Services & Obituaries

MAYER, Randall…

Unexpectedly at her residence, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Randall Mayer, of London, in her 36th year. Cherished mother of Clara and Kimberley. Loving daughter of Laine Mayer and David Malek. Dear sister of Merissa. Randall is remembered for being a social butterfly – she never met a stranger. She loved makeup, fashion and never left the house without looking her best. We remember her bright and beautiful smile, her interest in art and paintings the work of Salvador Dali a favorite. She also loved reading books and poetry; Lewis Carroll and Shel Silverstein for examples. Her spirit and memory lives on with her two daughters. We hope she is resting and at peace, waiting for us to meet again. “In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams… that is where you and I shall meet.” – The Mad Hatter, “Alice Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll. Donations in memory of Randall may be made to London InterCommunity Health Centre, 659 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 2Z1. Those looking to make a contribution to the family are asked to consider their Go Fund Me, https://gofund.me/807168ca. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

OLSON, Karen Marie…..

Our beautiful Karen died on Saturday, August 7th, 2021, during her Excellent Adventure, doing what she loved, hiking in God’s country – Algonquin Park.

Karen was the proud and fierce mother of Emily and Ryan Garner; the loving partner of Peter Suffoletta; the beloved daughter “Rennie” of Ronald and Linda Olson; and the unconditionally loyal sister of Julia Olson Davids (Martin) and Dan Olson (Malinda Braam).

Karen was the fun and generous aunt of Aiden and Ava Olson and Jerry and Solomon Davids; a loving supporter of Pete’s children, Ashley and Elizabeth; a beloved niece and cousin; and a special friend and colleague to many. She was cradled in her last moments by two dear friends, Stacie Baillie and Lisa Kostecki.

Karen was a beautiful, spirited woman. She was passionate about spending quality time with friends and her family. Her children and Pete were the center of her life and spending time with them, ideally in nature, was a perfect day. Karen was a talented dancer, moving from ballet to salsa through the years. She was crazy about miniature anything! A true artist, she created beautiful miniature pottery and shared custom-designed stone pictures with many. Karen loved the family cottage, nature, plants, and animals. She had an angelic voice and loved to sing, notably with the Amabile Youth Singers and later the Wesley Knox Church
Choir. Karen was a dedicated third generation nurse, showing empathy and compassion for her patients. While we will miss Karen’s strong voice in all of our lives, the music in heaven just received a significant upgrade.

Donations in memory of Karen to Amabile Youth Singers (https://www.amabile.ca/donate/ ) or Wesley Knox Church (https://wesleyknox.com/givings/ ) or any other cause you’re passionate about, would be greatly appreciated.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on August 30th, 2pm, at Wesley Knox United Church (limited attendance, please pre-register) and a live-streaming option can be found here: https://www.eyepoweredmedia.com/karenolson-celebrationoflife

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

WALCH, Florence “Gramma Jean”…..

Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6th, 2021, at Parkwood Hospital, London, days shy of her 94th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Bob Walch. Dear mother of Dennis (Connie) Dawe , Douglas (Esther) Dawe , Norman Dawe , James (Lynn) Dawe , Sharon (Hanzel) McEvoy , Barbara Wayner, and Shirley (Chuck) Warren. Survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.   Predeceased by her siblings and grandson Michael.  Jean will be remembered as a kind, gracious volunteer for many organizations in London. Family and friends are welcomed for visiting on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 2-4 &6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family funeral service will be held. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation. 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. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In memory of Jean donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of London, 184 Horton Street East, London ON, N6B 1K8. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FORGAN, David…

Peacefully surrounded by love at his residence on Thursday, August 5, 2021, David Forgan in his 71^st year. Loving husband of Shirley (Langille) Forgan for 30 years. Proud step-father of Jason Griffin (Grace), Jarrod Griffin and Samantha Griffin (Paul). Cherished Papa of seven grandchildren. Dear brother of Irene Tansey (Douglas), Gillian Scott (Kenny) and brother-in-law of Kay Sommerville (Jimmy). Predeceased by Sylvia Gannon. David will be missed by his Yellow Lab Charlie. Thank you for all the support from family, friends, and caregivers. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 2pm. All those attending the funeral home are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. 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. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario, 741 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MIDDLEMISS, Bill…

Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Thursday, August 5, 2021, William “Bill” Middlemiss passed away in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Sonia M. (nee Hanni) Middlemiss (1999). Loving father of Diane Middlemiss-Cady (Dan) and Stephen Middlemiss (Erika). Cherished Papa of Matthew and Stephanie Middlemiss. Predeceased by his sister Janet Pollock (2020). Remembered by his long-time friend Fidell. Bill was a dedicated Mason under King Solomon’s Lodge No. 378 A.F. & A.M. and was also a member of St. John’s Chapter No. 3, Preceptory No. 4, Knight’s Templar Oriental Band, Royal Scots Pipe & Drums and the Mocha Shriners.

Family and friends are welcomed for visiting on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family funeral service will be held. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation. 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. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children-Canada, Donor Development, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal QC H4A 0A9, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or the London Regional Cancer Program, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MOLL, Harriett…

Harriet Jane Moll (nee Lee), in her 101st year. Daughter of the late William Garnet Lee and the late Emma Edith (nee Cunningham), predeceased by her brother, Maj (Ret’d) William Ervin Lee, CD. Beloved and proud mother of the late Gilbert Bertram Moll (Maureen), survived by daughter Mary Jane MacKenzie (Jon), and son Capt Richard Lee Moll (Evelyn). Loving grandmother of Amanda-Jane, Odessa, Kathleen, Alexis, Drew, Kaitey, and Capt Richard Eoghan Moll. Beloved great-grandmother of Lena, Makenna, Kieran, Jon Oliver, Myles, Hannah, Lochlan, Larkin, Chancellor, Wesley and Crawford. Much loved “Auntie Harriett” to Gregor, Robert, the late Ina (2005), Mary, David and Barb Lee. Born in London in April of 1921, raised in Thorndale of proud Irish pioneering families who helped found West Nissouri Township, educated at Thorndale Continuation School and graduated Alma College (1940). After nursing her mother until August 1942, Harriett worked at Central Aircraft, entered Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in 1943 and was elected class president in her graduation year, 1945/46. Harriett worked as a “Special (private) Nurse” until marrying F/L George E. Moll, RCAF, 11 Oct 1947, accompanying her husband in postings over 12 years to Man., Alta., B.C., and Ont., during which she had her children. She resumed nursing in 1960 after relocating to Thorndale, then to Kipps Lane, London, in 1963. She worked at Victoria Hospital’s Out-Patients’ Clinic, Maternity & Obstetrics, and finished her career as one of London’s first Family Practice Nurses, working 17 years with the late Dr. Glen Pratt, MD, FRCP, at Victoria Family Medical Centre, until retiring in 1988. Harriett was strengthened by and passed onto her children her unshakable faith, nurtured by life-long devout yet quiet attendance and support of the Anglican Church of Canada. She was a parishioner of St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church, Thorndale and St. Jude’s Anglican Church, London. Harriett was a keen follower of politics, a steadfast Conservative and loyal Monarchist. Always passionate about history, especially family genealogy, she became an active member of The West Nissouri Historical Society. Harriett was The revered matriarch and nurturer of her entire family, preserving and celebrating its history. Always strong and loving, she quietly passed on to her children and extended family her deep faith, belief in the power of prayer, compassion for others, the importance of honesty and integrity, and a love of Canada and its rich heritage. Having lived longer than any other known descendent of Richard & Rebecca Lee, Harriett has now reunited with her departed family, but those who remain will always be most grateful to have had her in our lives for as long as we have.

The family wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Queen’s Village, and thank those on “Memory Lane” for all their loving care of and compassion for our mother during her final years. Family and friends are welcomed for visiting on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family funeral service will take place at St. George’s Anglican Church, Thorndale. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation. 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. Interment in Robin’s Hill Cemetery, Thorndale. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. George’s Anglican Church, 172 King Street, Thorndale, ON M4Y 3G2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUNTER, Ethel…

At Meadow Park Long Term Care, London on Monday, August 2, 2021, Ethel (Wyatt) Hunter in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Stan Hunter (2003). Loving mother of Bob Hunter (Marion) and Helen Lorette (late Clarence). Predeceased by son Bill Hunter (2011). Cherished Grandma of Richard (Gina), Rob (Lisa), Mike, Chris (Tina) and Great-Grandma of six. Dear sister of Jack Wyatt (Mary Jo). Predeceased by her sister Ruth and Alvin Kennedy. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. All those attending the funeral home are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

MACDONALD, Jane-Marie….

At home on Monday, August 2, 2021, Jane-Marie (Jackson) MacDonald passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of Sandy MacDonald. Loving companion of Gary LaVoie. Proud mother of Sam MacDonald, Andrew MacDonald (Cheyenna) and Joe LaVoie. Predeceased by her daughter Kaylei MacDonald (2019). Cherished Nana of Christopher, Landon, Oakley and Sawyer. Dear sister of Victoria Massey (Del) and Lorraine Busbridge (Randy). Missed dearly by her niece Katrina and her nephew Alex. The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and support staff for the care and compassion provided over the many years. A Private Service will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. All those attending the funeral home are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to ALS Canada, 1701-393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1E6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

BERVOETS, Mies…

Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, Mies Bervoets of London passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Bruce Wilson. Loving mother of Marieke Graham and her husband Brad Ondrovcik. Mies will also be missed by Bruce’s children Morgan Wilson and his wife Tracy and Marshall Wilson and his wife Angie. Dear Oma of Charles, Seeger, Paige, Chloe and Claire. Dear sister of Hans Bervoets and his partner Leonie, Pieter Bervoets and his wife Bettie all of The Netherlands, Hendrikus Bervoets and his wife Katie of London and Jos Bervoets and his wife Tinka of Grand Bend. Predeceased by her brother Ben Bervoets and by her sister Tonny Doon and husband Jo.

Over many years Mies worked at and managed many hospitality businesses; The Marinbad, Say Cheese, Anthony’s Seafood Bistro, Horse and Hound. And from 1988 to 2002 she was the Chef and Owner of Miestro Restaurant featuring her creative flare for Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines. She also was the Chef Coordinator at the Real Canadian Super Store and a featured chef at Kiss the Cook. And with Menus by Mies she catered many wonderful events and occasions. Many young cooks now share Mies’ passion for cuisine carrying on her legacy.

Cremation has taken place and at Mies’ wishes, no funeral service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a date and time to be determined.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders, 551 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 0N8. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

McMILLAN, Rick…

Peacefully with his wife by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, Richard “Rick” McMillan passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in his 64th year after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Sue and his stepson Darin (Alicia) and his granddaughter Vayda. He will be missed dearly by his brothers Greg (Susan) and Chris (Anita). Predeceased by his parents, Joyce and Duncan McMillan. Rick was a man who truly loved his sports. He was an avid golfer, bowler and fan of the Detroit everything’s! Whether it was the Red Wings, the Lions or the Tigers, he was always their supporter. After growing up in the Sault, Rick’s career took him to Windsor where he worked at a sporting good store where he also refereed OHL hockey games. This allowed him to support his Detroit teams a little more. He later switched paths and worked at Cami Automotive where he made many life long friends. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 12-2 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. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending the funeral home are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Donations in Rick’s memory may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449, Station B, London, ON N6A 5M2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com