Services & Obituaries

McVEY:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Tuesday, July 27, 2004. Dianne F. (Wilson) McVey of London in her 58th year. Beloved wife of Thomas McVey. Dear mother of Simon McVey and his wife Celeste and Sean McVey and his wife Amanda all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Hannah and Cassandra and several other family members in England and Scotland. She will be sadly missed by her friends at Bell, Literacy London and her many friends in Windsor. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Dianne’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, July 31st at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy , in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, 275 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2S7 or the Canadian Liver Foundation, 1206-383 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3C4 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

O’Brien, Lesley Clare, nee Langmuir, of London, Ontario, on July 24, 2004.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Murrough (1992). Dear mother of Richard
(Gale), Peggy (Peter Lockie), Ardagh (Franz Futterknecht), Katharine (Wayne
Papoff), Susan (Dennis Weekes), and Michael. Loving grandmother to Ryan and
Aaron; Kate (Rob), Simon (Lori), Andrew (Shawna), Ted, Joey, Andy and Jamie;
Ann (Joseph), John and Lesley; Sarah (Chris), Mike and Ruth; Meg and Jill.
Delighted great-grandmother of Mollie, Benjamin and Kara Lesley. Sister of Gavin
and the late Woodburn. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be
held at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada, 21 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or the charity of your
choice would be gratefully acknowledged. [A. Millard George Funeral Home]

The family thanks the staff and Mother’s friends for their care and community during
her happy years at Grand Wood Park.

KERR — on Saturday July 24, 2004 at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus. Daniel Kerr of London in his 50th year. Beloved son of James and Lotta Kerr. Dear brother of Joan Horner and her husband Gord, Edward Kerr, Sandy Kerr. Dear uncle of Lori MacEwen and her husband Scott, Joe and Michael Horner, and Kyle and Kory Kerr. Friends will be received by the family on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will take place on Tuesday July 27, 2004 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON., N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

PYM — James William (Jim). At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Friday July 23rd 2004, with his family at his side, James William Pym of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of 47 years to Dorothy (Stevenson) Pym. Dear father of Brent and his wife Shelley of St. Catharines; Steven and his wife Ruby, and Scott and his wife Judi all of London. Beloved Grandpa to his 4 grandchildren Stephanie, Nicole, Heather and Jeffery; and his many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Jack and his wife Jean of Kitchener-Waterloo. Dear brother-in-law of Paul and Gayle Wiltse of Barrie, and Constance Catania of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His sons remember him as a strong loving husband and father who taught by his example the importance of honesty, integrity and hard work. Jim will be sadly missed by the many friends and acquaintances he made over the 50 years in the Electrical Distribution Industry. Jim retired in 1997 from Guillevin International Co., where he was Vice-President of National Marketing in Montreal, Quebec. He will always be remembered by his many golfing friends at Highland Golf and Country Club, where he was a member for over 40 years. Though we grieve now, in days to come we will be able to look back over the years and remember the memories and love that filled our hearts. . A memorial service to celebrate Jims’ life will be held at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, on Tuesday July 27th at 2 P.M. with Reverend Canon Ken Anderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to St. James Westminster Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 115 Askin Street, London N6C 1E7, or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

FINCH — Jean Florence Finch (April 27, 1909 – July 17, 2004) died peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2004 at Mount Hope Centre For Long-Term Care, London, at the age of 95. Jean was born in London, Ontario. She came to reside in St. Catharines in 1929. She had a busy business career for forty-five years and was an active member of Queen Street Baptist Church. Jean is predeceased by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. She is lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Pearl Finch, Barbara Snively and husband Murray of Toronto, Dr. Stanley Schatz and wife Ruth of Oakville, Dr. Douglas Schatz and wife Marie of Toronto, Edward Graves of St. Catharines, Jean Marie Beauvais of Sarnia, Brian Finch and wife Georgina of London, the late Varley Anne Finch and many second and third generation nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral home visitation or service at her request. A graveside ceremony will take place following cremation at Woodland Cemetery, London. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HOPKINS…..

Peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 17th, 2004 William Lloyd Bill” Hopkins of London in his 76th year. Father of Laura Hopkins and her spouse David Giuffrida; Bill Hopkins and his spouse Sharron Miller; Ted Hopkins; and Dave Hopkins. Brother of George Hopkins and his wife Eleanor; and John Hopkins and his wife Jean. Grandfather of Robyn and Troy and great-grandfather of Victoria. Beloved friend of Patricia Kriz of London. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. on Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South”

STEINBERG……

Peacefully at Elmwood Park Place Retirement Home London, on Sunday July 18th, 2004 Muriel (Govier) (Walker) Steinberg of London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late John Steinberg & the late John Walker. Predeceased by her son Kenneth A. Walker and her daughter Margaret Henderson and her sister Irene Moore. Dear mother-in-law of Audrey Walker and Archie Henderson both of London. Dear sister of Murray Govier and his wife Millie of London; John Govier of London and Hazel Holme of Kitchener. Also loved by her grandchildren Debbie Matthias and her husband Andy , Tim Walker and his wife Carol Anne and Mark Walker and by her great-grandchildren Carlie and Noah. Muriel will be missed by many family and friends. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. 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, July 21st, 2004 at 1:00p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 or to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

SPOONER — In London on Thursday July 15th 2004, Brad Spooner of London in his 41st year. Beloved son of June Cure of Terrace, B.C., and Les Spooner of Alberta. Dear brother of Eisa Spooner of Terrace, B.C., and predeceased by his brother Steven Spooner. Also survived by Joanne Pennington. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Brad’s life will be held at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London, on Saturday July 24th at 2 P.M. Reception to follow. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

STEPHENSON:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Thursday, July 15, 2004. Johnathen T. Stephenson of London in his 52nd year. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Bailey Ann Royer. Dear brother of Terry Vanden Berghe, Al Vanden Berghe of North Bay, Audrey Boyce and her husband Douglas, Maurice Vanden Berghe, Wayne Vanden Berghe and his wife Debbie all of London, Margaret Wickwire and her husband Rodger of St Thomas, Gary Schlintner, Monika Schlintner and her husband John Hines of Woodstock, and Sissy Schlintner and her fiance Paul Meadows of Ingersoll. Also missed by several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, July 19th at 11:00 A.M. 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)

Suddenly on Wednesday, July 14th, 2004 Jeremy Daniel Greenaway of London in his 22nd year. Loving son of Sharon and David Greenaway. Dear brother of Dave, Sara, Tricia and Colin Greenaway. Dear grandson of Bruce and Ruth Greenaway of London and John and Mary VanVeen of Woodstock. Predeceased by his grandmother Geertje Gertie” VanVeen. Jeremy will be sadly missed by many aunts”