Services & Obituaries

SHELLEY — peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus. Bernice (Miller) Shelley of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Shelley (1989). Predeceased by her son John Edward Shelley. Dear mother of Kathy Bond and her husband Ed, and Keith Shelley and his wife Noreen. Dear grandmother of Darryl, Scott, Dennis and Janice. Loved by four great grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Peggy Miller and Innes Shelley and his wife Beryl. Missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Marie Jones, and her brother Eugene Miller. Friends and family will be received from 2-4 and 7-9pm Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 9:30am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society, Attn: South East Asia Relief, 5700 Cancross Court, Mississauga, Ontario, L5R 3E9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

AYRES — At London Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday January 5th 2005, Hazel E. (Barber) Ayres of London, and formerly of Simcoe, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Ayres (1993). Survived by her daughter Deborah and her husband Joe Martelle. Also by her grandson Derek Murtland and his fiance Anita Puim; step-grandchildren Tina and Jim Hawkins, Holly Martelle and Eric Cornelis, Jamie and Shannon Martelle and great-grandsons Joey and Geoffrey Hawkins. Dear sister of Velma Murphy and her husband Bill of St. Thomas, Melvin Barber and his wife Dorothy of Ingersoll, Gerald Barber and his wife Betty of Beachville, and Gladys Mott and her husband Norman of Ingersoll. Survived also by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Mae Barber, her sister Bertha Hunter and her brother Max Barber. Hazel was born at Wyndham Centre in 1925 then moved to Simcoe where she worked for many years. After she quit work she did fundraising for the March of Dimes. In 1979 she moved to London into the first Cheshire Home. She worked at the London Community Resources Centre for 14 years. Since then she has been the major Fund Raiser for Cheshire Twinning in India. Also making the gardens at Cheshire III beautiful by fund raising and organizing volunteers to do the work. Even though Hazel has been disabled by rheumatoid arthritis for over 55 years, she has devoted her life to helping others. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Sunday January 9th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where a service to celebrate Hazel’s life will be held in the chapel on Monday January 10th at 11 A.M. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Cheshire Homes, 50 King Street, London N6A 5L7; the Ontario March of Dimes, 700 Richmond Street, Suite 310, London N6A 5C7; or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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HARDINGHAM:
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Tuesday, January 4, 2005. Thomas Roland Hardingham, MM, Lieutenant (retired) of London, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Stella (MacLean) Hardingham. Dear father of Heather Quigley of London and Shelley Heil and her husband Ralph of Savannah, Georgia. Dear brother of Cicely Manning of London and Connie Coleman of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his brother Harold and his sister Dorothy. A devoted and proud grandfather, Thomas was loved by his grandchildren, Brent, Kristen, Sean and Eric, who will miss their beloved Papa” dearly. Mr. Hardingham was a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment and was a veteran of the Italian Campaign during World War II where he served with distinction”

CHESNEY — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Monday January 3rd 2005, Helen (Kadlubec) Chesney of London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Ed Chesney. Dear mother of Olive Cash of Keswick, Gord Chesney (and Donna) of London, Judy Mock (and Paul Norton) of Exeter, and Wes Chesney (and Kimberley) of London. Dear sister of Olive Johnson (and Bill) of London. Also loved by her 16 grandchildren, her many great-grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place with private interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgfh.on.ca

BURDEN — Peacefully in his sleep at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday January 2nd 2005, Cyril Burden of London in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Jen (Flight) Burden. Dear father of Rod Burden of London, and Loretta Schnurr and her husband Brad of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Also loved by his 3 grandchildren, Shannan, Melissa and Andrew; and by his 2 nieces Bennett and Lydia. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 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 January 7th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. A Royal Canadian Legion service will be held at the funeral home under the auspices of Duchess of Kent Branch No. 263 R.C.L., immediately prior to the start of the funeral service. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

van de VEN KLAASE…

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Sunday, January 2nd, 2005 Louise (Vermuelen) van de Ven Klaase of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert Jacobus van de Ven and the late Jack Klaase. Dear mother of Anne Gemmill and her husband Scott of St. Catharines; Jackie Morand and her husband Peter of Windsor; Mary-Lou Hart and her husband Ron and Martin van de Ven and his wife Mary-Josephine all of London. Also loved by her 10 grandchildren Alan and Stacey Gemmill; Adam and Dana Morand; Johanna, Jennifer and Edward Hart; and Stephanie, Matthew and Michael van de Ven. Louise will also be missed by her family in the Netherlands. The family wish to extend their deepest gratitude for the outstanding care and tenderness provide by the 1st floor staff of St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral mass will be held at St. Michaels Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 5th, 2005 at 10:00 am. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2 or to the Mount Hope Fund c/o Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioners Road East, London ON N6C 6A6. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 8:30pm. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

BLACKMAN: At London Heath Sciences Centre, University Campus on Saturday, January 1st, 2005 Ronald E. Blackman of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Jean E. (Buck) Blackman. Dear father of Ronald W. Blackman and his wife Fay of Kelowna, B.C., Bonnie Erdelac and her husband Wayne of Everton, Joan Nichol and her husband Bob of Ailsa Craig, Kathy Albrough and her husband Steve of Ingersoll and Patti Balandin and her husband Bill of London. Also loved by his 12 grandchildren and his 4 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Elaine Smith. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 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, January 5th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Marian J. Haggerty officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 800 Commissioners Road East, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON N6A 4G5 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. A masonic service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BEAR — on Friday, December 31, 2004 at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus. Gladys F. (Gilbert) Bear of London in her 88th year.
The definition of success–To laugh much; to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give one’s self; to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived–this is to have succeeded.”,0
97451,James (Jim) McKee,2004-12-27,,McKEE — on Monday

MORRIS: Bernard (Barney) Morris of London at the age of 87 years, formerly of London Life Insurance Company, died at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Saturday, December 25th, 2004. Barney was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by his wife of 61 years, Fran (Blake) and their children MIchael, Brian and Barbara. He will be lovingly remembered by his son-in-law Marc Aston, his daughter-in-law Betty, Brian’s fiance Silvana Sartori, and his dear friend Janice Morton. Barney was the cherished ‘papa’ of Kylie Morris, Kevin and Shannon Morris, Michael Szucs and his wife Janice, and Jonathan and Taralin Szucs. Also loved by his great-grandchildren Helena and Evelyn Morris and Mikiah Szucs. Predeceased by his brothers Stanley and Dennis Morris. The family will receive friends 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, December 29th. at 11:30 a.m. with The Reverend James Blackmore of Ajax Anglican Church officiating. Cremation at Woodland Crematorium, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre, (University Campus),747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca A reception and lunch will follow the chapel service at the funeral home reception centre.

HODGINS:
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday , December 23, 2004. Clare McLeod Hodgins of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Ida E. (McFalls) Hodgins. Loving father of John Bradley Hodgins of London and Greg Hodgins and his wife Kathy of Grand Bend. Also loved by his grandchildren Kris Hodgins of Grand Bend, Susan and Tim Patton of London, and Jill and Mike Bale of Woodstock and his great-grandson Colin Patton. Predeceased by his brother Cliff Hodgins (1935) and his sisters Helen Jarvis (1988) and Marie McLachlan (2004). Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A, Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, December 28th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkwood Hospital Foundation (Veterans Care), 401 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 5J1 On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca