care Units at Victoria Hospital and Parkwood Hospital. Online Condolences are available at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

STOROS:
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Michael Storos of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Boss-Gross) Storos. Dear father of Ken Gross and his wife Ann of Grand Bend. Also loved by his grandson Paul and his fiancee Melanie and his nephew Rick Tabachuk. Cremation has taken place followed by interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca