Services & Obituaries

LAING, Mack (Malcolm Murray)
On September 30, 2006 at the age of 74 after complications of heart disease.
Survived by his wife Anne-Liis (Keskula), daughter Liisa (residing in Thailand), son Peter (residing in Vancouver), daughter-in-law Sharon and grandchildren Rachel and Sarah. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie (Murray). Retired professor of Journalism at The University of Western Ontario. Member of The London City Press Club and dedicated to its survival. Cremation has taken place. Wake to be held October 7, 2006 from 2p.m.- 6 p.m. at The London City Press Club, 379 Dundas Street, London. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. 519-433-5184. Memorial donations may be made to The London City Press Club, 379 Dundas Street, London N6B 1V5 . On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ROSS…..
George Allan Ross of London, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2006 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, in his 90th year. Devoted husband for 59 years of Ruth Ross. Cherished father of Ellen Denomy and her husband Michael. Loving grandfather of Brandon and Melissa. Allan was proud to have been a life member of the Old Comrades Association, 48th Highlanders of Canada. Mentioned in Dispatches for actions in Italy, he also served in Sicily and North West Europe. A great out-doorsman, some of his happiest hours were spent canoeing in Algonquin Park, Quebec and the Yukon. Predeceased by his brother John Andrew Ross of Ottawa and several highly esteemed brothers-in-arms. The care and attention displayed by the staff at Parkwood Hospital and the Medical Floor at Victoria Hospital have been greatly appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday October 5, 2006 at 1pm with Reverend Darrell Shaule, officiating. No flowers please. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeogefh.on.ca
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ROOKE:
At Elmwood Place Retirement Community, London on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Bessie Ann (Mallett) Rooke of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Elgin J. Al” Hedden. Dear mother of Norm Rooke and his wife Michelle”

BATTICUORE: At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 26th, 2006 Angela M. Batticuore of London in her 55th year. Beloved daughter of Mrs. Rosa Batticuore of London and the late Antonio Batticuore. Dear sister of Nick Batticuore and Pat Batticuore and his wife Sally all of London. Dear niece of Ralph and Nicki Battaglini, Flaminio and Nella LaVacca and Imperia Vendramin all of London. 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 funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, September 30th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment in Holy Family Mausoluem, St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BLOEMBERG:
Harm Bloemberg passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2006, Safe in the arms of Jesus” in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Nellie (Van Der Pol) Bloemberg. Much loved father of Anne and Sid Vander Heide”

GILES….

Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Sunday, September 24th, 2006 Hazel (West) Giles of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late R. C. Cecil” Giles (2004) for over 70 years. Dear mother of Lorene Coutu and her husband Phil of London; Wayne Giles of Mississauga and Linda Bie and her husband Ken of London. Predeceased by her 3 sisters and her 1 brother. Loved by her grandchildren Robert Giles and his wife Ann of Milton; Tracey Pitcher and her husband Austin of St. Thomas; Laurie Morden and her husband Randy of Berwyn”

NOAKES……

Suddenly at the London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London on Saturday September 23rd, 2006, Gary Edward Noakes of Lambeth in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Matthews) Noakes of 40 years. Loving father of Tracy Bondeson and her husband Rod of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Chad Noakes of Lambeth. Loving grandfather of Kade Noakes, Rylee and Reese Bondeson. Dear son of Lloyd Noakes and the late Joyce (Underhill) Noakes of Mount Brydges. Devoted brother to Brian Noakes and his wife Sue, Ray Noakes and his wife Nancy, Ron Noakes and Kathy Rowe and the late Kathy Noakes, Greg Noakes and his wife Kara and Gerald Noakes. Gary will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Loving son-in-law of Marjory Matthews and the late Wray. Dear brother -in-law of Wayne Matthews and his wife Hazel, Marlene Sladek and her husband Gus, Bernie Matthews and his wife Christine. Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Friends will be received by the family from 5-9 PM 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, September 29th, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society, 272-7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond BC, V6Y 3Z5. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

GALE —George Gale of London passed away on September 19, 2006 after a short battle with liver damage at the age of 69 . There was some dispute as to how to sum up his character and existence and this seems to do it. Somewhere George Gale heard a drum that no one else could hear and he was determined to march to it. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Moriarity) Gale. Dear father of Angus Gale and his wife Jennifer of Kitchener, and Sean Gale and his friend Michelle Henri of London. Dear brother of Bev Gale and his wife Barb of Tillsonburg, and Shirley Houghton (and her late husband Gord) of London. Also loved by his 2 grandsons Dustin and Curtis, and 2 granddaughters Riley and Frankie. Survived also by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ernest James Gale and Florence Annie McEwan. George worked much of his life for the Government, first for Ontario Highways, and then for Ontario Hydro, in the capacity as an appraiser. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday September 23rd at 1 P.M. with Reverend Janet Fredette of Richards Memorial United Church officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends will also be received Saturday 1 hour prior to the service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Liver Foundation, 1206-383 Richmond Street, London N6A 3C3. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WEATHERSTON:
In London on Monday September 18, 2006. Mary Helen Weatherston, in her 91st. year, wife of beloved husbands, the late Dr. J. K. Moss (1962) and of the late Hon. Justice F. S. Weatherston (1984). She was predeceased also by infant daughter Barbara Moss (1943) and son John Moss (1999). She is survived by her daughter Susan Elizabeth (Cindy) McLean and her husband John (Jake) as well as grandchildren Benjamin, Nisse, Gregor and Perrin Moss and Peter and John McLean. She is also survived by her sisters Elizabeth, Florence, Eleanor and Beverley and brother Robert. Mary was an accomplished artist and a member of the Canadian Society of painters in Water Colour. A funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, September 20th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Grove Cemetery, Dundas, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 would be greatly appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

KAPPLER:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, with her loving daughters by her side, on Sunday, September 17, 2006. Elizabeth Martha (Hawkes) Kappler of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Orval Wm. Kep” Kappler. Dear mother of Karen Kappler”