Services & Obituaries

COLL —- Margaret (Nee Wallace) of London passed away Saturday February 21st, 2004 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, in her 67th year. Pre-deceased by her husband Norman and parents William and Mae Wallace. Dear mother of Reverend Kendall Reimer of Watford, Norelle Warren of Blenheim, Thomas Coll of London, and the late Christopher Coll of London. Dear sister of Pauline Males (Frederick) of Port Stanley, Donna Smith (Paul) of London, William Wallace (Rosemary) of London, Vernon Wallace (Brenda) of London, Meredith Wallace (Virginia) of London, Judith Easter of Etobicoke, Carole Mazzi (Tony) of Columbus, Ohio, Eon Wallace (Margaret) of London, and by the late Beverley Wallace, the late Charmaine Hall and the late Thomas Wallace. Loved nan of Thomas Reimer, Aaron Reimer and Nikolas Coll. Dear aunt of David Hall. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. South, London (433-5184) on Monday February 23 from 7-9pm. Funeral service to take place at St. George’s Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London on Tuesday February 24th at 1pm. Burial to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. On line Condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

FLORY — At Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital on Saturday February 21st 2004, Irene M. (Jacobs) Flory of Strathroy, and formerly of London, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Lloyd J. Flory. Dear mother of Carole and Lynne Flory of Burlington. Dear sister of Wilfred Jacobs of London, and Carolyn Johnston and her husband Gordon of Port Lambton. 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 complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday February 24th at 1.30 P.M. Cremation. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their appreciation for the wonderful care and support received from Julie and Paul Van Hoof. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

NEUFELD — At St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Thursday February 19th 2004, Dr. Abram Herman Neufeld, M.D., C.M., Ph.D., F.C.I.C., of London in his 97th year. Born in the Ukraine region of Russia in 1907 and emigrated to Canada in 1923. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in Honors Chemistry 1934, M.Sc. 1935 and Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry 1937. In 1936 he commenced work at McGill University with Dr. J. B. Collip as a Professor in Biochemistry, Endocrinology and as a Research Associate. From 1943 to 1946 Dr. Neufeld served as a major in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and liaison officer to the Office of the Surgeon General in Washington. For his war service he was awarded the War Medal, the Defense Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and the Degree of Officer of the United States Legion of Merit. After the war Dr. Neufeld studied medicine and graduated from McGill University Medical School in 1950. For the next ten years Dr. Neufeld was Chief of Biochemistry and Nuclear Medicine at Queen Mary Veterans Hospital and a lecturer at McGill. In 1960, Dr. Neufeld become Head of Pathological Chemistry at the University of Western Medical School and Head of Clinical Pathology at Victoria Hospital, London. Dr. Neufeld was named Emeritus Professor upon retirement in 1972. Dr. Neufeld has always had a deep interest in Medical Research as evidenced by his numerous research grants, publications and continuous activity in many learned societies. He has served as editor of the Canadian Medical Association Journal and the Medical Services Journal of Canada. He was one of the founders of the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemistry, the First President of the Canadian Association of Medical Biochemists and an Honorary Member, an Honorary Secretary of the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies and a member of the US National Research Council Committee on Hemoglobin Standardization. Dr. Neufeld was awarded a Senior and Life Member of the Canadian Medical Association, a life member of the London and District Academy of Medicine, an Emeritus Member of the Canadian Haematology Society, the Canadian Association of Pathologists and the American Society of Haematology, the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States and a Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada. Dr. Neufeld with his wife Lily enjoyed many years of retirement through visiting family and friends, reading and travel. His writings did not cease with his professional years. In retirement, he translated and wrote a book Herman and Katharina

KELLY….
Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria on Monday, February 16th, 2004, Mrs. Hilda (Hann) Kelly of London. Beloved wife of the late William Joseph Kelly. Dear mother of Bill Kelly and Sue; Patrick Kelly; Michael Kelly all of London; Carol Todd and her husband Len of Komoka; Cheryl Pattison and her husband Arthur of Denfield; Fern and her husband Jack; Don and his wife Patsy all of B.C. Dear sister of Gertie; Alma and Edna all of Alberta.
Predeceased by her brother John and her sisters Sarah and Mary. Also loved by her grandchildren
Cyndi; Darren; Kevin; Jason; Brian; Laurie; Ashley; Danielle; Jimmy and great-grandchildren Ryan; Daylon; Jordan; Tyler; Ben; Breanna and Marlee. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London on Thursday, February 19th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Road, London, ON N6A 3R6 (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

