Services & Obituaries

WHELPLEY….

On Sunday, June 26th, 2005 after a long illness, Anette (Munch) Whelpley of London in her 63rd year. Loving life partner of Ken Varley. Dear mother of Michael Whelpley and his wife Barb of Toronto and Elizabeth Whelpley and her husband Chad Sarrage of Montreal, Quebec. Loving grandmother of Emma, Rhegan and Spencer. Also survived by her parents Flemming and Tove Munch of Lambeth, her nephew Kirk Munch and his family of Nairn and her brother Carsten Munch of Shedden. A devoted mother and grandmother, Anette willingly shared a life long passion for books, movies, art and theatre with many friends and family members. An avid gardener and amateur artist, Anette was an enthusiastic tour guide and supporter of Museum London. Often misunderstood as being bossy””,0
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McCOY — William Albert McCoy of London. On Saturday June 25th 2005 at University Hospital, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, Bill lost his long battle with COPD. He was adored by his wife, Mary Ellen, who will miss him more than words can say. He was a devoted son of Elizabeth and Albert (deceased) McCoy, brother of Arthur (Alice) McCoy, and a dearest father to Laura (Charlie) Clement, Thomas (Jody) and Robert (Marie) and a very happy Grandpa to Alexa Rae and Jaden Laya. Bill retired from London Life Insurance Company in 1990 where many lifelong friendships were made. Throughout his life, he excelled in many sports. His love of sports and his alma mater, Michigan State University, were high points in his life along with meeting his wife who also attended M.S.U. He was one of the best fathers a child could ask for and supported his children in whatever endeavors and interests they had. Coaching teams or moral support. It was all there. We will all miss you. Cremation has taken place. 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) where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday June 29th at 11 A.M. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London N5W 3Z6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WADE….
At Mt Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, Ontario on Sunday June 25, 2005. Sanna Wade (nee Chalykoff) of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Wade (1991). Dear mother of Peggy Wade and Norman of Montreal, Sue and Berni Volkmann of Brampton and Michael and Carol Wade of London. Loving grandmother of Dalene, John, Laurie Ann, Michael Chysyk, and Christine and Derek Volkmann and Robin and Samantha Wade and James and Patrick Dobie. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 sister Neda and 2 brothers Rod and Nick. As requested by the family there will be no visitation. Cremation with a private gravside service to be held at a later date. Interment of cremated remains at Mt.Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the C.N.I.B, 749 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6, would be appreciated by the family. A Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) in care of arrangements. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

DAWKINS….
Suddenly, at University Hospital, London with his wife at his side on Monday June 20, 2005. Dr. Elwyn Billy Dawkins of London in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis Jean Dawkins nee Eilertson and former husband of Margaret L. Dawkins nee Stein. Dear father of Dr. Reed Dawkins (Linda McKay), Robin Wright (Ron Wright) and Dalton Dawkins (Mary Lynn Jaques). Loving Grandfather of Jody Wright (Sarah Wright) and Amanda (predeceased) and Kyle Dawkins. Great grandfather of William Wright. Step father fo Judith Hateley and predeceased by stepson Dr. Michael Hateley (Anna). Stepfather of Geoffrey and Joel Hateley. Predeceased by his brothers Dalton Mc Kenna and Gerald Dawkins (Mary). At the request of the family there will be no funeral service. Cremation with a private family graveside service at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6 and the C.N.I.B. 749 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6. A Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South (433-5184) in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SCOTT:
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, June 15, 2005. Robert John Scott of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Christine M. (Taylor) Scott. Dear father of Barbara Scott of London and Larry Scott of Toronto. Dear brother of Dona Preston of London, Mary Ford of Strathroy, Sandra McKay and her husband Joe of Kent Bridge, Alex McDonald and his wife Sharon of Watford and Peter McDonald and his wife Pam of Vancouver. Predeceased by his parents, John Scott and Leola Scott-McDonald, his step-father Gordon McDonald, his brother Ernie Scott and his brother-in-law Dave Ford. Dear brother-in-law of Ruth Scott of Waterloo, Lyndon and Rabbia Taylor, Stephen and Northa Taylor all of Toronto, Herbert and Elizabeth Taylor of Russell and Alison and Wayne Hutchinson of Fenlon Falls. Loving uncle to 27 nieces and nephews and 25 great-nieces and great -nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street (at Wortley Road), London on Saturday, June 18th at 11:00 a.m. with Archdeacon Ken Anderson officiating. Cremation with inurnment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to A. L. S. Society, London Chapter, 425 McGarrell Drive, London, ON N6G 5K7. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

FOREMAN:
at her late residence on Monday, June 13, 2005. Lenore O. (Benham) Foreman of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred S. Foreman. Dear mother of Douglas Foreman of London and Dale Foreman and his wife Sandra of Calgary. Predeceased by her daughter Donna Elaine Foreman, her sisters Phoebe, Kathleen and Patricia and her brothers Jim and Stan. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Benham, Bella Foreman both of London and Ethel Mitchell of Kitchener. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jasmine, Paul, Curtis, Meagan and Katrina. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 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 Friday, June 17th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice, On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca.

WHITEHEAD — Alan Frederick Whitehead (November 27 1916 – June 12 2005) passed away peacefully at Versa Care in Lambeth of an age related illness. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Alan had the passion of his generation for the novelty of aviation. As a teenager, he earned a dollar per day working along the railway lines and used it to pay for five dollar per hour flying lessons at the London Airfield. He had already logged solo flights when he volunteered with the RCAF in 1939 and trained as a navigator. After the war, he joined Bell Canada and held many managerial positions during his 38 years of service. Dearly missed by his beloved wife Helen Marjorie (McKiggan), daughter Heather (John) Trussler of Kitchener, son Alan John (Lucille) Whitehead of Windsor and daughter Stephanie (Robert) Ingalls of Windsor. Grandfather of Bryan Trussler of Kitchener, Scott (Corrie) Ingalls of Toronto, Sean Ingalls of B.C., Erin Whitehead and Craig Charnock of Toronto, and Meighen Whitehead of Windsor. Great-Grandfather of Nolan Charnock. Predeceased by his parents Harry Whitehead and Eliza Shergold and by many siblings. Survived by a sister and brother. Friends will be received one half 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 Thursday June 16th at 11.30 A.M. Entombment to follow in Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioners Road East, London N6C 5J1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca Do not go gentle into that good night; Rage

WARDLE — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday June 12th 2005, Edward J. Ted” Wardle of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Mildred (Rowe) Wardle. Dear father of Lynn Cooper and her husband Robert of London”

LEWIS —
At Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital on Friday June 10th 2005, Stanley M. Lewis of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Kathryn (Young) Lewis. Dear father of R. Stanley Lewis and his wife Loretta of Toronto, and Leslie Rathgeber and her husband Donald of Red Deer, Alberta. Also loved by his 4 grandchildren Debbie and Lincoln Lewis of Toronto, and Alan and David Rathgeber of Red Deer, Alberta. Stanley was a Chief Warrant Officer with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (Retired), and a member of Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M. and the Mocha Temple. At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) in care of cremation arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

SARGENT:
Peacefully , surrounded by his loving family, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. James A. Sargent of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Clarice (Topping) Sargent. Dear father of Wendy Smith and her husband Dan of London and Tara Morley and her husband Bill of Mount Elgin. Predeceased by his brother Allan Sargent. Also loved by his grandchildren Brittany, Kylie, Christopher and Nicholas and his aunt Irene Spencelayh. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, June 11th at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Sunshine Dreams for Kids, 200-465 Richmond Street, Street, London, ON N6A 5P4 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca