Services & Obituaries

TAYLOR — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Monday April 24th 2006, Thomas Leslie Taylor of London in his 84th year. Dear step-father of Geraldine Fairley, Lynn Howard and Janice Doyle all of London, and Elaine Betteridge of Harrietsville. Also loved by his grandchildren and other surviving family members. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the complete funeral service being held in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road East (please use parking lot #3), London, on Friday April 28th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Cremation to follow. Tom was a member of Victory Branch No. 317 of the Royal Canadian Legion. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (for Parkwood Hospital Veteran’s Care), 268 Grosvenor Street, London N6A 4V2, or 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

CONGDON…

Suddenly at his residence on Friday, April 21st, 2006, Bill Congdon of London in his 68th year. Dear father of Rebecca Fournie and her husband Greg of London and Susan Bedford and her husband Brad of Port Stanley. Dear pappa of Brandee, Alanna and Nicholas. Dear brother of Joan Cronkwright and her husband Jack of Kettle Point. Also missed by Judy. Cremation. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, on Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. 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

BRIGHT…….
At Strathroy – Middlesex General Hospital on Friday April 14, 2006 Margaret (Leighton) Bright, beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Bright (1986), in her eighty fourth year. The daughter of William and Alice (White) Leighton, Margaret grew up in London West, attending Empress Public School and Central Collegiate and being actively involved in St. George’s Anglican Church. She entered the business world, working for Stevenson and Hunt Insurance and then for Bell Canada. Following her marriage, she joined her husband in building a successful series of firms in the hairdressing and beauty industries. In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was predeceased by her brother Jim Leighton (1986). She is survived by her nephews Douglas and Gordon Leighton and their families and her niece, Beverly Leighton. Her cheerful and engaging presence will also be missed by many friends and neighbours. Family will receive friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday April 17th from 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Anglican Church, 442 William Street at Queen’s Avenue, London on Tuesday April 18th, 2006 AT 2pm, with the Reverend Canon Douglas Leighton officiating. A reception at the church will follow the service. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, 1151 Florence Street, London N5W 2M7, the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London N6B 1S4, or the Ivey Eye Institute at London Health Sciences Centre, 750 Commissioners Road East, London N6A 4G5. On line condolences acepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

PRICE….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London on Thursday, April 13th, 2006 Dr. Ivan Chesley Price of London in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Ena Frances (Fraser) Price and the late Helen Margaret (Fraser) Price. Dear father of David Price of London; Dr. Nancy Price-Munn and her husband Dr. Barry Munn of Hamilton; Deborah Marshall and her husband Ronald of London and also beloved by Brett Collier of London and Joanne Stauttener of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his son Stuart Price and his brother Lawrence Price. Also loved by his grandchildren Brendan and Rhiannon Munn and Stuart and Tracy Marshall. Dr. Price served his country and community for over sixty years, as a member of the Medical Corps in W.W.II, as a private practitioner in dermatology, attending physician at the Veteran’s Hospital and teacher in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario. In the personal realm, Dr. Ivan was a Pied Piper” of children. Wherever he was”

CRACKNELL:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Wednesday, April 12th 2006 Mary-Anne (McKenzie) Cracknell of London in her 68th year. Loving wife of Reverend Lloyd G. Cracknell. Dear mother of Gregory Cracknell and his fiancee Sheilagh McDonald of Woodstock and Mary Cracknell of London. Special grandmother of Jamie-Lee Cracknell Bosenberry. Dear sister-in-law of Arthur and Lenore Cracknell of Thamesville, and Phyllis Cracknell of Sarnia. Also survived by Jamie-Lee’s father Brian Bosenberry, her brother Brent and her sister Stacey Bosenberry; her many nieces and nephews, a host of friends and colleagues. Predeceased by her brother Fraser McKenzie, a missionary who died in Africa in 1977. Mary-Anne was a kindergarten teacher for 26 years at Northdale, Byron Northview and Knollwood Park Public Schools. She was a friend to all, who loved life, devoting her talents to improving the quality of life for countless students, fellow teachers, church members and neighbours. Her baking skills will be remembered by many who received a pie or cookies at both happy and sad times. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday and Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London ON. Funeral Service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street (near Wortley Road) London ON on Tuesday, April 18th at 11am with Archdeacon Ken Anderson and Right Reverend Bruce Howe officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mayhew-Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Thamesville. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the C.N.I.B. London Chapter, 749 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6 or the charity of your choice. (On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

At London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, April 9th, 2006 Freda (Abbott) Willsey of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Harvey Willsey. Dear mother of Ralph Willsey and his wife Judith of Perth. Dear sister of Donald Abbott and his wife Yvonne of St. Thomas and formerly of Gladstone. Predeceased by her son Paul Willsey (1971). Loving grandmother of Dawson and Fraser Willsey and Anna Kotsovolos and her husband Frank. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10am – 11am) to the memorial service on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 11:00am. in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Scattering 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. (Online condolences accepted www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