STOKES:
At London Health Sciences Centre, South Street Campus on Monday, February 16, 2004. Jane Ann (Tackaberry) Stokes of London in her 69th year. Beloved wife of The Reverend J. Keith Stokes. Dear mother of Owen Stokes and his wife Karen, David Stokes, Jennifer Frew and her husband Kyle all of Toronto and Tony Stokes of London. Dear sister of John Tackaberry and his wife Doreen of St. Catharines and Elizabeth Rea and her husband Michael of Owen Sound. Dear sister-in-law of Wendy and Winston Earl of Merrickville and the late Dorothy Pye. Also loved by her grandchildren Elizabeth and Andrew Stokes, Ben and Anne Stokes and Jane and Alexander Frew. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Service will be conducted at The Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 49 Foxbar Road at Wellington Road, London on Thursday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Brian McKay and The Reverend Sidney Smithson officiating. Cremation to follow. 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)

KEELER:
Elsie Elizabeth Keeler (formerly Lampkin/ nee Passmore), of London and formerly of Hamilton, surrounded by her loved ones, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2004 at Parkwood Hospital, London in her 74th year. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Ross Keeler and the late Jack Lampkin. She will be sadly missed by her children Ruth Lampkin-Smith, Jeannie Kennedy, Terri and her husband Rob Sparling and Brian Keeler and his wife Diane. Cherished grandma of Adam and Farrah, Emily and Ellen and Matthew and Ryan. Elsie was the loved daughter-in-law of Lisa Keeler and sister-in-law of Marion and Bob Thomas and Dave and Lois Keeler. Dearly loved aunt to Jim and Carol Lampkin and Gwen and Don Gray. Predeceased by her brother Edmund Passmore. Elsie’s life was filled with giving love and laughter to others in any way she could, teaching acceptance and unconditional love. She was a member of the Bethlehem Chapter of O.E.S. and a 10 year volunteer at the L. H. S. C. Oncology Department. Her delightful sense of humor and practical jokes will be missed by all. Elsie was a very special person that had many, many friends – all who claimed her as their best friend” – what an honour it has been to have had her in our lives. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”

SAP….
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London lovingly surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday, February 15th, 2004, Miss Nancy Anne Sap of London in her 51st year. Beloved daughter of the late Maurice (1986) and Elsie (Sobry) Sap (2001). Dear sister of Linda Pyne and her husband Jim of St. Thomas. Predeceased by her sister Priscilla Patsy” Reynolds (1995). Dear aunt of Melissa and Matthew Pyne; Elisa Badder and her husband Mike; Ellen and Elaine Reynolds. Dear great-aunt of Stephanie”

GLINAVS…
Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre-University Campus on Thursday, February 12th, 2004, John” Janis Arvids Glinavs of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Erika (Griva) Glinavs. Dear father of Guntis and his wife Vicky of London. Beloved grandfather of Erik. John was a long time member of the London area heavy construction community. Working with Ed Fellner”

BUEHRMANN….

Peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 8th, 2004 Kuno Buehrmann of Dorchester and formerly of London in his 74th year. Dearly loved husband of Margit (Siewert) Buehrmann for over 48 years. Dear father of Deborah Thatcher and her husband Doug of Dorchester; Julia Buehrmann and her husband Murray Smith of Port Franks; Rita Johnson and her husband Graham of Dorchester and
Mark Buehrmann of Toronto. Dear brother of Maria Willems and her husband Christian of Germany.
Loved by his 9 grandchildren Natale, Desiree, Tim, Danielle, Cameron, Drew, Alison, Lyanne and Kate and many nieces, nephews and cousins. For many years Kuno was actively involved with the German-Canadian Club of London and served as president from 1971 to 1973. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to a service to celebrate Kuno’s life which will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, 2004 at 2:30p.m. in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London with Reverend Jeffrey Smith of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8

LETHBRIDGE:
At her residence on Monday, February 9, 2004. Margaret Anne Peggy” (Martin) Lethbridge of London. Beloved wife of Stewart J. Lethbridge. Dear mother of John Lethbridge and his wife Kelly “