Services & Obituaries

JOHNSON

At Parkwood Hospital on Friday, November 30, 2007 Alan Johnson of London in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Kathryn (Box) Johnson . Dear father of Paul Johnson and his wife Marjorie and Doug Johnson and his wife Erin all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Matthew, Taylor, Gracen, Aaron, Gavin, Katie and Luke. Dear brother of Roy Johnson and his wife Madeline, Louise Phillips, Doris Shoebottom, Verne Johnson and his wife Betty all of London and Bill Johnson and his wife Betty of Owen Sound. Dear brother-in-law of Ilene Johnson of London. Predeceased by his 2 brothers Frank and Donald and his 2 brothers-in-law Harry Phillips and Ray Shoebottom. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Dundas Street Centre United Church, 482 Dundas Street, London on Tuesday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Catherine Tovell and Reverend Ron Hunt officiating. Mr. Johnson was a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the London East District (1979) and a Past Warden of Middlesex County (1990). In the 50’s and 60’s Alan sold Chrysler Cars for F. A. Buskard & Son. Later he and his brother Verne owned and operated A. & V. Johnson Insurance Brokers. He was active in Municipal Politics, being Reeve of the former London Township and Past Warden of Middlesex County. An active Mason and Shriner, Alan enjoyed the Shrine Classic Car Unit. His great love was Fanshawe Pioneer Village where he spent many hours and was on the Board of Directors for over 15 years. He also enjoyed his association with the Western Fair Board. He was an active member of Dundas Street Centre United Church for over 50 years. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, re : London Learning Centre -Operations, 453 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario, N6B 1Z7, Dundas Street Centre United Church, 482 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1W6 or to a charity of choice. A masonic service under the auspices of Middlesex Lodge No. 379 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LAMB…..

Peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, November 26, 2007, Scott Lamb of London in his 75th year. Loving husband of Bev (Carrothers) Lamb. Cherished father of Kim Lamb, Jan Bowery and her husband Brian, Rick Lamb and his wife Margaret and Dave Lamb and his wife Sandi. Predeceased by his son Steven (Wilhelmina). Proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Fred. Predeceased by his brothers Bud and Jim. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Scott was in the Canadian Army and served in Hannover, W. Germany – British Sector under N.A.T.O., he was a member of the Highlanders of Canada, 2 RCR W. Germany and an Airborne Jumper. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Scott’s life will be held on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. A Legion Service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 533 will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SMITH….

Peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 25, 2007, Francis I. Frank” Smith of London in his 76th year. Loving husband of the late Catherine “”Kay”” L. (Muma) Smith (2007). Cherished father of Peter Smith and his wife Gail”