Services & Obituaries

Goodbye my family,
my life is past.
I loved you all the very last.
Weep not for me,
but courage take,
Love each other, for my sake.
For those you love
don’t go away.
They walk beside you
Every day.

LINDSEY…

At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, April 26th, 2006, Bill Lindsey of London in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Heather MacLeod. Dear father of Randy Lindsey and his wife Judy of Brampton, Pam Golab and her husband Jerry of London and Pat Lindsey and her husband Andrew Clark of Ottawa. Predeceased by his son Brent Lindsey (1979). Loving grandfather of Kelly and her fiance Derek Richards, Megan, Brianne, Dave, Ben and Nick. Dear brother of John Lindsey and Janet Nickart both of Windsor. Predeceased by his sister Nora (1976). Bill had a zest for live and always saw the positive in all situations. He will be remembered for his humour and for his friendly smile. Bill believed in giving back to his community and volunteered at many charitable organizations. Bill will be missed by his family and numerous friends. Cremation. A memorial service will be held at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, on Saturday, May 13th, 2006 at 2:00 P.M., with Reverend Wendy Murray officiating. Interment of cremated remains in St. James Westminster Anglican Church, Memorial Garden. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4 or to the St. James Westminster Anglican Church Foundation – Memorial Garden Fund, 115 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7. On line condolences accepted at ww.amgeorgefh.on.ca

TODD…

At London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, Richard A. Dick” Todd of London”

ADAMS — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday April 26th 2006, Mildred Jean” (Ballantyne) Adams of London went home to her Lord in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Owen “”Bud”” Adams (1984). Survived by her devoted son Dr. David Adams and his wife Lynn and grandchildren Erin and Craig all of Edmonton. Also survived by her dedicated nieces Elizabeth Angus”

JOHNSTON:
Peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged. Clinton on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Margaret Ellen Johnston formerly of London in her 87th year. Beloved daughter of the late Frostwood and Mary Johnston. Survived by a nephew Greg Johnston and 3 nieces, Julie Johnston, Torrie Johnston and Cindy Johnston and 2 great-nephews. Dear friend of Margaret Mathyssen of Goderich. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel on Friday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. with interment following in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program (Leukemia Research), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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)