Services & Obituaries

KERR….
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Care, London on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2003, Major Gordon B. Kerr of London in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Morrison) Kerr. Dear father of
Kenneth Kerr and his wife Nancy of London and Barbara Hubley and her husband Carmen of Dartmouth, NS. Dear brother of William (Shirley); Douglas (Millie); Donald (Joyce) and Howard. Loving grandfather of Nathan and Jonathan. There will be no funeral home visitation. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at The Salvation Army London Citadel, 555 Springbank Drive, London Sunday, December 7th, 2003 at 2:30 pm with Major Gary Venables officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Vancouver at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army London Youth Citadel Band, 555 Springbank Drive, London, ON N6J 1H3 (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca) (A. Millard George entrusted with cremation arrangements)

BARDOFF –

Suddenly at her home on November 27th, 2003. Nicole Nikki” Melissa Bardoff of London at the age of 21 after a long struggle with Juvenile Diabetes. Beloved daughter of Tony and Rhonda Lomonaco and Barry Bardoff of Toronto. Cherished sister of Kayla. Dear granddaughter of Anita Prain and George Callura”

ORTH:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Thursday, November 27, 2003. Philip Orth of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Celeste (Newton) Orth. Dear father of Lani Henson and her husband Chuck of London and Rick Orth of Newbury. Dear grandfather of Brent Henson and the late Carla White (1995) also loved by his great-grandchildren Amber Haggith and Alex White. Cremation. A service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, November 29th at 11:00 a.m. with the Venerable J. N. Doidge officiating. 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 The Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, ON N5W 3Z6 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

SEED — Dianne (nee Cameron) passed away peacefully and with dignity, with her family at her side at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Thursday November 27th 2003 in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Ray Seed of London for 38 years. Dear mother of Lea Seed of London, and Evan Seed of Ottawa. Dear daughter of Dorothy Cameron of Toronto and the late Hugh Cameron. Also survived by her brother Douglas Cameron and his wife Hedi of Dundalk; and her nephew Zachary. Dianne was a graduate of St. Martha’s School of Nursing, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Friends will be received by the family from 9.00 to 10.30 A.M. Monday December 1st at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Mass will follow at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 46 Cathcart Street, London at 11 A.M. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Many thanks to all the medical staff for their wonderful care during Dianne’s illness. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Hospice of London, 205 Oxford Street East, London N6A 5G6, the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Road East, London N6C 5J1, or the V.O.N., 1151 Florence Street, London N5W 2M7. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

KENDALL….

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday November 18th, 2003 Dorothy (Leader) Kendall of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard Kendall. Dear mother of Margaret Mitsovich of London. Dear sister Joyce Ashley-Cox and her husband Anthony of England and predeceased by her brother George. Loved by her two grandchildren Micheal Mitsovich and his wife Karen of Smith Falls and Debbie Loubert and her husband Brian of London. Also loved by her great grandson Christopher and missed by several nieces and nephews. 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 London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, November 22nd, 2003 at 11:00a.m. with Reverend Dr. Timothy G. Connor of St. George’s Anglican Church officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. George’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London ON N6H 2B6 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WILLOUGHBY — At Maple Village Retirement Home, London on Wednesday November 19th 2003, Thelma J. (Robson) Willoughby of London in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Willoughby. Dear mother of John Willoughby and his wife Janet of Waterloo. Also loved by her 2 granddaughters Patricia Leslie and her husband Donald of Walkerton, and Kristen Bowman and her husband Scott of Guelph; and her 2 nephews George Robson (and Janice) of Windsor, and James Robson and his wife Nancy of Leamington. Predeceased by her brother Thomas Robson. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the complete funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday November 22nd at 1 P.M. with Reverend Anne Beattie-Stokes of Calvary United Church officiating. Private interment on Monday November 24th in Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Memorial Fund of Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London N6C 3Z1, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

TRIPP — Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Sunday November 16th 2003, Wayne Tripp of Mount Brydges in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Jean (Scott) Tripp. Dear father of James Tripp and his wife Sarah of Arthur; and dear brother of Hilda Hall of London. 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. The funeral service will be held at the Community Christian Centre, 22243 Allen Road, Mount Brydges, (3 km south of main lights in Mount Brydges) on Wednesday November 19th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Peter Jones officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Dialysis Unit c/o London Health Sciences Centre, 748 Baseline Road East, London N6C 2R8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

FLETCHER –

Fred Fletcher of London died peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus on Saturday November 15, 2003 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Eileen and Catherine. Father in law of Bruce Allen and John Marsden. Loving Grandpa of Kyla, Robert, Sarah and Miranda. Predeceased by his siblings Margaret, Nancy and Frank, and survived by sister Gwen of Kitchener. A private family service will be held. In accordance with Fred’s wishes, his body has been donated to science. Fred had a great love of music and was a member of the Church of St. Andrew Memorial choir for 37 years. An avid golfer, gardener and bridge player, Fred will be missed by all who knew him. A tree will be planted by the family in Fred’s memory. Fred’s family extends special thanks to the compassionate nursing staff on the 7th floor of University Hospital and to Larry K. Gough of Appin, Ontario who offered great kindness and support as his roomate during Fred’s final days. Memorial contributions to the Church of St. Andrew Memorial Renovation Fund 49 Foxbar Road London ON N6C 2A6 would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca (Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home 433-5184)

MACAULAY (HERN)

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness at London Health Sciences Centre, South Street Campus, on Saturday, November 15th, 2003 Mrs. Dorothy Macaulay of London in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Macaulay and the late William (Bill) Hern. Dear mother of Dale Hern and his partner Jackie Godwin and Darlene McIntyre and her husband Rick all of London. Dear sister of Mrs. Marjorie Harvey and her husband Stan of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Ryan and Michelle McIntyre and Sean and Brent Hern all of London. Dear mother in law of Sandy Hern of London. Dear sister in law of Beryl Pearce of Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Edith Pearce and by her 2 brothers Gilbert and Howie Pearce. There was no funeral home visitation. A private family service to celebrate Dorothy’s life was held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, November 20th with Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall of Holy Trinity Anglican Church officiating, followed by interment of cremated remains in Pond Mills Cemetery, London, Ontario. 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 the Kidney FOundation of Ontario, 800 Commissioners Road East, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON N6A 4G5. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Doctors and nursing staff on 2 Middlesex and the ICU for their special care to our mother and support to our family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HUTCHINSON — Peacefully at L.H.S.C. Westminster Campus on Friday November 14th 2003, surrounded by his loving family, Allan Hutchinson of London, went into the presence of the Lord, in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Joan (Gonyou) Hutchinson. Dear father of Loralee Wettlaufer and her husband Andy of London, Jeffery Hutchinson and his wife Kimberley of Ottawa, and Joel Hutchinson and his wife Meredith Jones-Hutchinson of London. Dearly loved Papa of Kelly and Daniel Wettlaufer; Rachael, Charlie and Molly Hutchinson. Dear brother of Kay (Doug) Luff of Hanover, and Bob (Fern) Hutchinson of Chesley; predeceased by his parents Walter and May Hutchinson and brother Graydon Hutchinson. Loved son-in-law and friend of Catherine and Gordon Gonyou. Friends will be received by the family on Monday November 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family graveside service will be held at Woodhull Cemetery, London. A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at Wortley Baptist Church, 250 Commissioners Road East, London, on Tuesday November 18th at 2 P.M. with Reverend Mike MacKrell officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Compassion Canada, Box 5591, London N6A 5G8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca