Services & Obituaries

O’NEIL, Dr. Terrance “Terry” John….

Passed away peacefully at University Hospital, London on Monday, November 1, 2021 in his 79th year.

Loving husband of the late Susan O’Neil (1996). Cherished father to Jeremy (Brandy), Alexander Jordan, Terrance Connor and Shannon Morse-Gaudatte. Dear grandfather to Christopher Michael Henry and London Morse Just. Terry will be lovingly remembered by many extended family members and friends. Terry was adopted into the loving household of the late Alexander Henry O’Neil and Marguerite Isabelle O’Neil. He was raised in the Anglican church where his father would eventually become an archbishop.  Terry served for the Canadian Armed Forces in the Black Watch regiment. He then went on to be the London Building Trades Business Manager. Terry had a PhD in linguistics and was incredibly well read and knowledgeable on a wide variety of subjects. He loved fishing with his family and friends, he was a kind and loving man who thought of the world of his children and was always there if anyone needed help or advice. Cremation arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (519-433-5184). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Susan J. O’Neil Memorial Scholarship, 226 Epworth Avenue, London ON, N6A 2M3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

DRYBURGH, Gord…

Peacefully, on Saturday, October 30, 2021, Gordon Dryburgh in his 71st year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Brown) Dryburgh for 44 years. Loving father of Patrick, Robert (Holli-Ann), Nicole (Steve), and the late Timothy. Cherished grandpa of Gwendolyn. Dear brother of Bob, Al, Bill, and Ian. Also missed by his nieces, nephews, and friends. A special thank you to Trevor, Camelle, Sheena, and Dr. Parent for their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 4-7pm on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 2pm. At the family’s request, those attending the funeral service are required to be double vaccinated. Proof of vaccination and photo identification will be required. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation and or the funeral service. Per the directive of the BAO, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Family and friends are invited to watch the service live from the comfort of their homes, by visiting the AMG Funeral Home YouTube channel or our website and clicking the YouTube logo. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Bereaved Families of Ontario – Southwest Region, PO Box 22067, London, ON  N6A 6H8. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BREAULT, Rosemary ……

Passed away peacefully at Dearness Home, London on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in her 96^th year. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Breault. Predeceased by her children Doug (Leonora) and Suzanne (Mike Korcok). Loving mother of Mary Jane, Frank (Ilene), Tim (Brenda), Beth (John Scott), Bill (Robin), Mike (Benita) and Patrick (Ann). Dear grandmother of 22. Great grandmother of 24 and great great grandmother of 6.  Rosemary was predeceased by her siblings Alberta, Betty, William, and Susan.  She will be lovingly remembered by many extended family members and friends. Rosemary cherished her family and enjoyed spending time all together. She enjoyed playing bingo and reading books. Rosemary adored animals, cats specifically. Family and friends are welcomed for visiting on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation and service. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. A funeral service will be held on Saturday November 6, 2021 at 2:00pm. At the families request those who are attending the service are required to be double vaccinated. 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. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Humane Society London & Middlesex, 624 Clarke Road,  London ON N5V 3K5 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2300 Yonge Street Suite 1200 Box 2414, Toronto Ontario M4P 1E4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROLLINS, Joanne…

Peacefully at home with her daughter and grandson by her side, on Friday, October 29, 2021, Joanne Rollins in her 82nd year. Loving mom of Lori Rollins and Marty Rollins. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Ridley. Will also be missed by Nicholas’ father James Ridley. Predeceased by her father Harold James Hayes, her mother Mildred Elizabeth Abram, and her step-father James Abram. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation. Per the directive of the BAO, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Cremation to follow. Private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in memory of Joanne may be made to Pets/Friends for Life, 14 St. Catharine Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 2V6 or Animal Aide St. Thomas Elgin, 333 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ZAYDIK, Ruth…..

Ruth passed away on Thursday, October 28^th, 2021 at Trillium Mississauga Hospital with her family by her side.  Predeceased by her husband, Faruk (September 22^nd, 2021).

Beloved Mother of Tarik (Kim), Erol, Ali (Anna) and Nuri.  Cherished grandmother of Erin, Erol, Ayla, Leyla and Isaiah.

Ruth is also survived by her sister-in-law, Irene Corbin and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruth was born in London, Ontario on July 20, 1937 to Annie and Lester Corbin.  She met her husband of 64 years, Faruk Zaydik, in London.  They were married on September 14, 1957 in Turkey.

They returned to London, Ontario in 1958 where their first son, Tarik, was born.  Ruth and Faruk then moved to Toronto where they had three more sons, Erol, Ali and Nuri.

Ruth worked at Sick Kids Hospital for several years while raising her family. She loved to collect cookbooks and her favorite hobbies were crocheting and going to garage sales and antique markets.

We wish to thank Dr. Hung and the nurses at Trillium Mississauga Hospital Oncology 6J for their excellent care and compassion for Ruth.

A visitation will be held at  A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols.

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

MARSHALL, Ken…

Peacefully with his family by his side at University Hospital, London, Kenneth “Ken” Marshall passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Ivy Agnes (nee Brinkley) Marshall (2008). Loving father of Lynda Myatt, Wendy Hinton and her husband Ken and Debbie Wentzell and her husband Doug. Cherished Poppa of Tom Duncan and his wife Lorna, Colleen Thompson-Rogers and her husband Cliff, Jennifer Broczkowski and her husband Arthur, Sarah Hinton Fryer and her husband Jamie, Susan Ruypers and her husband Paul, Katie Campbell and Allison Pirani  and her husband Alex, and great-grandfather of 10. Predeceased by his siblings Harold Marshall, Gordon Marshall, Minnie Kirkness, Marion Burt and Ethel Lackie. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and at Ken’s wishes, no service will be held. In Ken’s memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Feed The Children, 901-2 Lansing Square, North York, ON M2J 4P8. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ORAM, Margaret….

Margaret Oram (nee Patterson) passed away peacefully in her 100^th year on October 27, 2021, in Grand Bend. Predeceased by her husband, John (Jack) and sister, Doris. Dear sister of Donald Patterson (Denny). Beloved mother of Robert (Karen), Barbara (Robert), and Duncan (Kathy). Much-loved Nana to eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and a very special Aunt Marg to a wonderful collection of nieces and nephews. Margaret was a life-long resident of south London. She and Jack raised their family four blocks from her childhood home. She continued to live in the house that “Jack built” well into her 90s. She was a passionate teacher and touched the lives of many. Margaret was a faithful member of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church all her life where she was a dedicated Sunday School teacher for many decades. Tennis was her favourite sport and when she had to stop playing, enjoyed watching tournaments on TV. Tuning into Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and the Weather Network was part of her daily routine. The London Free Press was a daily read with the sports section being most important. She was a loyal fan of the Western Mustang football team and the London Knights. Most of all, Margaret cherished time with her family and friends. As age caught up, Margaret eventually went to live with her daughter and family, first in Oshawa and then in Grand Bend until her passing. A private funeral in celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue East, London, ON N6C 1J4. At the families request those who are attending are required to be double vaccinated. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Special thanks to the members of the Lambton palliative care team who provided excellent, supportive care to Margaret and her family. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON, N5X 2T1 or Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com 

COPLEY, George Edward…
(1924-2021)

Passed away peacefully at Kensington Village, London on October 26 in his 97th year. Predeceased by his wife Marion (2006) and by his brother Bill and sister-in-law Marion. Survived by his loving partner Janet Hines and her family. Cherished father to Anne (Ian), Donald and Brent (Mary). Dear grandfather to Stewart (Hannah), Meghann (James), Sarah, Allison (Ajay), Drew (Shannon) and Taylor (Rachel) and great-grandfather to Elizabeth, Archie, Thomas and Maisie.

George lived an active life, enjoying gardening, camping, cross-country skiing, canoeing and dancing. He took up running after his retirement, and for many years was an active participant in the Retirement Research Association (RRA) fitness program at Western University.

The railway was a constant presence in George’s life, from his childhood in St. Thomas, to his long career with the CN, to his volunteer service at the Elgin County Railway Museum. George will be lovingly remembered by many extended family members and friends – all of whom have heard at least one of his stories of the steam days!

A private service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, London.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, ON N5R 2S6, Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, ON N6C 1J4, The Friends of Pinery Park, P.O. Box 40, R.R. 2, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0 or 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

SCHELL, Gottlieb…
November 9, 1938 – October 24, 2021

Reverend Gottlieb Schell of London, Ontario, passed away and went to be with his Saviour and Lord Jesus, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at University Hospital in London, ON, following a brief illness. Beloved husband of Helga Schell, his wife of 58 years. Loving father of Diane Sloss (Dean), Gary Schell (Marvelyn) and Linda Cherry (Richard). Cherished grandfather of Rebekah (Justin), Kristen (Ben), Matthew, Joel (Kaitlyn), David, Andrew, and Kevin. Dear brother of the late Frieda Schwinghammer (Helmut), Nick Schell (Heidi) and Trudy Weber (Wolfgang). He is survived by many other family and friends.

