Services & Obituaries

SMITHSON — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Saturday May 7th 2005, Norman John Smithson of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Katherine (Kalus) Smithson. Deeply loved by Linda, Don, and Kimberly Sullivan, and Rhonda Medeiros (Manny). Dear brother of Dorothy McCallum, William Smithson and his wife Phyllis all of London, and Gordon Smithson of Lethbridge, Alberta. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Norman retired from Beal Secondary School in 1986. He was fondly known as Mr. Bones” at Cherryhill Mall and Extendicare because of his love of music. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”

BOLLEY — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday May 4th 2005, Ken Bolley of London in his 80th year. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Minnie Bolley, his sister Margaret Braun, his brothers Gordon, Mervin and Robert Bolley, and his long time companion Helen Hyndman. Dear father of Ken Bolley Jr. and his wife Kathy of Saskatchewan (and their children Danny and Kelley), and Martin Bolley and his wife Bernadette of Saskatchewan (and their children Alan, Marissa and Sean). Dear brother of June Coutts and her husband Cec of British Columbia, and Audrey Ferries and her husband Jack of Australia. Cremation has taken place, with interment of cremated remains in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at a later date. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Western Counties Wing, Parkwood Hospital , 801 Commissioners Road East, London (please use parking lot #3) on Monday May 9th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Friends may call 1/2 hour prior to service time. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioners Road East, London N6C 5J1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) in care of arrangments. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

JARRETT….

Peacefully at his residence, after a brief illness, Charles G. Jarrett (Arl) of London on Monday, May 2nd, 2005 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Ivy L. (Dean) Jarrett (2000). Dear father of Lorraine Bergsma (John), and Arlene Clarke all of London. Cherished grandfather (Bubba) of Dean Bergsma, Katie and Stephen Clarke all of London. Predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Jack Jarrett and his sister Jane Henshaw. Arl was a noble and compassionate person who dedicated himself to helping others. As a young man, he served with the RCAF and on the London Police Force. Over a span of 29 years, he built his career at Labatt Brewery where he became chief engineer. He was a life long member of the YMCA and volunteered there for several decades helping children with disabilities. He gave his love, loyalty and sense of humour to family and friends and will be remembered always. A private family service was conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home London, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday May 4th, 2005 with Reverend Brian McKay of the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, London officiating. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 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, Make A Wish Foundation, 11-4096 Meadowbrook Drive, London ON N6L 1G4, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)
Go out into the Darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.” “

EMENY….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-University Campus on Monday, May 2nd , 2005 Geraldine (Drury) Emeny of London in her 66th year. Dear mother of Larry Richard Emeny and his wife Wanda of Napanee and John Allen Emeny and his wife Kammy Blyde of London. Dear sister of Kathy Kristenson and her husband John of Burlington. Predeceased by her sisters Rita, Stella and Rose, and her brothers John, Bill and Gerald. Loving grandmother of Michael and Laura Emeny and Shyla Blyde and 1 great-grandson. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the memorial service to celebrate Geraldine’s life which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, May 6th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with the Wings of Prayer Ministries officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

KUIZENGA — The Lord took unto Himself, at Holland Christian Homes in Brampton on Saturday April 30th 2005, Ann (Brink) Kuizenga of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Leendert Kuizenga (1992). Dear mother of Jacob Kuizenga and his wife Margaret of Guelph, John Kuizenga and his wife Colleen of Blenheim, Hilda Nusselder and her husband Wim of Stoney Creek, and Agatha Tietia Temple and her husband Keith of London. Dear sister of Stewart Brink and his wife Margaret of Dartmouth N.S., John Brink and his wife Helen of St. George, Jake Brink and his wife Helen of Ridgetown, Akke Seldenthuis and her husband Jake of Cambridge, and predeceased by her brother George Brink. Dear sister-in-law of Truis Brink of Chatham. Also loved by her 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184). The funeral service will be held at Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church, 465 Horton Street, London, on Wednesday May 4th at 1.30 P.M. with Reverend Richard Pot officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 39011, London N5Y 5L1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SURLAN…….
Peacefully at home on Saturday April 30, 2005. Helen Marie (Coulthard) Surlan of London in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Dusan Dan” Surlan. Dear sister of Donna Huis of Glencoe”

KEYS — At Mount Hope Centre For Long Term Care, London, on Friday April 29th 2005, Mary H. (Mitchell) Keys of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Keys (March 22, 2005). Dear mother of Nancy Wellard and her husband Richard of London, and loved by her 2 grandchildren Jillian and Scott Wellard. Predeceased by her 2 sisters Alice Roberts and Grace Bullas, and her 2 brothers Walter and Bill Mitchell. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday May 3rd at 11 A.M. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Mount Hope Centre For Long Term Care c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London N6A 4V2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

GRAHAM ……
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Wednesday April 27, 2005. Ruth (Tomlin) Graham of London, Ontario in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Graham. Dear mother of Tony Graham and his wife Doris of Bayfield and Sharon McLachlan of London. Dear grandmother of Jody Graham of London, and Peter and Brian McLachlan of London. Ruth will also be remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Hadley and Ralph Tomlin. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Friday evening at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London where a funeral service will be conducted on Saturday April 30th at 11:00am with Reverend Lin Albrecht of London Gospel Temple officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

STERNE —
Doris Muir (Wood) Sterne of London, passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Wednesday April 27th 2005, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Charles W. Sterne. Dear mother of Robert A. Sterne, and Christopher J. Sterne and his wife Cynthia all of London. Dear grandmother of Carly and Jonathan Sterne. Also loved by her 2 brothers John and Robert Wood, and her twin sister Jean Andrews, all in England. Predeceased by her sister Bettie Sturt. Cremation has taken place, and a private funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184), with Reverend Chris Kraatz of Mount Zion United Church officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Children’s Psychiatric Research Institute (C.P.R.I.), 600 Sanatorium Road, London N6H 3W7, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ENEKES…

Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus on Saturday, April 23rd, 2005 Maria (Janossy) Enekes of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Tibor Enekes. Dear aunt of Janos Janossy and his wife Catherine of Walkerton, Andras Janosi and his wife Margit of Munich, Germany, and Leslie Enekes of Guelph. Dear sister-in-law of Margit Janosi Janosne, and Julia Janosi Andorne both of Hungary. Maria will also be missed by her 2 great nieces Margo and Kinga, her 1 great nephew Ferenc all of Germany, Sister Jean Moylan and her good friends and co-workers Alma Cox and Barbara Hazelwood. Friends will be recieved by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, April 27th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7:00 o’clock. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioner’s Road East, London ON N6C 5J1. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)