Services & Obituaries

MARSHALL — At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Tuesday February 18th 2003, B. Patricia (Benham) Marshall of London in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Hector Marshall and the late Lorne Knott. Dear mother of Thomas Marshall (and his wife Sandi) of Carleton Place, and Barbara Anderson (and Ray Ford) of London, and dear step-mother of Donna Moore(and her husband Jim) of London. Dear sister of Lenore Foreman of London and predeceased by her brothers James and Stanley Benham and sisters Phoebe Burns and Kathleen Haylock. Also loved by her 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 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 February 21st at 11 A.M. with Reverend Nancy E. Hardy of White Oaks United Church officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the C.N.I.B., P.O. Box 32002, Stn. BRM B, Toronto M7Y 5R2, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6 would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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HANN… Peacefully after a long illness at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Monday, February 17th, 2003 Mr. Clifford James Hann of London in his 74th year. Dear father of Susan Grieve and her husband Tom and Carrie Hann, all of London. Much adored grandfather of Julie and Lisa Grieve. Dear brother of Bernie Hann and his wife Helen of Delaware and Hugh Mathieson and his wife Marg of Port Franks. Also survived by his wife Mary of London and several nieces and nephews. Dear friend and companion of Ada Edwards of London. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Jordan and the nurses on 6 West (Family Medicine) for their compassion and care. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm and one hour prior to the service at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be held in the chapel on Thursday, February 20th at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Kristiane Charlton of St. Andrews Westminster United Church, officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Woodhull Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Centre, 790 Commissioners Road East, London ON N6A 4L6, the Parkinson Society Canada,4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London ON N6L 1G5, or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Delaware Valley No. 358 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock. (On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

GRIFFITH

At the McCormick Home, London on Monday, February 17th, 2003, Laurence Bradley Griffith of London in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion (Little) Griffith and the late Jean (Mercer) Griffith. Dear father of Heather Erskine and her husband Jim of London and dear grandfather of Laura Erskine of Los Angeles and Brian Erskine of Chicago. Predeceased by his two sisters Kathleen Dean and Gladys Webb. Cremation. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, February 26th from 4 to 6 P.M. at the London Hunt and Country Club, Oxford Street West, London. A private family service and interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date. A special thanks to Dr. Yemchuk and the nursing staff at the McCormick Home for their outstanding care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the McCormick Home Foundation, 230 Victoria Street, London N6A 2C2 would be gratefully acknowledged. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 433-5184. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

BARR:
At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Sunday , February 16, 2003. Hannah (McDonald) Barr of London. Beloved wife of the late Jack Barr. Dear mother of Gordon Barr of London, Jacklyn Luton of Ancaster and Nancy Pepper and her husband Brian of Milton. Predeceased by an infant daughter and her 2 sisters, Jane Bacon and Nora Pettit and her husband Tom. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jeff Luton, Michael Luton and his fiance Stephanie all of Hamilton, Katie Pepper of London and Andrew Pepper of Milton. Dear sister-in-law of William Bacon of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dear cousin of Dr. Walter Copp of London. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 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, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Family Medicine/Palliative Care Unit, P.O. Box 5375, London, ON. N6A 4G5. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

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Peacefully after a short battle of cancer at McCormick Home, London on Sunday, February 16th, 2003 Mrs. Ruth (McClure) Page of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late George Page. Dear mother of Barbara Harris and her husband Jim of Windsor; Ruth Fournie and her husband Wilf; Sally Dowler; Bill Page and his wife Tammy and Jim Page and Pat O’Hara all of London. Also loved by her 15 grandchildren and their families 23 great-grandchildren and their families, 5 great-great-grandchildren and 2 foster granddaughters. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on 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, February 19th, 2003 at 2:30 p.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 condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

GILMOUR:
At the McCormick Home, London on Saturday, February 15, 2003. Miss Margaret Catherine Peggy” Gilmour of London in her 83rd year. Beloved daughter of the late John and Nora Gilmour. Dear aunt of Mary Nash of London and Debbie Rodger of Saskatchewan. Also loved by her cousins Robert and Hugh De Phillippeaux of London and her dear friend Dorothy Bere of London. Friends will be received at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”

SMITH….
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Saturday, February 15th, 2003, Harold A. Smith of London in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Jane A. (Wilson) Smith. Dear son of Ruby J. Smith of London and the Late Arthur Smith. Dear brother of Joan Dodd and her husband Peter of Guelph. Predeceased by his brother Jim Smith. Dear brother-in-law of Stella Smith; Jack Wilson and his wife Anna all of London; Donald Wilson and his wife Betty Jean of Thamesford and Judy McGlone and her husband Jack of Dorchester. Dear nephew of Auntie Ilene Lowry of Tillsonburg and families. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Harold was a salesman for Central Beauty Supplies for 40 years. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London where the funeral service will be completed in the chapel on Tuesday, February 18th, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. with Mr. Brian McEachern officiating. Interment in Grove Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario Foundation, 748 Baseline Road, East, Suite 406, London, ON N6C 5Z2 (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

ENGLAND — Peacefully at his residence in Komoka on Saturday February 15th 2003, Jack England in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Foster) England. Dear father of Mike Griffith of Kitchener, Darryl England and his wife Margaret of Komoka, and Lynn Van Belois and her husband Tom of London. Dear brother of Ken England and his wife Doris, Tom England and his wife Donelda, Marie Burns and her husband Harry, and Lynn Topping and her husband Ron all of London. Predeceased by his sister Mary Abel. Also loved by his 2 grandchildren Michelle and Christopher. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. 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 February 18th at 1 P.M. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London N6E 1A2, would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

BROWN: At Versa Care Centre, London on Friday, February 14th, 2003 Mrs. Naomi (Watson) Brown of London and formerly of Chatham, Ontario in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late C.E. (Bus) Brown. Dear mother Anne Webster and her husband Jack of London and Doug Brown and his wife Janice of Delta, B.C. Also loved by her grandchildren Beth Clark and her husband Greg of Vancouver, B.C., Todd Webster and his wife Brenda and Kym Abrams and her husband Ken all of London and her great-grandchildren Christian and Cameron Abrams. Fondly remembered by Marilyn Hagerty of Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by her 2 brothers Fred A. Watson and Harry Watson. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 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, February 18th at 11:00a.m. with Reverend Andrew Jensen of Park Street United Church , Chatham officiating. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road, Suite 100, London, ON N6E 1A2. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

AGAR:
At London Health Sciences Centre, South Street Campus on Wednesday, February 12, 2003. Gladys E. (Robb) Agar of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late George W. Agar (1987). Dear mother of Velda Salton and her husband Doug of London, Marlene Bennett and her late husband Paul of Ancaster and Beverley Blair and her husband Reverend Maury Blair of Mississauga. Dear sister of Lyle Robb and Muriel Poyntz both of London. Predeceased by her brothers George and Alvin Robb and her sister Joan Challis. Also loved by her 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and her many special nieces and nephews. 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 Friday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Paul Knauer officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. (on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)