Services & Obituaries

ADAMS…….
Walter Herbert Adams, age 93 died at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Saturday, January 21, 2006. Born in Toronto, he lived in London for many years. He is predeceased by his wife the late Beatrice (Jones) Adams and his two brothers, Harold and Albert. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Adams and his sister-in-law, Helen Jones both of London. He is also survived by 7 nieces and 2 nephews. Walter was a Mason for 75 years and a member of Temple Lodge No. 597 A.F. & A.M. for 57 years. He was a long time employee of Imperial Oil. When he and his wife returned to London, after 30 years in Toronto, they were members of Riverside United Church. He will be sorely missed. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 3:00pm on Tuesday January 24th with the service to follow at 3:00pm in the chapel at A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184). Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CARTER……….
At Country Terrace Nursing Home on Saturday January 21, 2006. Inez Lillian (Thomas) Carter, cherished wife and dearest friend of the late A. Harold Carter (1989). Loving second” mother of”

MORLEY: Peacefully at her residence on Friday, January 20th, 2006, Frances Fran” Marie (Benjamin) Morley of London in her 52nd year. Beloved wife of Ralph Morley for 18 years. Dear daughter of Barb and Roy Benjamin of Wallaceburg. Dear sister of Martha Simmons and her husband Ken”

BASINGER:
Elizabeth Marie Basinger, age 53 years, passed away peacefully at home in London, January 20, 2006 following a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved life partner of John Broeze. Cherished friend of Darlene Loyst and family. Survived by her son, Jean-Paul Lesperance of Vancouver, B.C. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, January 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Baird’s Cemetery, Stanley Township (Brucefield). As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the London Health Science Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BONK:
At Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, January 19, 2006, Leonard Joseph Bonk of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Hemphill) Bonk. Dear father of Ken Bonk and his wife Leah of Niagara Falls. Dear brother of Joseph Bonk of London. Predeceased by his sister Frances Long and his brothers Walter, Tony, Bill and Stan Bonk. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 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, January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R6 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

DUFTON — Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Tuesday January 17th 2006, Elmer F. Dufton of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Jean (Brodie) (Elliott) Dufton and predeceased by his first wife Lois (Pendleton) (McKenna) Dufton. Dear father of Sharon Ditcher (Geoffrey) of London, David Dufton (Patricia) of Uxbridge, Carole Dutton (Richard) of London, Shirley May (Alex) of Arkona, Doris Hall (Douglas) of London, and Roger Elliott (Lee) of McGregor. Predeceased by Helen George (Dennis), Calvin McKenna (Judy), Allen Elliott (Gladys), and Douglas Elliott. Dear brother of Stanley Dufton of London and predeceased by his brother Roy Dufton. Also loved by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elmer was a proud veteran of World War II, and also loved to work with his hands, his interests including fishing, carpentry, wood carving, clock making and oil painting. 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 conducted in the chapel on Saturday January 21st at 1 P.M. with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. A Legion service will be held in the chapel Friday evening at 7 o’clock in charge of Victory Branch No. 317 Royal Canadian Legion. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London N6B 3H8, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WILLIAM KEMPTON MACROW
Passed away Tuesday January 17, 2006 at the age of 86. Loving husband and friend of Elizabeth, married 58 years. Predeceased by two brothers (Edward and Chester) and two sisters (Florence and June). Survived by daughter Joan Lockett and her husband Don and granddaughters Leslie Fraleigh and husband Nathan, and Jennifer Lockett, all of Bright’s Grove, Ont. Bill was a veteran of WWII, 12th Battery, 7th Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery – 1939-1945. He was a retired public servant, DVA and DND, 1946-1982. Past Master of Ashlar Lodge No. 610; Past Principal, St. John’s Chapter No. 3; Knight’s Templar Richard Coeur de Lion No. 4; and member of Mocha Temple Shrine. Member of Springbank Royal Canadian Legion, No. 533, and member of Central United Church, Sarnia. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19th from 7-9 pm, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, January 20th at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. Donald Lockett officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A masonic service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

Howting …..
Suddenly at his residence in Guelph on Thursday January 12, 2006. David L. Howting of Guelph in his 54th year. Dear son of Marjorie and Harold Howting of London. Loving brother of Alan Howting of Trenton, Beverly Howting of London, Colleen (Dale) Dorion of Banff, Alberta and Jane (Gregg) Maxwell of Calgary, Alberta. Also survived by his nieces and nephews Danny Dorion, Reid and Erin Maxwell, Douglas, Melissa, Benjamin and Stephanie Howting. Predeceased by his brother Paul (1959). Cremation has taken place. A Private memorial service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South on Friday January 20, 2006. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy donations to Stoney Creek Baptist Church 2225 Highbury Avenue North, London N5X 4A4 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SHERWOOD……

Safe in the arms of Jesus, Verna Iona (Steward) Sherwood, R.N.A. Daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Steward. Wife of the late Reginald Sherwood ex-P.O.W. Predeceased by a daughter Mary Elizabeth, brothers Fred and Gordon, and sisters Stella and Zylda. Survived by Kimberly, Bill, Mark and Rob her Grandchildren, and Carla and Justin her Great-Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grandson Porter. She will be also missed by her good friend Jean Comrie. There will be no visitation. A private family service was held on Thursday, January 19th. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London, ON, N6J 1Y4 or phone (519-652-9500) would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout, Street, South, London, Ontario,433-5184. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

McLACHLIN….

At London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Glenn S. McLachlin of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Olive May (Bamsey) McLachlin. Loving father of Ruth Hewitson and her husband Philip of Waterloo; Donna McLachlin of Guelph; Beverly Weirmeir and her husband Robert of Elmwood and Nancy McLachlin of Edmonton. Dear brother of Kenneth McLachlin and his wife June of Cabri, SK; Margaret Smith, Shirley Emon and Ruth James all of Calabogie and Janet McNulty and her husband William of Burnstown. Predeceased by his son-in-law Larry Weeks and his brother Ross McLachlin. Also loved by his 6 grandchildren
Stephen and Michael Hewitson; Andrew Hewitson and his wife Niki; Natalie and Daniel Weirmeir
and his step grandson Rick Weirmeir and his wife Tracy as well as his great-grandson Jesse. Glenn will also be missed by his inlaws Art and Betty Oliver and his sister-in-law Mildred Jarvis as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. on Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at The Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London on Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 at 1:00pm. Cremation to follow with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. In lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Karen Morris Fund, c/o The Financial Facilities Group, 5-105 Lexington Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 4R8 or to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)