Services & Obituaries

BRADT……

At her residence in London on Friday, April 20th, 2007, Margaret G. Margo” (Hartley) Bradt in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Bradt (2000). Dear mother of Claudia Lewis and her husband John of Grand Bend and Daniel G. Bradt of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Luke Lewis and his wife Melissa and Margaret Lewis and her great-grandchildren Damon”

GAHLINGER…..

Margrit Rosa Gahlinger died peacefully in her sleep and surrounded by family, in her 90th year, at London Health Sciences Centre on April 19, 2007. Born Margrit Frei in Gahwil, Switzerland, she suffered the early loss of her beloved husband, Anton Josef Gahlinger, with whom she will be interred. Margrit was well known in the London community for her social service and volunteer activities, for which she received the first Mary Campbell award in 1983. She was always modest and compassionate, especially toward those who had struggled through poverty and hardship, as she had, to make a new life in a foreign land. To all who knew her, she was a beacon of hope and optimism. To her family, she was a lighthouse of faith and integrity. She is survived by her children Maria, Margrit, Tony, Peter, Trudy, Paul, Tess, Claudia and Rosemary; her grandchildren Dan, Sean, Ria, Adrian, Carmen and Calen; and her great-granddaughter Angelita; her brother Capuchin Fr Ingebert and her sister Anneli Frei. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (9-10am) at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, London, where the funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 10am with Father Callistus St Louis officiating. Interment will be for family only. In lieu of flowers, donations to Operation Eyesight Universal (1-800-585-8265) will be gratefully accepted. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

COLQUHOUN…

At her residence in London on Monday April 16,2007, Edna (Jackson) Colquhoun formerly of Welland, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Colquhoun (1960). Dear mother of Joan Thibert, Dorothy Graham (Ray), Robert Colquhoun (Ria) and Gary Colquhoun (Pauline). Loving grandmother of Nancy Liske, Rob Hughes (Janette), Gil Graham (Carrie), Rick Graham (Susan), Carol Graham, Rob and Ryan Colquhoun . Edna will be missed by her 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Gilbert Jr. Colquhoun and son-in-laws James Hughes and Clare Thibert. Edna worked for many years at Sunset Haven, Welland. A private family service will be held, with cremation to follow. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Welland. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements) Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BOTHAM: After a lengthy illness at Restview Retirement Home, Lucan on Saturday, April 14th, 2007 Wesley F. (Wes) Botham of London in his 89th year. Loving husband and best friend of Vera M. (Seili), his wife of nearly 64 years. Son of the late Maurice and Elizabeth (Field) Botham. Predeceased by his 3 sisters Edith (Mrs. Bob Wilson), Marjorie (Mrs. Edward Smith), Jeanne (Mrs. Russell Birkhead) and his brother George Botham. Also loved by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Wes was a long time employee of General Motors of Canada. He was a veteran of World War 2 serving with the R.C.A.F in the North Atlantic and European theaters of war. A member of Dundas Street Centre United Church, he served in several areas of the Official Board. He was a Past Master and Life Member of Corinthian Lodge No. 330 A.F. & A.M. and a Charter Member of London Daylight Lodge No. 735. He served as the first District Deputy Grand Master of the London West Masonic District in 1966 and 1967. A member of Supreme Council 33rd Degree Mason, London Lodge of Perfection, London Chapter Rose Croix, Moore Sovereign Consistory, Hamilton, and Mocha Temple Shrine. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, April 18th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Catherine Tovell officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, 4 Queen Street South, Hamilton, ON L8P 3R3 or to the charity of your choice. A masonic service under the auspices of Corinthian Lodge No. 330 A.F. & A.M. and Daylight Lodge No. 735 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CESARONE: Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Friday, April 13th., 2007 Guiseppe (Joe) Cesarone of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Emilia (Pompilio) Cesarone. Dear father of Lino Cesarone and his wife Cindy of Thorndale. Also loved by his grandson Steve. Dear brother of Mauro Cesarone in Italy and Dominico Cesarone in Australia. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Charles J. Scott officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

STIRLING….

Peacefully surrounded by her family at the London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London, Betty W. (Ewers) Stirling of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Stirling (1972). Dear mother of Jack Stirling and his wife Sandy of Wyoming and Nancy Stirling and her partner Rick McGuire of Gravenhurst. Proud grandmother of Jamie Stirling and his wife Anne, Chris Stirling and his wife Sherry and Jody Stirling and his wife Shari. Also loved by her great-grandchildren Matthew, Paige, Karagan and Abigail. Loving sister of James Ewers his wife Dorothy. Missed by her niece and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Arthur and Lawrence. RGRAN E” will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Many thanks to the staff on 7A University Hospital”

PERRY-CALHOUN: At Vison Nursing Home, Sarnia on Monday, April 9th, 2007 Mrs. Louise (Wells) (Calhoun) Perry of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late David J. Perry and the late Crawford G. Calhoun. Dear mother of Fred Calhoun of Komoka, Ron Calhoun and his wife Fran of Thamesford, Jean Fowler of Point Edward, Jim Calhoun and his wife Grace of London, Bob Calhoun and his wife Marie of Frome and Ruth-Anne Calhoun of London. Also loved by her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and her great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at St. Anne’s Anglcian Church, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London on Friday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in St. Anne’s Anglican Church cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Partners in Research, 700 York Street, London, ON N5W 2S8 or to the charity of your choice. An Eastern Star service under the auspices of Orpha Chapter No. 102 of the O.E.S. will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CROWLEY: At the Dearness Home, London on Monday, April 9th, 2007 Mrs. Margaret S. (McIvor) Crowley of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Alex Crowley for 63 years. Dear sister of George McIvor and his wife Ella of Vancouver, B.C. and Robert (Bert) McIvor of Glasgow, Scotland. Dear sister-in-law of Malcolm and Connie Crowley of Toronto. Also loved by her nieces and nephews. Cremation. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, April 27th at 1:00pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

DAWKINS……

Peacefully surrounded by her children at Parkwood Hospital on Friday, April 6, 2007, Margaret Babe” (Stein) Dawkins of London in her 90th year. Beloved mother of Dr. Reed Dawkins”

GODIN: At Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007 Crystal Lynn Godin of Tillsonburg in her 28th year. Beloved common-law wife of Josh Phillips. Dear mother of Alisa, Braydon and Kayla Phillips. Dear daughter of Cynthia and David Godin. Loved by her Grams Joan Rose. Dear sister of Jen Godin, Ricky Williams, Bryan and Kevin Godin. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, April 10th at 1:00 pm. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Sarnia Lambton YMCA, (for Community Resource Houses), 660 Oakdale Avenue, Sarnia, ON N7V 2A9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca