Services & Obituaries

ROBINSON — Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Wednesday June 9th 2004, Clifford Alfred Robinson of London in his 82nd year. Loving husband of Eva (Frank) Robinson for 56 years. He will be sadly missed by his children; Laura (and Jon) Wilson, Mary, Kathryn, Bill (and Colleen), Peter (and Marilyn), Barbara, George (and Jennis), Dick (and Shirley), Marj, and Elaine Wilder. Dear brother of Betty Babister and Judi Wagenaar; and predeceased by his brother Ted and sisters Marguerite Wilkey and Irene Graham. He will be fondly remembered by his 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family service to celebrate Clifford’s life is to be held. Memorial donations would be appreciated to St. Martin-In-The-Fields Church Memorial Fund, 489 Pine Tree Drive, London N6H 3M9, or the charity of your choice. Special thanks to the St. Joseph’s Health Care team for their compassionate care. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LENNOX (nee Wemp) Helen B. Passed away surrounded by her family at the London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus on June 3, 2004 at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her husband David Lennox (1977). Dear mother of Margaret Smith and her husband Michael of Toronto, Virginia Kelly of Toronto, Penny Mitchell and her husband Barrie Entwistle of Toronto, Christian Lennox and his wife Joan of London, and Heather Lennox of London. Dear sister fo Dorothy Bassett of Seaforth and the late Jack Wemp, sister-in-law of Helen Wemp. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Anne, Emily, Jill, Sarah, Katie, Luke, Samantha, Michael and Mason and grandson-in-law Ewan. Helen will be missed by her many friends and colleagues from Emco Limited, the IODE William Gartshore and Municipal Chapters, Aberdeen Public School and from her many years of curling. Helen was an amazing inspiration to everyone for her ability to overcome her many health challenges and enjoy her life and family. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at University Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, VIctoria Hospital and Parkwood Hospital, and especially to Dr. Manfred Harth for all their kindness and care over the past 28 years. 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 in the chapel on Tuesday June 8, 2004 at 1pm. Memorial donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Lawson Research Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital c/o Dr. Manfred Harth’s Research, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4V2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

PENNIE
Suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marjorie Pennie (nee Tennant), peaceful ly passed away at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth James Pennie (1993). Survived by her children John Pennie and his wife Marilyn Field, Mary Siddall and her husband David Siddal l , and Laura Kennedy-Rankin and her husband John Rankin. Also survived by her grandchildren Todd Pennie, Ryan and his wife Caroline Pennie, Selby and her husband David Copeland, Sanford Siddall , Kristie Kennedy, Andrew Kennedy, Karolyn Kennedy and great-grandchildren Isabel, Ian, Abigail , Clara, Alec, and Bronte Marjorie. A special thanks to Dr. Brendan Dempsey for his special care and to the marvelous nursing staff on A6 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Private Cremation was held on June 2, 2004. A memorial service, with interment, will be held Thursday, June 24, at 3 p.m. at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London (472-3443). In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, N6A 4V2.
A sad goodbye to a loving, caring and feisty lady. We will miss you.

HODGERT:

Peacefully at her residence on Friday May 28th, 2004 Margaret Hodgert of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Hodgert (2003). Dear mother of Paul Hodgert and his wife Jessie of Brockville, Susan Long and her husband Gary of Delaware, Leslie Duncan and her husband Brad, Kevin Hodgert and his wife Melanie, D’Arcy Hodgert and his wife Lori all of London, Barry Hodgert and his partner Tony Lea of Toronto and daughter- in- law Sue Weston of Niagara Falls. Predeceased by her son Scott Hodgert (1985). Loving grandmother of 16 Grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A special thank you to the Palliative Care providers and to Dr. Susan McLaren. A private family service to celebrate Marg’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday May 31, 2004, interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MAY-HODGINS
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, May 27th, 2004 Eileen Gladys (nee Yahnke) May-Hodgins, known as Mickey””,0
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BURNS:
Lilyan Agnes (Davenport) daughter of the late Harry and Alice Davenport and mother of Michael Stephen Burns. Predeceased by her husband Warrant Officer Wray Burns, C.D. in 1964 and by two sisters. Following cremation, interment has taken place in the Davenport family plot in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BUCHANAN:
At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus. Lorne M. Buchanan of London in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Lois (Hutt) Buchanan. Dear brother of Beverley Donald, Diane Bouchard and her husband Moe, Ray Buchanan and his wife Aurore and Don Buchanan. Dear brother-in-law of Casey Nirshl and her husband Don, Barry Hutt and his wife Rita, Wayne Hutt and his wife Gayle and Paul Hutt and wife Laura. Predeceased by his brothers Ross Buchanan (Dot) and Butch Buchanan (Grace) and his brother-in-law Fred Donald. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 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, May 21st at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St.George Street, London N6A 3A1 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

FREDERIKA BLAAK
After a brief illness, while being surrounded by her family and knowing that Jesus was wai ting for her, Mom passed away on Monday evening, May 17, 2004. In Canada she is survived by her husband Wilt Blaak; children and spouses: Yvonne Jeavons and her husband Rob of Dorchester; Fred Blaak and his wife Karen of London; Monique Krickhan and her husband Martin of London; Ray Blaak and his wi fe Litsa Chatzivasileiou of Richmond B.C.; Erwin Blaak and his wife Shauna of Edmonton, Alberta and Rochelle Blaak of Vancouver B.C. She was the happy grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild. Dear cousin of Wieger DeJong and his wife Coby of Stratfordville, Ont . In Holland she is survived by sisters Hillie, Nellie and Wil (in-law) DeJong, her brother Thijs DeJong and his wife Joan, and their children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday the A. Mi l l ard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South,
London. A service to celebrate Frederika’s life will be held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church at 1320
Wilton Ave., London Ont. Friday, May 21st, at 11:00 a.m. It was Mom’s wish to be cremated. Every one is invited to join the family for the interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A time of refreshments
and fellowship will follow at the church. At the family’s request flowers are gratefully declined. As an
expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Apheresis Group, care of Dr. Bill Clark, London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) research. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and
deep appreciation to all the medical staff at the Victoria Hospital Critical Care Unit for their compassion and tender care.

DAVIDSON: At his residence on Monday, May 17th, 2004 David W. Davidson of London in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Brigitta ( Schroeder) Davidson. Dear father of Chris Davidson (Julie) of Vancouver, Washington; Jeff Davidson (Christine) and Stephen Davidson (Erin) of London; and Donald Davidson (Brooke) of Tillsonburg. Dear son of George and Marjorie Davidson of London. Dear brother of Gary Davidson (Eva Jean) of Komoka; Lynne Player (Scott) of Toronto; Brian Davidson (Marsha) of Sarnia; Alan Davidson (Krista) and Paul Davidson of London. Much loved grandfather of Bradley, Dorian, Ashley, Megan and Ryan Davidson. Also loved by his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Philip Newman of Riverside United Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. 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 Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Brian Tumor Foundation of Canada, 600 Colborne Street, Suite 301, London, ON N6B 3R9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BROUGHTON: At London Health Sciences Centre -University Campus on Monday, May 17th, 2004 Ursula Ula” (Macartney) Broughton in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late John H.K. (Jack) Broughton (1999). Dear mother of David Broughton and his wife Ruth”