Services & Obituaries

SKINNER….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-South Street Campus on Monday, May 23rd, 2005 Irene Erika Skinner of London in her 51st year. Loving mother of Ashley Erika Skinner and Christina Karoline Skinner both at home. Dear daughter of Hildegard Huber of Kitchener. Predeceased by her father Martin Huber, her grandmother Karolina Huber and her infant daughter Brittany Irene Skinner.
Dear sister of Walter Huber and his wife Beverley of St. Agatha, and Ruth Huber-Albrecht and her husband Dalton Albrecht of Oakville. Irene will also be missed and loved by her many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street, South, London. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 26th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church 310 Southdale Road East, London. Interment to follow at 2:30p.m. on Thursday in Woodland Cemetery, 119 Arlington Boulevard, Kitchener. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, London Branch, P.O. Box 39011 London ON N5Y 5L1 or to the Faith Lutheran Church Harvest Fund, 310 Southdale Road East, London ON N6E 1A1. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

JENKINS: Peacefully in her sleep at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Monday, May 23rd, 2005, Mrs. Emily (Ideson) Jenkins of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Archie D. Jenkins (1989). Dear mother of Mary Lou McKellar and her husband Jim of London and Wilfred D. Jenkins and his wife Cathie of Kitchener. Also loved by her grandchildren Alison and Brent Jenkins and Scott (Joanne) and Mark (Martina) McKellar. Beloved G.G. to Megan, Ian, Keira and Harrison McKellar. Predeceased by her 12 brothers and sisters. A private family service was held. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to C.N.I.B, 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. On- line condolences accepted at www.amgeorge.fh.on.ca (Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London -433-5184).

BISHOP….
Peacefully at Chelsey Park Retirement Community on Sunday, May 22nd, 2005 Reginald Harold Rex” Bishop of London in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Gwen (Stevens) Bishop. Dear godfather of Barbara Pfile and her husband Dale of Kilworth. Dear brother-in-law of Kay Carr and her husband Ronald and Maxine Abrams and her husband Norman all of London. Loving uncle of Carol-Lee Abrams”

GIBSON…

On Saturday, May 21st, 2005 at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Campus, London Gerald W. Gerry” Gibson of London went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Gerry was a wonderful husband and friend to his wife Lee. Beloved father of Ruth Barker and her husband George of Weyburn”

DAUGULIS……
Peacefully at Longworth Retirement Residence, London Ontario on Friday May 20, 2005. Vilhelms Bill” Bernhards Daugulis of London”

DAREICHUK:
At her residence on Thursday, May 19, 2005. Evelyn (Pidhorney) Dareichuk of London in her 88th year. Dear mother of John Dareichuk of London, Joyce Malchesky of St. Thomas, Darlene Peter and her husband Karl and Nancy Sloman and her husband Paul all of London. Survived by several brothers and sisters. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jodie Welch, Barbara Gillis, Lori Welch, Stacy Welch, Jeff Peter, Kelly Peter and Rachel Sloman, and her great-grandchildren, Camryn Welch, Kristi Hill, Robbie Hill, Sarrah Welch, Anna Welch and Eric Gregor. A private family funeral service will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, May 24th with interment following in Woodland Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

McCOLL….

Peacefully at London Health Sicences Centre – South Street Campus on Tuesday, May 17th, 2005 Marjorie M. (Anderson) McColl of London. Beloved wife of the late Allan J. McColl and the late Roy McLaren. Dear step mother of Donald McLaren of Buffalo, NY and step mother-in-law of Gwen McLaren of Burlington. Predeceased by her sisters Isabel Hobbs and Nora McGarrell and her brothers George, William and Grant Anderson. Also loved by her step grandchildren Jodi Nicholson and her husband Randy of Barrie and Brooke McLaren and his wife Krista of Oakville, her 6 step great-grandchildren and her nieces, nephews and their families. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, May 19th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Kevin Steeper of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6 or to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

COOPER — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Frances Cooper of London, on Friday May 13th 2005, after a long illness which she faced with great courage, dignity and humour. She is survived by her mother Susan Cooper, her sister Susan Elizabeth, her brother Thomas Cooper and her niece Marika Wolfert, her Oma and Opa Susan and Rudi Henning, her great-grandmother Susan McNaughton, her father Tom Cooper, her grandparents Jean Henry, Robert and Marnie Cooper, her aunts and uncles Norman and Cindy Henning, Jim and Maureen McNaughton, Doug and Char Gorrie, Deb and Rick Carpenter, Guenther and Ellen Henning, as well as her cousins Jennifer, Tabbitha, Sabbrina and Marriah Henning, Becky Carpenter, Mikey, Taige, Julie, Graeme and Laura. She will be missed by her beloved pets Jazmyn and Cosmo. Angela touched and inspired all who knew her and she faced her fate with grace and dignity. We’d like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff at Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, in particular Dr. Cairney, Mary-Anne and Melissa as well as every nurse, support staff and all the others who were so kind to her. We’d also like to thank Dr. Paul Bates and his wife Nancy who have been a source of strength and comfort to us all. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday May 20th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday May 21st at 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to ChildCan (Childhood Cancer Research Association), P. O. Box 9038, London N6E 3P3, the Children’s Health Foundation (Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario), 345 Westminster Avenue, London N6C 4V3, or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 116-4096 Meadowbrook Drive, London N6L 1G4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

VANDER TUIN:

At Dearness Home, London on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Sieds Sid” Vander Tuin of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late “”Martha”” Martje (Westerhof) Vander Tuin (1999). Dear father of Mica Huisman of Sundre”

EASTERN STAR CREST
SMITH:
At London Health Sciences Centre on Monday, May 9, 2005. Ruby Julia May (Kilmer) Smith of London in her 90th year, Beloved wife of the late Arthur Kenneth Smith (1986). Dear mother of Joan Dodd and her husband Peter of Guelph. Predeceased by her sons James C. Smith (1985) and Harold A. Smith (2003) Dear mother-in-law of Jane A. Smith and Stella V. Smith. Dear sister of Ilene Lowry of Tillsonburg. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jason and Justin Smith, Bridgette and Phillip Fraser and Andrea and David Tremblay, her 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 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 service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with Brian McEachern officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R6 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. An Eastern Star Service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. with Bethlehem Chapter No. 136 O.E.S. in charge. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca