Services & Obituaries

HOGG —- Courageously at her residence in London on Thursday October 2nd 2003, M. Joan (Bromley) Hogg in her 73rd year. Cherished mother of Shirley Riggs and her husband Brian, Eva Douglas, Peter Hogg, Barbara Jennings and her husband Peter all of London; and predeceased by her daughter Linda Hogg. Dear sister of Art Bromley and his wife Linda, and Keith Bromley and his wife Hazel, and predeceased by her sister Marion Lockwood. Dearly loved by her 4 grandchildren; Jessica Riggs, Alex Douglas, and David and Ben Jennings. Joan was born on September 28, 1931 on a farm near the village of Westmeath, Ontario. Joan graduated from the Lorraine School of Nursing in Pembroke, Ontario in 1952 and worked in several of the communities she lived in but became a stay-at-home mother as her family got larger. She returned to nursing at Extendicare Nursing Home here in London and worked there until her retirement in 1990. Joan has travelled to many parts of the world and has visited parks all over Canada in order to hike, camp and watch wildlife. Genealogy was another of her interests and she compiled extensive family records. Joan also had a passion for books, having collected and read hundreds over the years. She was very devoted to her grandchildren and was always happy to babysit at a moment’s notice. The complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday October 4th at 1 P.M. with Reverend Philip Newman of Riverside United Church officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Friends of Algonquin Park, Box 248, Whitney ON KOJ 2M0, would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

JURJANS — Suddenly in Riga, Latvia on Tuesday September 30th 2003, Skaidrite Aina (Liepa) Jurjans of London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Valdis Rikards Jurjans (1997). Dear mother of Martin and his wife Christine, Aija Frania and her husband Henry, Juris, Maris, Rita Rumbold and her husband Allan, and Paul and Sue. Dear sister of Egils Liepa and Aija Lordo. Also loved by her grandchildren Skye and her husband Anthony, Dawn and her husband Stephen, Benjamin, Marika, Martin, Dagan, Sandra, Alex, Katrina and Maija. Dear great-grandmother of Rachael, Chloe and Michaela. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Tuesday October 7th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday October 8th at 1 P.M. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate that memorial donations be made to the Apes Vidas Skola (Skaidrite’s high school) in Latvia. Cheques can be made out to Apes Vidas Skola

WICHMAN:
Wichman, Nina Irene – It is with deep sadness that we announce her sudden passing on September 28, 2003. She joins her beloved husband Ulf Frithiof and will be dearly missed by her children, Kristina, Monika, Rolf, and Bert and their spouses Mike, Tony, Elizabeth, and Trudy as well as her five grandchildren, Rachel, Christian, Amanda, Eric, and Anna. Her family was the centre of her universe but she had many special friends including Kerstin and Marilyn . She was a dedicated nurse for many years at Victoria Hospital and St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. She also had a special talent for cooking and handicrafts. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, October 4th at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend James R. Garey of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R6 or the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 would be appreciated by the family. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

JASKO:
At his residence on Sunday, September 28, 2003. Michael Jasko of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Anna Jasko. Dear father of Margaret Ryan and her husband Jamie of Orangeville and Helena Dixon of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Also loved by his grandson Andrew, his granddaughter Nicole and his great-granddaughters Trinity and Brooklyn. 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 where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Vladimir Morin of the Russian Orthodox Church of Holy Sudary of Christ the Saviour officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, Suite 100, 555 Southdale Road East, London, ON N6E 1A2 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

GREENHILL….
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, September 28th, 2003, Mrs. Beulah Bee” (Westgate) Greenhill. Beloved wife of the late Charles Greenhill. Dear mother of Bev Charles Greenhill and his wife Karen of Hensall. Bee was one of 13 children of the late Alex and Cora Westgate. Dear sister of Beryl Cole and her husband Frank of Thorndale; Norma Westgate of Strathroy; Palmer Westgate; Paul Westgate both of London; Clara Westgate of Victoria”

HARRIS….

Peacefully at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Wednesday, September 24th, 2003 George Gilbert Harris of London in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Wales) Harris. Dear father of Kenneth Harris and his wife Bev, Kathleen McDonald and her husband Alex, Colleen Bannon and her husband Steve all of London and George Harris Jr. and his wife Nancy of Ridgetown. Predeceased by his son Gordon Harris. Dear brother of Jack Harris of London. Predeceased by his brothers Albert, Fred, Richard and Raymond Harris and his sister Leone Essery. Dear grandfather of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.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, September 26th, 2003 at 1:00p.m. with Reverend Lorenzo Ramirez of Empress United Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant 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 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

COX….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus, on Sunday, September 21, 2003 Norma Lee Cox of London in her 42nd year. Beloved wife of Royston Cox. Dear mother of David Cox and his wife Mojdeh, Orandy O’Neil Cox and Romane Royston Cox all of London. Dear daughter of Pearlina Bailey Reid of Jamaica. Loving sister of nine brothers and sisters. Loving grandmother of Darius David Cox. Norma will be missed by her best friends Dorrett and Alma, many other friends and her church family. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9p.m. on Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.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, September 27th, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Thomas Charles of Pillar of Fire Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. A Service of Song will be conducted in the chapel at 7:00p.m. on Friday. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Centre, 790 Commissioner’s Road East, London ON N6A 4L6 or to Childreach of London, 265 Maitland Street, London ON N6B 2Y3. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

FLETCHER:
Peacefully at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Sunday, September 21, 2003. Leona A. (Gilroy) Fletcher of London in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Fletcher (1975). Dear mother of Irene A. Black and Harold C. Fletcher and his wife Stella all of London, Predeceased by her sisters Irene, Pearl and Marjorie Gilroy and her brothers Harold Gilroy and Roy and Donald Luce. Also loved by her grandchildren Craig, Brad, Faye and Lee Black, her great-grandchildren Sherry, Trevor and Corey Black and her nephews John and Don Luce. 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 Wednesday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Arthur G. Hiley of Byron United Covenant Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

ALEXANDER —- Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Sunday September 21st 2003, Doreen (Kenny) Alexander of London. Beloved wife of the late Norman Alexander (January 25, 1996). Predeceased by her infant daughter Gail, and dear daughter of the late William and Margaret Kenny. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday September 24th at 1 P.M. with Reverend Donald R. Ford of St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church officiating. Private interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HARRIS-WALES …….. On Saturday September 20th 2003, surrounded by his loving family, Gordon Stanley Harris, formerly of London, passed away at his Grand Bend home after a short battle with cancer, in his 67th year. Long time companion and best friend of Win Kilbourne. Dear father of Darlene Michelle (Shelly) Burrell and her husband Steve of Strathroy; beloved son of George Harris and the late Kathleen Harris; loved by his sisters Kathleen McDonald and Colleen Bannon, and brothers George and Ken, and other family members. Also loved by his grandchildren Terra and Ben, and his cherished pets Shadow and Bulldozer. Cremation has taken place, and a graveside service for the interment of cremated remains will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London, on Tuesday September 23rd at 11 A.M. (please gather inside main gate) with Reverend Lorenzo Ramirez of Empress United Church officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6. 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