Services & Obituaries

STEVENS — Edith K. Scottie” (nee McDonald) Stevens of London passed away peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home”

HIGGINS….

At London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Friday, June 30th, 2006 Edwin H. Higgins of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Flora (Chisholm) Higgins. Dear father of Peter Higgins and his wife Carol of Cambridge; Nina Leitch and her husband Ted of London; Margaret Moore and her husband Ted of Dorchester; Andrew Higgins of British Columbia; Roger Higgins of London; James Higgins and his wife Fran of Dryden; Laurene Fleming and her husband John of Calgary; Jennifer Shevchenko and her husband Terry of London; Jeffrey Higgins and his wife Sherry Lynn of London and Sally Jibb and her husband Philip of New Sarum. Predeceased by his twin brother Gordon. Also loved by his 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Ed was an employee of London Life Insurance Company for 44 years. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Mount Hope and Natasha for their wonderful care of Ed. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9pm on Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, July 3rd, 2006 at 11:00 am with Reverend Dr. Douglas H. Ross of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WOODLEY — At Meadowcroft Place Retirement Home, London, on Friday June 30th 2006, Frederick C. A. Woodley of London in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late D. Evelyn (Matthews) Woodley (1998). Dear father of Barrie A. Woodley and his wife Janis of London and predeceased by his son Frederick J. Woodley. Survived also by his daughter-in-law Margaret of London. Also loved by his 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the complete funeral service being held at the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London, on Tuesday July 4th at 2 P.M. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London N6J 1H3. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

NIELSON……..
Gertrude (Larcher) Nielson of London widow of Hans peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2006 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer in her 80th year. Cherished and devoted mother to Madeleine (Art) Lair, Norman (Juliana) and Rita. She will be remembered by her grandchildren Roger (Alison) Lair, Sherry-Lynn (Phil) Freeman, William (Kristie) Jolliffe, Katherine (David) Adams, Christopher, Lance and Scott. Known as GG to great grandchildren Siniece, Siara, Brock, Seth, Philip, Damian, William, and Zoe. She is also remembered by her siblings Alertine, Lucille, Gilberte, Bernadette and Rheo. The Nielson family will receive friends on Monday from 7-9pm and one hour prior to the service which will be conducted in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday June 27th at 1pm. with Reverend Pansileta A. Rowbotham, officiating. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

COOPER — Peacefully at Grand Wood Park Retirement Residence, London, on Friday June 23rd 2006, Dorothy M. A. Cooper of London passed away just short of her 90th birthday. Lovingly remembered by her honourary nieces and nephews Lynn Lee and her husband Ron of Ilderton, Mark Farrow and his wife Lillian and Paul Farrow and his wife Louise all of London and their families, Kathleen Smith of Kelowna, Marilyn Walker and her husband John of Sarnia, Lila Kelly and her husband Brian of Ottawa and their families, and honourary grandmother of their children. Also survived by her Godchild Susan Denisovs and Susan’s father Ross Chamberlain, her cousin Margaret Hay of England, as well as her many loyal and good friends. 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. The funeral service will be held at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 49 Foxbar Road (at Wellington Road), London, on Monday June 26th at 2 P.M. Interment in Woodland 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

BECK (Watson, Blair)

Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, June 22nd, 2006, Velma Jeanne (Watson, Blair) Beck of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Donald Robert Beck (2005) and the late Lionel Blair (1967). Dear mother of Don Blair (Leslee) of Strathroy and Marilyn Plotzke (Lutz) of Chatham. Also loved by her grandchildren Carrie Cleghorn (Ian), Kristopher Plotzke (Michelle), Kyle Blair and Brett Blair. Loving sister of Reverend Norman Watson (Yvonne). Predeceased by her brother Reverend Arthur Watson. Dear sister-in-law of Grant and Margaret Blair, Terry Blair, Ivy Watson, Bill and Margaret Beck. Dear step-mother of Michael, Jeffrey (Heather), Topher (Kim) and Susan Beck and their children. Predeceased by her step-son Brian. Loved by her nieces, nephews and many friends. Velma was a long time servant of the United Church of Canada and a founding member of P.E.O. Chapter M. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 P.M. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Sunday, June 25th, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. with Reverend Dr. David McKane officiating. Cremation with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R6 or to the charity of choice. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

GUSTI N:
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, Jean L. (Johnston) Gustin of London. Beloved wife of the late Hilton L. Gustin (1992). Dear mother of Anne Gustin and Janet Kroger and her husband Herb all of London. Dear sister of Joyce Emmerson and her husband George of Whitby and George Johnston and his wife Darlene of Chatham. Predeceased by her sister Lois Terry and her infant brother James Johnston. Dear sister-in-law of Kingsley Terry of Chatham. Also loved by her grandchildren, Krista Wright and her husband Matt and Scott Kroger and his wife Nancy all of London and her great grandchildren, Mitchell and Brooke Wright. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 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, June 24th at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Kathy Fraser officiating. Interment 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 the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 2A2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

TARASENKO….

At the Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga Ontario on Tuesday, June 20th, 2006, Wasyl Tarasenko formerly of London, Ontario, in his 97th year. Dear husband of the late Daria (Florenko) Tarasenko. The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. at the Russian Orthodox Church of Holy Sudary of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London, with Reverend Vladimir Morin officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London.

CUNNINGHAM….

James Ernol Cunningham of London, formerly of Glencoe, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2006, in his 91st year after a brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Norah May (James) Cunningham. Dear father of Donald James Cunningham and his wife Lynn of London and Patricia Varey and her friend Jan Reid of Carrying Place. Survived by his brother Roy Cunningham and his wife Gladys of Clandeboye. Predeceased by his brother Elmer Cunningham. Also loved by his grandchildren Michelle and Michael Stanford, Mark and Andrea Varey, Jason Cunningham, Nicole and Matt Kutney, and by his great-grandchildren, Connor, Natasha and Taylor Stanford, Hannah and Trent Varey, and Abby Kutney. Uncle Ernol” will be missed by Elaine O’Neil”

RICHMOND……

McKenzie Mac” Richmond of London passed away in his 84th year on Friday”