Services & Obituaries

BROWN:
In Mississauga on Thursday, July 3, 2003. Margaret (Kent) Brown of Mississauga and formerly of London in her 92nd. year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Brown. Dear mother of Tom Brown and his wife Brenda of Mississauga. Also loved by her grandson Peter Brown and his wife Cheryl of Mississauga, her step-granddaughter Cindy Nelson and her great-grandchildren Lacey Anne and Bryson Brown; Antoine and Iesha Nelson and her nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London on Tuesday, July 8th at 1:00 p.m. (meet at cemetery office) with Reverend Frank Van Veen of Calvary United Church officiating. No flowers please, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. A. Millard George Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 433-5184 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

RONSON:
Harry Ronson slipped the bonds of Earth, Wednesday, July 3, 2003 at Bayfield Rainbow Valley Camp site. Born in Liverpool, England. Predeceased by his wife Charlotte Ronson, parents Robert and Ruth Ronson, sister Betty Woodcock and brother-in-law Eric Woodcock. Harry served with the R. A. F. during World War II as a radar instructor at the Clinton Air Force Base, Ontario. In 1944 He returned to England to participate in D-Day activities. A love of Canada brought him back in 1947 and he later became a Canadian citizen. For many years Harry owned Radio Labs and T.V. Repair on Hamilton Road. Harry was member of the London Videography Club and was an avid London Little Theatre volunteer, working in the era of Peter Dearing and later with Lockwood Films. Harry resided for many years in Dorchester and later in London. Harry loved life and gave generously in time and compassion to all that he knew. His many friends admired him in life and will miss his loving nature immensely. Beloved uncle to Peter and Ann Woodcock and Susan Woodcock all in England. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life and will be received one hour prior to the service being conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Harry loved animals, so a donation to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A tree will be planted in Harry’s memory. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

DAVIDSON:
On Sunday, June 29, 2003, following a courageous battle, C. Ross Davidson of London in his 65th year. Life partner of Roy Gardner for 40 years. Predeceased by his parents, Charles and Grace Davidson (1964), sister Doreen Tichbourne (1984), and brother Jack Davidson (2001). Survived and fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Marilyn Davidson of Strathroy, Daisy Nicoll ,Hetty Gerosky and Rose Gardner all of London. Dear uncle of Corky and David, Noel and Lauren Pullen of Vancouver; John, Marsha and Sarah Davidson of Strathroy; Rick and Stephanie, Scott and Samantha Tichbourne; Peter, Barb and Leslie Tichbourne all of London; Jim Davidson; Jeff and Sharon, Cody and Courtney Davidson all of Strathroy. Cremation. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2003 at 2:00pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 would be greatly appreciated. A. Millard George Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 433-5184 (On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

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ROUSSIE

Peacefully at home in London on Saturday, June 28th, 2003, Carl Roussie in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Mabel Peewee” (Brine) Roussie. Dear father of Diane Haas and her husband Larry of Birr and Carol Carson and her husband Tony of Owen Sound. Dear brother of Harold “”Hal”” Roussie and his wife May of Montreal. Also loved by his grandchildren Karey”

GRIFFITHS — At his residence in London on Friday June 27th 2003, Thomas Tom” Griffiths in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Forrester) Griffiths. Dear father of Norman Griffiths of St. Thomas”

JOHANNES —- Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Friday June 27th 2003, Gail Louise Johannes R.N., of London, in her 48th year. Beloved daughter of Ed and Mary Johannes of London. Dear sister of Nancy Thibert and her husband Bob of London. Treasured aunt of Jennifer MacDonald and her husband Ryan, Michelle Bonnallie and her husband Shaun, and Jamie Thibert (and Jen Soetemans) all of London. Dear niece of Margaret Gay and her husband Alex, Norma Sharpe and her husband Harold, Helen Johannes, Helen Garrett and Vivian Orendorff. Loved also by her many cousins and their families. Predeceased by her grandparents Edward and Hazel Johannes, and James and Velma Farrar; her 2 uncles Ted Johannes and Chet Orendorff, and her aunt June Fisher. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 P.M. Monday, and 2-4 and 7-9 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 July 2nd at 11 A.M. with Reverend Robert W. Wilson of Wortley Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

CASLER

At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Friday, June 27th, 2003, Ruth Eunice (Patton) Casler of London in her 77th year, with her devoted husband William Bill” B. Casler and her loving son”

BISHOP —- At the Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Thursday June 26th 2003, Carl G. Bishop, formerly of London, in his 79th year. Beloved son of the late Rose J. Bishop. Dear brother of Verna J. Kellestine of St. Thomas, Gordon W. Bishop and his wife Dorothy of Tobermory, Betty Raymond and her husband Peter of London, and Mildred Inch and her husband Martin of Yarker, Ontario. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to a service of celebration of Carl’s life being held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday July 8th at 11 A.M. Interment of cremated remains at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, to follow. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

WOOD:
At Lambton Hospital Group, Sarnia, on Tuesday, June 24, 2003. Florence L. (Simms) Wood of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Wood. Dear mother of Patricia McNally and her husband Jack of Sioux Lookout and Kathy Wood of Sarnia. Predeceased by her brother Joe Simms, her sisters Gladys and Lexie Simms and her sister-in-law Bea Wilkinson. Dear sister-in-law of Ellen Wood of London. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jill, Jon, Jeff, Lee Ann, Jayne and Rob and her many nieces and nephews. 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 Monday, June 30th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5 or the charity of your choice. (On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

BANNISTER-SNODDY:

Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday June 22nd, 2003 Lora Bannister-Snoddy of London, in her 46th year. Beloved wife of Dave Snoddy. Much loved daughter of Diane Bannister of Burlington and Bill and Noella Bannister of Arizona. Dear mother of Lauren, Harrison and Carson all at home. Dear sister of Lori Veljkovic and her husband Steve of Burlington, Margie Berbling and Bill Bannister both of Arizona, and Wendy Cappell and her husband Mitchell of Aurora. Sadly missed by nieces Lindsay, Katie, Kellen, Kristen, Janell and nephews Timothy and Jordan. Friends will be recieved by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. on Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday June 24th, 2003 at 1:00p.m. at White Oaks United Church 1901 Jalna Boulevard, London with Reverend Nancy E. Hardy officiating. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, London Chapter, 275 Colborne Street London, ON N6B 2S7 or to the charity of your choice. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)