Services & Obituaries

MERCER….

At London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, January 18, 2007 Pauline (Collier) Mercer of London in her 79th year. Wife of Reverend William D. Mercer. Dear mother of
Peter P. Mercer and his wife Jackie Ehlert – Mercer of Mahwah, NJ; John W. Mercer and his wife Carol of Toronto ; and Paul D. Mercer and his wife Shelley of London. Dear sister of Jacqueline Bartram and her husband Michael of England. Also loved by her grandchildren Ryan, Imogen, Eric, Grant, Victoria, Benjamin, and Braydon. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, (at Queen’s) London on Monday, January, 22nd, 2007 at 11:00am with The Very Reverend Terry Dance officiating. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South London (519-433-5184) entrusted with arrangements. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Cathedral Memorial Fund 472 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3E6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HUSTON — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Thursday January 18th 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer, Larry (Sam) Huston of London in his 61st year. Dear friend of Christine Freeman. Beloved father of Jeffrey Parsons and Teresa Priddle of Mossley, and Melissa Paton and her husband Kevin of Woodstock. Loved by his 4 grandchildren Bailey, Morgan, Tiffany and Ryan. Loving brother of Ruth Martin of Ottawa (and her late husband Ray), Ross Huston and his wife Leslie of Grand Bend, Patricia Amlin of Amherstburg, Marie Pullin and her husband Garry of London, and Suzanne Semple and her husband Chuck of Port Stanley. Also loved by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Ruby Mae (Morningstar) and his father Evan John Huston. 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, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday January 20th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Lori Hisson of Unity of London officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the London Health Sciences Foundation (for Palliative Care Unit, Victoria Hospital), 747 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WILSON:
At Kensington Village Retirement Home, London on Wednesday, January 17, 2007. Janet M. (McEwan) Wilson of London and formerly of Vancouver, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Wilson. Dear mother of Bruce Wilson and his wife Mies of London. Dear grandmother of Morgan Wilson and his wife Tracy of Burlington, Marshall Wilson and his fiancee Angie, Sean Tilley and Michael Tilley all of Vancouver, and Marieke Graham and her husband Brad Ondrovcik of London. Also loved by her great-grandchildren Paige, Chloe and Charles. Predeceased by her daughter Donna and her sons Robert and Raymond. Dear aunt of David and Dorothy Hebenton of Calgary. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 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, January 20th at 1:00 p.m. Janet’s cremated remains will be buried next to her husband’s in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Burnaby, B.C. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BENFORD — Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Tuesday January 16th 2007, Pauline R. (Loan) Benford of London. Beloved wife of the late Walter H. Benford (1987). Much loved mother and best friend of Linda Benford and Herb Benford both of London. Also survived by her son Robert Benford of Ingersoll. Dear sister of Phyllis Tawn of London, and dear sister-in-law of Ed (June) Benford of London and Jessie Benford of London. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 P.M. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, on Thursday January 18th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Canon Dr. Timothy G. Connor and Reverend Dr. Timothy Dobbin officiating. Cremation to follow, with private interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Osteoporosis Society of Canada, 33 Laird Drive, Toronto ON M4G 3S8, the Canadian National Institute For The Blind (CNIB), 749 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6, or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

TUCKER:
Suddenly at Victoria Hospital,London on Monday, January 15, 2007. Saundra Saunnie” (Oman) Tucker of London in her 58th. year. Beloved wife of Dale Tucker. Dear mother of Andrea Tucker of Ottawa and Greg Tucker of London. Dear daughter of Dorothy Oman of London. Dear sister of Debbie Campbell of Calgary and her daughter Dawn Collier. Dear sister-in-law of Cindy and Brian Mackie and their children Kevin and Amy of Portland”

ABEL: At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, January 14th, 2007 Joanne Patricia Abel of London , age 57 years. Beloved daughter of the late Harvey and Edith Abel. Dear sister of Carol Huys and her husband Bill of London, Richard and his wife Sharon Abel of Ailsa Craig, Harvey Abel, Jr. and his wife Dale of Belleville, and Susan Allison and her husband Gary of London. Dear niece of Patricia Telfer of London. Also loved by her nieces and nephew Dawn, Doreen, Erin, Cassie, and Bryan. Predeceased by her nephew Sean Abel. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Brian McEachern officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains 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, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolence accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca Special thanks to Dr. Dingle and staff of the Oncology Department , 7th Floor, Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion.BURT….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, January 14, 2007 Jack Mike” Burt of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Gerry) Burt. Dear father of Ted Burt and Andrea Burt and her husband Bill Gillan all of London. Dear brother of Marion Springett of London and Barbara Fitt and her husband Ken of Wardsville. Predeceased by his brothers Edward”

BURT….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, January 14, 2007 Jack Mike” Burt of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Gerry) Burt. Dear father of Ted Burt and Andrea Burt and her husband Bill Gillan all of London. Dear brother of Marion Springett of London and Barbara Fitt and her husband Ken of Wardsville. Predeceased by his brothers Edward”

ROSS — Joan (Hannay) Ross, formerly of Toronto, passed away at London, Ontario, on Wednesday January 10th 2007 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Ross. Dear mother of Nancy Pollard and her husband Bill of London and Ian Ross and his wife Norma of Smiths Falls. Predeceased by her daughter Jan Kennedy (wife of Doug Kennedy of Coboconk). Loved by her 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario (1-877-246-7186) on Saturday January 13th at 1 P.M. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2, or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

EGBERS……

Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, January 10th, 2007, Jan Egbers passed away in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Martina Johanna (Doosje) Egbers. Dear father of Tina Baker of London, Rei Egbers and his wife Kate Kelly of Annagance NB, John Egbers and his wife Amy of London. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Baker of London, Paul Egbers and Julie Jemec of Bayfield, Colin Egbers of Alberta, Reed and Adrian Egbers of Halifax, and great -grandfather of Joab and Kai Egbers of Bayfield. Also survived by one brother Reind Egbers and his wife Nel of Holland. Predeceased by his brother Bertus Egbers and his grandson Chris Baker. 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, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, January 13th, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. As an expression, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 100-555 Southdale Road East, London ON N6E 1A2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MARCHAND….

Jordan Marchand was always smiling, learning, dreaming and hoping. During his four year battle with cancer, Jordan proudly completed his computer engineering degree from the University of Waterloo and worked for Conversys Inc. Although Jordan never realized his dreams of buying a Mercedes and working in California, he continued living his life quietly, but with zest and spunk. Jordan, 25, died holding his mother’s hand in his Star Wars decorated room at London Health Sciences Centre Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Jordan was the cherished son of Robert and Mary Ann Marchand, the beloved brother of Nathan and Sheldon Marchand and Ingrid (Paul) McDermott and special grandson of Flora Duquette. Predeceased by grandparents Arthur and Leona Oberle and Oscar Duquette. Jordan will also be missed by Comet, his Chihuahua. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9pm Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, and at Holy Family Catholic Church 777 Valetta Street, London, on Saturday, January 13, 2007 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. where the funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Jordan’s family thanks London Health Sciences Centre oncology, cancer, and palliative care staff and physicians for the outstanding care Jordan received. Donations may be made as flowers, or as the gift of life (blood donations) or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca