Services & Obituaries

DAVIDSON: Suddenly at his residence on Thursday, December 23rd, 2004 George L. Davidson of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Wilkins) Davidson. Dear father of Gary Davidson and his wife Eva Jean, Alan Davidson and his wife Krista, Paul Davidson all of London, Brian Davidson and his wife Marsha of Bright’s Grove and Lynne Player and her husband Scott of Toronto. Predeceased by his son David Davidson. Dear father-in-law of Brigatta Davidson of London. Dear brother of Mrs. Mary Hardick and her husband Ray of Shelburne, Ontario and Mrs. Margaret Giggey of Sarnia, Ontario. Also loved by his grandchildren Christopher, Jeffrey, Stephen, Donald, James, Natalie, Edward, Emily, Matthew, Sean, Kaelyn and Danielle Davidson and Cheryl and Andrew Player and his great-grandchildren Bradley, Ashley, Dorian, Megan and Ryan Davidson. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, December 27th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Sheldon W. Dyck of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. A masonic service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday evening at 7 o’clock. Mr. Davidson was former Flying Officer G.L. Davidson, 424 SQD Bomber Command; former Vice- President of Hobbs Hardware Co. Ltd., former President of Davidson Builders Hardware, a 33rd Degree Honorary Inspector General of the Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Canada; Potentate of Mocha Temple (1981); Life member of St. John’s Lodge No. 209a A.F. & A.M.; member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Springbank Branch No. 533, a member of St. John’s Chapter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons; and the Preceptory. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

REID — Peacefully at Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, on Tuesday December 21st 2004, Charlton Wesley (Chart) Reid, formerly of Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London, in his 99th year. For many years Chart was a watchmaker with C. W. Sumner & Sons and a musician with the Alf Tibbs dance band. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Hilda M. (Gray) Reid; sister-in-law Irene Harris, and many nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, at a later date. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HALEY:
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, Dr. Frank William Haley of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Henrietta Haley. Loving father of Anne House (Larry Clinesmith) of Elliot Lake, Eileen Williamson (Ken) of Corunna, Frank Haley of Toronto, Helen Flaherty (Paul) of Whitehorse, Ken Haley (Kim) of London, Karen Fragiskatos (Ted) of Exeter, and Duncan Haley (Sarah) of London. Proud grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Helen McPhail of Toronto. A service of remembrance will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, December 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Pond Mills Cemetery, London in the spring. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R6 would be appreciated. Special thank you to the C.C.T.C. Staff for the care and compassion shown. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HORTON:
At his residence on Monday, December 20, 2004. Ernest Alfred Horton of London in his 86th year. Husband of Betty Horton and loving companion of Sarah Grigg. Dear father of Gord Horton and his wife Elaine of St. Thomas, Richard Horton and his wife Kathy, Catherine Stewart and Delores Ford all of London. Dear brother of Edward Horton and his wife Janet of London. Predeceased by his sister Josepha Paradis. Also loved by his 11 grandchildren and his 16 great-grandchildren. 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. Funeral service will be conducted at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London on Thursday, December 23rd at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Kevin Steeper officiating. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street , London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Memorial Fund of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, ON N6C 1J4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

RUDD…

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Campus on Sunday December 19th, 2004 Lori (Knox) Rudd of London in her 41st year. Beloved wife of Brad Rudd. Dear mother of Jason Knox at home. Loving daughter of Ed and Corrie Knox of London and the late Helen Beaulieu. Daughter-in-law of Earl Rudd of London and Betty Myers of Komoka. Dear sister of Sherry Smith and her husband Gord; Cindy Wheeler and Horrie Wheeler all of London. Loving aunt of Letisha, Brodie and Nakia Smith; Ryan and Destiny Wheeler. Lori will be missed by her aunts and uncles in St. John, NB and in Victoria, BC. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. 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, December 23rd, 2004 at 1:00 pm. with Harold Byne officiating. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Mocha Temple 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

McGOWAN….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Campus on Saturday, December 18th, 2004 John Neilson Neil” McGowan of London in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Stock) McGowan. Dear father of Brenda Thomson and her husband David of Lucan; Jim McGowan and his wife Lynn of Barbados and Susan McGowan of Hamilton. Loving grandfather of Scott Pocock; Kelly”

GRAHAM — passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Campus. Irene” Margaret E. Graham of London in her 48th year. Forever cherished wife of James Graham. Beloved mother of Christopher Graham and his wife Kathy”

TESSIER:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus. Edward H. Tessier of London in his 61st year. Husband of Mary Tessier. Beloved father of Ellen Eiss and her husband Brian of Corry, PA, Eileen Tessier of Richmond Hill and Edward Tessier and his wife Heather of Newmarket. Dear brother of Eileen Zander and her husband Gary of Kamloops, B.C., Edith Doran and her husband Tom and Eugene Tessier and his wife Irene all of London. Also loved and missed by his beloved grandchildren Phillip Edward, Ryan Douglas, Emily Alyssa and Hayden Jerome. his nieces and nephews and his many friends and coworkers in the mining community. 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 the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow with interment of cremated remains in the spring in Teulon, Manitoba. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Haileybury School of Mines, 640 latchford Street, P.O. Box 2060, Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

QUICK:
At Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. M. Gloria (Wells) Quick of London in her 83rd. year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Foster Quick (March 22, 1992). Dear mother of Dennis Quick and his wife Barb of Calgary, Alberta, Terry Quick and his wife Martha of Cranbrook, B.C., Ron Quick and his wife Sharon of Ayr, Gary Quick and Sinda Douglas both of London. Also loved by her 11 grandchildren and her 4 great-grandchildren. Cremation. A private family memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, December 16th with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

CANN…

Sadly on Sunday December 12th, 2004 at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware Lola Nadia Cann of London in her 65th year. Dear mother of Robert Cann and his wife Deborah of London. Dear sister of Georgina Wilson and her husband Mervyn; Ginger Cowan and her husband Pat; Wayne Nowazek and his wife Rena; and Steven Nowazek and his wife Pat. Former spouse and friend of Bob Cann Sr.
Loved by her grandchildren Rob and Brittany Cann. Lola will be remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends as well. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the service to celebrate Lola’s life which will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, December 15th, 2004 at 11:00am. 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. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)