Services & Obituaries

RASMUSSEN….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday December 22nd, 2003 John Eric Rasmussen of London in his 69th year. Predeceased by his son Gregory Paul Rasmussen. Dear brother of Donna Whitton and her husband Wells and Janet Rasmussen all of London. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Eric will be missed by his special friends Mary Laplante and Jim Brydges. 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 at 3:00p.m on Saturday, December 27th, 2003 with Archdeacon D. Ian Grant officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

JANES….
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Care, London on Friday, December 19th, 2003, George Janes of London in his 66th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Solomon) Janes. Loving father of Karen Laurence and her husband Fern; George Janes Jr. and Tammy Janes all of London. Dear brother of John and Peggy Janes; Claude and Alice Janes; Joan Janes all of Toronto; Judy and Norm Squire of Nfld. Loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. George will also be remembered by his special friend Flo Nicholas. Friends will be received by the family 7-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, December 24th, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. 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 (Online condolcences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

HUNT — Suddenly at his residence in London on Thursday December 18th 2003, Harry Alvin Hunt in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Leslie) Hunt. Father, grandfather, and super pappa”. Survived by 2 sons Malcolm of Peterborough and David of Zambia; and 3 daughters Marion Froom of London”

WACH:
At his residence on Thursday, December 18, 2003. Major Harry Wach of of London in his 83rd year.
Beloved husband of Kathryn Viola (Peters) Wach. Dear father of Grant Wach and his wife Susan of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Gordon Wach and his wife Elizabeth of London, Jeannette Haswell of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dear brother of Peter Wach, Nel Kozoriz, Anne Wach and Kay Wach all of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Elizabeth Wach. Also loved by his grandchildren, David, Stephen, Bryan, Paul, Keara, Maryn, Graeme and Emma, many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior the the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, December 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Cremation with inurnment to follow later at Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, P. O. Box 22027, London, ON N6C 5Y3 (on lin condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

CROZIER….

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday December 17th, 2003 Lorena Evelyn Crozier of London in her 80th year. Dear sister of Frances Nash of London and Colin Crozier and his wife Ferne of Ancaster. Predeceased by her brother Clifford and his wife Ila. Much loved aunt of Joanne Bushell and her husband George of Ottawa, Bill Crozier and his wife Sandra of Kelowna, B.C., Susan McGhee of London, Doug Crozier of Toronto and Brian Crozier and his wife Regi of Hamilton. Also loved by her many special great nieces and great nephews. Lorena will also be remembered by her dear friend Ann Chambers and family. 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, December 20th, 2003 at 2:00pm. with Reverend Robert C. Ripley and Reverend Farquhar MacKinnon officiating. Spring interment in Dungannon Cemetery, Dungannon ON. A memorial service under the auspices of the P.E.O. Sisterhood will be held at 6:45pm. on Friday. 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 charity of your choice. Lorena’s family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Trafalgar Terrace and Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care Unit for their care and support during her illness. (On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

MONKS — Peacefully at Welland General Hospital on Sunday December 14th 2003 after a brief illness, Edward Harry” Monks in his 85th year. Beloved husband of 63 years of Alice (Oakley) Monks. Beloved father of Nancy McNeil (Doug)”

EADY:
At her residence on Thursday, December 11, 2003. Marion F. Eady of London in her 76th year. Dear mother of Roy Lumsden and his wife Sue of Fort Erie, Ilene Grobov and her husband John of Dorchester, Janet Smiaris and her husband Tino of Aylmer, Linda Lumsden of British Columbia and Karen Harland of Alberta. Predeceased by her sons Jimmy (1964) and Tommy (1974) and her daughter Mary (1953). Dear sister of Veronica Eady of London and Gordon Eady of Port Elgin. Predeceased by her brothers Norm, Art, Bud and Charles and her sisters Wanda and Kitty. Also loved by her 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. At Marion’s request the will be no funeral service. Family and friends will be received at Marion’s residence on Sunday, December 14th, from 2 to 4 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Robarts Research Institute, (S.P.A.R.C.), 1400 Western Road, London, ON N6G 2V2. A. Millard George Funeral Home intrusted with arrangements 433-5184 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

JANES — At Waverley Mansion Retirement Home, London, on Tuesday December 9th 2003, Jean E. (Pettman) Janes of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late John W. Janes. Dearly loved by her niece Jane D’Earmo of London, and several other nieces and nephews. Great aunt of Gordon D’Earmo and his wife Cindy Cirello of London, and their children Michael and Jessica. Predeceased by her sister Kathleen Hunter. It was Jean’s wish that there be no visitation or service. Private cremation has taken place, with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. 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

DAWKINS…..

Peacefully after a long battle with COPD surrounded by many family members at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Campus on Saturday December 6th, 2003, Gerald Roy Gerry” Dawkins of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Mary (Guilfoyle) (Baratta) Dawkins. Dear father of Paul of Calgary; Tim (Cheryl) of Ayr. Predeceased by his daughter Janice (December 6th”

ELGIE

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Friday, December 5th, 2003, Hildegarde Winnifred Elgie of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Bruce E. Elgie. Dear mother of Paul Elgie and his wife Susan of London; Nancy Buchan and her husband Douglas of Stratford and David Elgie and his wife Adrienne of Red Lake, ON. Dear sister of Eloise Wonnacott and her husband Ronald and Lillian Howlett all of London. Daughter of the late John and Gladys Howlett and sister of the late Laverne (Bud) Howlett. Cherished grandmother of Sarah Gurr and her husband Len of London;
Stephanie Elgie of London; Robert and John Buchan both of Stratford and Kathleen Elgie of Red Lake, ON. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at Glen Cairn Baptist Church, 345 Pond Mills Road, London on Saturday, December 13th, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Hollywood officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Gideons Bible Society, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2 or the Glen Cairn Baptist Church Audiovisual Fund, 345 Pond Mills Road, London, ON N5Z 3X7 (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca) (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 433-5184)