Services & Obituaries

L. W. Garen (Capt. Ret’d) RCASC, W. W. II, Korean War —
Leslie Wilson Garen, 91, at University Hospital in London on Nov. 2, 2005 due to complications from pneumonia. Born in Chatham, Ontario, son of the late John and Elizabeth Garen. Beloved husband of the late Grace May Pearl Garen for 64 years. Dear father of Bob Garen (Marge) of Ada, Michigan and Sherry Butler (John) of Sooke, B.C. Much loved grandfather of Kirsten, Andrea, Tara, Peter and David. Great grandfather of Alexander, Brian, Julia and Dylan. Survived by his youngest brother Don (Dorothy) of Canmore, Alberta, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Robert, Rennie, and Keith and his sister Elsie.
Les served overseas during W.W.II in England and the South Pacific including Okinawa. Later in Korea, the Congo, and Japan and with UNEF in Lebanon, Holland, Italy and other areas around the world in his military career.
There will be no formal service, instead a memorial reception will be held at 310-800 Wonderland Road South, London, on Tuesday November 8th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Chatham in the spring. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. We will all miss his generosity and sense of humour. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

FARQUHARSON….

W. A. Bill” Farquharson a resident of Parkwood Hospital”

STEARNS — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Friday October 28th 2005, Helen W. (Hickson) Stearns of London in her 86th year. Dear mother of Sharon Kellam and her husband David of London. Dear sister of Pearl Wilby of Toronto and predeceased by her brother Nelson Hickson. Loved by her 2 grandchildren Michelle and Andrew. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the funeral service being held at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, on Tuesday November 1st at 2 P.M. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1, or Parkwood Hospital Foundation (Veteran’s Care), 801 Commissioners Road East, London N6C 5J1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184), in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CHILDS:
At Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Monday, October 24, 2005, Muriel R. (Mitchell) Childs of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of Mike Childs. Dear mother of Rosemary Logan and her husband Tom of London. Much loved grandma of Jennifer Huszczo and her husband Andy and Angela Growse and great-grandmother of Beau. Dear friend of Becky, Mike, Dennis and Sara and families. Predeceased by her three sisters and two brothers. A private family service was conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, October 27th with Reverend Greg Smith of Christ Church (Anglican) officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SPRINGER-THOMAS….

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday, October 23rd, 2005 Cynthia Maria Springer – Thomas of London in her 69th year. Wife of Edwin Thomas of London. Dear sister of Merle Isaac, and Glenda Forde both of London. Predeceased by her sister Althea Weekes. Loving aunt of Clinton Springer, Dereck Forde, Tony Forde, Charmaine Springer, Sharon Springer, Lisa Springer and Clyde Weekes. Also loved by her great-nephew Clinton Springer-Williams and her great-niece Keria Forde. Dear cousin of Louvina Ifill and Jocelyn Fredericks. Dear friend of Pancheta Belle, Camay Garraway and Yvonne Joseph. Cynthia’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Parkwood and Victoria Hospitals. Friends will be received by the family from 7 – 9 pm. on Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at the Church of the Nazarene, 176 Wellington Street, London on Friday, October 28th, 2005 at 10:00 am. with Reverend Junior Sorvano officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn 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)

BROWN: At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Sunday, October 23, 2005 Arthur A. Brown of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Elsie (Gordon) Brown. Dear father of Alex Brown and his wife Denise of London and Lindsey Howlett and her husband Reverend David Howlett of St. Thomas. Dear brother of Lily Ferguson and Thomas Brown, both of Queensland, Australia. Also loved by his grandchildren Michelle, Jennifer, Laurie, Misty and Alexander and his 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Kathleen and Ronald Lingard of London. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, October 26th at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend David Howlett officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Mr. Brown served in the Royal Australian Air Force for 6 1/2 years during the 2nd World War. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WILLIAMSON….

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, October 23rd, 2005 Harold Andy” Williamson of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Megraw) Williamson. Dear father of Bonnie Crittenden and her husband Dale of Dresden”

UDRIS:
At University Hospital, London on Monday, October 17, 2005, Astrida Zenta (Smilga) Udris of Komoka in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Alfs H. Udris. Dear mother of Aina DeViet and her husband Paul of London and Valdis Udris of Komoka. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, October 20th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Aina Avotins officiating. Cremation to follow at Woodland Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation (I.C.U. of University Hospital), 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

FORDE — Evelyn Ginger” Forde passed away of heart failure at the Versa Care Centre in London on Saturday October 15th 2005″

SHAW-COMERFORD…………… Peacefully at Four Counties General Hospital, Newbury, on Friday October 14th 2005, Victoria (Males) Shaw-Comerford, formerly of London, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce C. Comerford and the late W. Burton Shaw. Dear mother of Sandra Rogers and her husband Trig of Texas, Susan Kampers and her husband Ben of Port Glasgow, and Brenda Wilton and her husband Craig of Mount Brydges. Dear sister of Marguerite Dilkes of London, Robert Males of Chatham and Frederick Males of London. Also loved by her 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday October 17th at 11 A.M. with Pastor Lin Albrecht of London Gospel Temple officiating. Private interment later in Beechwood Cemetery, Forest. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Bible Society, 424 Waterloo Street, London N6B 2P2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca