Services & Obituaries
Gary Edward Noakes
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
George Gale
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
Mary Helen Weatherston
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.caHelen 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”
