Services & Obituaries

GOLDHAWK-WHITE, Adam Manly Haldane…

Adam Manly Haldane Goldhawk-White was born in October in Kitchener, Ontario and passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 in London, Ontario in his 31st year. Son by birth to Nancy (née Goldhawk) Haldane.

Dear son of Donna Goldhawk and Kevin White. Loving brother of Ashley Goldhawk-White and Enoch Barimah; Sam Goldhawk-White; and Patrick Goldhawk-White and Maryemma Pol.

Also survived by Nancy Haldane, Kitchener, Ontario; uncles and aunts Jim and Felicia Goldhawk, Pleasanton, California; Gary and Robin Goldhawk, Danville, California; Mark and Laura Goldhawk, Walnut Creek, California; Barbara and Charles Roy, Shediac, New Brunswick; Robert White, Bathurst, New Brunswick; Donald White, San Francisco, California; and Karen Petker, Grover Beach, California. Adored cousin of Christopher and Anthony Goldhawk; Camille Goldhawk and Brian Shugrue; Claire; Danny, Erica and Jeremy Goldhawk; Nathan and Pamela Roy; and Jeffrey, Ryan and Michael Petker.

Adam was an avid hockey player, a masterful skater, and a skillful defenseman who enjoyed being part of a team. He worked best with his hands, was artistic, and played the guitar by ear. He loved longboarding and caring for animals. He also loved spending time with his family at the cottage. He left us with all his immediate family by his side. Everyone will miss you, Adam, and we all will hold you in our hearts forever.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1:30 pm at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London. The interment will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11:45 am at Woodland Cemetery, London. Please meet at the cemetery office for 11:30 am. Your kind donation to Addiction Services of Thames Valley, 260-200 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6A 1J3 would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KLOPP, Mary…

Peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Friday, January 7, 2022, Mary Enid Klopp passed away in her 71st year. Predeceased by her mother Enid (2011), her father Wilf (2012), and her brother David (2013). Survived by her sister-in-law Judy Campbell and her daughter Kate Duddy, both of London, and her Aunt Dot of New Mexico. Also survived by her cousins Ruth-Anne Thiel (Howard) and Jack Yungblut (Maryanne) and many other cousins in Canada and the United States. Special thanks to the St. Mary’s second floor staff and support staff for all their care and kindness given to Mary. Cremation has taken place and at Mary’s request, there will be no funeral service. Private interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to your local humane society, local cancer program or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

ROBINSON, Eva…

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Eva Robinson on  Friday, January 7, 2022 at University Hospital, London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Robinson (2004). Loving mother of Laura Wilson and her husband Jon, Mary Robinson, Kathryn Robinson, Bill  Robinson and his wife Colleen, Peter Robinson and his wife Marilyn, Barbara Robinson, George Robinson and his wife Jennis, Dick Robinson and his wife Shirley, Marj Robinson and Elaine Wilder. Also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by her sisters Violet Rhame, Mona Nicholls, Jean Lukings and Shirley Parkinson.

Eva was a loving mother, grandmother, and babysitter for many children of her family and of neighbours. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

At Eva’s request, cremation has taken place and no funeral service will be held. In her memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society South West Partners, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, 489 Pine Tree Drive, London, ON N6H 3M9. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CARROLL, Margaret…

With some sadness, but mostly relief, we announce the passing of Margaret Aileen Carroll on Thursday, December 30th, 2021 in her 99th year. Margaret was born in Courtland, Ontario on the family farm, the second of five daughters to George and Mabel Ronson. She spent most of her growing up years in Parkhill where her pharmacist father owned and operated the Rexall Drug Store and her mother was the church organist and choir director. She is pre-deceased by her sisters Muriel, Alma and Eleanor, infant brother Donald, and is survived by Bernice. She is also survived by her three sons, Bryan (Wendy), Stephen (Margaret) and Jim (Nancy), seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was married to Kenneth (dec. 1998) for almost fifty years. He was a career biochemist from rural New Brunswick and once she had children, she was a stay-at-home mother.  They made an excellent partnership. In the early 1950’s they travelled by steamer to Cambridge, England, with a less-than-one year old, where Kenneth had two years of post-doctorate studies.  They made lifelong friendships during that time, renewed in a sabbatical to New Zealand and Australia in 1971/72. A second sabbatical occurred in 1982 in Vancouver, BC. He travelled the world speaking at scientific conferences, but it was she who always packed his suitcase. He could not have had the career he did without her unwavering support. She herself was proud of what she had done, and regularly commented on the accomplishments of a woman from small town Ontario who went to New Zealand five times! Her last years were spent at Cedarwood Village in Simcoe, Ontario.  She received excellent care and was content to sit in a chair, in her private room, as long as she was covered with an afghan she had knit many years before. The family is very grateful for the supplemental care she received from the staff of Victoria Eldercare, particularly Barb G. Cremation has taken place and interment will be held for a private, family only service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario. A celebration of her life via Zoom will be held on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. Please contact Jim Carroll ([email protected]) if you would like to participate. Those wishing to make a donation in her memory are asked to consider the United Way Elgin Middlesex, 409 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S5, First Baptist Church London, 568 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3G1 or Camp Hermosa, 82931 Glendale Road, Goderich, ON N7A 3X9. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

JOHNSON, Eric…

Eric Maurice Johnson passed away quietly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, just 5 days after his 77th birthday. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Buck) Johnson for 55 years. He was the son of the late Floyd and Evelyn Johnson, a dear brother of Andrew Johnson and his wife Tami of BC, and predeceased by his brother Allan Johnson (1998). Much loved brother-in-law of Jean Blackman. Eric is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Eric was a man of many talents. He worked for many years in the transportation industry for Canadian National Railways, London Life and Crawford Packaging. In his spare time he renovated the family home, then sold it, then the process would begin again. Always moving up the property ladder. Eric’s greatest talent however was helping others. Whether it was a home repair, assistance with a project, entertaining the younger relatives, or a lift somewhere, no request was too much trouble. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  

Cremation has taken place. Friends are welcomed for visiting on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Please call the funeral home between 9:00 am-5:00 pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the 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. At the family’s request those who are attending are required to be double vaccinated. Proof of vaccination and photo identification will be required. Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in memory of Eric may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KNOLL, Grace…

Grace passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Westmount Gardens Long Term Care, London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Knoll for 31 ½ years (1985). Cherished sister of Marianne Friis (Bev) and Darla Peterson (Willie). Dear aunt of Kerry Friis (Jill), Kim Edwards (Ken) and Dean Rudichuk. Special Great-Aunt-Grace “GAG” of Shane, Trevor, Kayla, Jesse and Kaige. Grace was a house coordinator at the Women’s Interval Home in Sarnia for 10 years and a volunteer for two. She enjoyed her position as assistant Cub Leader for the Scouts and later joined the Trefoil Guild in 1995. Grace and Jerry owned Knoll’s Men’s Wear on Front Street in Sarnia for most of their marriage before Jerry died in 1985. Cremation has taken place and at Grace’s wishes, no service will take place. Donations in memory of Grace may be made to the Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia Lambton Inc., 681 Oxford Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 6Z7 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

VINCE, Betty Irene Vince (Elliott)…
 
Betty Vince, 91, of London passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, December 27, 2021.
 
Beloved mother of Carolyn Vince, the late Brenda Vince and Nancy Vince. Dear grandmother to Jamie Smith and David Smith. Survived by her son-in-law Steven Smith. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
 
Predeceased by her parents Melvin and Blanche Elliott (Boyd), brothers Howard Elliott, Lavern Elliott, Charlie Elliott and sister Ina Moses. Also predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Stan and Beth Vince.
 
Betty was a kind and selfless lady who lived for her family. She was known for her delicious cooking and baking, particularly pies and preserves, which she learned growing up on the family farm near Mitchell, Ontario. She spent most of the 50’s and 60’s in London marrying and having a family. In the 70’s she lived in Kanata raising her daughters through high school and university before returning to London in the early 80’s where she worked at an accounting firm for a number of years before joining the London Public Library until well into her 80’s. She enjoyed family trips to the Carolinas, Florida and the UK and Ireland, where she was able to track down her Elliott roots. She also enjoyed many happy family gatherings in Toronto including Christmases at Ashley Park Road with her grandsons. Throughout her life she was devoted to her daughter Carolyn, who resides with Community Living London.
 
A private funeral for immediate family will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Living London, 190 Adelaide Street South, London, ON N5Z 3L1 or The Breast Cancer Society of Canada, 101-415 Exmouth Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 8A4. Interment to take place at a later date at Woodland Cemetery, Mitchell. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

KLACAR, Milos…

Peacefully at 4:45 a.m., on Monday, December 27, 2021, Milos Klacar passed away in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Dobrila Klacar. Loving father of Tarsa and dear father-in-law of Ivo-Ivica. Proud grandpa of Kristina (Velibor) & Dobrila (Darko) and great-grandpa of Aleksandar & Nella. Cherished brother of Dobrinka & Mirjana. Milos will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Milos was a warm, kind, and loving man, who will be missed dearly by his loved ones. A private family interment will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PIDDINGTON, Peter…

Peter Piddington passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born to George and Harriet Piddington, in London, England in September of 1933. He is the last surviving member of his family of 9 from Hornchurch and Ardleigh Green, Essex. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean. Father to Diane (Peter), Jane, Andrew, and Jonathan (Angela). Grandfather to Tiffany, Timothy, Heidi, Tammy, Sebastian, Ashley, James, Josh, Owen, and Benjamin and 7 great grandchildren. Uncle to Sheila and Alan Norton, Timothy, David, Paul, Andrew, and Michael Piddington. He lived richly in his faith, providing Chaplaincy care and kept up an avid letter writing ministry. He was an ardent tennis player and fan, and a classical music enthusiast.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will follow  at 10:30 am in the funeral home chapel. Please call the funeral home between 9:00 am-5:00 pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the 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. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in memory of Peter may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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BUSH, Mary…

M. Mary Bush left us on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 93, after a brief illness that she endured with the grace and quiet strength that distinguished her life.

She was born in London, England, in 1928, the daughter of the late Vernon George Sutcliffe and Muriel Edith Gross. She lived through the Second World War and the bombing of London, but she always took a cheerful view of things. Her memories of childhood and youth were happy ones: riding ponies with her brother on their grandparents’ farm in Ireland; visiting with her cousins Teddy and Joan; boarding-school sports, at which she excelled.

She attended the University of Edinburgh, where she was a “blue,” chosen to captain the lacrosse team not so much by virtue of her talent (as she always liked to say) as her pluck. She studied French under Georges Poulet (an eminent French literary critic of the time) and earned an MA in French language and literature, along with a glowing recommendation from Poulet that launched her teaching career.

Following her studies, she taught at the Godolphin and Latymer School in England, then the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. It was there that she met Bill, her dear husband for the next 60 years. Together they moved to North Carolina, then London, Ontario. After a 10-year hiatus devoted to raising their four children, she resumed her teaching at Brescia College then King’s College at the University of Western Ontario, where she was beloved by students and colleagues alike.

Modest about her own achievements, she was immoderately proud of her children’s and grand-daughter’s successes, which earned her, from her sons, the teasing nickname “Miss Proudfoot.” She delighted in the fun of family life and its rituals, which she organized: festive meals, trips to England and France, summer holidays on a Manitoulin Island farm. And she enjoyed her post-retirement travels with Bill. She was a devoted parishioner at the Church of the Holy Transfiguration, where she had many friends.

During the last 15 years of her life, she cared for Bill after his stroke in 2005, battling on through her own heart attack and failing health. But she was a cheerful warrior. A keen driver, she reluctantly surrendered her keys at the age of 90, on being reminded that she’d never had an accident and thus had a chance to retire undefeated – something that very few fighters manage to do.

She was sustained, during the pandemic shutdown, by the care of her daughter Anastasia, by FaceTime calls with her family, and by the community and staff at Inspirit Residences. She announced, some months into the shutdown, that she was determined to live long enough to see us all in person again. As was her wish, she died at home, peacefully, surrounded by family.

Her generosity, thoughtfulness, charm, lively spirit and sense of fun will be missed by all who knew her, but especially by her children, Anastasia, Jamie (Danielle), John, and Andrew (Lisa); her granddaughter, Jessica; and the extensive family of her late brother, John Sutcliffe.

A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, London on Thursday, December 30, 2021. As precautionary measures, face masks will be required, social distancing respected, and personal information will be gathered at the event to facilitate contact tracing. Donations in memory of Mary 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