Services & Obituaries

THOMPSON — At Longworth Long Term Care, London, on Sunday January 25th 2004, John E. Thompson of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Jean G. (Moorhouse) Thompson. Dear father of Murray Thompson of Gloucester and Carol (Mrs. Rick Madzia) of London. Predeceased by his parents, Hattie and Roy Thompson and his brother, Lloyd. Kind and much adored grandfather of Lauren and Ryan Madzia. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.Thursday January 28th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, January 30th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

FRENCH — Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Saturday January 24th 2004, with his family by his side, Arthur Henry French of London in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Adrienne (Coughlan) French. Dear father of Susan of Vancouver B.C., Brian and his wife Susana of London, Nickie and her husband Randy of St. Thomas, Mark and his wife Carol of Surrey B.C., and Robin of London. Dear brother of Violet Stone of England. Also loved by his grandchildren; Lila, Jaison, Vanessa, Jesse and Justin of Vancouver B.C.; Anthony and Joshua of London; Beckie and Jessica of London; and Jennifer and Joshua of Surrey B.C. Mr. French was a Bell Pioneer of Northern Telecom. In keeping with Arthur’s wishes, private cremation has taken place. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the McCormick Home Foundation of Alzheimer Outreach Program, 230 Victoria Street, London N6A 2C2. 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

DUNFEY (Walker)….

Peacefully at Cedarmere Manor, London on January 23rd, 2004 Mabel G. (Walker) Dunfey of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Dunfey. Dear mother of Patricia Walker Richmond and her husband Bob of London. Dear sister of Stella Chalk of Aylmer. Predeceased by her grandson Robbie. Dear grandmother of David, Michael and Peter Richmond and great-grandmother of Christopher (Kit), Alexandra, Gillian, Jonathan, Sam, Elsie, Malcolm and Matthew. Sincere thanks to Roma-Lynn, David and the staff of Cedarmere for the excellent and compassionate care Mabel received. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday January 26th, 2004 at 11:00am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of you choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WILCOX:
Peacefully at home on Thursday, January 22, 2004. Jack Douglas Bud” Wilcox of London in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Pat M. (Taylor) Wilcox. Dear father of Randall J. Wilcox and Tanya of Beachville”

MANZARA:
Peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 21, 2004. Rita (Kroger) Manzara of London in her 52nd year. Beloved wife of Michael A. Manzara. Dear mother of Jason McMurray and Wayde McMurray and his wife Natasha all of London. Dear daughter of Frieda Kroger and the late Hermann Kroger. Dear step-mother to Michelle Manzara, Nathan Manzara and his partner Tabitha Matthews and Jordan Manzara all of London. Dear sister of Herb Kroger and his wife Janet and Sylvia Breuninger and her husband George all of London. 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, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, January 26th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 89 Granton Drive, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N5 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WILSON…..
Peacefully at North Lambton Rest Home, Forest on Tuesday, January 20th, 2004, Anne Marie (Waterman) Wilson of Forest in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Don Minzen. Dear mother of
Donny, David, Billy, Debbie and Kevin. Dear sister of Robert, Barbara and William. Loving grandmother of eight grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London on Thursday, January 22nd, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Arthur Krueger and Pastor Evelyn Krueger officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R6 (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WOLFE — Suddenly at her home in London on Sunday January 18th 2004, Lisa Marie Wolfe in her 21st year. Beloved daughter of Wilson and Tammy Wolfe of London. Cherished love of David Kinley. Dear sister of Christopher Wolfe, and dear granddaughter of Kenneth Black and Mary Lebel all of London. Predeceased by her grandmother Donna Black. Private cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Lisa’s life will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 19 Holborn Avenue at Briscoe Street West, London, on Friday January 23rd at 1 P.M. with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Friends will be received 2 hours prior to the service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario Foundation, 746 Baseline Road East. Suite 406, London N6C 5Z2 or 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

FURNESS….
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, January 17th, 2004, Edward Harcourt Furness of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Hazel Mary (Frost) Furness. Dear father of Christine Caddey of London; Victor Furness (Evelyn) of London and Roy Furness (Sue) of Sudbury. Dear brother-in-law of Ruth Furness of Sarnia. Loving grandfather of Shawn; Angela; Sarah; Celina; Robert and great-grandchildren Josh and Kayden. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 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, January 19th, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

DEAR…Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, after a courageous struggle, on Thursday January 15th, 2004 Clare D. Dear of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Madeline V. (Parsons) Dear. Loving father of Clare Dear and his wife Diane of London and Susan Kasza and her husband David of Uxbridge. Dear brother of Norman Dear and his wife Mary; Shirley Jeffrey; Betty Lang and brother-in-law of Ruth Dear all of London. Predeceased by his brother Arthur Dear. Also loved by his grandchildren Meghan & Christopher Dear and Christopher Kasza. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. on 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, January 17th, 2004 at 11:00a.m. with Reverend Robert W. Wilson of Wortley Baptist Church officiating. 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 Street London ON N6A 3R6 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association 442 Adelaide Street, North, London ON N6B 3H8. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WRIGHT:
Suddenly at home on Thursday, January 15, 2004. John William Jack” Wright of London in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Beatrice E. (Bamford) Wright. Dear father of Donna Wright of Toronto”