Services & Obituaries

LEE: Evelyn Irene (Norton) Lee passed away peacefully at her home, in her 80th year, surrounded by her beloved family on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007. Dear Mother of David (Andrea) of Markham, Gregory (Linda), Michael (Barbara) and Brian (Karla) all of London. She will be sadly missed by her eight grandchildren Shanda, Jordan (Tracy), Trisha (Jason Grouette), Steven (Joanna), Erin, David, Daniel and Gregory, as well as her four great-grandsons, Benjamin, Thomas, Dylan and Cooper. Predeceased by her dear husband Frankie who will be awaiting her with open arms. Survived by her sister Edith Dean and her sister-in-law Marion Norton and her many and much loved nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 26th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Crescent, London on Saturday, January 27th at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Chris Kraatz officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the V.O.N., 100-1151 Florence Street, London, ON N5W 2M7. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

VOGELER — At Longworth Long Term Care, London, on Monday January 22nd 2007, Florence Turner Vogeler of London, and formerly of Hamilton and New Jersey, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Vogeler. Dearly loved by her surviving family members and friends. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday January 26th at 11 A.M. with Archdeacon Ken Anderson of St. James Westminster Anglican Church officiating. Graveside service to follow at Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Boulevard, Hamilton, at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend Patricia Lucy officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. Special thanks to the caring staff of Trafalgar Terrace Retirement Home and Longworth Long Term Care for the wonderful care given Florence. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WELBURN….

At London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Monday, January 22nd, 2007 Fred Welburn of London in his 55th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Virginia (Grimley) Welburn for 35 years. Loving son of Jean Welburn of London and the late Harry Welburn (2006). Dear father of Richard Welburn and his wife Gail of Inwood and Micheal Welburn and his wife Diane of London.
Dear brother of Peggy Lock and her husband Glenn of London. Loving grandfather of Kayla, Adam, Hayley and Spencer. Dear uncle of Sarah Lock and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, London ON N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

EMPEY:
In Toronto on January 21, 2007 Tadd W. Empey of Toronto and formerly London in his 39th year. Loving son of Fred and Sandra Empey of Komoka and June Empey of Woodstock. Dear brother of Mark Payne of Woodstock, Sheris Empey and Freddy Empey both of Komoka. Dear grandson of Shirley and Francis Cadotte of Dresden. Loving uncle to Nathan Empey. Predeceased by his partner Keith Granter, his brothers Jeffery and Darryl Empey, and his grandparents, Shirley and Jake Millen and Harold and Glenna King. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, February 15th at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

EMPEY……

In Toronto on January 21, 2007 Tadd W. Empey of Toronto and formerly London in his 39th year. Loving son of Fred and Sandra Empey of Komoka and June Empey of Woodstock. Dear brother of Mark Payne of Woodstock, Sheris Empey and Freddy Empey both of Komoka. Dear grandson of Shirley and Francis Cadotte of Dresden. Loving uncle to Nathan Empey. Predeceased by his partner Keith Granter, his brothers Jeffery and Darryl Empey, and his grandparents, Shirley and Jake Millen and Harold and Glenna King. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression os sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SPICKNELL — Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Saturday January 20th 2007, Ward Spicknell of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Veva (Ragsdale) Spicknell. Dear father of Sharon Higgins and her husband Paul of Windsor and Randy Spicknell and his wife Lynda of London. Also loved by his 2 grandsons Darren Spicknell of Calgary and Kevin Spicknell of Toronto. 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, where the complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday January 23rd at 11 A.M. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LILLIE:
Mary Ellen (Gilpin) Lillie has gone home to be with the Lord. In the arms of her adoring husband, John Lillie and surrounded by her loving family she passed peacefully, in her 84th year, at University Hospital, London on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Dear mother of Karen McColl and her husband Hugh, Janet Lillie and John Lillie and his wife Felicity all of London. Predeceased by her sister Gloria Huling and husband Glen and brother Roy Gilpin and his wife Margaret. Also loved by her grandchildren, Patti McColl and her husband Lincoln Williams, Laura Johnson and her husband Donovan, Ryan McColl and his wife Tammy and Alan Lillie and his wife Amie, her great-grandchildren, Clayton, Holly, Joshua, Rachel, Olivia, Faith and Wesley and her nieces, nephews and cousins. 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. A complete funeral service will be conducted at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood Cres., London on Monday, January 22nd at 2:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Mount Zion United Church Benevolent Fund, 471 Ridgewood Cres., London, ON N6J 2H6 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MERCER….

At London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, January 18, 2007 Pauline (Collier) Mercer of London in her 79th year. Wife of Reverend William D. Mercer. Dear mother of
Peter P. Mercer and his wife Jackie Ehlert – Mercer of Mahwah, NJ; John W. Mercer and his wife Carol of Toronto ; and Paul D. Mercer and his wife Shelley of London. Dear sister of Jacqueline Bartram and her husband Michael of England. Also loved by her grandchildren Ryan, Imogen, Eric, Grant, Victoria, Benjamin, and Braydon. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, (at Queen’s) London on Monday, January, 22nd, 2007 at 11:00am with The Very Reverend Terry Dance officiating. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South London (519-433-5184) entrusted with arrangements. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Cathedral Memorial Fund 472 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3E6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HUSTON — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Thursday January 18th 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer, Larry (Sam) Huston of London in his 61st year. Dear friend of Christine Freeman. Beloved father of Jeffrey Parsons and Teresa Priddle of Mossley, and Melissa Paton and her husband Kevin of Woodstock. Loved by his 4 grandchildren Bailey, Morgan, Tiffany and Ryan. Loving brother of Ruth Martin of Ottawa (and her late husband Ray), Ross Huston and his wife Leslie of Grand Bend, Patricia Amlin of Amherstburg, Marie Pullin and her husband Garry of London, and Suzanne Semple and her husband Chuck of Port Stanley. Also loved by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Ruby Mae (Morningstar) and his father Evan John Huston. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday January 20th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Lori Hisson of Unity of London officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the London Health Sciences Foundation (for Palliative Care Unit, Victoria Hospital), 747 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WILSON:
At Kensington Village Retirement Home, London on Wednesday, January 17, 2007. Janet M. (McEwan) Wilson of London and formerly of Vancouver, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Wilson. Dear mother of Bruce Wilson and his wife Mies of London. Dear grandmother of Morgan Wilson and his wife Tracy of Burlington, Marshall Wilson and his fiancee Angie, Sean Tilley and Michael Tilley all of Vancouver, and Marieke Graham and her husband Brad Ondrovcik of London. Also loved by her great-grandchildren Paige, Chloe and Charles. Predeceased by her daughter Donna and her sons Robert and Raymond. Dear aunt of David and Dorothy Hebenton of Calgary. Friends will be received by the family from 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, January 20th at 1:00 p.m. Janet’s cremated remains will be buried next to her husband’s in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Burnaby, B.C. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca