Services & Obituaries

RANKIN:
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Anna Marian (McMahen) Rankin of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late James Palmer Rankin. Dear mother of James Rankin of Thunder Bay and Adrian Hey and her husband Ross of Lambeth. Much loved grandmother of Stuart Rankin, Tara and Bryan Hey. Step-grandmother of Christina, Bryan, Adrienne and Carolyn Hey. Predeceased by her parents Archibald and Elflaeda McMahen. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to a service to celebrate Mrs. Rankins life, being held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday June 26th at 1:30 p.m. Interment of cremated remains later in Woodland 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 the Cardiac Fitness Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, P.O. Box 5375, Station ‘A’, London, ON N6A 4G5. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca.)

SMITH:
Surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, Ted (Poppy) Smith, in his 90th year, passed away at University Hospital. Ted was received in Heaven by his sisters, Orla McBride and Eleanor Harang, both of Windsor and his first born child, Carolyn, wife of Donald Donohue, of Calgary. Ted is survived by his former wife, Margaret Smith and was a dear father to Beverly Maxwell and her husband Les of Vancouver, Virginia Golding of Vancouver, Christine Foerster of London, Ted Smith and his wife Kim of London, Elizabeth Deaville and her husband Brian of London and Debra Levesque and her husband Michael of Colfax, California. Also surviving Ted are his loving siblings. Elworth, Marvin and Marion, his many nieces and nephews and his eight grandchildren; Sean, Scott, Megan, Trevor, Jessica, Jeremy, Bridget and Jacob. Ted will also be sadly missed by his dear and devoted friend, Louise Chipchase of London. Ted was an active and faithful member of the London Kiwanis Club and made his living in the furnature industry. Ted took great pride in his career. During these years Ted developed a beautiful and lasting friendship with Ian McCrimmon of London. Ted was a unique individual and will be greatly missed by all, there simply will be no other like our Poppy”. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”

HUMPHREY — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Monday June 21st 2004, Ronald Henry Humphrey of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Patricia (Percy) Humphrey. Dear father of Janet Humphrey and her husband Stephen Engelhardt of Alliston, Jill Humphrey and Ian Humphrey both of England. Dear brother of Dorothy Davies and her husband Ivor of England. Also loved by his four grandchildren Colleen, Allison, Dillon and Nikki; and fondly remembered by his sister-in-law April Chappell and family. Born in England, joined Royal Air Force Coastal Command as navigator and second pilot. Served with distinction from 1940 to 1946 in many theatres of war earning the Distinguished Flying Cross plus other decorations. Emigrated to Canada in 1956 which he enjoyed as his adopted home travelling many miles throughout North America. 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 June 25th at 11 A.M. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London N6L 1G5, or the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R6. Many thanks for the excellent care and support provided by the emergency and second floor east staff at South Street. Truly appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

JOHNSTON:
At St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Monday, June 21, 2004. Joyce A. (Bush) Johnston of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William Scoular and the late Harry Johnston. Dear sister of Delia Craig of London . Predeceased by her brothers Howard Bush and Claude Bush. Dear War Mother of Martin Sheldon and his wife Jenny in England. Also loved by her nieces Mahri Rous and Patricia Abels, her nephew Scott Craig, several other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Precious friend of Maria and Terry Munday-Pepper of Komoka. At Joyce’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements 433-5184 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

MCNAMARA….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus on Wednesday June 16th, 2004 Nelson P. McNamara of London in his 91st year. Predeceased by his brothers Albert and George McNamara and his sister Kathleen Mabbit. Survived by his many nieces and nephews. Nelson worked for Sparton of Canada as the tool room foreman for 47 years. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, June 21st, 2004 at 11:00a.m. with Reverend J. Keith Stokes officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

IUTZI:
At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Wednesday, June 16, 2004. V. Leone (Zinken) Iutzi of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Ardest F. Iutzi. Dear mother of Barbara Monture of London and and Kenneth Iutzi and his wife Frances of Mount Brydges. Dear sister of Rena Jones and Dorothy Grant both of Woodstock. Predeceased by her sisters Nellie Clausie, Pearl McDonald, Mildred Hyatt and Evelyn Robley and her brother Howard Zinken. Also loved by her grandsons Trevor and Troy Iutzi and her great grandsons Curtis and Blake. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, June 19th at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Frank Van Veen of Calvary United Church officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 200 – 560 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R4. (on line condolences accepted at www,amgeorgefh.on.ca)

STABLEFORD: At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Tuesday, June 15th, 2004 Edward J. Stableford, formerly of Tweed Crescent, London, Ontario in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Beverly L. (Gorringe) Stableford. Dear father of William E. Stableford and his wife Glenna Allen of Ottawa, Marlene L. Waldron and her husband Alan of Fairfax, Virginia and Barbara J.Goertz and her husband Dwight of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Glenn Waldron and his wife Cindy of Fairfax, Virginia, Anne Hoover and her husband Robert of Woodbridge, Virginia, Rebecca Harley and her husband William of Bonita Springs, Florida, Anthony Goertz of Toronto, David Goertz of London and Shelby Marie Stableford of Ottawa. Also loved by his 3 great-grandchildren Alexa and John Harley and Katherine Waldron. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 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, June 19th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Robert W. Wilson officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations in memory of his wife Beverly, may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2. Mr. Stableford was a funeral director with the A. Millard George Funeral Home for over 40 years. He also served with the RCR during Word War II. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

STEVENSON — on Friday June 11, 2004 at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus. Noble Harvey Stevenson of London in his 81st year. Dear husband for 57 years and lifelong friend of Velma (nee Balson) Stevenson, dear father of John Stevenson and his wife Bev, Lynn MacKenzie and her husband Ken, and Paul Stevenson and his wife Lisa. Much loved grandfather of Luke (Amaria), Ellen, Heather, Katie, Steven, Patrick, Andrew, Tyler and Haley. Great-grandfather of Caleb. Noble was a life long educator in Burlington, Hamilton Teachers’ College and Althouse College of Education. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Noble’s life will take place on Monday June 14 at 2:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday from 2-4pm and again on Monday June 14, 2004 from 12 until 2pm. The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Jog, Drs. Schaefer and Janzen and their staff and the staff in the neurosurgery unit at the University Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the C.N.I.B. P.O. Box 32002 Stn BRM B, Toronto, ON., M7Y 5R2 or to The Movement Disorders Foundation c/o University Hospital, P.O. Box 5339, Stn. A., London, ON., N6A 5A5. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WILLIAMSON…

Peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 10th, 2004 Donald Lloyd Don” Williamson of London and Exeter. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Culbert) Williamson. Dear father of Tom Williamson and his wife Dianne of Belleville; Ted Williamson; Tim Williamson and his wife Mary; Rob Williamson and his wife Becky; Trudi Connor and her husband David and father-in-law of David Rubenhagen all of London. Predeceased by his loving daughter Terri Rubenhagen (1992). Dear brother of Shirley Ford and her husband Les; Lorraine Broumpton; and brother-in-law of Lil Williamson and Edna Williamson all of London and Roy Henderson of South Carolina. Missed by his special cousin Virginia Wood. Predeceased by his brothers Roy and Neil Williamson and sisters Thelma Williamson”

SASAGUCHI — At Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday June 9th 2004, Taeko Sasaguchi of Ailsa Craig in her 78th year. Beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ihei Sasaguchi. Dear sister of Narumi Hyatt and her husband Eric of North Bay. Predeceased by her brother Richard Sasaguchi; and her 3 sisters Kieko, Mie Ono, and Satsuki. Dear aunt of Steven Ono and his wife Colleen of Waterloo, David Hyatt and his wife Michelle of Callander, and Veronica Hyatt and her husband Douglas Orme of Toronto. Friends will be received 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
Friday, June 11th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca