Services & Obituaries

BONDETT, Louise….
 
Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, Louise Bondett passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in her 100th year. Loved wife of the late Vin Bondett (1999). Loving mother of Patti MacKinnon (the late Len) of Mt. Brydges. Predeceased by her brothers Donald, Eugene and Benjamin and her sister Marian. Beloved step-grandmother of Rick, Donna, Al and Trish, and Gramma Lou to Jenn, Joey, Brian and Lisa. Cremation has taken place with inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In memory of Louise, sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

POWELL, David….

Passed away suddenly at his residence in Kingsville, Ontario on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 77. David leaves behind his former wife and dear friend, Patricia Kathleen Powell (nee Cox) of Vancouver Island. Loving father of Kerry (Andrew) Keller of Okotoks, Alberta. Dear grandfather of Samuel, Jerome and Annalise. Cherished brother of Patricia Powell of Kingsville, Ontario. Beloved cousin of Linda (Brian) Gratton Lee of London, Ontario, Dr. Doug (Gay) Morrison of Beamsville, Ontario, Jim (Mary) Powell and Don (Ellen) Powell of London.

David will be remembered by many extended family members and friends and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. David was also an avid sailor in his youth with Pat. They spent many years living in the Abacos, Bahamas. David had an adventurous soul. He had a love of motorcycles, owning 7. He was a long-time member of the Windsor Motorcycle Club and was actively racing Sidecars for the last 6 years with the VRRA Vintage Motorcycle group. He had a reputation as an avid story teller and had a mischievous sense of humour.

Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London in the family plot with his parents, Marion and George Powell. A Memorial Service will be held later in the year in the good weather and covid permitting. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Dave’s favoured club, the VRRA (Vintage Road Racing Association) to help in the growth of the club and the training of new riders (www.vrra.ca). Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

PUDNEY, Margaret “Joan”….

(1926-2021)

Passed away peacefully March 30, 2021 at Manor Village in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Pudney (1989). Survived by sister-in-law Marjorie McMaster and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her mother Margery Belle (nee Weir) McMaster (1938), father Dr. E. A. McMaster (1967), her sisters and brothers-in-law Jean Stewart (Don) and Karen Brown (Bud), and her brother Paul McMaster. Joan loved to act, sing and dance and was a long-time employee of Victoria Hospital managing ECG departments where she made many friends. Special thanks to both Martha and Michael Calhoun for their love and support. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will follow at A. Millard George Funeral Home. Friends are invited to watch the funeral service from the comfort of their homes, by visiting this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reoxe_B7crM Donations to Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London ON N6K 1G3 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Petrenko, Katrina & Michael……

Michael Petrenko, 90, peacefully passed away at home, March 30, 2021. Born July 5, 1930 in Kiev Ukraine.

Katrina Petrenko( nee Nikitina), 89, passed away at University Hospital, February 21, 2021. Born January 31, 1932.

They had celebrated their 69^th  Wedding Anniversary in February and now are again together.

They will be missed by their children Michael Petrenko( Maria Petrenko née Verreth), Basil Petrenko, NHenderson ( nee Petrenko, Archpriest Boris Henderson) Their grandchildren, Elisa Petrenko,Adam Petrenko( Lisa Woods) Timothy Henderson( Kelly Mckormak), Paul Henderson, Christina Henderson and great grandchildren Jethro, Cordelia, Leroy and Zach. Michael Petrenko is survived by his brother Nicholas Iszumov( Svetlana). Predeceased by his sister Tanya Busigin (nee Perrenko) and Maria Kozlowski (nee  Petrenko). Katrina Petrenko is predeceased by her sister Irene Goch( nee Nikitina) Michael and Katrina Petrenko will also be missed by many nieces and nephews and friends and neighbours.

They were both very active in the Russian Orthodox Church and Shetland Crescent community, so will be missed by many. Due to covid restrictions, the funeral will be by invitation only. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

VALLIS, Susan….

Suddenly on Sunday, March 28, 2021, Susan Elizabeth Vallis in her 65th year. Loved sister of Grant Vallis and Douglas Vallis (Denise). Missed by her nieces Michelle Bruch (Taylor) and Dani Vallis and nephew Robbie Vallis. She is also survived by her stepmother Mary-Joan Vallis and best friend Ed Ramsey as well as many family members and good friends. Predeceased by her parents Jean and Bob Vallis. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Donations in memory of Susan may be made to Diabetes Canada, 1300-522 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2R5 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

WAGGOTT, Edith May….

Died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Meadow Park Long Term Care, London, Ontario, in her 87th year. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse and friend to many. Her loss is felt deeply and she will be missed by many.

Edith’s large family loved her dearly. Partner in life and heart to the late John Waggott, cherished mother to Keith (Yuridia), Murray, and George (Patricia); loving and dependable grandmother to Grace, Faith and John. She is predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Marian McIntosh, and her sisters Marjorie Titman, Janet Lawson and Sara Stapleford. Survived by her brother Stewart McIntosh and sisters Wilma McIntosh, Bessie Baird, Isabel Marshall, Katharine Marrinan and Joanne Marshall. Edith always spoke fondly of her childhood on the family farm and the virtues of a hard day’s work followed by a wholesome meal. Proud of her Scottish roots, she waived the McIntosh and Stewart clan flags with honour, proving as required that she had learned and lived the motto “Touch not the cat, bot a glove”.

