Services & Obituaries

JARVIS….

Peacefully at Elmwood Place Retirement Community on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006 Vera Valentine (Painting) Jarvis of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jarvis (1972). Dear mother of Ted Jarvis and his wife Debbi of London. Dear sister of Ron Painting and his wife Marg and Gloria Atkinson all of London. Loving grandmother of Ryan Jarvis; Mark Jarvis and his wife Jenise; and Andrew Jarvis and Meghan Hamilton all of London. Also loved by her great-grandaughter Keira Reese Jarvis. Loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10:00 to 11:00am) to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00am of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, October 6th, 2006 with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains 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 to the Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

STANLEY, James & David

Tragically at their residence in London on Monday, October 2nd, 2006, James Wickerson Stanley in his 71st year and David James Stanley in his 36th year. Beloved husband and son of the late Patricia Muriel Edith (Summers) Stanley. Dear father and brother of Lyndall Thompson and her husband Craig of Strathroy and Sharon Mary Zinn of London. Dear grandfather and uncle of Kylie and Liam Thompson, Andrew, Aaron and Jarod Zinn. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be conducted at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London on Wednesday, October 11th, 2006 at 1p.m. Interment of cremated remains in St Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London ON N5Z 1S1. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CRICHTON — At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Monday October 2nd 2006, Mary (Nelson) Crichton of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry David Crichton. Dear mother of N. Alexander Crichton and his wife Wendy Mae of Aylmer, and Henry D. Crichton and his wife Christine Wheeler of London. Dear sister of William Nelson and his wife Lillian of Toronto. Predeceased by her 3 sisters Jean, Janet and Elizabeth and her 3 brothers Alexander, Jim and Duncan. Also loved by her 11 grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Wendy, Glenn, Janice, Mark, David, Ryan, Michael, Catriona and Alix. Dear cousin of Mr. & Mrs. William Drinnan of Toronto and also remembered by the Frazer family of London. There will be no funeral home visitation. Private interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London N6E 1A2. A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

STEPHENS

Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Sunday, October 1, 2006, Doris Eva Mae Stephens (Spears) in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Richard (Steve) Stephens (1999). Cherished mother of Sandra Massé and her partner Chuck Stratton of London, and Ken Stephens and his wife Judy of Ottawa. Dear grandmother of Mike Massé and his wife Glynis of London, Linda Cunningham and her husband Dave of Ingersoll and Richard Stephens of Ottawa. Dear great-grandmother of Steve Massé of London, Kyle and Kaitie Cunningham of Ingersoll. Predeceased by one son Douglas (1953), 3 sisters Muriel, Laura and Jean and by 1 brother Percy. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Sheldon Dyck of First Baptist Church officiating. Cremation with enurnment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 245 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 410, Toronto ON M4P 3J1, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6 or to the charity of ones choice would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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”