Services & Obituaries

HUGHES, Ruth….

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on Thursday, March 17, 2022  in her 89^th year. Loving mother of Deborah, Brooks, Terrence (Lori), and Bernard. Dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Noreen and Archibald Brunt, her sister, Rita and her brothers, Ken, Billy, Bernard (Liz) and Loyal (Joan).

Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 and on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London.  A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Boulevard, London on Friday, March 26, 2022 at 1pm. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Wellspring London and Region, 382 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6B 2N8 or to The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1200, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McHARDIE, Gail Lynn…

Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Gail Lynn McHardie (of London) in her 74th year, entered by the hands of God faithfully unto everlasting life. Beloved wife of the late Danny McHardie (2009) for 37 years. Cherished mother of Steve (Dianne) of Corunna, Jason (Narmin), Jennifer, Amy (Ugo) and Danielle (Chris) all of London. Adored “Grammie” of Kara, Christiana, Chas, Katelynn “Katie”, Juliet, Isabella, Gianluca, Alessia, Myla, Selia, Liam and Gabriella. Loved sister of Celia of London. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as all of her family in England. Gail had a lengthy career with the City of London. All are welcome and will be received by the family on Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 2-4 p.m., and 6-8 p.m., at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. All are welcome to the funeral service, conducted on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road East, London, with Reverend Dr. Sheila Macgregor officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery, Union, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, charitable donations can be to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GRIFFITH, Harry…

Unexpectedly at home, on Monday, March 14, 2022, Harry Griffith passed away in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Armes) Griffith (2014). He is survived by his sister Allison and predeceased by his mother Annie and father Harry, his brothers Andrew, John, Rod and Douglas and sister Mary. He was a member of the Pipefitters Union at his retirement. Harry will be sadly missed by his companion and good friend Rosemarie. He will also be missed by his friend Tasse and his nieces and nephews and their husbands and wives. Cremation has taken place and at Harry’s wish, there will be no service. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Donations in Harry’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CLARK, Donna Belle (nee Sharpe)……

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, at Victoria Hospital, London, Donna Clark (Sharpe) of London, ON in her 94th year.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Lewis Clark (d. 1997) for 48 years.  Loving mother of Kevin Clark and his wife Sandra of London.  Loved dearly by both grandsons, Ian Clark (Heather) of Milverton and Sean Clark of London.  Absolutely adored by her great grandchildren Kellen and Genevieve.  Dear sister of Hilda Philmore and Kay MacEachern, sister in law of Fred Ward (Doris), Peter Ward (Ruth), Susan Dickieson (Daryl)and Edelgard Clark.

Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Violet Sharpe, sisters Mary Wardell (Tom) and Imogene Armstrong (Lloyd), brother Don Sharpe (Rhoda), sister-in-law Georgina Ward, and brothers-in-law Keith MacEachern, Ross Philmore, Jim Dunn and Robert Clark.  Also survived by her many nieces and nephews.

Donna worked for Bell Canada here in London for 40 years, until her retirement in December 1988.

The family would like to thank the staff at Kensington Village, especially Tracy, Janice, Darlene, Heather, and Nancy, for their care over the past five years.  The family would also like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital Emergency for their care of Donna in her final hours.

Friends will be received by the family from 2:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home , 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  All those attending are required to wear masks and follow Covid-19 protocols. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BURNS, Alice Jean (nee Clark)….

Passed away on  Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Jean (Clark) Burns of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Ronald M .Burns for 68 years. Loving mother of Scott R. Burns and his wife Heather of London, Marcia Dynes and her husband Joseph (2020) of Sarnia, Margo Leeson and her husband Darryl of Sarnia, and Jane Thomson and her husband Matt of Wyoming. Also loved by her granddaughter Sarah Burns and her grandson Chase Thomson. Dear sister of  Terry Clark, Pat Nelles and her husband Melvin,  Edith Lynne Heaslip and her husband Bill and sister-in-laws Alice Clark and Sandra Clark. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Chuck and Raymond Clark.

Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on  Monday, March 7, 2022 at 2pm. Family and friends are invited to watch the funeral service live from the comfort of their homes, by visiting the AMG Funeral Home YouTube channel or our website and clicking on the YouTube logo

All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols.  Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children.   Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CZINK, Tibor “Ted”….
Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Beverley Czink (2009). Dear father of Robert (Sheila), Jim and, Joseph (Shirley). Predeceased by his sons David and Michael. Survived by his sister Rosa. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South London, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm.  All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Ted may be made to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada, 300 Wellington Street #100, London, ON N6B 2L5 or to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 and would be appreciated.  Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Margaret R. Wright

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Wright, at the age of 87, on Monday, February 28, 2022 at University Hospital in London.  Margaret has joined her much loved and missed husband Lyle (2021).

Cherished mother of Paul (Ann Marie), Jim (Pat), Allan, Dave (Denise), Larry (Susie) and Charlene Manax (Mark).  Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Predeceased by her parents Harry and Francis Wright along with her sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Bogart (Clarence) and Evelyn MacDonell (Larry).

Our mother raised her 6 children with love and devotion. Mom’s eyes would shine extra bright for all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was generous in spirit, made friends easily and was a Lifetime Member with over 45 years of volunteering with the Women’s Auxiliary at both I.O.D.E. Hospital in Windsor and Victoria Hospital in London.  Mom enjoyed sharing some laughs over a game of cards or board games.  Mom was an avid fan of hockey games or curling and was a world traveller with well over 25 countries visited.  Her passion was to bake and she would prepare platters of a variety of desserts with butter tarts being a family favourite.   

Family and friends are welcomed on Saturday, March 12, 2022 for visitation from 9:30-10:15 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Inurnment at Woodland Cemetery will follow the service.  At the family’s request, proof of double vaccination, masking and following COVID-19 procedures will be required to attend the visitation or service.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the caring and compassionate staff, nurses and doctors involved with our mother’s care at University Hospital.
 
In Margaret’s memory, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, London Regional Cancer Program or a favourite charity of your choice.

Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LATTANZIO, Ettore…

Completing his journey on earth, Ettore Lattanzio, aged 85, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, on Sunday, February 27, 2022, safe in the arms of Jesus, his Savior and Lord. Cherished husband of Marlene (nee Jukes), his wife of 59 years, loving father of Kent (Giovanna) and Janna Rousom (David), proud grandfather of Jordan, Alex, Elena, Lucas and Marcus, and treasured brother to Gloria Lattanzio.

We were blessed to live with a gentle man who was the ultimate ‘gentleman’. There was never a dull moment with him. An engaging storyteller and infamous prankster whose strong faith guided his life. His love of Jesus, family, music, good food, great espresso and Italy, his homeland, endeared him to many. His kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity enriched those around him. He was a concert accordionist and a gifted teacher. He made everyone feel special and was everyone’s greatest fan. He will forever be remembered and epitomized as a warm, sensitive and loving man.

A private family only visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Please call the funeral home between 9:00 am-5:00 pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. A private family funeral service will take place with interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Kodi Onunkwo; Dr. K. Hamilton’s Palliative Care Team, Dr. J. Chettiar, Dr. Dawson; Home and Community Support Services; Palliative Care Nurse, Florence, VON; PSW’s Dimitrio, Anu, Tabitha, Arthur, Sarin and Jackie for their exceptional care which enabled Ettore to remain at home.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ettore are asked to consider London First Church of the Nazarene, 176 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2L1, the Canadian Bible Society, 10 Carnforth Road, Toronto, ON M4A 2S4 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

AVERY, Leonard Gordon “Len”…

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, February 25, 2022, Len Avery passed away in his 94th year. Beloved husband and soulmate of his wife Patricia (nee Anderson) Avery for 62 years. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Ida Avery of Leamington.

Len graduated from Western in 1952 and spent the whole of his working life in the Human Resources Field. Primarily with Imperial Oil, Carter Oil of Tulsa Oklahoma, Supertest Petroleum and Western University. He loved music and was an avid fan of the Big Band era. He was an accomplished gardener and during their marriage Pat and Len were fortunate to travel extensively and have made many friends around the world. Smooth Sailing Len.

Cremation has taken place and at Len’s request there will be no visitation or service. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice, or the Humane Society of London and Middlesex, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home 519-533-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MILLMAN, Delores Jeanette “Dee” …

Unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday February 24, 2022, Delores “Dee” Millman passed away in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Canon William “Bill” Millman (2021), loving mother of Bronwyn Papasideris (Jim). Predeceased by her son Brock (Dayna Knight) and daughter Carole Millman. Cherished Nana of Mia and John Papasideris. Dear sister of Carole Mayo (Tim) and Ted Parker (Lois). Predeceased by brother Leroy Parker (Lou). Fond Aunt and cousin of many.

Delores was a very accomplished, kind, generous and giving person. She was an athletic person who excelled in track and field and golf, a patriot who served in the Royal Canadian Airforce, a scholar, and a true lady. Following graduation from the University of Western Ontario, she began teaching. She was drawn to special education and finished her career teaching students with mental health needs out of Windsor Western Hospital. Always learning, she received her Master of Education in 1988. She retired from teaching in 1991 and moved to Sauble Beach in 1993, which became her happy place. Throughout her years as a Reverend’s wife, a teacher and a mother, Delores gave selflessly to many, rarely asking for anything in return.  She was generous with her time, her affection, and her presence.

Despite her recent and tragic losses, Delores remained a fiercely independent person. She hesitated to ask for help, preferring to do most things on her own. She kept up with technology and taught herself how to use mobile phones, texts, and social media to stay current with her children and grandchildren. Delores was a fun-loving woman with a keen sense of humour, who was an avid hockey fan, particularly if the team she was watching was her grandson’s.
Delores loved most to be surrounded by her family. We will dearly miss her presence, her pies and desserts, her smile, and her constant encouragement. Go in peace with Bill, Brock and Carole, dear Dee.

Family and friends are welcomed for visiting on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 10-10:45 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel.  At the family’s request those who are attending are required to be double vaccinated and are required to wear masks. Proof of vaccination and photo identification will be required. Family and friends are invited to watch the funeral service live from the comfort of their homes, by visiting the AMG Funeral Home YouTube channel or our website and clicking on the YouTube logo. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye, Ontario.

Donations in Delores’ memory may be made to The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 or the Brock Millman Memorial Student Award, c/o Western University, Department of Alumni Relations & Development, Westminster Hall, Suite 160, London, ON N6A 3K7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com