Services & Obituaries

MARGUERITE JONES

Marie Francoise Marguerite Jones (nee Bolduc) born May 7, 1922 at Sillery, Quebec passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24,2006 ,after a short battle with cancer. Marguerite is the beloved Mother of Beverly Forster-Bourque and Susan Genest, Grandmother to Andrew Bourque and John-Christian Bourque. Predeceased by her husband and partner for life Lieutenant Commander William Forster Jones, Royal Canadian Navy (1924-1965): her parents Joseph Ernest Bolduc (1881-1937) and Agnes Ritchie (1886-1968): her two sisters Mary and Gertrude and her three brothers Ernest, Frederique and Rolland Bolduc and her Son In Law Judge Maurice Genest.

During World War 11 Marguerite enlisted into the Canadian Women’s Army Corps W4843 in Montreal and served in Canada, Britain and Europe from February 1943 to June 1946.

Marguerite was a devoutly Christian woman who raised her daughters alone after the early death of her husband working as a secretary. She was a devoted Grandmother who loved and cared deeply for her two Grandsons.

Marguerite enjoyed her church, her home and excelled at cooking. She loved to travel, the opera, theatre and playing bridge with her many good friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 28th from 2pm to 4pm. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Anglican Church, 442 William Street, London, Ontario on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11:00am. with Reverend Rae Fletcher officiating. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Jo-Anne Hammond, the staff of Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care Unit and to all those who ministered to and cared for Marguerite in the final days of her life.

Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do in Love””,0
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GIBBS — At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Friday November 24th 2006, David Henry Gibbs of London in his 80th year. Beloved son of the late Alfred and Jean Gibbs. Dear brother of John Gibbs of London, Helen Bowen of Port Stanley, Catherine Sheridan of Toronto and their families. At David’s request, cremation has taken place and their will be no visitation or funeral sevice. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London N6B3H8. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of cremation arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HATHAWAY: William Richard
On Sunday, November 19, 2006, Bill was taken away to be with his Lord in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Cindy (Mclaughlin) Hathaway. Dear father of Liana (Rob) Jesseman, Billie Joelle (Dave) Circo, William Sonny” (Tara) Hathaway and Elyse Hathaway. Dear brother of Al (Rena) Hathaway and Anne Hathaway and dear friend Marlene. Predeceased by his sister June Leftreys and his brother Eddie Hathaway. Dear Grandpa Bill and Papa to Douglas”

SANDRIN…

At London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Friday, November 17th, 2006 Odovilio Sandy” Sandrin of London in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Lucienne (Beauchemin) Sandrin. Dear father of Carmen Pommeray and her husband Christopher of Vichy”

HASKETT, Charles P. Q.C.

At the London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, on Friday, November 17, 2006, Charles Haskett of London in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Florence and the late Ainslie Haskett. Dear father of James of Lethbridge, Alberta, and Myrna Casselman and her husband Bruce of Toronto and stepfather of Barbara Gundry and her husband Paul and Nancy Swinkels and her husband Harry. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Sarah, Jonathan and Joel Haskett, and Adam, David and Melanie Casselman, and loving step-grandfather of Christopher and Katie Gundry and Bradley and Stacey Swinkels. Predeceased by his brother Bert Haskett. Charles graduated from The University of Western Ontario 1934, graduated from Osgoode Hall 1937, was appointed Queen’s Counsel 1957, a life member of the Law Society of Upper Canada 1987, Bachelor of Laws degree from York University 1991, past president of the Elmwood Bowling Club, past director of London Curling Club, past president of Highland Country Club and past master of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a and a member of the London Bridge Club. 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 funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Matthew P. Penny officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 204- 400 York Street, London ON N6B 3N2 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London N6B 3H8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WHITMORE
Albert Carman (Carm) Whitmore, formerly of London, passed away in St. Thomas, Friday, November 17, 2006, at age 83. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Elva (Twamley) Whitmore. Loving father of Dianne and her husband Dr. Kenneth Bocking of St. Thomas and Lynne and her husband The Reverend Robert Geddes of Hamilton. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Steven and Kathryn Bocking, Jennifer and Jeffrey Geddes. Brother of Warren Whitmore, Florence Carter and brother-in-law of Kathleen Whitmore and Ferne and Colin Crozier. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Carm was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Christena Whitmore, by brother Erlin, sister Sarah Elliott and her husband Gordon, brother Fletcher and his wife Ruth, brother-in-law Jack Carter and sisters-in-law Irene Whitmore and Hilda Twamley. He was a graduate of Seaforth Collegiate, Stratford Teacher’s College, the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto. The majority of his teaching career was with the London Board of Education. During his retirement, he was active with the Retired Teachers of Ontario, was presented with their Founding Members Award for his outstanding contributions and honoured by the Local District. Carm was an active and caring member of Calvary United Church, London, involved with Sunday School, youth groups, the choir, and had leadership roles with the Trustees and with the Official Board.
For more than 60 years, Carm was a member of the Masonic Order. He served as Master of St. John’s Lodge 209a; District Deputy Grand Master, London District; TPGM of London Lodge of Perfection. He was a Shriner and an Honorary 33rd of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council of Canada.
Carm loved life, enjoying his Bruce Beach cottage, travel, curling and woodworking but most of all his family and friends. Family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, November 20 from 2-4 and 7:30-9 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. that evening under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge 209a A.F. & A.M. Funeral service will be held at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, November 21 at 11 a.m. Interment at a later date at Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London N6C 3Z1 or The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, London Learning Centre (for children with dyslexia) c/o 453 Dufferin Avenue, London N6B 1Z7. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca.
Life’s work well done

CARROLL: Joan
Peacefully, surrounded by family at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, Joan Mabel Carroll (nee Elliott) passed away in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Donald Victor Carroll, dear mother to Ross and his wife Deborah of Fergus, Gregg and his wife Martha of Owen Sound and Jill of Saskatoon. Loving grandma to Duff, Brett, Fynn, Brenna, Hannah, Alison and Timothy. Cherished sister of Donald Elliott and his wife Marjorie of Bala. Fondly remembered by her nephews, niece, cousins and many friends. A celebration of her life will take place at First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street (at Victoria Park) London, on Sunday, November 19th . Visitation commencing at 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or Ark Aid Street Mission, 696 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 2Z4 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

LEPAGE….

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving children on Wednesday, November 15th, 2006 Lily Rose (Pullum) LePage of Ottawa and formerly of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Preston LePage. Dear mother of Bill LePage and his wife Melanie; David LePage; Barbara LePage-Margison and her husband Barry; Irene LePage; and Diane LePage and her husband Eric Bourbonnais. Predeceased by her parents, her 3 brothers Fred, Bill, and Victor and her sister Doris Richards. Loving grandmother of Adam Witt and his wife Sheri Bell; Laura Witt; Jeremie LePage-Bourbonnais; and Emilie LePage-Bourbonnais. Also loved by her great-grandchildren
Colton Bell; Sorria Witt; Ashlyn Witt; and Kaine Witt. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm 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, November 20, 2006 at 10:00 am with Reverend David Carrothers of Colborne Street United Church officiating. Enurnment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1or to the Hospice of May Court 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 0X1. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

COULTER:
At Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, November 12, 2006. William
Andrew Coulter of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Jean
M. (Nussey) Coulter. Dear father of Cal Coulter and his wife Lynn of
London. Dear brother of Marlene Ross and her husband Clare of
Windsor and Betty Bradford of Orangeville. Also loved by his
grandchildren, Andrew and Rachel. There will be no visitation or
funeral service. Cremation has taken place. A. Millard George
Funeral Home, London entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184.
On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SMITHSON……

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Sunday, November 12th, 2006, Phyllis A. (Keely) Smithson of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of William Bill” Smithson for 65 years. Dear mother of Sharon Peter and her husband Clayton of Ingersoll and Gord Smithson and his wife Ann of Minaki”