Services & Obituaries

CAMERON, David…

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, David Cameron passed away at home in his 70th year with his wife at his side. Beloved husband of Vickie Cameron for 38 years. Loving father of Jodie Cameron and Stephanie Cameron both of London. Adored grandfather of Ewan Cameron. Dear brother of John Cameron and his wife Judy, and Peter Cameron. He was predeceased by his other brother, Michael Cameron. David will also be missed by his nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 12-1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, London. In memory of David and in lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be so greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

In loving memory of Eileen Sylvia Grant

Sunrise Saturday, May 18, 1929
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Sunset Friday, October 28, 2022

Ubuntu
“I am what I am because of who we all are”

October 28, 2022 Marks the Passing of Our Family Matriarch

My grandmother never used the word Ubuntu, but she embodied it. Ubuntu means humanity. It means you are a collection of every person you’ve crossed paths with. It means never passing up the opportunity to help another person when you can. It’s the quickness to help someone without judging them. It is the understanding of unlimited wealth from interpersonal relationships. It’s doing the right thing – even when it puts you in danger. She will live on through me and all those whom she touched.

She will be missed by her only child, Ann Marie, her grandchildren, Talithia and Rashad. And, her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.

Please join our family in celebrating her life.
Share your stories and memories of her.
Help someone and think of her.

With Love, from all of us.

Friends are welcome for visitation on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 5-7 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel, conducted by Pastor Ian Mills of Jubilee Church. Interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London.

With Love, from all of us.

Donations may be made to Jubilee Church, c/o Pastor Ian Mills. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McNICHOL, Eileen Marie (nee Taylor)…

Peacefully with all her family at her side, Eileen McNichol (nee Taylor) passed away in her 94th year on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Mapleview Terrace, London, Ontario.

Eileen started her life in Belmont, Ontario and was a public-school teacher in this town prior to a brief career at London Life. After she married George McNichol and they decided to have a family, she devoted her entire life to her husband and two children. Eileen, like George was always active as a member of Calvary United Church where they formed many great friendships.

Eileen is pre-deceased by her beloved husband George, of 62 years, and a brother, Ivan Taylor. She leaves behind a son Brian and his wife Bonnie (nee French), and a daughter Linda and her husband John Hay. Eileen will also be missed dearly by two grand daughters Valerie and Danielle McNichol as well as many nieces, nephews, her former son-in-law Chris Wheatley, and many grand pets.

The family would like to thank Dr. Johnson and Dr. Cheng, and all the staff on the 6th floor at Mapleview Terrace for their care and support over these last two years. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London at 1 pm, with visitation 1-hour prior (12-1 pm).

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary United Church, Operations Fund, 290 Ridout Street South, London, ON N6C 3Z1 or the Human Society London & Middlesex, 624 Clark Road, London, ON N5V 3K5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WEBER, Gerald…

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Westmount Gardens Long Term Care, London at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Blanche (nee Westcott) Weber for 64  years. Loving father of Susan (the late Dennis) Weber and Andrea (Gerri- Lynn) Weber. Cherished brother of Heidi (the late Peter) Pass. Dear brother-in-law of Clare (the late Virginia) Westcott. Gerald will be dearly missed by his nieces Lisa and Michelle (Mark). Predeceased by his siblings Marlene (Ray) Bugry, Carmen, and sister-in-law Marguerite (the late John) Holland. He will be lovingly remembered by many extended family members and friends. Gerald graduated from UWO and was a math teacher at Lord Dorchester Secondary School for many years. He was an avid sports fanatic, cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs especially. Gerald enjoyed curling and playing golf in his younger years. Gerald was a true family man, being a very present loving father and husband. Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Diabetes Canada, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TOAL, Jacqueline…

Quietly on October 27, 2022, Jackie Toal passed away at Mount Hope, London in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Denis Toal. Dear mother of Sarah Toal and her husband Claude Baril and step-mother of Patricia Toal and her husband the late Bob Bondy, Barbara Lee and her husband Mike and Sandra Toal and her husband Mario Langevin. She was a proud grandmother to Matthew, Erin, Michelle, David, Daniel, Patrick and Charlotte and will be missed by her great grandchildren Sloane and Elsie.

Jackie was born in Bishop’s Stortford, England in 1943. She grew up in London, England where she graduated from teacher’s college and taught for many years. Her friends from these years say “she was such a vibrant and positive person, who dressed trendy and had an outgoing personality. She really was a ’60s person in swinging London and she was an excellent teacher.”

Jackie met her husband Denis in Cyprus and settled in Canada. They had a shared passion for harness racing and could be often found at the racetrack, stables or simulcasting horse races at home. Jackie was also a passionate oil painter and calligrapher and taught these arts at Fanshawe college.

Jackie suffered from multiple sclerosis for many years, and has resided at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care for the past 15 years. The family would like to extend their deep appreciation and gratitude to all of the personal support workers, nurses, and physicians that took such good care of her and would also like to thank all supporting staff and volunteers that managed to bring some brightness to her days.

Cremation has taken place.  A graveside service will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 9:30 am (please meet at the cemetery office for 9:15 am). In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jackie’s honour to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 500-250 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

SMITH, Viola…

Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Thursday, October 27, 2022, Viola Smith passed away at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late Roy Smith (1974). Loving mother of Cindy Allen (Bob) and the late Jacqueline (1960). Cherished grandmother of Robert Allen Jr. (Richelle) and Brad Allen (Melissa). She will be missed immensely by her adored great-grandson Vaughn. Viola graduated with honours from Wayne State University, and later worked in advertising, taught highschool english and was a school administrator. In following Viola’s wishes, cremation has taken place and she will be interred with Roy in the future in Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan. In memory of Viola, donations made to the McCormick Care Foundation, 2022 Kains Road, London, ON N6K 0A8 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ZAPFE, Joan Marilyn…

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, Joan Zapfe (nee Martyn) passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugh Francis Zapfe (1984). Joan was the loving and proud mother of Jeffrey Zapfe (Kimberly Saudino) of Boston, MA, Douglas Zapfe (Deborah) of London, ON and Leslie Zapfe (Kevin Parent) of Calgary, AB. She will be dearly missed by her adored grandchildren Derek Zapfe (Danielle), Alison Dewbury, Ryan and Lisa Parent, and her two great-grandchildren Logan and Carter Zapfe.

Joan had many special relationships with her extended family as well as the lifelong friends she made during her years as secretary at M.B. McEachern Elementary School in Lambeth, ON. Joaner was a great lover of all sports and delighted in the exploits of her children/grandchildren as well as her beloved Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and Raptors.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents at the Longworth Retirement Home for their companionship and support since 2009; and the 6th floor staff at Victoria Hospital for their compassionate care these past few weeks.

Cremation has taken place and as per Joan’s wishes her ashes will be interred with Hugh’s in the spring of 2023. A celebration of life will take place soon and will be announced.

In memory of Joan, a donation to Diabetes Canada, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McFadden , Diana (nee Woods)….

Filled with dignity and grace, Diana was beautiful inside and out. Despite some health challenges in later life, she remained mobile and sharp as a tack until the end of her life just a month shy of her 96th birthday. Diana passed away peacefully in Owen Sound on October 16, 2022, with family by her side.Beloved wife of Mick for 66 years (deceased 2016). Predeceased by her sisters, Betty McIIveen (Jack), and Joan Fulton (David), and her brother Jack (Jean). Loved and cherished by many nieces and nephews, Diana had a huge impact on their lives, making each one feel special.     

Diana grew up in Toronto and was employed for many years as a secretary at Imperial Life Insurance Company where she met Mick. Together, they built a wonderful life highlighted by their love of lawn bowling, family gatherings and card games. Mick’s job moved them to Calgary in 1979 where Diana received a silver medal representing Alberta at the Canadian Lawn Bowling finals. After retirement, they chose London for their home, where Diana became a member of the Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club and St. James Westminster Anglican Church. At the age of 75, Diana took bridge lessons, which gave her many enjoyable social times with her bridge friends. She was an avid reader and loved the challenge of crossword and variety puzzles. For the last year of her life, Diana resided in Owen Sound to be close to her niece Diane with whom she shared a mother-daughter relationship. Diana was lovely, kind, loyal and the best listener.  She will be missed by her family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, October 25th at 2:00 pm.  Visitation one hour prior to the service.  Internment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London  to follow. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Lois Vivian Gray (nee Preston)…
June 29, 1932 – October 11,2022

Peacefully, with family by her side at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, in her 91st year.

Lois Gray of Strathroy, Ontario (formally Komoka). Born in Moncton, NB, the Daughter of the late Marcus F. Preston (July 8, 1932), Robert Crowhurst and Vivian Crowhurst (Preston). Predeceased by her beloved and devoted husband and best friend for nearly 54 years, Malcolm “Mac” Gray (May 5, 2009).

Dear Mother of David Gray and his wife Peggy of Amherstburg, and Alastair Gray and his wife Brenda of Regina, SK. Dear Sister of Sharon Fraser of Edmonton, AB and Sister-in-law of Glenda Crowhurst of Dartmouth, NS. Also loved by her Grandchildren Nicola (Jonathan), Danny (Laura), Christine (Andy), Andrew, and Blair Gray, her two step-grandchildren Jennifer (Brian) and Jeffrey (Elizabeth) and her Great Grandchildren Henry, Jack, Oliver and Liliya. Also loved by her Nieces Tracy (David), Marlee (Ian) and Nephew Mason. Predeceased by brother RM Brent Crowhurst (July 29, 2015).

Lois will by sadly missed and fondly remembered by her many friends, but especially the special ladies she considered akin to daughters, Ingrid Barnes and Laura Potter, who lovingly cared for her like their own mother.

Lois graduated from Nursing in Brantford, Ontario, 1954. Married in 1955 to the love of her life, she moved to Komoka where she was an RN at Strathroy General Hospital, and later as an assistant director of nursing at Komoka Nursing Home, until she retired. She was a dedicated and active member of Melville United Church, and a Charter Member of the United Church Women of Canada.

At Lois’ request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Melville United Church, 24159 Nairn Road, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0 on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11am. Private family Interment to follow at Poplar Hill Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy Lois has requested no flowers be sent but rather a consideration of a donation to Melville United Church, or the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, 395 Carrie Street, Strathroy, ON N7G 3J4 or a charity of your choice.

The family offer a Special Thank You to the nursing staff of the 1st floor One South, Strathroy General Hospital, for their astounding care and compassion in Lois’ final weeks.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VAN GEFFEN, Frank …

After a brief and strong battle, Frank Van Geffen, passed peacefully at Chatham Kent Alliance Hospital, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 59. Survived by his cousin and best friend Tom Hunt, his sister Sue Van Geffen, son Franklin and stepbrother Joey Van Geffen. Predeceased by his mother Frances Hunt, stepfather Al McBean, siblings Christine, Penny and Alex Van Geffen. Frank will be fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends are welcomed to celebrate Frank’s life on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the A. Millard George Reception Centre, 60 Ridout Street South, London (located on the south east corner of parking lot), from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Procession to Woodland Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com