PATON — Joyce Adelaide Paton. On April 2, 2006 at the McCormick Home, Joyce Paton, age 84 years, widow of the late Robert James (Bob) Paton, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Also predeceased by her brother Sandy and sister-in-law Marion, sister Jean and brother-in-law Peter Rogers, son-in-law Greg Whitfield, nephews Jim Matheson and Peter Rogers, niece Susan MacIntosh and brothers and sisters-in-law Bill and Pearl Paton, Frank and Lorna Paton, Mildred and Bert Crappere and Marg and Gord Carson. Joyce, oldest daughter of Harry and Lila (Cream) MacIntosh, was born October 16, 1921 in Halifax where she met her future husband Bob at a war-time dance. They eventually settled in London and started a successful plumbing business. Joyce also kept busy raising five children, gardening and doing volunteer work. She was a Girl Guide leader in Hyde Park, member of the Women’s Institute in Thorndale and a dedicated 10 year LHSC gift shop volunteer. Joyce was keenly interested in politics and ran for alderman in London with her nephew Jim Matheson as her campaign manager. She had a great appreciation for music and could be moved to tears by Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique. Joyce took pride in her ability to recite the poetry of her youth and was particularly fond of the verse of Robert Service. She liked to start her day with the crossword puzzle, and frequently challenged her grandchildren to a game of cribbage, scrabble or cards around the kitchen table. Joyce had a special place in her heart for each of her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her sister Joan and on a hot summer day, loved to stop by for a swim in Joan and Hal’s pool. Joyce derived great pleasure from having all her family together and these gatherings of the clan” she initiated will be greatly missed.”

BRACCI……..
Peacefully with courage, Sylvia Bracci (Ghetti) of London in her 82nd year passed away on Saturday April 1, 2006 with her daughters by her side at Parkwood Hospital, Palliative Care, London ,Ontario. Beloved wife and soulmate of Naldo Bracci for 58 years. Devoted and cherished mother of Cheryl Kane (late Drew) of London, Paula Lamothe (Ronald) of Ottawa and Patti Livingstone of London. Treasured and loving grandmother of Karla, Kyle, Renee, Robert, Paul, Kelly and Curtis. Survived by her sister Delma Bettio (Sam) of Sudbury and several nieces and nephews. Her immeasurable strength and determination was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be forever remembered for her gentle and caring nature. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South , London on Tuesday April 4th from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. (Prayers will be held at 3:30 pm.) The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George’s Roman Catholic Church 1164 Commissioners Road West, London on Wednesday April 5th at 11am. Memorial Mass and interment will be held at St. Basil’s Church and Cemetery, White River, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London (N6A 3A1). On Line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

REID — At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Thursday March 30th 2006, Rose E. (Linthwaite) Reid of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ervin James Reid (1997). Dear mother of Linda Omand of Windsor and Pat McMurchy and her husband John of Oakville. Also loved by her grandchildren Janet Hurlimann and husband Patrick and their children Briar, Corrie and Dean all of Switzerland, and Karen Sheldon and husband John and their children Taylor and Jacee all of Windsor. A private graveside service to be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

A teller of tales . . . a dreamer of dreams.
A fountain of fashion . . . a planner of schemes.
Could this be one person? You think it untrue?
Just look again dear . . . for that person was you!
Look back on your life — take stock of the years,
And all you accomplished through laughter & tears.

Remember the children, how they took your hand?
Remember the stories — adventures you planned?
How you nursed us in sickness and shared in our pain,
No thought of reward — no question of gain.

You were a lady of grace, you stood out in a crowd,
Just count your achievements — be thankful & proud!
You always looked to the future — so much to be done,
The joys to be conquered — love to be won!
Kept building your bridges — planning those schemes,
Remember that you were our weaver of dreams.

POWELL: Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Thursday, March 30th, 2006 Margaret Pearl (Babcock) Powell of London in her 81st year. Loving supportive wife of 62 years to T. Ray Powell. Nurturing mother of Tom (Angie), Chris (Kathy), Lynne (Rick Smith), Lisa and Lianne. Predeceased by her much loved daughter-in-law Joanne (1998). The friendship she shared will be missed by her grandchildren Cheryll, Amanda, Daryll (Lindsay), Karrie, Kim (Kent Smith), Laura, Madison and Mason. And extremely fond friend of granddogs Pearl and Annie. Great grandma to Hanna, Marissa, Tyler and Abby. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Pearl’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, April 03, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. 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