Gottlieb was born in the town of Welimirowatz in former Yugoslavia on November 9, 1938. He was the second born of four children to Peter and Magdelena Schell. Both parents were of German descent. As a young boy of the age of 6, he moved with his family to Pirmasens, Germany. It was here that he was saved, baptized and filled with Holy Spirit at the age of 13. Full of joy and zeal for the Lord, he went about evangelizing the region on his bike, and God used him to establish seven churches.

In 1957, at the age of 18, he immigrated to Canada with his family where they settled in the town of Leamington, Ontario. He became a journeyman in the sheet metal and furnace installation trades, and also helped out with the family business building houses. During this time he met a lovely young lady, Helga Kutzner, whom he fell in love with. On August 24, 1963 they were married. They lived together in Windsor, Ontario, and were blessed with three children. In his time in Windsor he worked hard at his trade, built three houses, and was heavily involved in the church. On Mother’s Day in 1971 he was in a life-altering car accident. In the midst of this experience, God called him to give himself to full-time ministry. Once recovered, he then moved his family to Peterborough, Ontario, where he did his ministry training at EPBC. Afterward he pastored a number of churches in Ontario, Alberta, and British Colombia with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada until his retirement.

Gottlieb was a hard-working, amiable, fun-loving man, who found great fulfilment in ministry. He loved God and his family with all his heart.

Visitation will be held at Church in the Oaks, 150 Conway Drive, London, ON on Saturday, October 30 from 9:00-10:00 am. Immediately following the visitation will be the funeral service in the adjacent sanctuary commencing at 10:00 am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London to follow immediately and is open to all.

In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome memorial donations to be made to Compassion Canada, 985 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N6E 4A3 or www.compassion.ca/make-a-donation. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Ten Bruggencate, Raelyne Margaret….

It is with great sorrow we announce our beautiful Raelyne Margaret, at 22 months old, passed away on October 22, 2021 at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Her passing was tragic and unexpected during what was supposed to be a standard diagnostic medical procedure. We take comfort in knowing that our little girl was taken to heaven and one day, we will see her again.  

Raelyne was born on November 29, 2019 to Rachel and Dave Ten Bruggencate in London, Ontario. She was an extremely happy and active little girl, who brought light with her wherever she went. Her favourite person was her sister, Khaleesia, who was almost always with her, loving on her and enjoying life together. Rae and K did everything together and were the best of friends. Khaleesia misses her Rae Rae immensely.

Raelyne was always happy and always put a smile on everyone’s face, as soon as she stepped into the room. She gave the best kisses and was always up for a cuddle. She was constantly smiling and giggling, and she would share anything with you. She always knew what she wanted, and she wasn’t afraid to tell you. Even her dog, Toby, got bossed around. Raelyne adored babies and was always wanting to be holding and caring for them. She had a special love for all of her baby friends and always wanted to see them.

Her grandparents were some of her favourite people and she always wanted to see them. She would be shrieking with excitement when Oma and Opa (Margaret and Evert Ten Bruggencate) came over and she loved to chase bunnies in their backyard and empty Oma’s plastic container cupboard. She was always asking to go Nana and Papa’s (Wanda and John Tedford) and especially loved kissing and hugging them during video chat, when she couldn’t see them in person. She enjoyed visiting their cottage and always loved the wind in her hair on the boat or when driving in “Nana’s car”.

She will be greatly missed by her great-grandparents (Marina and Ozzie Mugford) who always loved her visits and watching her play.  

Raelyne will be missed greatly by her many aunts and uncles who loved her dearly. She had many different ways of expressing her love towards them – some from super close with cuddles and kisses and some from afar, preferably from across the room. But she loved each and everyone of them immensely. She was affectionately known by them as Raisin, little Rae and Rae Rae.

Raelyne adored her cousins, who will miss her greatly. She will be deeply missed by all her extended family and friends.

The family welcomes you to the visitation, held at Summerside Community Church, London on October 29, 2021 at 11am. The service will follow at 2pm and will also be live streamed. To sign up for the visitation, please visit https://summerside.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1056788 (11am Visitation) or https://summerside.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1056776 (12pm Visitation).

To sign up for the service, please visit https://summerside.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1056789

To watch the service live from the comfort of your home, please visit https://youtu.be/AT1HsPTSCSw

Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London and friends and family are welcome.

As this is a celebration of Raelyne’s life, please feel free to wear the clothes you would wear when visiting Raelyne on any given day. Raelyne had a vibrant life and we want to celebrate her.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com