Her proudest accomplishment was to raise her three sons on her own after being suddenly widowed in her mid-30s. She did this with a fierce resolve and support from many, including family and lifelong friends, especially Dollene Rampersaud (best friend from nursing training at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London), Edna Carfrae (neighbour and friend in Oakville) and the “Lodge Ladies”. Edith was just as comfortable advocating to a doctor for one of her patients as she was singing a hymn in a United Church pew, making a quilt, or turning over some “good dirt” to make the rhubarb grow. She always found a way to help others and be content with the blessings she had.

There will be a private family service followed by cremation with interment to rest with her late husband John, at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery in Oakville, Ontario. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, all those attending the funeral home are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. Donations in memory of Edith may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9 and would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

STAGE, Thomas Stewart….

Stewart passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in his 86th year in London, ON. Stew was born in Simcoe, ON, in January of 1936. Loving husband of Mary “Jean” Stage. Son of the late Harold and Doris Stage. Loving father to Heather Haywood (late Chris Haywood) of Simcoe and Greg Stage of St. Thomas. Stepfather of Louise Silverthorn (Scott) of Brantford and Lynn Foerter (Chris) of London. Proud and loving Grandfather to granddaughters Rosalie Mattison (Jake) of Aylmer and Vanessa Stage of Ottawa. He will also be missed by his 2 great-granddaughters Greer and Joni Mattison.

Stew loved to take road trips both in Canada and the USA from coast to coast. He enjoyed many years of camping, and loved anything to do with trains. He went on many a car rally with his little red Austin Mini. He also had a deep interest in doing Genealogy research on the Stage family.

Stew’s employment in years gone by included International Harvester (London), Jackson’s Bakery (London), the London Board of Education (London), Mitchell Co-op (Mitchell), and Press Tran Industries (St. Thomas). After fighting his illness for the last few years, Stew has earned his rest and will be sadly missed. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held by invitation only. Interment in Norfolk Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe. Donations to the Alzheimer Society London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

WOOD, Patricia “Pat”…………

Peacefully at home where she wanted to spend her final days, Patricia passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Wood (2012). Loving mom of Geoff Wood (Joanne) of London, Jon Wood (Belinda Bruce) of Vancouver, and Jennifer Hogg (Steve) of London. Cherished grandma of Morgan and Madison (Iain) Wood and Melanie, and Casey Hogg. Dear sister-in-law of Carol-Anne Mallett; adored aunt of Pat, Cathy, Steve, Jim, Lynn and Andrew and her many great nieces and nephews. Pat is predeceased by her Sister Gwen (Robson); brother Tom Mallett; sister-in-law Jane (Burton) and brother-in-law Jerry Robson. Pat was a graduate of the Victoria Hospital Nursing School alongside her lifelong friends Gladys Tambling, Eleanor Baker, and Dorothy Telfer, and worked at Victoria Hospital before becoming a stylish stay at home mom to her children. Pat was truly in her element as homemaker. Her love of sewing and knitting kept her family well dressed, and home well appointed. Called upon as hostess for many of Bill’s work functions and family gatherings, Pat always rose to the occasion to pull off memorable “must attend” events. She was never too busy for lifts to hockey practices or rousing games of Trivial Pursuit and Euchre or a classic movie or two. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Home Instead Senior Care for their tireless help and support; especially caregivers Bev and Donna who became special friends to Pat over the years. They would also like to acknowledge the London Home Palliative Care team for their care and support to Pat and her family in her final days. A private family interment service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

EDMUNDS, Hugh P.C. …..

1932-2021

Passed away peacefully at Kensington Village Retirement Home on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Doris (2016), and beloved father to Angela (Chris) McEwen, and Brent (Diana) Edmunds. Adored Papa to Megan, Stephen and Rachel McEwen. Predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Collins (2000), his niece Gloria White (2012), and his parents Hugh and Margaret Edmunds.  Hugh was a proud employee of the London Free Press (1948-1993) working in the Stereotype, Circulation, Mail Room, and Advertising departments. In his retirement he volunteered at the Canadian Cancer Society for 10 years as a co-ordinator for the Volunteer Driver Program.  Hugh spent his childhood summers at a family cottage in Port Stanley, Ontario. He had the privilege of returning to this area in the summer of 2020 on a road trip with his two children, and daughter-in-law. He reminisced about spending his summers barefoot on the beach, setting pins up at the bowling alley, and being a bus boy at the Stork Club.  Hugh & Doris enjoyed traveling, bowling, and fellowship with many friends at Compass Community Church. He could be found having a coffee with his friends every morning at Tim Hortons on Highbury Avenue. He cherished his friendships and spending time with his family. His smile and sense of humour will be missed by the wonderful staff and his friends at Kensington Village. Many thanks to Dr. Dan Leger for his care. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, March 26, 2021 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 27, between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Please Note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario a limited number of people are able to attend.  Please call the funeral home between 9am and 5pm to reserve your spot for the visitation (519-433-5184). All those attending the funeral home are required to wear masks. A private family funeral service will be held. Interment in Robin’s Hill Cemetery, Thames Centre, ON to be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HUGHES, Gary…..

Peacefully with his daughters by his side at University Hospital on Friday, March 19, 2021, Gary Hughes of London, in his 79th year. Predeceased by loving wife Lynda (Dalrymple) Hughes. Cherished father of Shawna Hughes of Cambridge and Wendy Palmer and her husband Jason of Strathroy. Proud Papa of Nathan and Emily. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at University Hospital who cared for him with kindness & compassion. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements will be made and shared at later date.  As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flower, donations may be made to the St. Andrew Memorial Anglican Church – Memorial Fund, 55 Foxbar Road, London ON N6C 2A6 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com