Services & Obituaries

FLATT — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Thursday April 1st 2004, Doris (Barnes) Flatt of London and formerly of Sarnia, in her 86th year. Loving wife of the late Norman Flatt (1995). Survived by her loving sons Barry and his wife Ruth of Brantford, and Glenn and his wife Irene of London. Will always be remembered by her granddaughters Mary Flatt of Brantford, Lynnanne Flatt of Etobicoke and Gail Jamieson and her husband Paul of Brampton. Predeceased by her infant daughter Lynda (1940). Doris retired from Sears Canada, Sarnia in 1974, and was a member of Moose Lodge No. 1046, Sarnia. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Saturday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Sunday April 4th at 2.30 P.M. Cremation. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Chapel Fund at Meadow Park Retirement Lodge, c/o Meadow Park Auxiliary, 1210 Southdale Road East, London N6E 1B4. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HAY — At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Tuesday March 30th 2004, Pearl Irene (Long) Hay of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Alex M. Hay (2003). Dear mother of Peter James Hay and his wife Mary of Thorndale, and Mary Jane Fry and her husband Brian of London. Loving and devoted grandmother to Rebecca and Jason Neyers, Sarah Fry and her partner Andy Hancox, Robert and Michael Hay; and her great-grandson Lucas Neyers. Dear sister of Elmer Long of London, and predeceased by her brother Wilmer Long and her sisters Hazel, Evelyn and Pauline. Dear sister-in-law of Lorna Getliffe and her husband Ray, and Connie Hay all of London. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Honouring our mother’s wishes that her passing be as she lived, quietly, there will be a family graveside service only at Woodland Cemetery, London. No visitation. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

From this valley they say you are leaving.

FAIRBANKS:
After a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 26, 2004. Edith Allana (Farrar) Fairbanks of London in her 72nd year. Cherished mother of Rick, Robert (Susan) and Jule. Loving grandmother of Gerry (Danyel), Donnie, Natalie (Damien), Nicole (Wayland) and Isaac. Special great-grandmother of Brennan, Kyler, Teylan, Austin and Theron. Dear sister of George (Eileen) and Donnie (Sharon) Dearest friend of Betty Moxley. Predeceased by her brothers Edward, Burt and Duke and her granddaughter Stephanie. Friends will be received by the family one 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, March 30th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East , Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2 or the Parkinson Society Canada, 45 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, ON N6L 1G5 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

ANGLEHART:
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Sunday, March 28, 2004. Lucienne Marie Anglehart of London in her 53rd. year. Beloved wife of William G. Fearon. Dear mother of Stephane and Stephanie Anglehart. Dear sister of Angel Anglehart and his wife Cindy, Armel Anglehart and his wife Joanne, Claude Anglehart and his wife Peggy, Raymond Anglehart and his wife Alice, Claudine Anglehart, Doris Sellick and Pauline Lablanc and her husband Mark. 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 Mass will be celebrated at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 46 Cathcart Street, London on Thursday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WEEKLEY….
After a short illness at St. Joseph’s Health Care of London on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004 James Jim” Weekley of London in his 61st year. Dear brother of John and his wife Maxine; Douglas and his wife Marilyn; William and his wife Wendy and Suzanne Kinart and her husband Harold. Predeceased by his parents Edith and Harvey”

CHAMPION….

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Care, London on Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 Anna Grace (Rogers) Champion of the Bahamas and formerly of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Champ” Champion. Much loved aunt of Ann Larkin and her husband Dan; Marianna Grube and her husband Chuck; Fred Rogers and his wife Laurie; Helen Kerr and her husband Jim all of London and Shirley Smith of Beachville. Dear sister-in-law of Kay Rogers of Lambeth. Also survived by one grand-niece and five grand-nephews. Predeceased by her sister Dorothy Smith”

GINGRICH — Peacefully at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, in London on Saturday March 20th 2004, Arthur Gingrich, poet and humanitarian, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Marie (Burkholder) Gingrich. Dear father of Peter Gingrich and his wife Debbie, Philip Gingrich and his wife Jackie, Sarah Williams and her husband Rex, Jonathan Gingrich, Mary Tellier and her husband Rik, Marguerite Wright and her husband Richard, and Michael Gingrich and his wife Saskia. Dear brother of Wayne Gingrich and his wife Justine, and Clayton Gingrich. Also loved by his 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and daughter-in-law Linda Gingrich. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Valleyview Mennonite Church, 1170 Melsandra Avenue, London, on Tuesday March 23rd at 11 A.M. with Pastor Russell Sawatsky officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Community Improvement Initiatives Fund c/o Mennonite Foundation of Canada, 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener ON N2G 3R1, or Inter Pares, 221 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa ON K1N 6P1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

Allison (Drennan), Edna Norraine, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Kensington Village Nursing Home on Friday March 19, 2004. Edna of London, was in her 72nd year. She will be sadly missed by her husband Robert, predeceased by her son Jim. Lovingly remembered by her children Gary Allison and his wife Susan of London, Bonnie Galloway and her husband Keith of London and Cindy Masse and her husband Tim of London, and by her daughter in law Lynne. Dear sister of Verla Allison of London. Predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters. Loved by her grandchildren Jamie and wife Cathy, Jason, Robyn, Cassie, Kyle, Emilee, Ethan, her great-grandchildren Emma and James, and many nieces and nephews. Family & friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London, 433-5184 on Monday March 22, 2004 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. A funeral service will take place in the chapel on Tuesday March 23, 2004 at 11 o’clock. Burial to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Edna to either the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON., N6E 1A2 or to the Kensignton Village Nursing Home, 1340 Huron Street, London, ON., N5V 3R3

WRIGHT….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday March 16th 2004 R. Joseph Joe” Wright of London in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Alice H. “”Rene”” (Godfrey) Wright. Dear father of Robert Wright of London; Randy Wright of Ilderton; Cindy Wright and her husband Paul Vandenbosch of Dorchester and Stephen Wright of London. Predeceased by his brothers Frank”

GREEN:
At St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Monday, March 15, 2004. Barbara L. (Rigelhof) Green of London in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Robert F. Green. Dear mother of Michael Green and his wife Audean, Cathy Taylor and her husband Ron all of Ailsa Craig and Martha Mitchell and her husband Michael of London. Dear sister of Margaret Mongeau of La Salle, Richard Rigelhof and his wife Bridget of Ajax, Andrew Rigelhof and his wife Rachel of Kitchener and Russell Rigelhof and his wife Marlene of Warren, Michigan. Also loved by her grandchildren, Nicholas and Justin, Alexander and Abigayle and Robbie, Ian and Paige and her great-grandson Mark. A private family funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, March 18th with cremation and interment of cremated remains following at Woodland 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 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)