Services & Obituaries

MASONIC CREST
LANGFORD:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Laurence T. A. Laurie” Langford of London in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Reverend Annie P. (Graham) Langford. Brother of Helen Peck. Dear uncle of Dr. Bill Tew and his wife Ann. Also loved by his great-niece Linda Mara and her husband Steven”

THOROGOOD — Peacefully at the Versa Care Centre, Delaware, on Wednesday February 16th 2005, Grace (Barrett) Thorogood of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Sam Thorogood. Dear mother of the late Steve Thorogood; Jim Thorogood, Paul Thorogood and his wife Pat, and Nancy Verschoor and her partner Dave all of London. Predeceased by her brother Jack Barrett, her sister Evelyn Vince, and her granddaughter Lori Knott. Also loved by her grandchildren; Steve, Karly, Krista, Michael, Cassie, Jennifer, Henry, Lynn, Troy, Rob and Barb; her many great-grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews. Thoughtfully remembered by Lynda Marshall and Carol Thorogood. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday February 21st at 11 A.M. with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall of Holy Trinity Anglican Church officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

McCOMB:
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, February 14, 2005. Madeline E. (Moran) McComb of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Murray M. McComb. Predeceased by her brother John M. Morran. Dear sister-in-law of Shirley Morran of Ipperwash Beach and Betty Toulouse of Sarnia.. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 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, February 17th 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 charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

COSSAR….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-South Street Campus on Sunday, February 13th, 2005 Jim Cossar of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Cornelius) Cossar. Dear father of Carol Murray and her husband Gary of Calgary AB; John and Robert Cossar; Jane Cossar Fischer and her husband Tim all of London. Loving grandfather of Katherine and Cheyne Fischer. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on 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, February 16th, 2005 at 11:00 am. with Reverend Brian A. McKay of the Church of St. Andrew Memorial officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

THOMPSON….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Westminster Campus, London on Saturday, February 12th, 2005 Lily (Boyle) Thompson of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Len Thompson (1986). Dear mother of Sheila Curnoe of London and Roy Thompson and his wife Deborah of Vancouver BC. Predeceased by her son-in-law Greg Curnoe (1992). Loving grandmother of Owen Curnoe of London, Galen Curnoe and his wife Petra of Vancouver BC, and Zoe Curnoe of Banff AB, Gavin and Danielle Thompson of Vancouver BC. Lily will be lovingly remembered by her many relatives in England as well as her many friends, especially her dear friend Olga O’ Sullivan. Lily’s family would like to thank Dr. Bob Steer and the staff of the 6th floor at Westminster Campus. Friends will be received by the family one 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 Wednesday, February 16th, 2005 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

McGREGOR…

After a long and courageous battle with A. L. S. Robert McGregor of London in his 60th year passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 12th, 2005. Beloved husband of Nancy (Grant) McGregor. Dear father of Alison Norman and her husband Mike of Edmonton AB and Andrew McGregor and his fiance Amy Bilyea of London. Dear brother of Ian McGregor of Montreal, QC. Loving grandfather of Sydney Layne Norman. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one 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 Friday, February 18th, 2005 at 1:00 pm. with Archdeacon Ken Anderson of St. James Westminster Anglican Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the A. L. S. Society, London Chapter, 1355 Hastings Drive, London ON N5X 2J1 or to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

BLACK: Suddenly at his residence on Thursday, February 10th, 2005 Donald A. Black of London in his 76th year. Beloved son of the late Daniel and Rhoda Black. Dear brother of Mrs. Dorothy Swan of London. Dear uncle of Sharon Quick and her husband Ron of Ayr, Ontario and George Swan and his wife Joyce of Cambridge, Ontario. Dear great-uncle of Christine, Sherri, Michelle and Michael Quick and Erin Swan. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conduted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accpeted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

JOHNSON….

Peacefully at Extendicare, London on Sunday, February 6th, 2005 Cora Lucinda Johnson of London in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Rawleigh Johnson. Cora will be missed and forever loved by her many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family one 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 Thursday, February 10th, 2005 at 1:00 pm. with Reverend Canon Robert W. Foster officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8 or to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

BUCKRIDGE — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Saturday February 5th 2005, Donald A. Buckridge Sr. (Stadden) of London in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Julie (Foster) Buckridge. Dear father of Tina Huddleston and her husband Paul of London, and Donald Albert Buckridge Jr. and his wife Jennifer of St. Thomas. Loved by his 4 grandchildren; Rachel, Aaron, Marissa and Marika. Dear brother of Tim Stadden of Georgia. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 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 February 9th at 11 A.M. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London N6B 3H8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca Will be loved today

FERGUSON……………..
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our loving mother, on Friday February 4, 2005. Gerda Ferguson of Rodney, beloved wife of the late Harold Ferguson. Loving mother of Elinor (Sal) Merola, Fran (Bill) Powell, late beloved son Paul (Jean) Ferguson. Loving Grandmother of Ingrid (Guy), Heather (Kenneth), Lisa (Mike), Richard (Carolyn), Ken (Meg), Matt (Sam), Jeffrey (Melinda), and the late Laura Ferguson. Loving great grandmother of Cassandra, Cabrina, Jamelyn, Kenny, Christopher, Julianne, Andrew, Madelyn, Cassidy, Mark and Dylan. Dear sister of Esther Christensen, Morris Hansen and the late John Hansen. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. At Mom’s request, no flowers. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide St. N. London N6B 3H8 would be appreciated by the family. A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London, entrusted with arrangements. On line condolences at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca