Services & Obituaries

BOATMAN — Suddenly in London on Saturday March 22nd 2003, Terrance Michael Boatman of London in his 43rd year. Beloved son of the late Terrance and Joanne Boatman, and dear grandson of Gwen Boatman of Brampton. Dear fiancee of Karen Bergeron of London, and dear brother of Suzanne Hicks 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, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday March 26th at 11 A.M. Cremation, with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A service under the auspices of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Local 4060, will be held at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

MITCHELL — Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Saturday March 22nd 2003, Robert Bob” Mitchell of London and formerly of Sarnia in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Doris (Oakes) Mitchell. Dear father of Christine McKenzie and her husband Marcel of Brampton; Robert Mitchell and his wife Judy”

Hobbs:
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Saturday March 15th, Isabel Hobbs of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Hedley F. Hobbs. Dear mother of Lawrence Hobbs & his wife Lynne of Ottawa; Donald Hobbs & his wife Nell of North Augusta and Ken Hobbs and his wife Linda of St. Thomas. Dear sister of Marjorie McColl of London. Predeceased by her sister Nora McGarrell and her brothers George, Grant and William Anderson. Also loved by her 5 grandchildren
Cynthia, Kimberly, Jeremy, Lisa and Allison and her great-grandchildren Ethan Hurley and Emma Hobbs. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, March 18th at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend J. Keith Stokes officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. The family would like to thank the staff of Elmwood Place Nursing Home, London for their care and support. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London 931 Commissioners Road East, 2nd Floor, London, ON N5Z 3H9.

WHITE:
At Longworth Nursing Home, London on Tuesday, March 18, 2003. Maureen Agnes (Province) White of London in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Douglas Earl White. Dear mother of Dianne Dow and her husband Harry , Pat Leach and Cheryl Cody and her husband Jim all of London. Dear sister of Patricia Gardner and her husband Neil of Bracebridge. Also loved by her grandchildren, Debbie and Greg Lyon of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Doug and Tina Dow of Calimar Alberta, Trish and Terry Charette of Wainwright, Alberta, Karen and Everett George of Clairmont, Alberta, James and Ben Cody both of London and her 13 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South , London where the complete service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, March 21st at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Lynne Williams officiating. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London N6B 3H8 or the Heart And Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

IRVING…
Peacefully ended his journey at his residence in London on Friday, March 14th, 2003, Arthur Ted” Irving M.Sc. (Eng.) of London in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Diane Mary (Farrow) Irving. Loving father of Rob Irving and his wife Tracey of Ottawa; Marianne Petovello and her husband Rick; Tracy Rintoul and her husband Reade; Linda Irving and Sarah Irving all of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Alissa”

RCAF CREST
LEGION CREST
KIWANIS CREST
PENTLAND: Benson Grant Pentland, in his 95th year, passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Friday, March 14th, 2003. Ben was born on the family farm near Dungannon, ON on May 15, 1908. Ben is a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was predeceased in 1994 by his first wife of fifty-five years, Rhena. Ben leaves to mourn, his second wife of seven years, Winifred Couchman of London; three children Alwin Pentland and his wife Barbara, and Margot Elliot and her husband Randy, all of Calgary, Alberta; Sandy Pentland and her partner Larry MacDonald of Edmonton, Alberta. Also cherished by his 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Dear brother of Wilfred Pentland and his wife Marjorie of Kincardine. Predeceased by his son Murray, his brothers LaVerne, Frank, Alan and Ronald and his sisters Claire Foster and Margaret Pritchard. Lovingly remembered …sadly missed…and forever in the hearts of all who were touched by this very special man. The family will receive friends from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Monday, March 17th at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Catherine E. Tovell and Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Spring interment in Dungannon Cemetery, Dungannon. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

ROSS:
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, March 10, 2003. Evelyn D. (Thompson) Ross of London in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Frank A. Ross. Cherished mother of Beth Pustai and her husband Paul of London, Susan Barrett and her husband Terry of Stratford and Sandi Laird and her husband Darrell of London. Dear sister of Douglas Thompson of St. Thomas and Patricia Delaney of London. Also loved by her grandchildren, Josh Pringle of Ottawa, Glen and James Keeling of Stratford, Dustin, Tori and Ethan Laird of London and her great-granddaughter Sierra Keeling and her dear friend Agnes Paterson of London. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 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, March 12th at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend David R. Carrothers of Colborne Street United Church officiating. Cremation with inurnment of cremated remains in Oakland of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), 1151 Florence Street, London N5W 2M7 or Parkwood Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, 801 Commissioners Road East, London N6C 5J1 (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

CAMPBELL

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, March 8th, 2003, Cecil Campbell of London in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Alberta (Atkins) Campbell. Dear father of Sylvia Munro and her husband Vince and Brian Campbell all of London. Dear brother of Victor Campbell and his wife Joyce, Frank Campbell and his wife Elaine all of London, Laurence Campbell and his wife Peggy of Alberta, Harold Campbell of Ottawa, Hugh Campbell and his wife Orlena of British Columbia and Lois Snell and her husband Keith of Kirkland Lake. Cecil will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday 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 Wednesday, March 12th at 1:00 P.M. Interment 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 3R1 or Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6C 5J1. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

MACVICAR…
After a lengthy illness at Kensington Village, London on Wednesday, March 5th, 2003, J. Ward MacVicar of London in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Gloria (McCallum) MacVicar. Dear father of Rose Mary MacVicar-Elliott and her husband Peter, Susan MacVicar-Stewart and her husband Mike all of Toronto, Linda MacVicar-Cox and her husband David of Deep River, Ontario and Margaret Peggy” MacVicar of London. Dear brother of Robert MacVicar and his wife Joan of Cayuga. Dear brother-in-law of Mary MacVicar of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Jonathan and Beth Cox”

MUSZKA…
Peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 4th, 2003 in Komoka, Karl Muszka formerly of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Margit (Iszan) Muszka. Predeceased by his son Zsigmond. Cherished by his children Joseph, Alex, Matthew, Kathleen, John, Margaret, Charles. Also loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their families. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 7th, 2003 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, March 8th, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Keith McKee officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association., 442 Adelaide Street, North, London, ON N6B 3H8 (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)