Services & Obituaries

BROWN:

Peacefully with her son and granddaughter by her side at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, February 25th, 2006, Norma (Sully) Brown in her 88th year. Dear wife of the late Irving G. Brown (1988). Dear mother of Sharon Acres and her husband Richard of Alvinston, Jo Ann Blay and her husband David of Forest and Kevin Brown and his partner Leslie Christensen of London. Dear sister of Lloyd Sully of New Zealand, Bert Sully of Quebec, Elaine Moffatt and Keith Sully of Ottawa
and Betty Symons of Quebec. Predeceased by her sister Vera Pitcarin. Also loved by her 10 grandchildren and her 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at 12:00 P.M. with Reverend Arthur G. Hiley officiating. 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 Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MILLS:

Peacefully at Helen Henderson Care Centre, Amherstview, Ontario on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. Selena Ann (Spence) Mills formerly of London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Truman Mills. Dear mother of David (Margaret) of Port Elgin and Nancy Tuk (Leen) of Hamilton. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Dan Mills, Aren Tuk and Heather Tuk. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. with Archdeacon Ken Anderson officiating. Interment of Cremated Remains in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London ON, N6A 3R6, Breast Cancer Society of Canada, 118 Victoria Street North, Sarnia, ON, N7T 5W9 or to the Edith Rankin Memorial United Church, 4080 Bath Road, Kingston, ON K7M 4Y7. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

GILBERT:
At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, February 20, 2006. Dorothy (Kelty) Gilbert, a long time resident of Elmwood Place Retirement Home, in her 95th year. Dear mother of the late Barbara Gilbert, Shirley McGill and her husband Tom of Lambeth, Carol McNall and the late Frank McNall of Centralia and Peter Gilbert and his wife Sharon of London, Also loved by her son-in-law Howie Gilbert and her many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, February 23rd at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Teresa Corrigan of the Church of the Epiphany 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

WEEKS:
At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, (Marian Villa), London on Thursday, February 16, 2006. Aileen (Creighton) Weeks of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Al Weeks. Dear mother of Barbara Harrison and her husband Brock of Calgary and Nancy Henry and her husband Robert of London. Dear sister of Lyall Creighton and his wife Sigrid of Vancouver and Warren Creighton and his wife Jean of Ottawa. A private family service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, February 20th with Reverend David R. Carrothers of Colborne Street United Church officiating. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. 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

VAN WART — Peacefully at his residence in London on Wednesday February 15th 2006, William Van Wart . Beloved husband of Dorothy (Stockton) Van Wart. Dear brother-in-law of Kathleen MacLeod of Moncton N.B (and her late husband James), Wellman Stockton and his wife Ruby of Hamilton, Vernon Stockton and his wife Bertha of Burlington, Malcolm Stockton of Sussex N.B., and the late Harold Stockton (and his late wife Sarah). Also missed by Allison Stockton-Aird of Oakville and many other nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184), where the complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday February 18th at 3 P.M. with Reverend Frank J. Van Veen of Calvary United Church officiating. Cremation to follow. A Masonic service will be held in the funeral home chapel Friday evening at 7 o’clock in charge of St. Thomas Lodge No. 44 A.F. & A.M. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, 4 Queen Street South, Hamilton L8P 3R3, or the Canadian Cancer Society,123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

PIGEON — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday February 15th 2006 after a brief illness, Elaine Edith (Daum) Pigeon of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Leo. Survived by her sisters Mary Henderson of London and Dorothy Kuehnbaum of Burlington and 9 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Leah, and brother Harry of Kitchener. Up until two years ago Elaine and Leo spent 20 most enjoyable winters in Fort Myers, Florida. Family and friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184), on Saturday February 18th from 12 Noon until service time at 1 P.M. Interment at a later date in Memory Gardens, Breslau, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 301, London N6B 3R9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

PULHAM:
Surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, February 13th, 2006, Francis Henry Frank” Pulham in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Reba Annie (Muir) Pulham (1976). Dear father of Marilyn Brosh and her husband Dale of London. Dear grandfather of Jeffery and Rebecca of London. Predeceased by his brothers Eric and Donald and his sister Dorothy. Francis was a graduate of the University of Toronto School of Pharmacy class of 1942 and the proprietor of Pulham’s Drug Store. Francis was also a Life Time Member of the Kiwanis Club of London. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”

MARTIN: At Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday, February 12, 2006 Robert A. (Bob) Martin of London in his 81st year. Husband of Ruth (Van) Martin. Dear father of David Martin and his wife Joyce of Barrie, Linda Martin of Toronto, Jim Martin and his wife Meghan of Hamilton and Nancy Martin and her fiance Donna Renn of London. Also loved by his 10 grandchildren and his 6 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Mr. Martin’s life will be held at Victory Branch No. 317 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 311 Oakland Avenue, London, on Friday February 24th at 1 P.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to your local food bank. Mr. Martin served in Europe during World War II as a member of the First Canadian Parachute Battalion. He was a member of the Teamsters. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca (A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON (433-5184) entrusted with arrangements)

RESTORICK:
Suddenly and unexpectedly at her residence in London on Saturday, February 11th, 2006, Mary Agnes (Jarvis) Restorick formerly of Sarnia in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Allen Thrower Restorick (1980). Dear mother of Betty Muller and her husband Robert of Dorchester and June Thomas of Londesborough. Cherished grandmother of Carrie and Crystal Muller and Brent and Joel Thomas. Dear sister of Grant Jarvis and the late Jean of Corunna and Doris Newman and the late Robert of Brigden. Also loved by many nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-laws. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. on Wednesday, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, February 16th, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Frank J. Van Veen officiating. A private interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Sarnia. A Rebekah Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. under the auspicies of May Queen Lodge No. 5. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 800 Commissioners Road East, P.O. Box 5375, London ON N6A 4G5 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SURA:
Surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, February 11th, 2006, Lillian (Kivell) Sura in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sura. Dear mother of Mary Jo Depelmaeker of Bothwell, Joe Sura and his wife Norma and Diane Sura all of London. Dear sister of Mabel Long of London, Allen Kivell and his wife Jean of Chatham and Donna Hamblin of Florida.
Predeceased by her brothers Byron, Lorne and her sisters Marjorie and Jean. Dear sister-in-law of Shirley Kivell of Glencoe. Also loved by her grandson Justin Depelmaeker. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, February 15th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca