Services & Obituaries

LAYTON:
At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, December 17, 2006. William Ramsey Layton of London in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Cornelia (Westmaas) Layton. Dear father of Alexis Layton and her friend Christopher Nobes of London. Also loved by family in England and Holland. A tree will be planted in William’s memory. William’s cremated remains will be taken by his daughter, Alexis, to England and Africa. A. Millard George Funeral Home, intrusted with the arrangements 519-433-5184
On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MARKS…..

Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, December 16th, 2006, William Bill” Marks of London in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Carole (Traas) Marks for 55 years. Dear father of John Marks and his wife Carol of Surrey”

GILBERT….
Howard Lewis (Howie) in London on Friday December 15, 2006, at the age 84. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Barbara (2000). Survived by his children Robert and Kim of Oakville; Janice and Gordon Banting of London, and Susan and Andy Hincenbergs of Toronto. Grandpa to Dane Gilbert of Oakville, Jessica Banting of Queensland, Australia, and Kate Banting of Toronto. And Poppy to Jack, Luke and Walker Hincenbergs. Also survived by his dear Scottish lass Kathleen D’Arcy of Toronto.

Howie enlisted in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1940 and served in both the Royal Canadian Navy and the British Royal Navy for the duration of the war. He took part in the North African Invasion, the Battle of the Atlantic, the Russian Murmansk Run, and transported our POW’s home from Hong Kong after V-J Day; receiving his discharge in Vancouver in 1945.

A Licensed Class A and Class B mechanic, he was owner/operator of Howie’s Collision Service Inc. for over 30 years. He was a long time member of the Business Club of London, Ontario Apprenticeship Committee, London Chamber of Commerce, Royal Canadian Legion – 501, The Royal Canadian Naval Association – London, London Shrine Club – Mocha Temple, and the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron.

For over 50 years he and Barb, and more recently he and D’Arcy, spent summers boating and cottaging in Port Franks; and their winters in Venice, Florida. He was a wanderer and a roamer, always curious – exploring and meeting new people. He loved the sea and greatly enjoyed going on cruises, keeping a bag packed just in case a good deal should come up.

But most of all he was a solid, supportive and loving family man.

Friends will be received by the family from 1-4pm on Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday December 18, 2006 at 11am. He will join Barb to rest in the Veteran’s section of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A Royal Canadian Legion Service under the auspices of Lambeth Branch No. 501 will be conducted at the funeral home at the beginning of the service.

As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Candian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

COLLISTER:
At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. David A. Collister of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Marlene (Manning) Collister. Dear father of Tom, Sam and his wife Nancy, Cheryl and Anne all of London. Dear brother of Margaret. Also loved by his grandchildren Tyler, Christopher, Alex and Victoria and his father-in-law Kitch Manning. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Interment 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 N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BETHUNE — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday December 13th 2006, Edward Ted” Bethune of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Frances “”Fran”” (Murphy) Bethune. Dear father of Terry Bethune and his spouse Louise. Loving uncle of John Woods and his wife Pat”

HENRY — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Tuesday December 12th 2006, Don Henry of London in his 59th year. Loving husband of Sharon, brother of George (Eileen), father of Donna (Paul) and Robert (Susan). Devoted grandfather of Marie, Christine and Isaac. Predeceased by his parents, and by his brothers Duke, Bud, Bert and sister Edith. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 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 December 16th at 10 A.M. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. 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

BARRETT:
At his residence on Monday, December 11, 2006, Terry Allen Barrett of London in his 36th year. Beloved husband of Shelley Rogers. Dear father of Michael. Dear son of Rexanne (Susan) Barrett and Mike Barrett. Dear grandson of Vivian Wotton and Frank and Connie Mayo. Dear brother of Chris Barrett. Dear son-in-law of Wayne and Evie Rogers. Dear brother-in-law of Dawn and Derek Scott. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London one hour prior to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel on Thursday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LITKE — Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Friday December 8th 2006, with his family by his side, Nickolai John Nick” Litke of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Sandra (O’Neill) Litke. Dear father of Jonathan Litke and his wife Wendy”

LEESON — Peacefully at his home in London on Thursday, December 7th, 2006, Gerald Frederick Fred” Leeson in his 64th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Pat (Martin) Leeson for over 38 years. Dear father of Beth Leeson-Hagen and her husband Jason Hagen”

Gelech …
Susan Lynn Gelech in her 42nd year, after a courageous fight of many years, died at her home on Wednesday December 6, 2006. Loving daughter of Ronald and Kathy. Dear sister of Steven and Leah and loving aunt of Kailey and Curtis. Also survived by Pat, who was like a sister to Sue, who supported her through her many trials. Loving niece of many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 866 Wellingsboro Road, London, at 7pm on Friday December 15, 2006. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario (519-433-5184), in care of arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca