Services & Obituaries

CHRISTIE —- On Friday September 6th 2002 in her 79th year, Mrs. Elizabeth B. (Williamson) Christie, a resident of London for 48 years, and formerly of Scotland. Beloved wife of the late James Christie. Dear mother of Anne Hutton and her husband Jim of Bowmanville, and Moira Maxfield and her husband Mike of Thunder Bay. Dear sister of Arthur Williamson and his wife Cathie of Scotland. Also loved by her grandchildren Jamie, Rob, Michael, Heather and David. Mrs.Christie was a retired teacher with the London Board of Education. Friends will be received one hour prior to the funeral and committal service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday September 11th at 1 P.M. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1, or the Victorian Order of Nurses, 1151 Florence Street, London N5W 2M7, would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LAURSEN:
Harold Laursen, aged 96 years died peacefully on Wednesday , September 4, 2002. Harold was an active citizen of the City of London and was also a loving father of five children, twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Harold was born in Denmark on July 27, 1906 to Jesper and Kristina Laursen and came to Canada in 1924 on the ship Droningholm”. He worked on farms in the London area and in 1929 he began working at Clark R. Daly Fuels in the city. He retired from work in 1973″

PETEPIECE: Keith Dell
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Dell Petepiece on Sunday, September 1, 2002 in his 66th year. Cherished husband of Debbie Taylor. Beloved father of Scott of New York City, Tracy and husband Pat Moore of Toronto. Loving step-father of Christine Hlodan of Toronto and Gary Hlodan of London. Fondly remembered by former wife Connie. He will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. His absence will be deeply felt by all his buddies at both the Hermitage Club and Sunningdale Golf Club. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4th between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, September 5th at 2:00 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held immediately following at the Hermitage Club, 1040 Commissioners Road, West, London. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Cardiac Fitness Institute, Westminster Campus, London Health Sciences Centre, P. O. Box 5010, Station B””,0
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CARRUTHERS….
Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Campus on Friday, August 30, 2002, Charles Bruce” Carruthers of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Catherine “”Kay”” (Butt) Carruthers. Loving father of Susan and Lizbeth Carruthers both of London and Rebecca Carruthers of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers Dr. Wallace Carruthers; Dr. Neil Carruthers and brother-in-law Dr. Elmer Butt. Dear brother-in-law of Margaret Tingen; Dr. William and Reverend Ruth Butt. A very special papa to Lauren”

CHENOSKY……

On Thursday, August 29th, 2002 Alison (Wright) Chenosky of London in her 49th year. Loved and loving wife of Mark and mother of Tyler, Meaghan and Nick. Dear daughter of Jerauld and Elma Wright. Dear sister of Ian Wright, Kirsty Tousignant and Bob Wright. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm Sunday , 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2002 at 11:00am. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Camp Trillium (A charity offering support, friendship, and camping adventure for children with cancer), 200 Main Street West, Hamilton ON L8P 4Y4. (On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

SMITH

Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, Donald Haig Smith of London in his 82nd year, after a lengthy but brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dear father of Simon Smith and his wife Andjela of Toronto; Gaebrielle Anders and her husband James, Melody Smith-Kristofer and her husband Jason, and Aimee Smith all of Los Angeles. Dear brother of Mrs. Lily McNamee of Hamilton and Mrs. Ivy Wallace of Dorchester. Predeceased by his sisters Madge, Ruby, Violet, Ada, May and his brother Billy. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Jacob, Noah, Luke, Katia and Samuel. Don, a decorated WWII veteran, was among many things an acclaimed tenor, actor, teacher, and Native American arts and history enthusiast. In his early career as an entertainer Don travelled extensively throughout Europe and North America performing both on stage and on television. A career highlight being a request to perform for HM, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at the London Palladium. Closer to home, Don went on to host his own television program on the CBC called Trail Scout” promoting his love of Native American culture and arts”

GUNN:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Saturday, August 24, 2002. Edith Fletcher (Quartermain) Gunn of London in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Roy Gunn. Dear mother of Joyce (Gunn) Mitchell of London and her late husband Fred Mitchell. Predeceased by her son Robert William Gunn. Loving grandmother of Jennifer (Mitchell) Martin and her husband Brian Martin of London. Survived by her brother William J. Quartermain and his wife Thyra of Moncton, New Brunswick, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Howland, Charles Quartermain, Grace Locke, Douglas Quartermain and their spouses. A memorial service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street (at Wortley Road) London on Friday August 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m with Reverend Canon Ken Anderson officiating. Interment in Montreal Memorial Park, St. Laurent, Quebec. Memorial donations may be made to Daily Bread Food Bank Program, 472 Richmond Street, London N6A 3E6 or St. James Westminster Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 115 Askin Street, London N6C 1E7 (A. Millard George Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

ARMSTRONG:
At St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Saturday, August 24, 2002. Cecile (Dennis) Armstrong of London in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Borden G. Armstrong. Dear mother of Carol Perrin and her husband John, Vicki Scott and her husband Ron, Chris Campbell and her husband Bill and Peter Armstrong all of London. Dear sister of Marian Davis and her husband Ken of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Also loved by her grandchildren Charlotte, Steve, Tim, Matthew, Jeff, Kathryn, Greg, Laura, David and Elizabeth and her great-grandchildren Abigail and Hunter. Cremation. A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 27th at 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 (A. Millard George Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements 433-5184 on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

HOWELL…..

After a brief and courageous battle with cancer at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, August 17, 2002 Kenneth Ken” Frank Howell of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Connie (Pickles) (Johnson) Howell and the late Iris (Hessel) Howell. Dear father of Doug Howell and his wife Marjorie of London”