Services & Obituaries

BACSI — Tibor Bacsi of London, a gentle, good and decent human being, left us Sunday May 16th 2004 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of 53 years to Violet (Kokeza) Bacsi. Dear son of the late Iren and Ferenc Bacsi; brother of the late Klara Campbell/Telekes; uncle of Clara Emma Bacsi; godfather of John Uzonyi; great-uncle of Steven Paul Braun and Peter Michael Braun; great-great-uncle of Samantha Klare Braun; also remembered fondly by Victoria (Vicki) Moreau and by many friends. Tibor was a retired employee of the University of Western Ontario. He loved reading, weight lifting, gardening and caring for his Scottie, Argyll. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church (St. Stephen of Hungary Congregation), 377 Oakland Avenue, London, on Wednesday May 19th at 12 Noon with Reverend Nicholas Deak officiating. Cremation to follow. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7.30 o’clock. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

STRUTHERS — At Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London, on Saturday May 15th 2004, Jane (Minott) Struthers of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late W. Orval Struthers. Survived by Telf Struthers and his wife Vera of Hanover, Shirley Thompson and her husband Dale of Lion’s Head, and Jaeney Chun and her husband Hwan of Mississauga, and all their families. Predeceased by her sister Mary . Dear friend of Lenie Vandeloo and Roberta Breau both of London. 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, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday May 18th at 1 P.M. with Reverend Anne Beattie-Stokes of White Oaks United Church officiating. Interment will take place in Elma Centre Cemetery, Elma Township (near Atwood) later in the afternoon at 4 P.M. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario Foundation, 746 Baseline Road East, Suite 406, London N6C 5Z2; White Oaks United Church Memorial Fund, 1901 Jalna Boulevard, London N6E 3V9; the Rothome Women’s and Family Shelter, 42 Stanley Street, London N6C 1B1; or the London Council of Women c/o 6 Fairlane Crescent, London N6K 3E9. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

Lynch — at London Health Sciences Centre – Westminster Campus on Friday May 14, 2004. Betty (Johnston) Lynch of London in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Mr. Matthew Lynch. Dear mother of Andrew (Kandra) Lynch of St. Thomas and Heather (Nathan Lundrigan) Lynch of London, and by her Grandkids” Cheeko and Kobi. Also loved by many nieces”

HOLLOWELL … Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus on Thursday, May 6th, 2004 Walter E. Boydie” Hollowell of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Ida May (Cannom) Hollowell. Dear father of Beverley Ann Stainton and her husband Peter and Laurie Rae Workman and her husband Douglas all of London. Predeceased by his sisters Violet”

ALLAN…Ralph Thomas MacKinnon Allan peacefully at home on May 5th, 2004, in his 63rd year after a courageous and determined battle. Dearly beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Delaute) and loving father of Margaret and Alison, all of London. Dear brother of Mollie McBride of Houston, Texas. Father-in-law of David Kulikowski and Anthony Trollope of London. Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Margaret Allan of Granby, Quebec and his sister Margaret Higginson of Kitchener, Ontario. Appreciated for his sharp mind, generous spirit, and keen sense of humour, Tom will be remembered by family, friends, and colleagues as a loving husband and father, respected businessman, philanthropist, and good friend. During his time in London, he made many dear friends and contributed greatly to his community through both his professional and charitable activities. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation at home, 2133 Westdel Bourne, from 4:30-8pm on Friday, May 7th and Sunday, May 9th. A memorial service celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Monday, May 10th at 11am at First-St. Andrews United Church, 350 Queens Avenue at Waterloo Street in London, with the Reverend Dr. David McKane officiating. Special thanks to the nursing team at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Dr. Kirk Hamilton, and the Wellspring caregiver support group who helped make it possible for Tom to spend his last weeks at home. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2; or the London Community Foundation, 130 King Street, London ON N6A 1C5, would be appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca (A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London ON N6C 3X1 entrusted with arrangements 433-5184).

NEALE….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Campus, London on May 4th, 2004 Keith Perry Neale of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Dora (Holmquist) Neale and the late Doreen (McCaw) Neale. Dear father of Don Neale and his wife Karen of Brantford and Paul Neale and his wife Nancy of Markham. Dear step-father of Darlene Henderson and her husband Jim of Parry Sound; Roger Sysiuk and his wife Sue of Pickering and Debbie Wilson and her husband Ross of Brantford. Dear brother of Marion Regan and her husband Ken of London and Beatrice Ambrose and her husband John of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his sister Catherine Bailey and his brother-in-law George Bailey. Much loved Grandpa” of Tamara”

BETKUS:
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Sheila Doris (Brown) Betkus of London in her 74th year. Dear mother of Wendy Wood and her husband Douglas of London, Robert Betkus and his wife Mary of McBride, B.C. and Debra Knight and her husband John of Warsaw. Also loved by her grandchildren, Teresa, Jessica, Sarah-Cody, Christopher, Kyle, Georgia, Amy and Rebecca. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, May 8th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Robin’s Hill Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the C. N. I. B. 749 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or to Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 5J1. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

CLONEY:
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, May 3, 2004. Joseph Edward Big Joe” Cloney of London in his 80th year. Dear father of Helen Cloney of Toronto”

CARPENTER — passed away at his residence on Friday April 30, 2004. Robert D. Carpenter of London in his 58th year. Robert was predeceased by his wife Claire (Descary) Carpenter. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Joanne Labelle, Christinne Labelle and Steven Labelle all of London, and by his sister Mary Shea and her husband William of London. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Karlie, Tanner, Tatum, Christopher, Mickenzie, and Brienna. Robert was predeceased by his parents Frank and Jean Carpenter of London. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday from 7-9pm where the funeral service will take place in the chapel on Tuesday May 4 at 11:00am. Burial to follow at Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St Thomas. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George St., London, ON., N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca