Services & Obituaries

STEVENS —– Peacefully at his residence in London on Thursday June 19th 2003, Bryan E. Stevens in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Sheila K. (Kelly) Stevens. Dear brother-in-law of Daphne Randall and her husband Michael of England; and missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Cremation has taken place, with private interment of cremated remains at Woodland Cemetery, London. A service of celebration of Bryan’s life will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, on Monday June 23rd at 11 A.M. with Reverend Peter Wickerson officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to World Vision of Canada, 6630 Turner Valley Road, Mississauga ON L5N 2S4, or Christian Children’s Fund of Canada, 1027 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough ON M1W 3X2. Special thanks to everyone who helped in the last few weeks. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BROCK —- At the Dearness Home, London, on Sunday June 15th 2003, Florence C. (Leach) Brock of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William F. Bill” Brock. Dear mother of George M. Brock and his wife Margaret of Lucan”

RUDDER — Peacefully at his residence in London on Saturday June 14th 2003, James Rudder in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Patricia (Snell) Rudder. Dear father of Cathy Maxfield, Debbie Irwin and her husband Gary, Lori Dickie and her husband Paul all of London; and Tim Rudder of Toronto. Dear brother of Lucille Bullen of B. C. and Margaret White of London. Much loved grandfather of Michael, Christy, Ryan, Ashley, Sarah, Kyle, Alison and Rachael. 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, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday June 18th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Doug Schiedel officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21 Grosvenor Street, London N6A 4V2, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

HARRIS:
At Chelsey Park Retirement Home, London on Thursday, June 12, 2003. Edith M. (Kent) Harris of London in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late George C. Harris. Dear mother of Norma Hotham and her husband Douglas of Aurora. Predeceased by her son Kent Harris. Dear mother-in-law of Brenda Webber of Port Rowan. Also loved by her grandchildren, Brent Hotham and his wife Cathy, Greg Hotham and his wife Janine, Scott Harris and his wife Denise and Jill Holmes and her husband Jim and her 8 great-grandchildren. 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 16th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Herbert S. Summers of Richards Memorial United Church officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The late Mrs. Harris was a life member and Past Worthy Matron of Bethlehem Chapter No. 136 O.E.S. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

BROWN: At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus, on Wednesday June 11, 2003. Karen Lynne Brown of London in her 56th year. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Helen Brown. Dear sister of Catherine Ann Foxworthy and her husband Robert of London and Robert Arnold Brown and his wife Noreen of Oakville. Dear aunt of Jennifer and Lindsay Foxworthy and Alexandra Brown. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.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, June 13th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. (On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

BARKER — Peacefully at Grand Wood Park Retirement Residence, London, on Tuesday June 10th 2003, Margaret E. Barker of London in her 89th year. Beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Barker. Dear sister of Frank Barker of Strathroy. Predeceased by her 5 brothers Charles, Jim, John, Fred and Howard Barker; and her 2 sisters Doris Mawdsley and her husband Harold, and Emily Cronsberry and her husband Elmer. Dear sister-in-law of Margery Downs of Little Rock, Arkansas, Helen Barker of Roxboro, Quebec, Marjorie Barker of Don Mills and the late Pearl Barker. Also loved by her nieces and nephews and their families. Private cremation has taken place. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to a service of celebration of Margaret’s life being held at New St. James Presbyterian Church, 760 Wellington Street, London, on Friday June 13th at 11 A.M. with Reverend Kirk Summers and Reverend D. G. McInnis officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, in care of arrangements. (433-5184) On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LIVINGSTON —- Peacefully passed away at her residence in London on Monday June 9th 2003, Barbara Ida Peggy” (Small) Livingston in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Gilbert Colston Livingston. Dear mother of Gilbert Michael Livingston and his wife Judy of Moorpark”

WICKS

Peacefully surrounded by her family at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Monday, June 9th, 2003, Valerie (Williacy) Wicks of London in her 56th year. Beloved wife of Dennis Wicks. Dear mother of Joshua Wicks of London. Dear sister of Sheila Fletcher and her husband Chris of Port Stanley. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, June 12th at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Woodland 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 condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

POOLEY:

Suddenly in London on Wednesday, June 4th, 2003 Michael George Pooley of Crediton in his 61st year. A retired High School Teacher with the Thames Valley District School Board. Beloved husband of Valorie Pooley. Dear father of Tracy Pooley of London. Loving son of Dorothy Pooley and the late George Pooley. Dear grandfather of Kaitlyn Pooley. Fondly remembered by the Schmehl Families of London and Kitchener. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, June 9th, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London, ON N6C 4M7. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

WARAM:
At Brucelea Haven Nursing Home, Walkerton on Monday, June 2, 2003. Wilma F. (Breen) Waram, in her 86th year, formerly of London. Beloved wife of the late Douglas C. Waram. Dear mother of William D. Waram and his wife Judy of Hanover, Robert C. Waram and his wife Dianne of Walkerton and John G. Waram of Wallaceburg. Dear sister of George Breen of Tillsonburg, Maitland Breen of London, Bernice Van Slyck of Stratford, Jean Williamson of London. Dear sister-in-law of Helen Breen of London, Elsie Breen of Stratford and Helen Breen of Zurich. Predeceased by her brothers Howard, Glenn and Robert Breen and her sister Louise Ellis. Also loved by her 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family one 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 Thursday, June 5th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London ON N6A 3R6 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)