Services & Obituaries

SUMNER — Suddenly in London on Wednesday May 31st 2006, Kirk Ronald Sumner of London in his 46th year. Beloved son of Ronald and Ellen (Robbins) Sumner of London. Dear brother of Alex and his wife Wendy of London. Dear uncle of Victor and his wife Alisha, Nathan and his wife Emily, William, Brock, and Rachel all of London. Dear nephew of Shirley McNeil of Strathroy and Maurice Robbins and his wife Betty Lou of Belmont. Kirk was a skilled carpenter and builder and will be missed by his many friends in Old South. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Friday, and 1 hour prior to the service, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday June 3rd at 3 P.M. with Reverend John Bannerman of Chalmers Presbyterian Church and Pastor Gary Stopps of First Baptist Church, Mount Forest, officiating. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
……….You guys have the hearts of lions -9 and 0″…………….”””

KERR….

At London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital London on Tuesday May 30th, 2006 Lorie Jane Kerr of London in her 52nd year. Beloved wife of Steve Kerr. Dear mother of Dan and Rob Kerr. Dear sister of Don Bath and his wife Mary-anne and Patti Bath and her fiance Daren Roger all of London. Dear sister-in-law of Kathy and Jim MacLean and Karen and Ed Stabb all of London. Predeceased by her parents Raymond and Carmel Bath and her sister Bonnie. Loving aunt of Jana, Kellie, Lauren, Josh and Amanda. Lorie will also be missed by Kristen. A special thank-you to the nursing staff on the 7th floor of Victoria Hospital. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9pm on Thursday and 7 to 9pm 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, June 3rd, 2006 at 1:00pm. Cremation with enurnment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MIKELSONS

Peacefully at his residence on Sunday May 28th, 2006. Voldemars Mikelsons of Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London in his 81st year. Survived by several cousins in Latvia and many friends in Canada. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London one hour (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) prior to the memorial service held in the chapel on Thursday, June 1st. at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Aina Avotins of the Latvian Congregation Lutheran Church officiating. Donations to the Latvian Relief Society, C/O Mr. Ojars Zers, 1337 Victoria Drive, London, ON, N5Y 4E7 would be greatly appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

JACKSON — At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Friday May 26th 2006, Betty June (Graham) Jackson of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Lindsay Stewart Jackson. Dear mother of Barry Jackson of Ottawa and Deborah Jackson of London. Dear sister of Murray Graham and his wife Mary Lou of Milton, and predeceased by her brother Alvin Graham and her sister Marjorie. Dear sister-in-law of Arlene Stephens and her husband Jim of Windsor and Ada Scammel of Kingston. Much loved Grandma of Sara, Angela, Sean and Christopher Jackson and Great-grandmother of Alexander and Nicole. 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 May 29th at 1 P.M. with Reverend Sabrina Caldwell of Oakridge Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CHRISTENSEN

We miss you a lot, and we always will,
But, we know that through love
You are with us still.

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital and surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006. Susan Lorraine Whittington Christensen, of Ilderton, in her 44th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Art Christensen. Mommy leaves two precious children, Simon and Hannah, at home. Beloved daughter of Betty (Haskell) Whittington and the late Glenn Whittington, of London. Lovingly remembered by parents-in-law Art and Barb Christensen, and grandmother Christine Christensen, all of London. Special sister to Debbie (Frank) Rastin of Belmont, Nancy (Rick) Killby of St. Catharines, and Mary Liz (Joe) Whalls of London. Loving and favourite aunt to 14 nieces and nephews. Susan will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Born in London on June 3rd, 1962, Susan spent her entire life there. She was a graduate of Westminster Secondary School and the University of Western Ontario, where she met her future husband. Susan and Art received a sacrament of marriage on September 30th, 1989. Susan was a country music lover and an avid fan of racing and all things Disney. Susan dedicated her life to her family, to her Church and to their children’s Christian school. She could always be counted on for unconditional support and guidance, and her counsel will be missed by all. She will be fondly remembered by her many friends at the University Students Council where she worked for over twenty years. Friends may call at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street, West, London, on Friday, May 26th,2006 at 1:00 PM, with the Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Susan was born and spent her whole life in this church. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the London Christian Academy Memorial Fund, 85 Charles Street, London, ON N6H 1H1 or the Church of the Epiphany Memorial Fund. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MURPHY — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Monday May 22nd 2006, after a brief illness, Brian Noel Murphy of London in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Denise (Charlebois) Murphy. Dear father of Nicole Murphy and her partner Jason Roome of London, Patrick E. Murphy of Toronto, Caroline Murphy and her partner Vincent Oorlynck, and Stephanie Murphy all of London. Dear brother of Michael Murphy of Thorold, Robert Martino of Vancouver, E. Raymond Martino, Josephine Goddard and her husband Jack of Kapuskasing, Sheila Mironuk of Winnipeg, and Lorraine Armstrong and her husband Bill of Brandon, Manitoba. Predeceased by his brother Donald J. Murphy. Loved by his grandson Darrius. Also survived by his mother-in-law Marie Rose Charlebois of Vanier, his sisters-in-law Irene Arseneault of Welland and Anita Lipke and her husband Ralph of Montreal, his brother-in-law Robert Charlebois and his wife Patricia of Belle River, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Thursday and 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Ste. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Church, 920 Huron Street at Barker Street (in the Ecole Secondaire Monseigneur Bruyere), London, on Saturday May 27th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Murray Watson officiating. Cremation to follow. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Friday evening at 7.30 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations would be appreciated to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6, or Ste. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Church, 920 Huron Street, London N5Y 4K4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

GONDER….

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, May 18th, 2006 Willoughby Maurice Gonder of London in his 93rd year. Husband of the late Grace Davina (Sime) Gonder. Father of Jim (Ann) Gonder of Ingersoll and Jon (Norma) Gonder of Pennsylvania. Grandfather of Thomas, Leigh, Beth, Steven and Brian Gonder and Joyce Gilbert. Great-grandfather of Noah, Clara, Ruby, Evelyn, Jack and Grace. The family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Parkwood Hospital for all their care and kindness. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9pm on Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 at 11:00am with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Greater Europe Mission, 100 Ontario Street, Oshawa ON L1G 4Z1, Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2 or to The Gideons P.O. Box 3619, Guelph ON N1H 7A2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ROSS: At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 17th, 2006 Gordon O. Ross of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Pearl A. (Stephenson) Ross. Dear father of David G. Ross and his wife Lynne and Dianne Peake and her husband John all of London. Dear brother of Les Ross in California. Dear brother-in-law of Roy and Verna Stephenson of Huntsville; and Lucille and Jim Donnelly and Blake and Fran Stephenson all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Shayne Peake, Lori and Chad Fowler, Christopher Ross and Tammy, Michael and Monika Ross, and Melissa and Chris Rennie and his great-grandchildren Gabrielle, Tyler, Olivia and Emma. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Dad’s special friends Charles Page and Jake De Boer, Dr. D.V. Cavanaugh, nurses and staff at Parkwood Hospital and Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock for all their kindnesses to Dad. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Sunday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Interment in Woodland 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. Mr. Ross was a life member of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

DAY….
Gone to be with Our Lord, B. Lenore (Carter) Day of London, in her 94th year, on Wednesday May 17, 2006 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital. Beloved wife of Alfred B. Day. Daughter of the late Albert (Bert) and Beatrice (Doll) Carter. Lenore was born and lived her whole life in London South. Predeceased by her brother John (Jack) Carter and his wife Marie (Bell); her nephew Bill Carter, brothers-in-law Lewis Day and his wife Leslie Montgomery, and Kenneth Day and his wife Evelyn (Shorten). Loving aunt of Carol (Carter) O’Brien and her husband Ray of South Carolina, Barbara (Carter) Elliott and her husband Jim of B.C., John Carter and his wife Lynda of Waterloo, Linda (Day) Johnson and her husband Ed of Courtice, and Maureen Day of Minneapolis, Nancy (Day) Mandly and her son Justin of West Hartford, Conn. Lenore was always interested in catching up on the happenings” of her nieces and nephews (great and great-great). Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. on Friday May 19th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South”

HAMILTON—At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Monday May 15th 2006, Lt. Colonel Melvin John Ehret Hamilton (R) of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Bessie Irene (Agar) Hamilton. Dear father of Judith Irene of Timmins, and Major Beverly Anne of London. Loved by his special granddaughter Julia and chosen granddaughter Emilie. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Colonel Hamilton was commissioned as an officer of the Salvation Army by the late General Eva Booth on June 8, 1939. He served as a Salvation Army Officer in various appointments throughout Canada until he, and his wife, retired in 1984. Following retirement the Hamiltons resided in London. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Wednesday, and 1 hour prior to the service, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday May 18th at 11A.M. with Major Gary Venables and Major Larry Bridger officiating. Private interment at a later date in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial Donations would be appreciated to the Salvation Army Hillcrest Corps, 310 Vesta Road, London N5Y 5J1, or the Bethesda Centre (Salvation Army), 54 Riverview Avenue, London N6J 1A2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca