Services & Obituaries

LIVINGSTON:
At Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Gilbert C. Livingston of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ida Peggy” (Small) Livingston. Dear father of G. Michael Livingston and his wife Judy of Moorpark”

KRAUSE:
At Extendicare Nursing Home, London on Monday, April 18, 2005. Elsa A. (Voelker) Krause of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerhard Krause. Friends will be received one half hour prior to the memorial service being conducted at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, 600 Lawson Road at Wonderland Road North, London on Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, 600 Lawson Road, London, ON N6G 1Y2 or the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 433-5184. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

PENNER — Jane Shirley (nee Fry). Peacefully at Meadow Park Retirement Home, London, on Sunday April 17 2004, Jane Penner of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Henry for 64 years. Dear mother of Sharon Stewart and her husband Jim and Michael Penner and his wife Colleen. Loving grandmother of Chris Stewart and his wife Tamara, Olivia, Laura, Emily and Brady Penner and great-grandmother to Jeremy Stewart. Jane’s gentle spirit and kind-hearted manner will be forever missed by those who filled her life. Always more concerned for others and encouraging, Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. There is no greater calling in life than to be a mom. At Jane’s request, there will be no funeral service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. 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

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PALMER….
After a long and brave struggle with her illness at Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday April 17, 2005. Betty Anne (Woolcox) (French) Palmer, age 79 of London, Ontario. Dear mother of Linda Caldwell and her husband Dan of London, Rick French and his wife Debra of London, and Rob French and his wife Karen of Ottawa. Much loved Nana of Matthew and his wife Katlin Caldwell of Toronto, and Nicholas and Sam French of Ottawa. Also survived by her brother Gerry Woolcox and his wife Ginny of Toronto. A memorial service will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday April 30, 2005 at 1:00pm with Revrend Darrell Shaule officiating. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment of ashes in Woodland Cemetery. As an expresssion of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Parkwood Hospital 801 Commissioners Road East, London N6C5J1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SCOPES — At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Saturday April 16th 2005, Margaret Carson Margie” (MacKenzie) Scopes of London in her 83rd year. She was born in Campbellton N.B. on January 7″

BOX — Jack Edward. Having fought a courageous battle with cancer, Jack passed away on April 13, 2005 in his 80th year. Proud and loving father and grandfather of Lynn Wright (Dale) and their children Laura and Allison of London, Gordon (Anne Miner) and their children Katie, Mathew and Maggie of Mississauga, Doug (Robin Watson) and their children Madelaine and Willie and Greg and his wife Wendy (Beauchamp). He is survived by his sister Ruby Humphries of London and brother Bruce Box of Vancouver. Dear brother of the late Ivan Box and May Smith. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Jack will be sadly missed by his loving companion of many years, Marci Arcand. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday April 16th at 11 A.M. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Dr. H. Lampe, Dr. D. Wilson, Dr. J. Swift and the nurses in the palliative care unit at Parkwood Hospital, for their excellent care. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1, or a charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ROSS…

Peacefully with his three daughters at his side at London Health Sciences Centre – Westminster Campus on Sunday, April 10th, 2005 Frank A. Ross of London in his 75th year. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Evelyn D. (Thompson) Ross (2003). Cherished father of Beth Pustai and her husband Paul of London, Susan Ross of Stratford, and Sandi Laird and her husband Darrell of London. Predeceased by his parents Marion and Melville Ross and his brother Frederick Ross. Proud Grandpa” of Joshua Pringle of Ottawa”

MITCHELL….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, April 9th, 2005 with her husband at her side Mary Elizabeth (King) Mitchell of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife and best friend of George John Mitchell for 53 years. Dear mother of Allan George Mitchell and his wife Diane of London. Dear sister of William King of Brampton. Predeceased by her sister Madge Thorne. Also loved by her grandchildren Amy and Kimberly, both of London. Mary’s family would like to thank the staff of Meadow Park Nursing Home and Parkwood Hospital for their care and kindness. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, April 12th, 2005 at 3:00 pm . with Reverend Victor Brown officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

LEE…

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, April 9th, 2005 Joyce (Williams) Lee of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Edward Lee. Mother of Sandra Redman and her family of Georgetown, and John Scholey of Ottawa. Dear sister of Ronald Williams of Orlando, FL. Dearly loved sister-in-law of William Lee and his wife Sylvia of London, Jean Lew and her husband Art of Burnaby, BC, Sherman Lee and his wife Teri of St. Catharines, Don Lee and his wife Helen of Rochester, MI, Randolph Lee and his wife Maria of Phelpston, Rhea (Lee) Crocher of Alpharetta, GA and Henrietta Lee of London. Predeceased by her sister-in-law Rose Tom and her brothers-in-law Raymond Lee, Hank Tom and R.J. Crocher. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and her dear friends Juanita and Lawrence Johnsson and family. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London on Tuesday, April 12th, 2005 at 11:00am. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6 or to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, 800 Commissioners Road East, London ON N6A 4G5. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WESTMAN — At Kensington Village Nursing Home on Saturday April 9th 2005, M. May Westman of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Isaac Alex” Westman. Dear mother of Dianne Simpson and her husband Bob of Burlington”