Services & Obituaries
Helen Marion Powell
POWELL……
Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Mount Hope Centre For Long Term Care, London, on Sunday, September 17th, 2006, Helen Marion (Pennie) Powell of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Powell (1988). Daughter of the late James and Laura Pennie. Loving mother of Don Powell and his wife Ellen and Jim Powell and his wife Mary, all of London. Much loved Grandmother of Allison and her husband Michael Marsman and Elizabeth and her husband Chris Jenkins, all of London. Predeceased by her brother Kenneth Pennie and his wife Marjorie. Helen’s infectious laugh and love of life will be remembered and cherished by those fortunate enough to have known her. Friends will be received by the family from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 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, September 22nd, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Canon R. W. Foster officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or the St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre, 707 Dundas Street East, London ON N5W 2Z5. The family would like to thank Dr. B.R. Yemchuk and the nursing staff of Mount Hope who cared so well for Helen during her stay there. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
Beatrice May Elliott
ELLIOTT — At Chesley Park Nursing Home, London, on Saturday September 16th 2006, Beatrice May Elliott of London in her 96th year. Loving daughter of the late Thomas and Nettie Elliott. Predeceased by her brother Thomas Gordon Elliott and her sister Margaret Ona Soden. Dear sister-in-law of Lloyd Soden of Palmerston and sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Beatrice was a longtime employee of London Life Insurance, was a member of Highland Golf and Country Club for over 50 years, and was an avid duplicate bridge player. A graveside service will be held at Palmerston Cemetery, Palmerston, on Tuesday September 19th at 2 P.M. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
Janet Grace Rudd
RUDD……
Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, September 14th, 2006, as a result of an accident, Janet Grace Rudd of London in her 33rd year. Janet is survived by her loving parents Gordon and Marilyn Rudd, her twin sister and best friend Jennifer Rudd all of London and her brother Robert Rudd of Toronto. The funeral service will be held at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, on Monday, September 18th, 2006 at 11:00AM with Reverend Frank J. Van Veen officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. 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 (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements 519-433-5184)
Norma Elizabeth Laidlaw
LAIDLAW:
At Columbia Forest Long Term Care Facility, Waterloo on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Norma E. (Carruthers) Laidlaw formerly of London, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William Bill” Laidlaw. Dear mother of Margaret Coleman of Waterloo and Robert Laidlaw and his wife Frances of Perth. Predeceased by her infant daughter Catherine Laidlaw”William S. Bill”” Brock”
BROCK: Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital London on Friday, September 8th., 2006 William S. (Bill) Brock of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma Dickson (Brandon) Brock. Dear father of Wendy Brock and her husband Keith Thomson of Burlington and Brandon Brock and his wife Maureen of London. Cherished Papa of MIchael and Christopher Brock. Dear brother of Cliff Brock and his wife Lorraine of Exeter. Dear brother-in-law of Mrs. Donna McKittrick of Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by his sister Grace Lynett. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Ontario. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne Street, London on Saturday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend David R. Carrothers officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Mr. Brock was a member and Past Master of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite and Mocha Temple. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Harle and Dr. Walsh and the Palliative nursing team at Parkwood Hospital. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
Denise Marie Ricketts
RICKETTS: At University Hospital, London on Friday, September 8th., 2006 Denise Marie Ricketts of London in her 52nd year. Dear mother of Stephanie Palmer, Jennifer Palmer and Leo Carroll all of London. Also loved by her 2 grandchildren Troy and Jayden Palmer. Beloved daughter of Stephen and Jean Ricketts of London. Cremation has taken place. Family vistitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, followed by a family service with Deacon Lillian Drinkwalter officiating. As an exression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, (for Liver Transplant Unit), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Interment of cremated remains in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
Agnes Glossop
GLOSSOP — At Meadow Park Nursing Home, London, on Wednesday September 6th 2006, Agnes (Forster) Glossop of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Francis Glossop. Dear mother of Bette Glossop of London. Predeceased by her sister Olive Durst. Dear aunt of William Durst and Robert Ross and family. Agnes formerly taught piano and art and was a church organist in London. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday September 11th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Gordon Duncan of Calvary United Church officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1, or the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London N6B 1S4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
Dorothy Kathleen Chesson
CHESSON:
At her residence on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. Dorothy K. (Harland) Chesson of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late George F. Chesson. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law Reta Harland. Dorothy was a long time employee of the T. E. Eaton Co. and Sears Canada. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. with Archdeacon D. Ian Grant officiating. Cremation with inurnment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, London. 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
