Services & Obituaries

STIRRAT ……..
Susan (Malloy) Stirrat of London, after a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron Stirrat (1993). Loving mother of Karen Robertson (husband Bruce) of Toronto. Devoted grandmother of Ian, Cameron and Emily. Dear aunt of Sheryl of London and Rob of Kingston. Dear sister-in-law of Jean Malloy and close friend of Sarah Robertson. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends. Many thanks for the compassionate care provided by Dr. I. Harle, Dr. J. Kwon and Maureen Trinnear of the London Regional Cancer Centre and from the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at Victoria Hospital. The care and support provided by devoted neighbours, family and friends was greatly appreciated. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday June 14th, from 7-9pm. and 1 hour prior to the service. A funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, June 15th at 1pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Ovarian Cancer Research) 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

DUNCAN — W. P. (Bill) Duncan of London passed away in his 87th year on Saturday June 10th 2006 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 66 years to Vivian (Edmonds) Duncan. Dear father of Jerry, Brian and Peter and families. Also survived by his sister Peggy Duncan. We will all miss him greatly. Bill served for 5 years overseas with the 2nd R.C.R. in World War II and was a longstanding member of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M. and the Mocha Shrine. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 P.M. Tuesday June 13th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday June 14th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Hospitals For Children c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London N6B 2T3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1, would be appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HERBERT……

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, June 4th, 2006, Jack Herbert of London and formerly of Niagara Falls, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Tomlinson) Herbert. Dear father of Bill Herbert of London, England and Barry Herbert and his wife Barbara of London, Ontario. Dear grandfather of John Herbert and his wife Lesley of Mississauga, Ontario. Also missed by his niece Lyndia French of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Predeceased by his granddaughter Julia Herbert. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. on Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, Ontario. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the Chapel on Thursday, June 8th, 2006 at 11:00 A.M.. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, London Chapter, P.O. Box 1131 , Station B””,0
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CHANEY…..

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, June 1st, 2006 Edward Chaney B.E.M. of London in his 86th year. Ed was born in London, England on March 26th, 1921. Devoted husband and treasured friend of Laura (Tompsett) Chaney for 57 years. He was also the proud father of Michael Chaney and his wife Doris of London. Devoted Grandad” of Lisa”

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