Services & Obituaries

SWIFT:
Helen Marion Swift (Pearson). Died peacefully at her residence, on July 27, 2007, in her 84th year surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Grey Township on May 24 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Pearson. Beloved wife for over 60 years of Donald Swift. Dear mother of Linda (John Callaghan) of London, Janice (Douglas Scott) of London and Douglas (Elizabeth) of Oakville. Much loved grandmother of Timothy Scott (Stephanie), Sarah Scott (Todd Richie), Patrick and Geoffrey Callaghan, Matthew Scott and Carey and Kaitlyn Swift. Dear great-grandmother of Dylan and Adam Scott and Teaghan Richie. Loving sister of Jean Elliott (Bert) and the late George Pearson (Isobel). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was an active member of the Kinette Clubs of Listowel and of Brampton and a long-time member of the London Hunt & Country Club and the Prestancia Golf and Country Club in Sarasota, Florida. She enjoyed golfing at both for many years and was a Ladies’ Nine-Hole Champion at Prestancia. Helen will be remembered for her quiet grace, warm smile and kindness to all and especially for her devotion to her family. The family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, July 31st from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at the Funeral Home on Wednesday August 1st at 12 noon. Cremation to take place. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Helen are asked to consider a donation to My Sister’s Place 546 King Street, London Ontario, N6B 1T5. The family would like to thank Anita Stenning for her sincere kindness and gentle care of Helen during the last weeks of her life.

NEILSON……

Dorothy N. (Goodwin) Neilson of London, formerly of Saint John, N.B and Halifax, N.S. passed away on Thursday July 26, 2007 in London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Jordan Avery Bob” Neilson. Loving mother of Beverley Bellerose and her husband Sylvain of St. Albert”

VENUTA
Helen Katherine Venuta (nee Fleming) of London, Ontario in her 85th year, passed away peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, London Ontario on Sunday July 22, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Venuta and the late John Jack” Dodds MacKay. Dear mother of Donald MacKay and his wife Wenda of Waterloo”

Starr…Peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Kensington Village. Warren Albert Starr in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Clare (Flynn) Starr. Dear father of Warren L. Starr and his wife Nancy, and Rob Starr and his wife Jackie all of London. Dear brother of Mary Saumier and her late husband Herman of Huntingdon, Quebec and Diane Hamilton and her husband Henry of Pointe Claire, Quebec. Dear brother-in-law of Waltruad Starr of Berlin, Germany. Also loved by his granddaughters Lauren and her fiancee Ryan Starkweather and Lisa Starr. Predeceased by his brothers Clarence Starr, Richard Starr and his wife Jane and Edward Starr and his wife Esther and by his sister Ethel Bisgrove and her husband Charles. The family will receive friends from 12- 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel commencing at 1pm. Memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation 747 Baseline Road. East , London, N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LAHN:
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Friday, July 13, 2007. Audrey Jeanne (Wright) Lahn of London in her 79th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Gerald William Lahn. Loving mother of Murray and Nancy Lahn of Scarborough and Randy and Kim Lahn of London. Loving grandmother of Jordan, Tim, Jacob, Daniel, Bethany and Hanna. Sadly missed by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends. Audrey was born and raised in London and lived in Old South her entire life. She was a devoted, long time member of Calvary United Church, including the choir and U.C.W. Friends and family will be received 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, July 21st at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 or the Calvary United Church Benevolent Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 would be gratefully acknowledged. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

O’Donnell…

Peacefully at home, on July 12, 2007 Elizabeth Lisa” in her 65th year. Dearly loved mother of Bob and his wife Carla”

McCormick…….

Suddenly at home, on July 11, 2007 Regena Marie (Critchley) McCormick in her 55th year. Dearly loved partner of Al Douglas-Penny. Loving mother of Ryan McCormick and Jennifer McCormick. Loving daughter of Sheila and Reg Critchley. Survived by her sisters Sheila Gail and her husband Ron Walker, Debbie and her husband Jim Chapman, Lorna and her husband Rob Edwards and brother Jim Critchley, brother-in-law Stewart Gilliland. Will be missed by nieces Lisa, Niki and Elizabeth and nephew Charles. Predeceased by her younger sister Wanda Gilliland, Feb, 2007. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Service will be held at the A. Millard George Chapel on Monday July 16, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation to follow at Woodland Crematorium, London. In remembrance, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated , 150-633 Colborne Street, London, N6B 2V3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca