Services & Obituaries

CARTER……

Peacefully surrounded by her family at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus on Monday, February 12, 2007 Irene Christina (Symon) Carter of London in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late John Carter (June 11, 1990). Dear mother of John A. Carter and his wife Margo of Arva. Dear sister of George Symon and his wife Millie of Dorchester and Thomas Symon and his wife Velma of Mossley. Predeceased by her sister-in-law Dianne Symon (August 17, 2003). Dear sister-in-law of Les Carter of London. Loving grandmother of Lori Hoffer and her husband Justin of London and Sandra “Sam” Carter and partner Dan Morgan of Clinton. Also lovingly remembered by her friends Heinz and Ella Mueller of London. Also loved by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (12noon – 1p.m.) to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Interment of cremated remains at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity or your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

PRENTICE….

At Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville Walter Prentice formerly of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne M. (Dean) Prentice. Dear father of Carol Decker of London; Gary Prentice and his wife Shirley of Mount Brydges and Heather Brooks and her husband Christopher of London. Predeceased by his sister Valerie. Loving grandfather of Nancy Haywood and her husband Dean Henry; Janie Garrod and her husband Larry; Cari Vitez and her husband Paul; Denice Williamson and her husband Ted; Dean Prentice and his wife Julie and Kristin Butch” Densmore. Also loved by his 11 great-grandchildren. Friends will be recieved by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm on Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”

McTAVISH: Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Saturday, February 10th, 2007 Hartley D. McTavish of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late H. Marjorie (MacGillivray) McTavish. Dear father of David G. McTavish and his wife Susan of Napanee and Nancy E. Naprawa of Oakville. Also loved by his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, February 17th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Gordon R. Geiger officiating. Cremation with spring interment of cremated remains in Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on. ca

BISKABORN….

Suddenly at his home, Otto Bertholdt Biskaborn, on Saturday February 10th, 2007 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Feasey) 1987. Cherished friend of Claudine Gisen. Loving father of Jens Biskaborn (Sharon), Ute Martin (Leroy), Wanda Hare (Dave) and Kathy Feasey all of London. Dear brother of Hermann and Barbel Brummer (Harold) of Germany. Proud Grandpa of Amy, Brad and Kevin Biskaborn, Brahm, Jordan and Shad Martin, Amanda Kormendy (Doug) and Cody Hare, Travis and Victoria Feasey. Great Grandfather of Kaedence Kormendy and Abigail Martin. Otto was a long time member of the Fanshawe Yacht Club, and was called Grandpa with the Boat” by his grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”

Peacefully passed away at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, February 8, 2007. Marjorie K. (Costello) Smith of London, formerly of Fort Frances, Ontario in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late J. Wesley Smith. Dear mother of Norm Smith and his wife Barb of London and Ron Smith and his wife Nicole of Surrey BC. Loving grandmother of Stephanie Schembri and her husband Mario of London, Heather Smith of London and Danielle Smith of Surrey, B.C. Sister of Pearl Scott and her husband Perry of Hamilton. Predeceased by sisters Victoria, Florence, Sadie and Mildred and by brothers William, Edward and George. Friends will be received by the family from 2pm. to 4pm. on Sunday February 11th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street, South, London. Cremation to take place. A graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery, Fort Frances, in the spring. Marjorie was a gracious lady, loved by all and known for her baked goods, especially her chocolate chip cookies. She was a long term member of the Order of the Eastern Star (Evergreen and Wenonah Chapters). Special thanks to Dr. Bigham and to the nurses and doctors of the Palliative Care Unit, Parkwood Hospital. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

GAYDOS:
At the Dearness Home, London on Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 Christina ( McLaren ) Gaydos of London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late George Gaydos. Dear mother of Joyce Westman and her husband Doug of Lambeth and Elizabeth Heggum and her husband Richard of London. Dear sister-in-law of Ralph Lashbrook. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters in Scotland and her sister-in-law Louise Lashbrook. Also loved by her 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday February 10th at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

KOSATSCHENKO — It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Alex Kosatschenko of London, Ontario, at Chelsey Park Nursing Home on February 6, 2007, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Anna, loving father of Alex and wife Kathy Kosatschenko, and loving grandfather of Karey and Sara Kosatschenko. A private family service was held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Alex was laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery. Special thanks to the Medical Teams at London Health Sciences Centre for their exemplary care. If desired, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Boy’s & Girl’s Club of London, 184 Horton Street, London N6B 1K8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ELDER:
At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Helen M. (Brady) Elder of London in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Lloyd Elder (1991). Dear mother of Karen Carpenter and her husband David of Stoney Point and David Elder and his wife Jacqueline of Komoka. Also loved by her grandchildren, Joleen, Emily, Veronica, Christopher and Scott. Helen will be greatly missed by her many friends. Visitation will be 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, February 9th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with interment at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London. 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 the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BOWDEN, Bessie Margaret

Peacefully, on February 5, 2007 in London in her 98th year. Daughter of Lillian and Reverend W. H. Smith, Bessie graduated from Victoria College, U of T in 1930, becoming a teacher before marrying John J. Bowden in 1935. His career included positions at Paterson Collegiate in Windsor, UTS in Toronto, and UWO’s Faculty of Education in London. After his death in 1970, Bessie lived in their house until aged 90, actively supporting London’s art galleries and the University Women’s Club; together, they had helped to found the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, London Region. She is survived by her sons John and his wife Leora of Ann Arbor Michigan, and Bruce and his partner Anna Gray of Toronto and Colborne, and by two grandchildren of Bruce’s previous marriage, Bruce and Bill, both in London. We are grateful to the staff members of Meadowcroft Place who have cared for her with kindness. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the Memorial Service which will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 1 p.m., with Reverend Dr. David McKane officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations might be directed to the J. Bowden Memorial Award – University of Western Ontario, c/o Patricia McLaughlin, Faculty of Education, 1137 Western Road, London ON N6G 1G7. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BRENDON — At Extendicare Nursing Home, London, on Monday February 5th 2007, Alf Brendon of London in his 80th year. Alf was a retired Master of London Teacher’s College. Husband of Florence (Petrisor) Brendon. Dear father of Charles of Bellingham, Washington, John of London, Casey and his wife Fran of Toronto, Jeffery and his wife Lisa of Peterborough and Dale Anne Brendon and her husband Don Sweete of Harrington. Brother of Walter and his wife Joan of Stoney Creek. Grandfather of John, Julianne, Alex, Malcolm, Jack, Paul, Allison , Katie and predeceased by Katrina Rae (May 2005). 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. The funeral service will be held at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 862 Freele Street, London, on Saturday February 10th at 1 P.M. with Reverend Sabrina Caldwell officiating. Spring interment in St. George’s Cemetery, Hyde Park. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca