Services & Obituaries

POSNO: At Elmwood Place Retirement Home, London on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 Mrs. Winifred (Dutton) Posno of London in her 95th year. Beloved mother of Ruth Haddow and her husband Dennis of St. Thomas; Judy Filippi and her late husband Ernie, Bill Posno and his wife Mary Jane of London; and Reverend Dennis Posno and his wife Kim of Barrie. Also loved and missed by her grandchildren Robin, David (Cindy), Jamie (Brenda), Doug (Liz) and Melanie (Steve); Mark, Tim (Sharon) and Tom; Andrea (Bob), Keri and Gwyneth; Shannon (Pat), Shawn and Denny; her great-grandchildren Meagan, Melissa, Aimee, and Rylee; Chad and Corey; Meagan, Niki and Tyler; Christine and Brittany; Dominique and Karly; Hailey and Hunter; Jake, Rachel, and Bobby; Patrick, Riley and Lucas; Cassidy and Gavyn; and her great-great-grandchildren Aaliyah and Aiden. Winifred was born on January 2, 1911 in Pickmere, Cheshire, England. She was the youngest of the 10 children of Frederica (Riley) and William Henry Dutton. The family immigrated to Canada in 1920, and Winifred grew up on a farm at Williams Settlement, near Cultus in Norfolk County. Winifred went to High School in Port Rowan and Tillsonburg, where she graduated from Grade 13 with honours. She moved to Amherstburg, Ontario to live with her sister Emmie (Meloche) so that she could work to save enough money to attend Normal School in London. After graduating in 1930 Winifred was hired by the London School Board and taught for 8 years at Talbot Street School. In 1938 Winifred married William Posno and together they started Posno Flower Service on Bruce Street in London, Ontario. Later, Winifred returned to teaching and her son Bill took over running the business. Winifred received her BA from the University of Western Ontario in 1962, completing her courses at night and at summer school. She later received her MA in Education. Winifred taught for many years at Mountsfield and Arthur Ford Public schools. She retired in June 1974 and began traveling extensively, going from coast to coast in Canada and to England, Europe, China and on several cruises. Winifred’s family and her garden were her joy. She could recite countless poems from memory. She was an amazing woman, dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Thursday, April 7th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WEBB:
At Grandwood Park Retirement Home, London on Friday, April 1, 2005. Jeanette Louise (Steeper) Webb of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Orland T. Webby” Webb. Dear mother of Shirley Bergeron (and Glen)”

RENNENKAMPFF:
At McCormick Home, London, on Thursday, March 31, 2005. Elsbeth Gabriele (von Stackelberg) Rennenkampff. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Rennenkampff. Dear mother of Otto Rennenkampff and his wife Mary Lou of Sudbury and Christina von Wahl of London. Also loved by her grandchildren, Peter Rennenkampff and his wife Jovanna, Carol Horn and her husband Blair, David von Wahl and his wife Susan, Marie Mux-Wahl and her husband Julio, Nick von Wahl and his wife Judy and Andrea von Wahl and her 8 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family one half hour prior to the funeral service being conducted at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place at Wellington Road, London on Monday, April 4th at 1:30 p.m. With Reverend Jeffrey Smith officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 281 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2L4 or the Memorial Fund of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place, London, ON N6C1W1 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

TILBURG — Peacefully at Spruce Lodge, Stratford, on Wednesday March 30th 2005, Katie (Stratychuk) (Hamilton) Tilburg of Stratford and formerly of London. Beloved wife of Peter Tilburg. Dear mother of William Hamilton and his wife Donna of South Mountain, Joyce Wakem and her husband Jack of St. Marys, Joan McLean and her husband John of London, and Barbara Douglas and her husband Fred of Milton. Dear sister of William Stratychuk and his wife Florence of Listowel, Nellie Litowski of Mississauga, and predeceased by her 4 sisters Albina Guluzen, Mary Matichuk, Lena Cardiff and Anne Ballantyne. Also loved by her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) on Friday April 1st at 1 P.M. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Teen Challenge Farm, P.O. Box 777, London N6P 1R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WALKER…

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – South Street Campus, London on Tuesday March 29th, 2005 Kenneth Calvin Walker of London in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Esther (Toricht) Walker for 37 years. Loving father of Dan Walker, and Jennifer Boone and her husband Shannon all of London. Dear brother of Marjory Bell and her husband Bill of Chatham, Donna Strachan and her husband Robert, and Janet Holmes all of London and his sister-in-law Elsie Walker of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Mary Walker, his brothers Douglas and Bruce and his brother-in-law Jim Holmes. Dearly loved Pa” of Madison Walker. Ken will be missed by his beagle Buster. Ken was a dedicated employee of UWO Physical Plant Department for over 33 years. A private family graveside service was held in Gillies Cemetery”

BRAND:
At the Dearness Home, London on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Winnifred R. Winnie” (Burns) Brand in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late William D. “”Bill”” Brand. Dear mother of W. Neil Brand and his wife Judy of London. Dear sister of Ivy MacGrath and her husband Gerald of Dartmouth”

MOSES — After a brief illness, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Monday March 28th 2005, Wayne C. Moses of London in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Sharon (Van Wagner) Moses. Dear son of Harry and Betty (Bendell) Moses of London. Dear brother of Brian (Diane), Larry (Eleanor), and Robert (Debbie). Dear step-father of Gary and John Borthwick. Loved uncle of Colleen (Michael) Nagy, Michael (Kirsten) Moses, Angela (James) Van Brenk, Stephen Moses and his fiancee Terri Anne Dobbie; Lindy, Amy, Laura and Chris Moses; and Debbie, Michael and Renee McKenny. Also loved by 6 great nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6 to 9 P.M. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) where a private funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday March 31st . As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CORTNER, Larry Lee (b.December 28, 1943) passed away peacefully at home after a brief struggle with cancer on Saturday, March 26, 2005. Son of the late Logan and Phyllis Cortner of Des Moines, Iowa; survived by his life partner of 35 years, Derik Leonard, and a brother, David and his wife Cathy. He will be greatly missed by Derik’s mother, Mrs. Blanche Leonard, and Derik’s niece Carolyn and her children Erin and Jeffrey, as well as Larry’s two nieces, Angela and her husband Blake, Heidi and her husband Jason, one nephew, Brady and his wife Kristen, and cousins Nanci and Don. Larry was born and educated in Des Moines. He then attended university at Oberlin for his undergraduate degree and then the Eastman School of Music where he completed a Master of Music degree and the Performer’s Certificate in organ in 1968. He finished his DMA degree at the same institution in 1978. Larry was appointed professor of organ and theory at the University of Western Ontario in 1968. He won first prize at the 1971 International St. Alban’s Organ Competition in England. In addition, he served as organist at the following churches: St. James Presbyterian, First Church of Christ Scientist, Strathroy United, and St. Paul’s Presbyterian (Hamilton). Visitation will be at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, March 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with prayers at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue at Richmond Street, London, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30th with interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Music Scholarship Fund, designated specifically for an organ scholarship at the Faculty of Music, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on. ca

ALLEN — Peacefully at Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday March 24th 2005, Beverley June (Hooper) Allen of London in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late James Henry Allen (1974). Dear mother of Rick Allen and his wife Barbara of London. Grandmother of Stephanie Allen and her husband Jeff Thompson of Toronto, and Annessa and Royce Allen both of London. Sister of Marion Thornton and her husband Orv of London. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) on Monday March 28th at 3 P.M. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 648 Huron Street, London N5Y 4J8, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

RUMBOLD……..
Suddenly as the result of a car accident on Wednesday, March 23, 2005. Allan G. Rumbold of London in his 52nd. year. Beloved husband of Rita (Jurjans) Rumbold. Dear father of Sandra Rumbold and the late Alex Rumbold. Dear son of Del and Hazel Rumbold. Dear brother of Lorraine Walne and Edward Lane, Margaret Mitchell and Geza Sturm and Glen Rumbold and his wife Lynn. Also loved by his niece and nephews, Brian, Lee, Tina, Brennan, Connor and Devon and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Robinson Memorial United Church, 1061 Richmond Street, London on Monday, March 28th at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to C. P. R. I., 600 Sanatorium Road, London, ON N6H 3W7 on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca